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This is a snapshot of everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours. We poll 45 RSS feeds across roughly 21 outlets — NYT, BBC, Guardian, ESPN, Politico, NPR, Wired, Variety, and more — and combine them into one scannable feed.

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Here's everything that broke across the major newsrooms in the past 3 hours (3:00 PM ET through 6:00 PM ET). We scanned 45 feeds across roughly 21 outlets and surfaced 256 stories from 17 active outlets spanning 4 topics.

🌍 News & General
133 stories
across 11 outlets
🏟️ Sports
84 stories
across 4 outlets
🎬 Culture & Entertainment
24 stories
across 4 outlets
🏛️ Politics
15 stories
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🔥 Top Headlines Right Now

The 7 most-recent headlines from across the newsrooms — if you only have 30 seconds, read these.

Alphabet sinks 10% as it holds 2026 capex unchanged, expects significant increase in 2027 — CNBC, 6:00 PM ET Alphabet missed Q3 expectations on earnings and revenue, its first top-and-bottom-line miss in nearly four years.

From Private Plunge Pools to Destination Dining: Inside Four Hilton Luxury Resorts in Mexico and Costa Rica — Hollywood Reporter, 6:00 PM ET Across Mexico and Costa Rica, four Waldorf Astoria and Conrad resorts pair private plunge pools, destination driven dining, personalized service and locally inspired experiences with a distinct sense…

Nvidia's $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal draws DOJ scrutiny — CNBC, 5:58 PM ET Nvidia faces DOJ inquiry over its $12.9 billion purchase of Hugging Face.

Microsoft just shared Azure’s actual revenue in dollars: $33.2 billion — TechCrunch, 5:58 PM ET Microsoft has never disclosed Azure's quarterly revenue in dollars. But for the first time, we can see just how close it is getting to besting the biggest competitor in the market, AWS.

Justice Dept. Turns Civil Rights Group’s Informant Against It — New York Times, 5:58 PM ET Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center say that federal prosecutors capitalized on the informant’s money problems and exposure to indictment to persuade him to assist the government.

FEC electronic filing system back online after multi-day outage — The Hill, 5:58 PM ET The Federal Election Commission's (FEC) electronic filing system was restored and online Wednesday afternoon, nearly two days after the system initially went down with little explanation. In a post o…

John Sununu says brother 'totally wrong' about election hypothetical — The Hill, 5:58 PM ET John E. Sununu pushed back this week against his brother’s recent suggestion that the New Hampshire Senate nominee would be “up by 30 points” if voters believed it was him on the ballot. Former state…

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🌍 News & General — 133 stories across 11 outlets

📰 New York Times (29 stories)

Justice Dept. Turns Civil Rights Group’s Informant Against It — 5:58 PM ET Lawyers for the Southern Poverty Law Center say that federal prosecutors capitalized on the informant’s money problems and exposure to indictment to persuade him to assist the government.

Here’s the latest. — 5:57 PM ET

System to Report Campaign Donations Restored After a Hacking Attempt — 5:48 PM ET A “bad actor” tried to breach the system, according to a Federal Election Commission email, disrupting political finance disclosures for two days during the final week of campaigning.

Worried About A.I. Taking Your Job? This Is for You. — 5:45 PM ET We can learn a lot from a long-dead labor leader about how to reckon with technology that threatens our jobs.

Officials Back Trump’s Claim That Triumphal Arch Is Needed for National Security — 5:28 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, submitted sworn statements to a federal court regarding the construction project.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Lack of Progress on Inflation — 5:27 PM ET Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said an “information-rich” period before the central bank’s gathering in December will help officials determine next steps for policy.

What We Know About the Deadly Train Crash in Spain — 5:19 PM ET A train accident near Toledo, Spain, which killed at least 68 people, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.

Dutch Zookeeper Dies After Rare Mauling by a Leopard — 5:18 PM ET A woman working with big cats was attacked on Saturday. She died from her injuries on Tuesday, the zoo said.

Flávio Bolsonaro Lands in Miami After Fleeing Brazil — 5:04 PM ET Mr. Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s presidential election, fled Brazil for the United States via Argentina after the police canceled his passport in relation to an investigation.

Here’s the latest. — 4:59 PM ET

Alphabet’s Revenue Rises 25% as Profit Falls — 4:54 PM ET The company has been spending relentlessly to build A.I., but its revenue growth was not as high as investors had anticipated. Profit dropped because of changes to the value of its investments.

CNN, MS Now and Politico Update Lawsuit Against Trump Over White House Access — 4:47 PM ET The news outlets argued in an updated lawsuit that they should be granted access to the White House reporting pools.

Weil Gotshal, Once A Legal Powerhouse, Plans to Dissolve — 4:45 PM ET The prominent law firm has been rocked by an exodus of high profile lawyers, a failed succession plan and a scuttled deal to merge with a rival firm.

What to Make of Israel’s Ambiguous Election — 4:43 PM ET Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor his rivals won a majority, leaving Arab lawmakers as potential kingmakers in the new Parliament.

Neutrinos Are Everywhere. A Physicist Explains. — 4:38 PM ET Dr. Francis Halzen, the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics, sheds some light on the mysterious, subatomic particles that whiz through us every day.

Microsoft’s Profit Jumps 32% Despite Big Increase in Spending — 4:37 PM ET The company’s free cash flow stayed positive in the last quarter even as it spent $45.2 billion on data centers and offered to pay workers to leave.

