⚡ News Roundup: 236 Stories from 18 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 27)

Grand jury rejects DOJ bid to indict ex-Trump WH aide Cassidy Hutchinson: Reports — CNBC, 5:59 PM ET Cassidy Hutchinson had testified to a House committee about Trump's conduct on the day of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot by his supporters.

AI debt fears ease ahead of Oracle, Alphabet and Amazon updates. Here's what to watch. — CNBC, 5:58 PM ET Credit markets will be closely watching updates from Oracle and other hyperscalers later this week. What to expect.

Live Updates: Opposition Parties Ahead of Netanyahu’s Coalition in Israeli Exit Polls — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET No clear winner emerged in pivotal parliamentary elections. A bloc of parties led by a former Army chief of staff is trying to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and his allies.

NHL Rumours: Larkin Asking Price Prohibitive and Montreal Canadiens Watching — Yahoo Sports, 5:56 PM ET A month into the 2026-27 regular season, NHL Rumours from the Detroit Red Wings camp continue to circulate about their top-six centreman Dylan Larkin. Connections continue to be made between Larkin a…

Browns' Deshaun Watson shares what he told rookie WR after key drop — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET Deshaun Watson spoke on what he told his rookie wide receiver after a brutal drop.

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat — New York Times, 5:54 PM ET The U.S. plans to issue a visa to Mr. Bolsonaro, a U.S. official said. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.

Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after election loss, US says will grant visa — Al Jazeera, 5:47 PM ET News comes one day after Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to hand over his passports in money-laundering probe.

Live Updates: Opposition Parties Ahead of Netanyahu’s Coalition in Israeli Exit Polls — 5:56 PM ET No clear winner emerged in pivotal parliamentary elections. A bloc of parties led by a former Army chief of staff is trying to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and his allies.

Flávio Bolsonaro Leaves Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat — 5:54 PM ET The U.S. plans to issue a visa to Mr. Bolsonaro, a U.S. official said. Brazilian police had asked him to hand over his passports because of his links to an investigation.

In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals — 5:49 PM ET As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.

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California’s High Tides Set Records This Week. They’re Going to Get Higher. — 5:30 PM ET El Niño is expected to push this winter’s high tides even higher.

Bots Drive Online Chatter About Races in Kansas and Texas — 5:16 PM ET Much of the online discourse about Senate races in Texas and Kansas is coming from accounts that appear to be automated, according to new research.

Supreme Court Allows Texas’ Deal With Justice Dept. on Deportation Proceedings — 5:02 PM ET Immigrant advocates called the agreement “collusion” and had asked the justices to reinstate a Biden-era policy that gave immigration judges discretion.

Tensions Between North and South Korea Stem From Decade-Old Border Dispute — 5:00 PM ET A heated disagreement over recent land mine explosions is part of the legacy of the truce that halted the Korean War 73 years ago.

Venezuela’s Moment of Truth — 4:52 PM ET The country’s most popular politician, María Corina Machado, has returned home from exile. What happens next?

European Leaders Split Over Phone Call to Putin — 4:49 PM ET The diplomatic outreach was part of an effort to push talks to end the war in Ukraine, though it was not welcomed by all European leaders.

Alexander Brothers Sentenced to 30 Years Each for Sex Trafficking — 4:47 PM ET The three siblings were convicted earlier this year of a sex trafficking conspiracy that lasted more than a decade. At least 11 of the victims spoke on Tuesday before the brothers were sentenced.

As Election Nears, Reports of an Increase in ICE Arrests Across California — 4:41 PM ET Reports of an uptick in operations, alongside a push to root out alleged noncitizen voting, have unnerved immigrant communities ahead of next week’s election.

Nate Silver on What the Polls Say — and What His Gut’s Telling Him — 4:41 PM ET The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.

Alaska Asks Court to Halt Trump’s Effort to Block Votes in Senate Race — 4:36 PM ET The administration had filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of the election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.

What to Expect Now That Polls Are Closed in Israel — 4:35 PM ET Polls have closed across the country. Exits polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner.

India Evacuates Tens of Thousands as Cyclone Arnab Approaches — 4:32 PM ET The storm, Arnab, is forecast to make landfall Wednesday on the country’s eastern coast and then cut inland and head north toward Nepal.

Spy Chief Tries to Restore Order After Upheaval at Intelligence Office — 4:23 PM ET Jay Clayton is pushing his office back to more traditional functions, reshuffling or firing some officials and halting projects to build a dining room and firing range.

Susan Saint James, Emmy Winner Who Starred in ‘Kate & Allie,’ Dies at 80 — 4:17 PM ET In a long career, she was best known for starring opposite Jane Curtin in “Kate & Allie,” a 1980s sitcom about two divorced women raising three children in New York City.

The Christian Influencer at the Center of Ken Paxton’s New Life — 4:13 PM ET The Texas attorney general has been silent about his relationship with Tracy Duhon, a New Orleans woman who has built a personal brand around faith and redemption.

RAF Fairford Incident Was Coordinated By Man Acting for Iran, UK Prosecutors Say — 4:09 PM ET Two British men were charged Tuesday over a suspected plot targeting a base used by the United States. Prosecutors believe they were directed by a man working for Iran.

Justice Dept. Steps Up Moves on Comey and Others as Midterm Elections Near — 4:03 PM ET In some cases, court paperwork bears unmistakable signs of urgency — typos, unorthodox tactics and the signatures of the department’s senior political leadership.

Twice before, Netanyahu was ousted then returned to power. — 3:45 PM ET

Book Review: ‘Princes and Thieves,’ by Matthew Cole — 3:43 PM ET The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from Gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.

Israelis Surge to Polls With Nation’s Future on the Ballot — 3:42 PM ET As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies fought to remain in power, voter turnout, especially among Israeli Arabs, hit a new high.

ChatGPT’s Advice to Cut Her Seizure Drug Led to Devastating Consequences — 3:38 PM ET The chatbot helped a woman taper off a lifesaving drug and hide the plan from her doctors.