How André Janones Helped Turbocharge Lula’s Comeback in Brazil’s Election — 4:35 PM ET With street talk and tactics from the far-right’s playbook, André Janones used a WhatsApp channel to help organize millions of Brazilians online.

Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68 — 4:26 PM ET The accident, the second in less than a year on the same busy rail line, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.

Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path — 4:13 PM ET Votes are still being counted, but it appears that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition nor the opposition alliance headed by Gadi Eisenkot will have a majority.

From Senate Candidates, Surprising Stances on Fixing Social Security — 4:08 PM ET Congress needs a plan to prevent the program’s funds from running short by 2032. Many Senate candidates have shared their positions — some of them unexpected.

Fed Will Hold Fewer Rate-Setting Meetings Starting Next Year — 4:02 PM ET Kevin M. Warsh, the Federal Reserve’s chairman, said the central bank would vote on interest rates seven times in 2027 and six in 2028. It has traditionally voted eight times per year.

Dolores Huerta, Who Founded United Farm Workers With Cesar Chavez, Dies — 3:31 PM ET She founded the United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez. In early 2026, she told The Times that she had been raped by him decades earlier. She was 96.

Harvard’s Asian Student Enrollment Jumps as Black Enrollment Declines — 3:23 PM ET Harvard’s Asian American student enrollment jumped to 43 percent and Black students enrollment dipped to 9 percent after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in 2023.

An ‘Endless’ Cruise Around the World Is Suspended, Leaving Passengers Stranded — 3:20 PM ET The cruise promised a lifetime of sailing, for less than what it cost to live on land. But it was underfunded and couldn’t absorb the rising cost of fuel.

Ted Bundy Is Linked to 1974 Death of Utah Teenager — 3:16 PM ET Recent developments in a similar case and advances in forensic science linked the death of Melissa Ann Smith, 17, to one of the nation’s most notorious serial killers, officials said.

AI Is Finding a Flood of Bugs, and Silicon Valley Is Rushing to Fix Them — 3:14 PM ET A.I. has uncovered a horde of software flaws, which engineers are racing to fix before they can be exploited and abused by hackers.

At Least 68 Killed in Train Crash in Spain, Officials Say — 3:12 PM ET A high-speed passenger train rear-ended another near Toledo, months after a crash involving the same carriers killed dozens and stunned the country.

Here’s the latest. — 3:08 PM ET

📰 BBC News (25 stories)

High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain — 5:38 PM ET The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.

High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain — 5:38 PM ET The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.

Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain — 5:24 PM ET Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.

Bloodied, dazed and angry - how passengers' rail journey turned to disaster in Spain — 5:24 PM ET Survivors of the train crash in Spain have spoken of their shock, panic and anger at the accident in Toledo province on Wednesday.

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe — 5:16 PM ET The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe — 5:16 PM ET The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election — 5:07 PM ET Bolsonaro's arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Miami after defeat in Brazil's presidential election — 5:07 PM ET Bolsonaro's arrival in the US ends speculation about his whereabouts after he failed to comply with an order to surrender his passports.

Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions — 4:53 PM ET The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.

Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions — 4:53 PM ET The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.

Watch: King dances in the streets of the Bahamas capital — 4:44 PM ET The monarch is in the Bahamas as part of a tour of the Caribbean during which he addressed the "great suffering of the past".

Restaurants sceptical over 'garlic and gherkins' plan — 4:31 PM ET Import tariffs on more than 100 items - including garlic, gherkins and plant-based milk - are being removed.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show — 4:24 PM ET With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show — 4:24 PM ET With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

What we now know about the UK economy in four charts — 4:08 PM ET The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

What we now know about the UK economy in four charts — 4:08 PM ET The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out — 4:02 PM ET The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out — 4:02 PM ET The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered — 3:51 PM ET The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Dharshini David: Healey buys himself some time, but big questions still unanswered — 3:51 PM ET The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss — 3:15 PM ET The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

Elon Musk is a 'real genius', Putin says after satellite talks with SpaceX boss — 3:15 PM ET The Russian President praised Musk and said they are in "close" contact.

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence — 3:01 PM ET The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

Healey tells departments to make 1% cuts to fund defence — 3:01 PM ET The reduction in public spending will go towards paying for the Defence Investment Plan.

Red Roses make six changes but Kildunne on bench again — 3:00 PM ET Red Roses' star Ellie Kildunne is named on England's bench again as head coach John Mitchell makes six changes to his side to face the United States.

📰 CNBC (21 stories)

Alphabet sinks 10% as it holds 2026 capex unchanged, expects significant increase in 2027 — 6:00 PM ET Alphabet missed Q3 expectations on earnings and revenue, its first top-and-bottom-line miss in nearly four years.

Nvidia's $12.9 billion Hugging Face deal draws DOJ scrutiny — 5:58 PM ET Nvidia faces DOJ inquiry over its $12.9 billion purchase of Hugging Face.

Microsoft stock jumps 4% as cloud growth drives earnings and revenue beat — 5:58 PM ET Microsoft reported better-than-expected results driven by 48% growth in Azure revenue.

Chipotle shares rise 7% after CEO says same-store sales growth will continue — 5:55 PM ET For the full year, Chipotle reiterated its previous forecast that its same-store sales will increase by a low single digit percentage.