Israel’s economic future is on the ballot after Netanyahu offers a grim forecast. — 3:30 PM ET

Israeli elections have great consequences for Palestinians, but they don’t get to vote. — 3:18 PM ET

Who Stands to Gain From an Anthropic I.P.O. — 3:17 PM ET Wall Street banks and chipmakers are among those poised to capitalize on the artificial intelligence giant’s public trading debut.

RFK Jr. Makes Bigoted Remarks About Arabs on the Campaign Trail in Michigan — 3:09 PM ET Stumping for the Republican Senate nominee in Michigan, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed that Arabs did not win global awards for science and “don’t produce literature.”

Do You Have Questions About the U.S. Midterm Elections? — 3:01 PM ET We want to hear from you.

Grand jury rejects DOJ bid to indict ex-Trump WH aide Cassidy Hutchinson: Reports — 5:59 PM ET Cassidy Hutchinson had testified to a House committee about Trump's conduct on the day of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot by his supporters.

AI debt fears ease ahead of Oracle, Alphabet and Amazon updates. Here's what to watch. — 5:58 PM ET Credit markets will be closely watching updates from Oracle and other hyperscalers later this week. What to expect.

CNBC Workforce Executive Summit live updates: Can New York City lead the way in AI regulation? — 5:45 PM ET Follow CNBC's 2026 Workforce Executive Summit for live updates on Walmart's AI strategy, changing job skills, hiring, employee benefits and the future of work.

Exit polls show a rebuke of Netanyahu but no clear winner in Israel's election — 5:45 PM ET Israel's election ended Tuesday with no clear winner, exit polls indicate, likely setting off weeks of jockeying before a leader is declared.

Trump administration may let more Russian diesel onto market, energy secretary tells CNBC — 5:42 PM ET The diesel volumes in the Trump-Putin deal won't materially lower prices because the shipments are small compared to total demand, analysts say.

Polymarket faces renewed CFTC probe over U.S. access to offshore platform — 5:24 PM ET The federal agency had previously investigated whether Polymarket allowed U.S. users on to its offshore platform in 2024, but dropped the measures in July 2025.

Chart: Anthropic's cash pile towers over nearly every U.S. company — 5:22 PM ET Anthropic's cash pile $131.7 billion is more than every non-bank U.S. company except for Berkshire Hathaway and Alphabet.

How investors can position ahead of the Fed's next policy decision — 5:18 PM ET The Federal Reserve's October rate decision has been a focus for investors and economists as Chairman Kevin Warsh has rejected traditional forward guidance.

Anthropic's IPO is risky business — 5:17 PM ET Anthropic's much-anticipated IPO is giving potential investors some perspective on the risky business of artificial intelligence.

Walmart says AI training is boosting confidence with the technology among its 2.1 million associates — 5:15 PM ET Walmart says training from OpenAI and Google is helping its 2.1 million associates feel more confident using AI and digital tools.

Early third-quarter earnings show a 'resilient' U.S. consumer, with signs of strain — 5:12 PM ET Companies from Royal Caribbean to Coca-Cola and UPS say they are seeing steady consumer spending despite high inflation.

Speaker Mike Johnson calls election-transfer concerns ‘absurd’ — 5:12 PM ET Democrats and voting rights groups have raised concerns that President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans could challenge election results if they lose.

Robinhood shares fall 4% as crypto slump weighs on profits, offsetting gains in new businesses — 5:07 PM ET Robinhood's third-quarter revenue met expectations, fueled by the company's expansion into options, predictions markets and other financial services.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Visa, Robinhood, NXP, Seagate and more — 4:55 PM ET These are the stocks posting the largest moves after hours.

Amex Platinum and Business Platinum add Airbnb perks, but lodging credit rules are tightening — 4:51 PM ET American Express adds Airbnb bookings and new benefits for Platinum and Business Platinum cardmembers, alongside tightening rules for a popular lodging credit.

Boeing says it won't significantly ramp up 737 Max production until late 2027 — 4:32 PM ET Boeing is set to brief investors on its aircraft production outlook when it reports quarterly results before the market opens Tuesday.

JetBlue stock surges as company outlook calms investors — 4:13 PM ET JetBlue Airways is in the middle of a plan that aims to cut costs and increase premium revenue.

Oracle integrates ChatGPT, Codex into apps and expands cloud chip lineup — 3:51 PM ET Oracle is integrating OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Codex into its applications and plans to add Google TPUs and OpenAI’s Jalapeño chip to OCI.

Neil Young sues Trump committee for $10M for playing 'Rockin' in the Free World' at rally — 3:49 PM ET "'Rockin' in the Free World' is the opposite of everything that Donald J. Trump stands for," the suit by the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member says.

Boeing shares slide on a disappointing cash flow update. Why this dip is buyable — 3:21 PM ET Boeing reset investor expectations on free cash flow growth in the coming years. We're hopeful this represents a clearing event.

Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez — 5:38 PM ET Barcelona are fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez.

Ex-Met officer from Couzens unit guilty of rape — 5:35 PM ET Mark Tyrrell is also convicted of sexual assault and trying to delete messages he sent the woman.

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking case — 5:12 PM ET The three brothers were found guilty of drugging and raping several women over the course of decades.

Ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case — 5:09 PM ET Marry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.

Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned — 4:54 PM ET Plans to switch to digital landlines by January could leave remote areas of the UK vulnerable, MPs say.

Egypt court fines journalist Lina Attalah and orders news site's closure — 4:44 PM ET Amnesty International said the verdict against Attalah and independent outlet Mada Masr represented "a crushing blow to press freedom".

Tech Life — 4:30 PM ET We hear from Ondřej Surý, the programmer whose PHP patches helped avert a cyber crisis.

Fleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone — 4:26 PM ET Arsenal's match with Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup is delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone is spotted above the stadium during the match.

Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say — 4:19 PM ET The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.

Ceasefire extended across Ukraine's Kherson region, officials say — 4:19 PM ET The truce was originally planned for the stranded residents of Oleshky, and Russia and Ukraine say no breaches have been reported.

King acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins — 4:14 PM ET The King is on a nine-day tour that will take him to three countries, including the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.