DoorDash's deal to buy Instacart coming as early as Thursday morning, sources tell CNBC — 5:47 PM ET Speculation of a deal has swirled since last week, and several outlets reported the acquisition could value Instacart at roughly $17 billion.

Ford reports mixed third-quarter results, says 2027 earnings will be in line with this year — 5:42 PM ET Ford Motor reported earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates but slightly missed on revenue.

Here are five key takeaways from the Fed rate decision and Warsh news conference — 5:31 PM ET Even though the interest-rate vote went as expected, there were a few surprises out of this week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Microsoft, Chipotle, ServiceNow, Fortinet & more — 5:09 PM ET Here are some of the companies making headlines in extended trading.

Bessent says 'not necessarily' a mistake if the Fed hikes again — 5:06 PM ET Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined CNBC for an interview on Oct. 28, 2026.

Fed meeting recap: Warsh says central bank will host fewer rate-setting meetings in future years — 5:02 PM ET The Federal Reserve held steady on rates at the conclusion of its October meeting, maintaining its target range of 3.75% to 4%.

Fed leaves rates unchanged: What it means for credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and savings accounts — 4:59 PM ET The Fed's benchmark affects many consumer borrowing costs, including the rates tied to mortgages, credit cards, auto loans and savings accounts.

FedEx beats expectations, raises outlook in first report since calendar adjustment — 4:35 PM ET FedEx on Wednesday beat Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines for the third quarter of its newly aligned fiscal year.

Apple brings touch to the Mac, reversing years-old stance on touchscreen laptop — 4:26 PM ET Apple announces a new touchscreen laptop, the company's third major launch under new CEO John Ternus.

Three media outlets seek full White House access in amended lawsuit — 4:21 PM ET President Donald Trump banned MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House in September, only to have a judge he appointed order their return.

10-year Treasury yield creeps higher even as Fed keeps rates the same — 4:17 PM ET Treasury yields edged higher as traders await the Federal Reserve's latest monetary policy decision.

Oracle stock pops 11% as long-term revenue forecast and clarity on financing ease debt concerns — 4:00 PM ET Oracle issued a revenue forecast for fiscal year 2030 of $225 billion, and said it will limit additional fundraising over that stretch to $20 billion.

Bond investor Jeff Gundlach on Fed's rate pause: 'What are you waiting for?' — 3:53 PM ET The DoubleLine founder spoke with CNBC's "Closing Bell" on Wednesday after the Fed held interest rates steady.

Peltola campaign aides, DSCC officials helped recruit second Dan Sullivan in Alaska race: NYT — 3:52 PM ET The DOJ wants a judge to temporarily block certification of the Alaska Senate election if incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan loses due to voter confusion.

Fed holds rates steady despite concerns over inflation — 3:43 PM ET Two of the 12 Federal Open Market Committee voters dissented from the decision. Both wanted to raise rates by a quarter percentage point.

Biotechs buck a sluggish IPO market, but investors should tread warily — 3:29 PM ET While a number of IPOs have been pulled or delayed in 2026, the biotech sector has bucked the trend, with 26 companies debuting in U.S. markets.

Fed chairman talks tough on inflation — plus, what's behind Micron's big rally — 3:17 PM ET Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

📰 The Guardian (21 stories)

Australian politics live: Hastie dubs inflation a ‘silent tax eating away at wealth’; Greens plan to make the Yarra River swimmable — 5:44 PM ET Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGas reservation policy set for lower house vote todayAustralia’s domestic gas reservation is set to be debated and…

Trump rages at Alaska Democrat whose campaign reportedly recruited man with same name as Republican opponent – live — 5:31 PM ET Trump, citing New York Times report, says actions by Mary Peltola’s campaign to recruit a second Dan Sullivan ‘illegal’ and calls for her disqualification from US Senate racePeltola’s campaign report…

Russell Brand tells trial it was wrong to use fame to ‘facilitate’ sex with women — 5:28 PM ET Former comedian, in court on rape and sexual assault charges, says he misused position but ‘consent is more important than sex itself’Russell Brand has told a court that he was wrong to have used his…

EU backs away from offer to Canada to start ‘associate member’ talks — 5:27 PM ET Watered-down version of statement to be issued at end of Montreal summit instead offers ‘ever closer association’The EU has backed away from its offer to Canada to start talks on becoming an “associa…

‘Worldwide legacy’: almost $20m raised to protect majestic tract of land in far north Queensland — 5:06 PM ET Bush Heritage hopes to buy Wooroora station, which links wet sclerophyll forest and savanna woodland and is home to 12 endangered species Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA…

Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself the ‘leader of Brazil’ after fleeing to Miami — 5:04 PM ET Far-right senator and family land in US after crossing from Brazil into Argentina and then flying via EcuadorFlávio Bolsonaro declared himself the “true president” of Brazil after losing last Sunday’…

California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’ — 5:04 PM ET Keaton Denlay says agents handed him ‘poorly formatted Excel spreadsheet’ and threatened to criminally prosecute himA California county elections official is speaking out about the Department of Just…

Death toll rises to 68 with dozens injured after high-speed train collision in Spain – as it happened — 4:53 PM ET Pedro Sánchez says the government will act with urgency to ‘clarify what has happened, why this tragedy occurred’Full report from SpainAt least 30 people are believed to have died after two high-spee…