Chris Mason: Budget needs to go some way towards delivering PM's promises — 3:41 PM ET Support on the cost of living, and in particular energy bills, as well as announcments on devolution will be central to John Healey's first Budget.

Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard — 3:30 PM ET The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.

Dutch zookeeper dies after being mauled by leopard — 3:30 PM ET The woman began her career at the park when she was 17 and had worked there on-and-off for four decades.

Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland — 3:25 PM ET Poland is now achieving formidable economic growth rates and fast rising living standards

How much is the minimum wage? — 3:23 PM ET What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs' — 3:22 PM ET The shelter has seen a "huge increase" in the number of cats it has taken in, compared to last year.

Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever? — 3:06 PM ET It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.

Deaths in detention cells in Nigeria were entirely preventable, inquiry finds — 3:01 PM ET Overcrowding and poor ventilation caused the deaths of 33 detainees in a prison cell in Minna state.

Politics live: Australia Post chief paid ‘mind-blowing’ bonus; Labor says One Nation should justify Bluey ‘satire’ — 5:42 PM ET Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOnline hate is spilling into the real world, AFP warnsAFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett began her late-night appearance at the Senate estimate…

Trump, campaigning in Texas for Republicans, touts Iran war and ‘51st state’ Venezuela: ‘I knew that oil would go up’ – live — 5:42 PM ET Trump says ‘I actually thought [oil] would go up two or three time higher, and I was still willing to [go to war with Iran]’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailUS voters: tell us what issues will d…

Rare Nanotyrannus skeleton sells for $47.3m at New York auction — 5:40 PM ET Sale makes ‘Jodi’, a smaller relative of T rex, the ‘second most valuable dinosaur ever sold at auction’, Sotheby’s saysA rare skeleton of a Nanotyrannus, a smaller relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex,…

Trump’s cuts have exposed US to ‘cascade’ of El Niño dangers, experts warn — 5:34 PM ET President has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather eventsSweeping cuts to the premier US climate agency under…

JD Vance steps up extreme attacks on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed — 5:30 PM ET Vice-president tries to link El-Sayed to Paris protests and claims he would lead rioters in ‘burning down’ DetroitJD Vance has escalated his inflammatory attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic can…

Israel election live: exit polls project no clear winner, as anti-Netanyahu bloc leads but Likud remains biggest party — 5:22 PM ET Israel’s major TV stations project majority of Israelis have voted against Netanyahu’s coalition, but his Likud party has emerged as largest partyIsrael election too close to call as exit polls give…

Israel election too close to call as exit polls give Netanyahu bloc slightly fewer seats — 4:56 PM ET Early indications suggest it will be some time before the shape of new government and who will lead it is clearIsrael election – live updates Israel’s election was too close to call on Tuesday night…

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years for drugging and raping dozens of women — 4:45 PM ET Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander sentenced to prison in New York after being convicted in sex trafficking caseThree Florida brothers who exploited the wealth and influence of their family’s luxury real e…

Former Met officer who worked with Wayne Couzens found guilty of rape — 4:34 PM ET Mark Tyrrell, who was in same unit as Sarah Everard’s killer, also guilty on three counts of sexual assaultA former Metropolitan police officer who served in the same unit as Sarah Everard’s killer,…

Olivia Chow elected as Toronto mayor for second term in victory for progressives — 4:23 PM ET Tightly fought election saw record turnout as incumbent mayor ran against her rival Brad BradfordThe mayor of Toronto, Olivia Chow, promised more rental housing, free school lunches and reduce fares…

San Francisco estate sells for $10m above listing price as AI boom drives up costs — 4:23 PM ET Eight-bedroom mansion listed at $18.5m sold for $28.5m and has a private garden and three-car garageA San Francisco estate sold for $10m above its listing price this month in a new record for the cit…

Unpaid carers say chancellor’s plan to scrap allowance cliff edge falls short — 3:48 PM ET Digital taper system for benefit expected in budget, but those already hit with overpayments will still have to pay“On the surface it sounds really positive – and I really hope that it is,” says unpa…

Legacy of 7 October looms large as a divided Israel goes to the polls in record numbers — 3:47 PM ET Bereaved families tell voters to remember the victims while others have flown thousands of miles to cast their ballotsElection day in Israel began with a protest by some of the voters with most at st…

RAF Fairford plot ‘coordinated by handler working on behalf of Iran’ — 3:24 PM ET Two men charged under National Security Act were directed by handler believed to have been working for Iranian intelligence, court toldA group of men were directed to drive vans loaded with petrol to…

Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks — 3:18 PM ET 30-year-old is an eight-time Pro Bowl selectionIndianapolis fired GM Ballard last week amid skidThe Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with…

Rosebank oilfield would not breach UK emission targets, say government insiders — 3:17 PM ET Emissions from exported oil would not count against carbon budget, insiders say – reasoning likely to draw dismay from climate campaignersThe giant Rosebank oilfield can be approved without breaching…

Parents inflicted fatal physical and sexual abuse on their baby, Warwick court hears — 3:05 PM ET Michal Stasiak and Kinga Wydrzynska pleaded not guilty to 11 counts relating to death of 13-month-old Isabella StasiakA 13-month-old girl was subjected to physical and sexual abuse at the hands of he…

Flavio Bolsonaro flees Brazil after election loss, US says will grant visa — 5:47 PM ET News comes one day after Brazil's Supreme Court ordered Bolsonaro to hand over his passports in money-laundering probe.

Trump showcases Venezuelan oil as he seeks to rally voters in Texas — 5:28 PM ET US president seeks to highlight Venezuela operation as Iran war makes affordability a key midterm issue.

Forever Wars: Why can’t America stop? — 5:21 PM ET Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan. Why does the US keep going to war, and can voters stop it?

Will players in the Gulf establish a new security framework? — 5:14 PM ET Officials from Riyadh, Islamabad, Ankara and Tehran met in Iran.

Dream postponed: Hebron groom caught in Israeli military lockdown — 5:12 PM ET Israel's military operation in West Bank's Hebron has disrupted Palestinian life, including a postponed wedding.