US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms don’t go his way — 4:15 PM ET Pete Hoekstra, controversial US ambassador to Canada, has also accused Canadian officials of interfering in US electionsThe US ambassador has suggested Canada could be blamed if Republicans perform p…

Education secretary Linda McMahon plans to spend nearly $43,000 on office furniture — 4:15 PM ET Trump ally, who is seeking to shutter the department, had said office relocation would save taxpayers $4.8m annuallyThe Trump administration has insisted its controversial education cuts are saving “…

Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m households — 4:09 PM ET Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBriefing: key questions answered…

Israel election results live: Netanyahu bloc loses majority as most ballots counted — 4:03 PM ET Opposition bloc and Netanyahu’s coalition predicted to fall short of 61 seats needed to form a government, while Palestinian parties set for big gainsFull report: Coalition talks loom in IsraelAnalys…

Chiefs sign Justin Tucker in wake of sexual misconduct allegations as Butker struggles — 3:59 PM ET Tucker was banned under NFL’s conduct policyButker has missed five of 16 FG attempts this seasonThe Kansas City Chiefs have signed the former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker to their practice s…

Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority — 3:58 PM ET Projections show votes for Palestinian parties surged in a tight contest that drew highest turnout in decadesIsrael election – live updatesIsrael election: what we know so farAnalysis: Rise of Palest…

Knifeman on LNER train ‘caused terror and fear on unimaginable scale’, court hears — 3:54 PM ET Anthony Williams is accused of attempting to murder passengers and staff on board a London-bound train last NovemberA knifeman “caused terror and fear on an unimaginable scale” to passengers when he…

Flávio Bolsonaro lands in Florida after fleeing Brazil – video — 3:53 PM ET A jet carrying the Brazilian far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro has landed in Miami, Florida, where the losing candidate in Sunday’s presidential election runoff left the airport under police escort…

Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race — 3:48 PM ET Republicans have condemned the presence of two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, calling it a ploy to split votesAlaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign was behind an effort to recruit a challenger with a…

Nigel Farage skips budget in Commons over seating ‘altercation’ concerns — 3:42 PM ET Reform UK leader ‘shocked’ by £10bn pledged to Ukraine and doubles down on cutting tax for crypto investorsBudget 2026: key points at a glanceNigel Farage skipped the chancellor’s first budget becaus…

‘A revolution in slow motion’: is Arizona’s wealthiest district finally done with Trump? — 3:33 PM ET Circumstances are ripe for change in this onetime Republican stronghold given the current dissatisfaction with Trump agenda, experts sayDonald Trump has repeatedly asked voters to pretend that he is…

Fed holds interest rates steady in last decision before midterms — 3:26 PM ET Fed chair Kevin Warsh said politics played no role in pause of interest rate hikes, despite inflation remaining above 3%The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday during its la…

Ernie Johnson, beloved host of Inside the NBA, to step away from show at end of season — 3:25 PM ET 70-year-old wants to spend more time with familyJohnson leaving after 37 years in roleErnie Johnson, the widely loved host of Inside the NBA, has announced he will step away at the end of the current…

📰 Al Jazeera (11 stories)

Indonesian students demand action on wildfires and rising costs — 5:23 PM ET Hundreds of Indonesian students protested against the government's handling of forest fires and rising costs.

What’s next for Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro after election defeat? — 4:38 PM ET The far-right ally of US President Donald Trump has fled to Miami with his wife and children.

UN votes to condemn embargo of Cuba despite US lobbying push — 4:22 PM ET US points to increase in abstentions in General Assembly as evidence that push to isolate Cuba is slowly succeeding.

Rwanda’s milk bars — 4:14 PM ET Rwanda’s milk bars

US envoy reads anti-Castro book during Cuban FM’s UN address — 4:02 PM ET US envoy reads anti-Castro book during Cuban FM’s UN address

Spain demands answers after deadliest train disaster in over a decade — 3:32 PM ET At least 68 people have been killed and more than 100 injured after two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid.

Putin: Russia is African continent’s best partner, not ‘colonial’ West — 3:13 PM ET Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of dozens of African nations that Moscow was their best partner.

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged despite inflation in the US — 3:05 PM ET Rates will remain 3.75-4 percent even as inflation continues to rise.

What are the implications of Israel’s elections? — 3:03 PM ET No clear winner in Israel's first election since the October 7 attacks and genocidal war in Gaza.

US jury convicts Rwandan American of lying about role in genocide — 3:02 PM ET Jurors heard competing witness testimony on where Eric Nshimiye was and what he was doing in April 1994.

Putin tells African leaders Moscow will not pursue ‘neo-colonialism’ — 3:01 PM ET Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.