US says it killed five people in strike on alleged drug boat — 4:54 PM ET Latest strike brings death toll of campaign decried as extrajudicial killings to 243 people since September 2025.

Netanyahu rallies Likud voters with megaphone in shopping mall — 4:38 PM ET Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged voters to back his Likud party minutes before polls close.

Egypt orders closure of leading independent news site Mada Masr — 4:35 PM ET Editor Lina Attalah was freed once a $53,400 fine was paid, only to learn of a one-year sentence passed in her absence.

Lebanese and Syrians expect no change in Israeli policy after election — 4:34 PM ET Residents in Lebanon and Syria expect little change in Israeli policy after the election.

Exit polls from Israel’s election show no clear winner — 4:18 PM ET Israel's first election since October 7 appears deadlocked, with neither Netanyahu or Eisenkot on track for a majority.

Tanzania’s jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu ends brief hunger strike — 4:00 PM ET Lissu, who faces treason charge carrying a possible death sentence, refused food after being denied access to lawyers.

Qatar’s Emir and Putin call for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict — 3:36 PM ET Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Moscow.

Israel election results live: Eisenkot bloc ‘ahead’ of Netanyahu camp — 3:28 PM ET High turnout in vote widely described as the most consequential in Israel's history.

US’s RFK Jr claims Arabs ‘don’t produce science’: Why he’s very, very wrong — 3:12 PM ET US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has claimed Arabs have not made contributions to math, science or literature.

Trump says he’ll respect US midterm results if elections are ‘honest’ — 3:11 PM ET US President Donald Trump says he will respect the results of the November 3 midterm elections if they are ‘honest’.

U.S. military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific — 5:37 PM ET Trump has sought to justify the attacks by saying they stem the flow of drugs into the U.S., but critics have questioned the overall legality of the boat strikes as well as their effectiveness.

Libertarians could siphon Republican support in the fight for control of the U.S. Senate — 5:10 PM ET Third-party Libertarian candidates threaten to siphon votes from Republicans in competitive states and could imperil the party's chances of holding its narrow majority over Democrats.

No clear winner in Israeli election, exit polls indicate, as Netanyahu's fate hangs in the balance — 4:11 PM ET Final results are expected in the coming days and may vary from the exit polls.

Authorities say serial killer Ted Bundy is responsible for the 1974 murder of another Utah teenage girl — 4:01 PM ET DNA connections between Melissa Ann Smith and another Bundy victim helped close the case.

WATCH LIVE: 2026 midterms preview, plus your questions on voting — 4:00 PM ET Ahead of Election Day, our politics crew takes a closer look at what to watch in the 2026 elections and take your questions around election security and voting rights.

Brazil's Flávio Bolsonaro leaves Brazil for the United States after presidential loss, according to multiple media reports — 3:44 PM ET Bolsonaro's whereabouts are unclear, and his spokesperson hasn't commented.

GM is embracing hybrids now — 5:47 PM ET GM eschewed hybrids in favor of battery-electric vehicles. Now, it's gearing up to offer hybrid versions of its SUVs.

Bank of America kindly asks that you don’t share your banking password with your AI assistant — 5:44 PM ET The banking giant reminds customers that "you're responsible for activity" resulting from your AI agents' access.

Who’s really in charge at Anthropic after the IPO? — 5:38 PM ET Here's a clear explanation of Anthropic's incredibly complex governance structure.

Discord is making its public communities more searchable, and people have concerns — 5:22 PM ET In December, messages from Discord's public discoverable servers will begin appearing in search engine results.

Re:Build, which spun out Slate Auto, raises $2.1B — 4:31 PM ET The manufacturing accelerator bills itself as "America’s answer to Shenzhen."

Flying Across the World to Vote — 5:21 PM ET Israeli expats traveled thousands of miles to make their voices heard.

Who Said It: Marissa Mayer, or Odysseus? — 4:07 PM ET A quiz inspired by one bewildering anecdote about AI and parenting

The Limits of Trump’s Midterm Trickery — 4:04 PM ET A big night for the Democrats could stymie any efforts to interfere with the election.

The Illusion of ‘Radical Transparency’ — 3:00 PM ET What Elizabeth Holmes has in common with Donald Trump

Southwest flood damage estimates are hundreds of millions for New Mexico alone — 5:17 PM ET Intense rainstorms linked to a very active El Niño-driven Pacific hurricane season have left thousands of people in the Four Corners states displaced.

Israelis vote in their highest numbers in decades in pivotal elections — 4:45 PM ET Israelis voted in their highest numbers in decades in a tense national election on Tuesday to decide whether to stick with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition or change course.

The Ebola outbreak is breaking records -- and just marked a grim milestone — 3:53 PM ET The current outbreak, first identified in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has now counted 10,000 patients and has spread with great speed. How can it be stopped?

Researchers are getting tired of OpenAI gatekeeping its breakthroughs — 4:48 PM ET On Monday, OpenAI announced impressive breakthroughs in mathematics, computer science, and physics, along with what the company says is an evolving approach to communicating its findings. But despite…

Elon Musk says Ukraine’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service — 3:24 PM ET Elon Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink's terms of service before the recent slowdown, as reported earlier by Ars Technica. According to Musk, "Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service…

Code-execution flaw in UEFI firmware threatens most servers on planet Earth — 4:25 PM ET Critical flaw in EDK2 allows attackers to execute code early in the boot process.