📰 The Verge (9 stories)

A hacker stole more than 40,000 DHS employee records — 5:57 PM ET A hacker stole a trove of personal information from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The breach exposes the names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses, and office locations of more t…

Akai is embracing vibe-coded mods with an open-source MPC — 5:34 PM ET The MPC Sample Key isn't even formally announced yet, but Akai is already showing off what the modding community is cooking up through vibe coding. Akai has decided to embrace the explosion of hacker…

Readwise is taking on Kindle and Kobo for ebook supremacy — 5:16 PM ET For the last several years, Readwise has been building tools for power readers. There's the eponymous product, Readwise, which stores and categorizes your Kindle highlights to help you remember what…

Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches — 4:22 PM ET Google parent company Alphabet says that its AI investments are leading to a big growth in searches year-over-year, as noted in its Q3 2026 earnings today. "Our AI investments are driving overall Sea…

Microsoft reveals strong cloud growth amid financial reporting overhaul — 4:20 PM ET Microsoft just posted the first quarter of its 2027 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $92.3 billion in revenue and a net income of $33.6 billion during Q1. Revenue is up 19 percent, a…

Apple charges $14,549 for a fully specced touchscreen MacBook Pro — 4:12 PM ET With an OLED display and touchscreen capabilities, it's no surprise that the new MacBook Pro Apple announced today is more expensive than the MBP announced earlier this year. But upgrading the base m…

Google launches Gemini 4 Carbon with a ‘significant leap’ in cybersecurity — 4:03 PM ET Google has released its latest frontier model, Gemini 4 Carbon, offering "significant gains" in coding, agentic tasks, and cybersecurity. In an announcement on Wednesday, Google highlights Carbon's t…

Foreign gadget bans: all the news about the FCC’s clampdown on Chinese tech — 3:37 PM ET What do drones, routers, and Roombas have in common? The US government wants to keep Chinese ones from entering the country. They’re the first consumer gadgets that are facing de facto import bans be…

Hands-on with the new OLED iPad Mini — 3:18 PM ET Apple announced a new iPad Mini with a larger OLED display this week, and we've just gotten to try it out at Apple's "Pro and tell" event. It's an iPad for sure, but the new OLED on the Mini looks ex…

📰 TechCrunch (7 stories)

Microsoft just shared Azure’s actual revenue in dollars: $33.2 billion — 5:58 PM ET Microsoft has never disclosed Azure's quarterly revenue in dollars. But for the first time, we can see just how close it is getting to besting the biggest competitor in the market, AWS.

Google expands AI Search ads globally as core ad growth slows — 5:48 PM ET The announcement came alongside parent company Alphabet's third-quarter earnings report, which saw revenue grow 25% year over year to $127.6 billion.

Microsoft recorded $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI — 5:34 PM ET Microsoft said it made $10 billion in revenue from commercial arrangements with OpenAI, including revenue-sharing payments, in the quarter ending September 30. It underscores the still-enormous finan…

Microsoft hits 10 quarters of record- breaking revenue in a row — 5:25 PM ET Whatever the future of AI might be, the current situation is still very good for Microsoft. The tech giant reported yet another record for quarterly revenue on Wednesday: $92.3 billion, a 19% increas…

Hacker stole personnel data about thousands of Homeland Security employees, including CBP and ICE agents — 4:01 PM ET A hacker obtained personally identifiable information about more than 40,000 Homeland Security staffers, which has since been published online.

Anthropic just launched tools to show companies what their AI spending is buying — 3:19 PM ET The frontier lab is lifting the curtain on how users spend money on its models ahead of a planned IPO.

Wiz’s CTO on PHP2Shell and the coming ‘vulnpocalypse’ — 3:05 PM ET The PHP scare may have faded from your feed, but the cleanup is far from over. Last week, two critical bugs in the open source language behind roughly 70% of websites left organizations scrambling to…

📰 PBS NewsHour (5 stories)

Alvin Hellerstein, federal judge who handled cases on Trump, Maduro and 9/11, dies at 92 — 5:49 PM ET Just two weeks ago, Hellerstein presided over the arraignment of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Maduro's wife, Cilia Flores, on torture charges that were added to their ongoing narco-…

AP report: FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's move to ease peptides access — 5:20 PM ET A plan to give people in the United States easier access to unproven peptide drugs favored by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was opposed by most Food and Drug Administration scientific staff…

4 takeaways from Israel's inconclusive election — 4:47 PM ET Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is down but not out.

American taxpayers' bill for Iran war grows to estimated $47.1 billion — 3:40 PM ET The Republican president has said new strikes on Iran are an option after the midterms and is sending more military resources to the Middle East, despite initially promising Americans a military camp…

WATCH LIVE: Obama stumps for Ossoff and Bottoms at Georgia midterm rally — 3:22 PM ET Former President Barack Obama, the last Democratic president to serve two terms, is increasingly campaigning for his party, acting as a foil to President Donald Trump.

📰 Ars Technica (3 stories)

Trump admin sues Utah to save Kalshi from the state's total ban on gambling — 3:30 PM ET US agency has sued 10 states for trying to stop gambling on prediction markets.

The last, best hope for space tourism just rolled onto a runway in Arizona — 3:20 PM ET It has been nearly a year since any space tourism flights occurred.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro hands-on: OLED looks great on a Mac — 3:10 PM ET It's not as different from the previous model as you might have expected.

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Trump administration wants to remove regulations on a super planet-heating gas
— NPR, 5:15 PM ET
The Trump administration wants to undo a Biden-era rule that would reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.
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There Are Too Many Apps for That
— The Atlantic, 4:03 PM ET
An extraordinary number of vibe-coded apps are flooding the market. Is anyone actually using them?