Google begins certifying Registered App Stores for Android, but not in the US — 3:32 PM ET Easier app installs are coming to third-party stores, pending Google's stamp of approval.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from speeding up refugee status revocations — 5:43 PM ET A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a Trump administration rule that gives refugees just 10 days to challenge the termination of their legal status. U.S. District Judge Julia Kobick in Bos…

4 Dem senators say Trump should restore canceled green funds to earn trust for permitting reform bill — 5:40 PM ET A group of Democratic senators is expressing distrust that the Trump administration will treat renewable energy fairly under a bipartisan permitting reform bill — and they are calling on the administ…

Trump officials say men face a testosterone crisis. Experts say numbers tell different story — 5:38 PM ET American men are facing a crisis in plummeting testosterone levels — at least according to several top Trump administration officials. But experts say there is key context that is being left out of t…

Obama's Cheesecake Factory jab spurs a midterm spat — 5:32 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Obama's Cheesecake Factory jab spurs a midterm spat A Cheesecake Factory jab from form…

Democrats prep for election interference as Trump administration makes moves — 5:30 PM ET Democrats are preparing for potential election interference after a series of remarks from President Trump and actions from his administration targeting a swath of states. The Justice Department (DOJ…

Pentagon funding a naval training facility in Ecuador — 5:21 PM ET The Pentagon is funding a naval training facility in Ecuador’s largest city as the United States deepens its security cooperation with the South American nation in a broader push to combat drug carte…

Rubio delivers 11-second remarks at Trump rally — 5:17 PM ET Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered brief, impromptu remarks at President Trump’s rally in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday. “It's an honor to work for the greatest country in the world, for th…

Live updates: Trump holds second Texas rally in one day; Talarico plans dueling event — 5:08 PM ET With one week to go before the midterms, President Trump arrived in Texas Tuesday afternoon — taking the stage at 3:45 p.m. to stump in Corpus Christi for GOP candidates before making his way to Lubb…

Israeli elections too close to call as turnout shatters record — 5:03 PM ET TEL AVIV — Early returns in Israel’s election Tuesday evening showed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc neck and neck with the “Change” coalition headed by the bereaved retired general…

Trump continues calls for Venezuela to be 51st state — 4:28 PM ET President Trump renewed calls for Venezuela to be the 51st U.S. state after touting the barrels of oil coming from the South American country. "It will become a prosperous country, and who knows? May…

State Department to issue visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and family — 4:27 PM ET The State Department will issue visas to Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and his family to permit them to enter the U.S., a senior State Department official told The Hill. The move comes after report…

Vance responds to question about 'insulting' Alaska election lawsuit — 4:15 PM ET Vice President Vance on Tuesday slammed an independent candidate with a similar name to Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) as committing “electoral fraud” when answering a question about his administration…

Israel wraps up voting in do-or-die election for Netanyahu: What to watch — 4:05 PM ET Israeli voters headed to the polls Tuesday for a closely watched election that is widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his administration. The election, which coul…

Zacharia says press corps has ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome' — 4:00 PM ET Former White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, who was fired from her role after five days following a rocky debut and scrutiny of her legal background, accused reporters of fueling “Trump Derang…

McCain predicts Elizabeth Holmes will get a Trump pardon — 3:59 PM ET Meghan McCain, former Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) daughter, predicts that convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes will get a pardon from President Trump. “One of my hottest, hot takes is that El…

NHL Rumours: Larkin Asking Price Prohibitive and Montreal Canadiens Watching — 5:56 PM ET A month into the 2026-27 regular season, NHL Rumours from the Detroit Red Wings camp continue to circulate about their top-six centreman Dylan Larkin. Connections continue to be made between Larkin a…

Browns' Deshaun Watson shares what he told rookie WR after key drop — 5:55 PM ET Deshaun Watson spoke on what he told his rookie wide receiver after a brutal drop.

Should you start the Vikings' defense in fantasy football in Week 8? — 5:55 PM ET The Vikings' defense remains the best in fantasy football through seven weeks.

As Cal coach Madsen begins fourth season, Golden Bears are rebuilding roster yet again — 5:53 PM ET Cal is coming off a 22-12 season (9-9 ACC).

World Series Game 4 Discussion: Milwaukee Brewers (3-0) @ Tampa Bay Rays (0-3) — 5:53 PM ET Dustin May takes the mound with the Brewers one win from their first World Series title

DFB-Pokal: 2. Bundesliga cellar-dwellers Darmstadt eliminate toothless Elversberg — 5:53 PM ET Darmstadt stunned Bundesliga debutants Elversberg in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. Goals from summer signings Lars Kehl and Milan Smit secured a place in the Round of 16 for Florian Kohfeldt's m…

49ers reunite with DeForest Buckner in trade with Colts — 5:52 PM ET Buckner is coming back to the Bay.

Barcelona want to sign Premier League star in 2027 — 5:50 PM ET The board at La Liga champions Barcelona have identified a member of the defensive ranks at Premier League outfit Leeds United as a potential signing for next summer.This comes amid the understanding…

Serie A | Torino 1-3 Como: Nico Paz inspires comeback success — 5:50 PM ET Como were trailing to the Che Adams goal for most of the match, but broke the find Torino form to win 3-1 with late goals from Jacobo Ramon, Nico Paz and Martin Baturina.The Lariani blew Manchester U…

These two villains of the INEOS era could be in for a rude shock as Ratcliffe considers “wider overhaul” — 5:50 PM ET Michael Carrick has survived the axe for now and is set to take charge of Manchester United’s blockbuster Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.He took training as usua.…

Walter Rouse growing more comfortable after ‘whirlwind’ arrival in New England — 5:49 PM ET The Patriots acquired Rouse via trade in August.

OU football offensive coaching staff starting to mesh as Sooners show improvement — 5:48 PM ET OU football's offensive staff has developed a better rhythm as the season has gone on, coach Brent Venables says.

Colorado’s Deion Sanders apologizes after YouTube content creator pal steps in it with $50,000 comment — 5:48 PM ET It has been a wild season for the Colorado football program , and their head coach Deion Sanders. Things are now even more bizarre. Sanders is downplaying comments made by a friend of his, that said…

Are Valkyries fans the WNBA's best-dressed? — 5:47 PM ET Fans of the Golden State Valkyries showed up to Game 5 of the WNBA Finals in style, decked out in sequins, tutus and all shades of purple.

Sophie Cunningham Owes F1 Fans An Explanation After Austin Appearance — 5:46 PM ET Sophie Cunningham waved the checkered flag at the US Grand Prix, sparking backlash over her views on transgender athletes. Here is why her response matters.

Bob Chesney sends defiant message to paranoid UCLA football fans who fear him leaving — 5:46 PM ET While the Bruins are currently sitting pretty as one of college football’s lone undefeated teams , there’s one aspect of their storybook run that has UCLA football fans worried: Bob Chesney’s future…

Carson Hocevar Takes Blame For Joey Logano’s Talladega Crash — 5:46 PM ET Carson Hocevar says the late Talladega crash that flipped Joey Logano was his fault. Hocevar was towed to the garage, got back on track and still finished sixth.

Hyeseong Kim Could Give Dodgers Exactly What Aging Roster Needs — 5:46 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim has a chance to improve his game and help an aging roster in a pivotal 2027.

Colts WR Josh Downs mentioned as trade candidate — 5:45 PM ET As the Indianapolis Colts trade players away, WR Josh Downs has reportedly been drawing interest.

Serie A | Roma 4-2 Cagliari: Hard fought victory secured — 5:45 PM ET Roma were made to work hard for the three points against struggling Cagliari, as after the fightback for 2-2, Donyell Malen and Rodrigo Mora finished the job.The Giallorossi won only one of the previ…

Brewers fans flock to the Trop, eager to celebrate the franchise's first World Series title — 5:44 PM ET (AP) — A large group of Brewers fans gathered in a parking lot outside Tropicana Field more than four hours before the first pitch of Game 4 of the World Series, sipping on Wisconsin beers and prepar…

Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez — 5:44 PM ET Barcelona are fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez.

Jersey Bulls go top after AFC Portchester win — 5:44 PM ET Jersey Bulls have go top of Isthmian League South Central after a 3-1 win over AFC Portchester at Springfield.

Lakers make roster decision on rookie guard amid injury — 5:44 PM ET LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers selected Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the general consensus was they had gotten a steal . The Lakers new rookie was proje…

Ravens Release Ex-Steelers Running Back — 5:43 PM ET A former running back of the Pittsburgh Steelers is looking for a new home.

Jets stand to benefit from Colts' fire sale — 5:43 PM ET The Seahawks and 49ers hope to benefit in the near term from the trades they made with the Colts on Tuesday, but another team could wind up as a long-term winner.

Former NC State football coach Dave Doeren speaks for first time since his weekend firing — 5:43 PM ET Dave Doeren spoke publicly for the first time since being relieved of his duties as head coach of the Wolfpack.

Sporting de Alcázar-Málaga halted over racist abuse — 5:42 PM ET The match between Sporting Alcázar and Málaga CF had to be halted for several minutes after racist abuse directed at Málaga player Haitam Abaida was heard from the stands. Given the seriousness of ...

Badgers drop in polls despite blowing out Minnesota State before bye week — 5:41 PM ET Wisconsin got back to their winning ways with a 17 goal outburst before the bye.

'Not how I wanted to go out': Dave Doeren after being fired by NC State — 5:41 PM ET Dave Doeren reflected on his tenure at NC State after being fired, addressing his disappointment, NIL challenges and hopes for the program’s future.

DFB-Pokal: Ten-man Gladbach advance after efficient performance against Karlsruhe — 5:41 PM ET Borussia Mönchengladbach continued their revival with a 2-0 victory over Karlsruhe in the second round of the DFB-Pokal, despite playing more than half of the game without their captain.Gladbach took…

Who won the DeForest Buckner trade? 49ers, Colts heading in different directions — 5:40 PM ET The 49ers reunited with a familiar figure in DeForest Buckner, acquiring the defensive tackle from the Colts. But which team won the trade?

2 pro basketball games. Same day. Same State Farm Arena — 5:40 PM ET Two professional basketball games on the same day in the same arena! On Thursday, State Farm Arena will host both the Atlanta Dream and Game 6 of the WNBA Finals and the Atlanta Hawks.

Your 2026 Week 9 college football announcing schedule — 5:40 PM ET The annual Florida-Georgia college football game arrives Saturday in Atlanta (rather than Jacksonville due to EverBank Stadium renovations). Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the action betw…

FAMU basketball shows progress in comeback win over Saint Leo — 5:39 PM ET FAMU basketball broke even in its preseason exhibitions, finishing with a comeback win over Saint Leo. How the Rattlers are progressing before tipoff.

Cardinals still searching for next Larry Fitzgerald as original Fitz goes into Ring of Honor — 5:39 PM ET GLENDALE – When the Arizona Cardinals inducted wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald into the team’s Ring of Honor at State Farm Stadium and retired his iconic No. 11 on Sunday, it...

Ranji Trophy: Karnataka fail to seize the moment against Tripura — 5:39 PM ET Hosts Squander Good Starts But Take 103-Run Lead Against Tripura

FC Köln hit Union Berlin for five to comfortably book Pokal last-16 berth — 5:39 PM ET On a rainy night at the Rhine-Energie Stadion, a Said El Mala and Linton Maina inspired 1.FC Köln to advance past a defensively shaky 1.FC Union Berlin with ease. René Wagner's typically goal-shy si.…

2027 Dakar Rally To Be Moved Out Of Saudi Arabia — 5:39 PM ET Dakar Rally organizers announced the 2027 competition will not be run in Saudi Arabia due to security concerns. The 2027 Dakar Rally is currently scheduled for January 1-15, but with the region curre…

Detroit Lions to Wear Controversial Uniform Combo vs. Vikings — 5:38 PM ET The Detroit Lions will debut their controversial Nike Rivalries uniforms against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. See the look dividing fans.

Deion Sanders’ $50,000 Offer Was Just A Joke, But The Lie Hurts — 5:38 PM ET Deion Sanders called a $50,000 bribe offer a joke, but his confidant Christopher Neely keeps spinning the tale while Colorado struggles.

USMNT legend Alexi Lalas names ‘greatest English player’ following Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win — 5:36 PM ET U.S. Men's National Team legend Alexi Lalas has made it clear who he believes is England's greatest ever soccer star following Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win on Monday

How long will Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen be out of the Jazz lineup? — 5:36 PM ET Both were injured during the team’s loss to Grizzlies on Monday.

Warriors vet Draymond Green on Jayson Tatum - Jaylen Brown Boston Celtics trade beef — 5:36 PM ET "They don’t have to fake like they’re on the same page anymore," said Green.