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📰 The Hill (13 stories)

FEC electronic filing system back online after multi-day outage — 5:58 PM ET The Federal Election Commission's (FEC) electronic filing system was restored and online Wednesday afternoon, nearly two days after the system initially went down with little explanation. In a post o…

John Sununu says brother 'totally wrong' about election hypothetical — 5:58 PM ET John E. Sununu pushed back this week against his brother’s recent suggestion that the New Hampshire Senate nominee would be “up by 30 points” if voters believed it was him on the ballot. Former state…

Meta, Snap head back to Los Angeles court for social media addiction trial — 5:53 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta, Snap head back to LA court in social media addiction trial Social media giants Meta and Snap, the company behind Snapchat, are heading back to court…

Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines — 5:51 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to head coop…

Pretti family: DOJ refusing to turn over evidence — 5:41 PM ET The parents of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis nurse who was shot and killed by federal immigration agents earlier this year, accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of protecting those responsible for…

3 battlegrounds where ticket-splitting could make the difference — 5:29 PM ET A handful of key gubernatorial and Senate contests in battleground states could hinge on split-ticket voters as Republicans look to keep control of both offices. Split-ticket voting has dwindled in r…

Republicans rip Peltola over report her campaign recruited second Sullivan — 4:27 PM ET Republicans are blasting Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola (D) over reports her campaign recruited one of her midterm opponents, Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., to counter incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan's (R…

Trump: Peltola should be removed from ballot following New York Times report — 4:17 PM ET President Trump on Wednesday said former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) should not be allowed to run for Senate against incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) following a report that her campaign sough…

Live updates: Trump, Obama, Vance hit key states in midterm sprint — 4:02 PM ET Former President Obama is stopping in Atlanta on Wednesday — less than a week out from Election Day — to give a boost to Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, who's running for Georgia governor, and incumbe…

Who is Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's opponent? — 3:59 PM ET Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot is looking to be Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s primary opponent in an election cycle where Israelis are growing displeased with current leadership. Eisen…

Netanyahu’s party alleges 'serious criminal offenses' in Israeli election — 3:49 PM ET Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party on Wednesday accused Arab political parties of stealing the country’s election through widespread voter fraud, as preliminary results showed no…

Netanyahu’s fortunes improve but without clear path to outright victory — 3:23 PM ET JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s fortunes changed Wednesday as vote counting in Israel wound down, with his Likud party and coalition partners edging out the leading competitor…

Kim Reynolds says Lahn was 'clear winner' of gubernatorial debate — 3:20 PM ET Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) said Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn was a “clear winner” in a final debate before the midterm election against Democrat Rob Sand. “And unlike @RobSandIA, he w…

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A breakthrough for the group on the trail of Chinese hackers
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Chinese government hackers are secretly burrowing into critical networks using creative new methods.
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Gina Hinojosa’s Texas Governor Campaign Tests Limits of New Rules for Digital Political Ads
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Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.

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Lions injury report: Jahmyr Gibbs on Detroit's initial Vikings release — 5:55 PM ET Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs was among the group listed on Detroit's initial injury report for its upcoming date against the Minnesota Vikings.

DFB-Pokal: Captain Tapsoba leads Leverkusen's five-star comeback against Nürnberg — 5:54 PM ET Bayer Leverkusen advanced to the Round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal after their flattering 5-2 victory over Nürnberg.Miroslav Klose's side were efficient with their first two chances of the game, despite t…

Texas Tech megadonor Cody Campbell issues support of Joey McGuire after viral post — 5:52 PM ET Texas Tech billionaire booster Cody Campbell issued his support of coach Joey McGuire on Oct. 28, writing McGuire 'isn't going anywhere.'

'Who was that?': Kerby Joseph's return to practice surprises Lions teammates — 5:52 PM ET Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph returned to practice this week, providing a major boost to the defense.

Dave Roberts makes thoughts extremely clear on ‘starving’ Brewers — 5:51 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the postseason as the team to beat. Sure, the Milwaukee Brewers had the best record during the 2026 regular season, but LA featured the most star-power and was also co…

Aaron Jones unable to practice Wednesday — 5:51 PM ET Vikings RB Aaron Jones misses first practice of week and is considered day-to-day

Washington school ends football season amid locker room probe — 5:51 PM ET Fort Vancouver High School in Washington canceled its football season amid locker room misconduct allegations and an ongoing investigation.

Report: Texans expect Jaylin Noel to miss the rest of the season — 5:51 PM ET The toe injury that landed Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel on injured reserve is likely to end his season.

Lamar Jackson a full participant in Wednesday's practice — 5:50 PM ET The Ravens quarterback last had a full practice on Oct. 2.

Dave Hakstol takes Arizona State’s hockey helm, returns to NCHC — 5:50 PM ET TEMPE – In July 2011, a group of NCAA Division I programs announced a plan to form a new conference, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), which would launch for...

Bayern coach Kompany leaves hospital after illness as team win again — 5:50 PM ET Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been released from hospital five days after collapsing during a training session. Head of Sport Max Eberl told broadcaster ARD on Wednesday that Kompany had be…

Ex-Super Bowl MVP throws cold water on Steelers’ potential despite 5-2 start — 5:49 PM ET Pittsburgh’s offense could struggle against the AFC’s top contenders.