History Suggests World Series Will End Without Rays Even Forcing Game 6 — 5:36 PM ET The World Series has not gone how anyone would have expected

‘Threw It All Away to Make Extra Pennies,’ ‘It’s Over’ – NBA Fans React as Malik Beasley Is Set to Agree Plea Deal In Gambling Scandal — 5:36 PM ET Malik Beasley will plead guilty on Dec. 9 to federal charges over his role in a bribery and betting scheme tied to his own NBA play, his attorney Steve Haney told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday.

Real Madrid star sends congratulations to Harry Kane on Ballon d’Or win — 5:36 PM ET Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham has taken to social media, to send a message of congratulations the way of fellow countryman Harry Kane.This of course comes fresh off a special night for the Bayern…

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings: Week 8 2026 — 5:35 PM ET Fantasy football is much easier when you have a reliable running back leading the way. These Week 8 running back rankings are all about redemption for stars who disappointed in Week 7 . Last week, bo…

‘The Next Sam Darnold’ — Ex-Jets LB Urges New York to Pursue Pro Bowl QB Rather Than Drafting a Quarterback in First Round — 5:35 PM ET Bart Scott has a quarterback recommendation that might require New York Jets fans to forget a few Sundays against New England. The former Jets linebacker wants his old team to consider Mac Jones.

Dave Richard's Week 8 Trade Chart and rest of season rankings: Bucky Irving, Joe Burrow continue to surge — 5:45 PM ET Why wait to win? Use the trade chart to make post-draft deals and improve your team with assigned values to help you navigate your league's trade market

Alabama dismisses DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. after second arrest, Kalen DeBoer announces — 5:42 PM ET The Crimson Tide parted ways with the defensive back after he was charged with doxing and harassing communications toward an officer who arrested him last year

DeForest Buckner trade: Colts send DT to 49ers in exchange for 2027 fourth-round pick, per report — 5:36 PM ET Buckner began his NFL career with the Niners as a first round pick in 2016

Fantasy football Week 8 WR preview: Don't give up on McMillan, Metcalf and the Panthers-Steelers duos — 5:32 PM ET Tetairoa McMillan, Jalen Coker, DK Metcalf and Germie Bernard remain strong Fantasy plays despite Week 7 struggles

Nets vs. Celtics odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Tuesday, Oct. 27 by proven model — 5:15 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics best bets on Tuesday night

NFL trade deadline: Four Eagles, a star Colt and two starting QBs included among top 25 candidates — 5:11 PM ET Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, Kirk Cousins and more could fetch returns at the trade deadline

NBA player props, odds, picks: Lakers star Luka Doncic among best bets for Tuesday, Oct. 27 — 5:10 PM ET We'll use the SportsLine Projection Model to go over the best player prop bets for Tuesday's NBA games

Delaware vs. Western Kentucky prediction, odds: Week 9 college football Tuesday picks by proven model — 5:00 PM ET The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Tuesday matchup between the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and Delaware Blue Hens on CBS Sports Network

Fantasy football Week 8 waiver wire: Jonah Coleman, Rachaad White headline must-add running backs — 4:36 PM ET Jonah Coleman and Rachaad White lead Week 8 waiver targets, with KC Concepcion and Geno Smith also worth adding

Jazz big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to reportedly miss 6-8 weeks, which stings even more after Walker Kessler move — 4:29 PM ET Utah has only played four games, but is already hurting for frontcourt depth

Ex-NBA player Malik Beasley agrees to plea deal with Department of Justice in illegal sports betting case — 4:19 PM ET Beasley's lawyer confirmed he agreed to a plea deal for manipulating stats to win prop bets

Motor Sports Betting Guide 2026: Best F1 Racing Sites & Apps — 4:06 PM ET Your 2026 guide to motorsports betting, covering F1 and NASCAR, the best betting apps and expert tips on how to bet on every race.

Brewers vs. Rays prediction, odds, time: 2026 World Series Game 4 picks by proven model — 3:49 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated Tuesday's Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays World Series Game 4 matchup 10,000 times

Hornets to retire the jersey of Muggsy Bogues, the shortest player in NBA history — 3:33 PM ET The No. 1 of the 5-foot-3 Bogues will be headed to the rafters in Charlotte on Feb. 11, 2027

HQ PM Newsletter 10/27/2026 — 3:31 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: Brewers go for World Series sweep, NBA + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers at Rays World Series Game 4, Blazers at Lakers and more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Tuesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

FanDuel Racing promo code: Get $50 racing bonus for Breeders' Cup online betting — 3:28 PM ET The latest FanDuel Racing offer code gives new users a $50 racing bonus after your first $10+ wager for 2026 Breeders' Cup online betting.

Week 8 NFL picks, best bets from proven model: This 5-leg parlay returns nearly 25-1 — 3:20 PM ET After 10,000 simulations, SportsLine's model reveals its top Week 8 NFL parlay

Fantasy football rankings, projections, lineups, sleepers for Week 8 from proven model — 3:19 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Week 8 Fantasy football projections, PPR rankings, start-sit advice for sites like CBS Sports, ESPN and Yahoo

Davion Mitchell lays bare the problem of Bam Adebayo's fit with Giannis Antetokounmpo on new-look Heat — 3:15 PM ET It's been a struggle for Adebayo to find space to operate next to Antetokounmpo as Miami is off to an 0-4 start

Barcelona fined £503 over approach for Alvarez — 5:38 PM ET Barcelona are fined 602 euros (£503) following a complaint by Atletico Madrid over contact the club made with striker Julian Alvarez.

Little Angel makes big impact on return to Japan — 5:18 PM ET Prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has hazy memories of growing up in Tokyo as she bids for back-to-back WXV Global Series wins in Japan with Wales.

Liverpool keen on Stuttgart defender Jeltsch - Wednesday's gossip — 5:10 PM ET Liverpool are keen on Stuttgart's promising defender Finn Jeltsch, Chelsea still want to sign Bournemouth's Alex Scott; Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are among the clubs keeping tabs on Germany st…

Fleetwood-Arsenal halted for eight minutes because of drone — 4:26 PM ET Arsenal's match with Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup is delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone is spotted above the stadium during the match.