Sunderland return to winning ways to progress in Carabao Cup — 5:49 PM ET Sunderland progressed to the last eight of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 win over Brentford.The Black Cats were three up after 40 minutes, and even though Brentford then scored before the interval, and…

Match Report & Player Ratings: Manchester City 2-2 (4-3 pens) Brighton & Hove Albion (Carabao Cup) — 5:48 PM ET Manchester City's penalty shoot-out hero: Geronimo Rulli!Following the greatest upset in the cup’s history on Tuesday, when Arsenal were beaten by Fleetwood Town, this contest didn’t generate half...

Carabao Cup draw: Start time, ball numbers and how to watch as teams learn quarter-final fate — 5:47 PM ET Everything you need to know ahead of the quarter-final draw

Man City wins penalty shootout to advance in English League Cup — 5:46 PM ET Manchester City stayed on course to retain the English League Cup by beating Brighton 4-3 in a penalty shootout in the last 16 on Wednesday.Backup goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli saved Brighton's last two…

Kentucky vs. UCF box score: Full stats from exhibition game at Rupp Arena — 5:46 PM ET Here's a look at the box score from Wednesday night's exhibition.

Brewers' Jackson Chourio Tied 98-Year-Old Babe Ruth Record In World Series Loss — 5:45 PM ET The Milwaukee Brewers may have lost Game 4, but Jackson Chourio certainly came to play

Which Barcelona star has been substituted most frequently this season? — 5:45 PM ET A member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona has been hauled off prematurely on more occasions than any other Blaugrana star over the early months of the new campaign.The player in ques…

The Joel Embiid and LeBron James adjustment that could make the 76ers more dangerous — 5:45 PM ET Joel Embiid pitched a bold halftime switch involving LeBron James, and the 76ers beat the defending champion Knicks on opening night.

WPL 2027 full squads: How MI, RCB, DC, GG, UPW stack up after the auction — 5:45 PM ET The five franchises — Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz — had a total of 27 slots to fill.

Why is Luka Doncic not playing tonight vs. Clippers? Latest update on Lakers star — 5:45 PM ET The latest update reveals why Luka Doncic will miss the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.

Man City edge past Brighton on penalties to reach Carabao Cup quarter-finals — 5:45 PM ET Manchester City progressed to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals after beating Brighton 5-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.Brighton took the lead after 30 minutes when Malick Yal…

Should Saints follow Colts with fire sale before NFL trade deadline? — 5:44 PM ET Should the New Orleans Saints follow Indianapolis Colts with fire sale before the NFL trade deadline? If so, which players could be on the move?

VOTE for the @vcspreps football Player of the Week for Week 9 — 5:44 PM ET Have your say on who had the best performance of Week 8 of the high school football season. VOTE for the top one!

Dolphins’ Malik Willis opens up on tough lessons learned under Mike Vrabel before facing Patriots — 5:44 PM ET MIAMI GARDENS — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis’ first NFL head coach when the two were together with the Tennessee Titans in 2022 and 2023. In Sund…

Pro Picks: Seahawks will edge the Bears on Monday night — 5:43 PM ET Caleb Williams and Ben Johnson’s high-powered offense vs. the defending Super Bowl champions and Mike Macdonald’s stingy defense.

Dodgers owner Mark Walter breaks silence on idea of potentially selling team — 5:42 PM ET Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter rejected the possibility of selling the franchise, addressing speculation about its future after unloading other sports investments. His comments followed months…

Cam Skattebo facing roughness fine, Colts fire sale, new MVP leader — 5:42 PM ET The top NFL stories, including the New York Giants likely preparing a committee with Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary.

WPL 2027 auction sold and unsold players full list: Who got picked, who missed out and how much each player cost — 5:42 PM ET The WPL 2027 auction list features 24 unique sold players and 28 unsold players, based on the supplied data. Sophie Molineux was the biggest buy, joining UP Warriorz for Rs 1.1 crore, followed by Kir…

Jayson Tatum adds to clutch resume with latest Celtics game-winner — 5:41 PM ET Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been clutch since he's entered the league, and he has the stats to prove it.

Rams-Chargers injury report: Latest on Trent McDuffie, Nate Landman — 5:41 PM ET The Rams got some good news to start their week of practice, but there are still starters missing due to injury.

Serie A: Juventus lose again, Spalletti heading for the exit — 5:40 PM ET The Old Lady in crisis.Serie A's ninth round of fixtures continued on Wednesday evening.While Napoli cruised to an impressive 4-1 win over Monza, Juventus suffered their third league defeat of the se…

City march on with dramatic penalty shootout win over Brighton — 5:40 PM ET City battled back twice before beating Brighton in a rollercoaster penalty shootout to reach the fifth round of the Carabao Cup.After Mateo Kovačić and Vitor Reis equalised to see the game finish 2-.…

Serie A | Genoa 2-0 Juventus: Sluggish Old Lady collapse at Marassi — 5:40 PM ET Genoa scored with two early counter-attacks and sent Juventus plunging back into crisis mode, as Kingsley Ehizibue and Tommaso Baldanzi punished the sluggish Old Lady.The injury crisis at Juve showed…

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse — 5:39 PM ET Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany will continue recovery at home after being diagnosed with meningitis.