Ballon d'Or in London - the most chaotic ever? — 3:06 PM ET It was the first time the Ballon d'Or had been held in London in its 70-year history - but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.

Fleetwood Town v Arsenal: Carabao Cup fourth round – live — 5:44 PM ET ⚽ League Cup updates from the 8pm GMT kick-off⚽ Game briefly delayed by drone over Highbury | Mail NiallHere’s the Fleetwood head coach, Matt Lawlor: “We’ve had to make changes, with the champions in…

An unmanageable club? Carrick the latest to suffer in Manchester United’s faded grandeur — 4:02 PM ET Only Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson have truly succeeded in the Old Trafford hot seat with each casting uneasy shadowsShould any football club fit the Great Man theory of history it is Manchester Unite…

England’s Nations Championship plans hit by Pepper and Van Rensburg double blow — 3:09 PM ET Bath flanker Pepper injured ankle at Gloucester on FridayBristol’s Van Rensburg advised to rest after two concussionsEngland’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, said he will be monitoring this weekend’s d…

Elmo Is Going as Meryl Streep’s Evil Fashion Editor Miranda Priestly for Halloween This Year — 5:40 PM ET This Halloween, “Sesame Street’s” beloved furry red monster is trading crayons for couture. In a somewhat unexpected cultural crossover, Elmo for Halloween 2026 is dressing as fashion magazine editor…

Jafar Panahi Now Faces a Five-Year Prison Term in New Ruling on Top of His Previous One-Year Conviction — 5:36 PM ET Cannes Palme d’Or-winning Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi – who was facing a one-year prison sentence – has now been sentenced by a Tehran Revolutionary Court to five years and one month in jail in a…

Bunny Levine’s Final Film ‘Omi’ Premieres at Austin Film Festival – Watch the Trailer – Film News in Brief — 5:33 PM ET “Omi,” which will premiere at the Austin Film Festival on Oct. 30, features Bunny Levine in her final film appearance. Levine died on Aug. 20 at her home in Tarzana, California at the age of 97. “Omi…

Connor Storrie in Talks to Play Villain Opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s ‘Ghost Rider’ — 5:15 PM ET “Heated Rivalry” star Connor Storrie is in talks to play the villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s “Ghost Rider” movie. Shawn Levy is directing the Marvel movie, from a script by “Star Wars: Star…

Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Accident — 4:44 PM ET Kevin Bleyer, a writer who worked on “The Daily Show” and won four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Writers Guild Award, died Sunday in a car accident in Millrift, Pennsylvania. He was 54…

‘Crystal Lake’ Hits 1.3 Billion Minutes Watched in 11 Days, Becoming Peacock’s No. 4 Scripted Debut Ever — 4:00 PM ET According to Peacock, “Crystal Lake” is its fourth-most-watched scripted original series of all time. The “Friday the 13th” prequel series was watched for 1.3 billion minutes in its first 11 days of…

Television Academy Foundation Pacts With Best Buy to Launch Production Assistant Training Program for Los Angeles Area High School Students — 3:42 PM ET The Television Academy Foundation is launching a 10-week production assistant training program for Los Angeles-area high school students in a partnership with consumer electronics retailer Best Buy.…

Danny Masterson Loses Appeal of Rape Conviction — 3:39 PM ET An appeals court has denied Danny Masterson’s appeal of his 2023 conviction on rape charges, upholding the verdict and his 30-year prison sentence. In an 89-page ruling, a three-judge panel rejected…

As NFL Expands Globally, Marriott Bonvoy Taps Cooper Kupp, Jerry Rice and More for City Travel Guides — 3:25 PM ET Marriott Bonvoy has recruited some of the NFL’s biggest names to plan travel guides in their home cities. Among the participating athletes are Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp (Seattle), Ea…

‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Opens With 6.2 Million Views in Four Days — 3:10 PM ET Season 3 of “Nobody Wants This” reached 6.2 million views in its first four days of streaming on Netflix. Compared to previous seasons of the Adam Brody and Kristen Bell-led comedy series, that’s a d…

Connor Storrie in Talks to Join Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s ‘Ghost Rider’ — 5:02 PM ET Talk about a heated rivalry.

L.A. City Council Passes New Motions Aimed at Film-Friendly Overhaul — 4:30 PM ET As shoot days fall, the city is making civic properties more accessible to crews and offering free microshoot permits.

Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-Winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Crash — 4:18 PM ET He also worked on programs hosted by Bill Maher and Dennis Miller, authored books and penned speeches for President Obama.

‘Nobody Wants This’ Star Condemns Adam Brody’s Gaza “Genocide” Comments — 4:09 PM ET In an interview about the new season of the Netflix series, Brody's onscreen mother, Tovah Feldshuh, said, "To accuse the Jewish people of genocide is wild. It’s right out of Hitler’s playbook."

Christina Applegate Shares Health Update, Vows to Keep Fighting for MS Community: “I Will Speak Out on Your Behalf Forever” — 3:59 PM ET The 54-year-old actress revealed she was misdiagnosed with the disease last week.

R.J. Mitte’s Mother Shares Tribute After His Death: “We Are Lost Without Him” — 3:37 PM ET The 'Breaking Bad' actor and activist died earlier this month at age 34.

Broadway Box Office: Billy Crystal’s ‘860’ Sees Strong Opening, As ‘Downstate’ and More Start Previews — 3:31 PM ET 'Other Desert Cities' with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Allison Janney is still proving a starry draw.

‘The Birds’ Series With Sarah Snook in the Works at HBO — 3:29 PM ET 'The Leftovers' alum Tom Spezialy is adapting Daphne du Maurier's novella, which previously inspired a 1963 film by Alfred Hitchcock.

Plans to Make Microdrama Out of an Old Margot Robbie Show Stir Debate — 4:10 PM ET The group that produced “Neighbours” more than a decade ago plans to carve some episodes into micro-bits, generating more debate around TV shows in the digital age.

Could ‘You Can See Everything’ Be Up for Best Picture but Not Documentary? — 3:36 PM ET The popular nonfiction film is eligible for several Oscars. But the academy’s documentary branch may not be receptive to its unconventional approach.

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