Louisville basketball's Gabe Dynes out at least 4 months after surgery — 5:38 PM ET Louisville basketball's frontcourt has taken a hit. Gabe Dynes will miss at least four months after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Malik Willis fully takes part in practice — 5:38 PM ET Dolphins QB Malik Willis has no limitations at practice despite groin injury

Serie A | Monza 1-4 Napoli: Hojlund breaks drought, but Lobotka scare — 5:38 PM ET Napoli ended the positive Monza run of home results with a 4-1 victory and Rasmus Hojlund broke his goal drought, but Stanislav Lobotka was stretchered off with a potentially serious injury.The Parte…

EFL Cup: Manchester City scrape through on penalties ! — 5:38 PM ET The defending champions are still in it!The English League Cup round of 16 continued on Wednesday evening, a day after Arsenal's shock elimination away at fourth-tier club Fleetwood.The first result…

Raiders Wednesday Week 8 injury report: Jets without top pick EDGE — 5:37 PM ET The Jets were without their top edge rusher Wednesday as they begin preparations for the Raiders Week 8.

Valkyries booked rapper accused of rape to perform at a playoff halftime show — 5:37 PM ET A former women's college basketball player are among the accusers.

'Why would I not sit her on the pig?' Inside the viral photo of a baby on the Minnesota-Iowa rivalry trophy — 5:37 PM ET The Sporting News spoke with the child's mother, who perched her daughter on top of the trophy.

NFC Team Adds Former Steelers Wide Receiver to Active Roster — 5:37 PM ET A former wide receiver of the Pittsburgh Steelers has earned a spot on a 53-man roster.

Kompany discharged from hospital following collapse — 5:37 PM ET Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is discharged from hospital and "doing well" following his collapse at the club's training ground, according to a club board member.

Kompany out of hospital: FC Bayern coach begins recovery at home — 5:37 PM ET Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital after collapsing during a training session last Friday. The Belgian has been diagnosed with meningeal irritation and will co…

Pacers’ Pascal Siakam recreates iconic Rick Carlisle press conference in epic Halloween gag — 5:36 PM ET The Indiana Pacers have gotten off to a mixed start to the 2026-27 NBA season , opening with a 2-2 record. Pascal Siakam, however, has continued to play at an All-Star level and is currently averagin…

Chargers could run themselves into ground with latest decision — 5:35 PM ET Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel will call plays for the team, come hell or high water. That’s the message coach Jim Harbaugh sent Wednesday when he confirmed McDaniel would continue...

‘He Wasn’t in Rhythm,’ ‘A Losing Basketball Player All Round’ – NBA World Rips $9.7 Million Lakers Guard After Loss to Blazers — 5:35 PM ET The Los Angeles Lakers lost for the first time this season Tuesday night, falling 136-129 to the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto. com Arena.

Alexander Volkov: 'Of course' Dana White didn't recognize me at UFC presser — 'I'm not even sure he can remember my name' — 5:35 PM ET "I bet every time he hears my name, he thinks they're talking about Alexander Volkanovski," the Russian contender said of his viral exchange with the UFC boss.

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Tyrese Haliburton becomes latest injured NBA star: Pacers guard 'week-to-week' with hamstring strain — 5:45 PM ET Haliburton missed all of last season due to an Achilles tear, and now he's back on the shelf after only four games

NBA rumors: Injury-plagued Thunder eyeing player 'they've already had,' and one surging star makes most sense — 5:37 PM ET There are future Hall of Famers and All-Stars who once donned the OKC uniform, but would it make sense to bring them in?

Dream staying focused and confident ahead of WNBA Finals Game 6 despite scheduling madness — 5:30 PM ET Down 3-2 in the series, Atlanta faces elimination at home on Thursday in a midday showdown against the Valkyries

Thunder vs. Mavericks NBA picks: Will short-handed Oklahoma City fall from ranks of unbeatens Wednesday? — 5:26 PM ET The unbeaten Thunder are very short-handed tonight in Dallas

76ers vs. Pacers prediction, odds, time: 2026 NBA picks for Wednesday, Oct. 28 from proven model — 5:15 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers best bets on Wednesday

Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em WR in Week 8: Parker Washington and Stefon Diggs feast on ripe matchups — 5:15 PM ET D.J. Moore, Rashee Rice and Emeka Egbuka are trending toward returns, but tricky defensive matchups will determine whether they belong in starting lineups

Lincoln Riley, Deion Sanders and Kyle Whittingham: Inside the jobs that could shake up the coaching carousel — 5:07 PM ET Three FBS jobs are open heading into Halloween weekend, and industry sources say a bigger domino could be next

Lane Kiffin shocked over kickoff time vs. Alabama, says SEC doesn't want LSU to win this year — 5:01 PM ET LSU got a rare afternoon game against Alabama in Death Valley

Kennesaw State vs. MTSU prediction, odds, time: Week 9 Wednesday college football picks from proven model — 5:01 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Wednesday's Conference USA college football matchup of the Kennesaw State vs. Middle Tennessee

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Rays-Brewers World Series Game 5, 76ers-Pacers — 4:57 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for World Series, NBA, NFL betting on Wednesday

Sam Houston fires coach Phil Longo after less than two seasons — 4:43 PM ET A 3-17 record across two seasons and an offense that ranked last in Conference USA proved to be Longo's undoing with the Bearkats

NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Wednesday, Oct. 28 include LaMelo Ball — 4:33 PM ET SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Wednesday

Use FanDuel promo code to get $150 bonus bets by targeting World Series Game 5, NBA, Pacers-76ers on Wednesday — 4:29 PM ET Sign up with the latest FanDuel promo code to get your bonus bets when you wager on Wednesday's top games

Agent's Take: Detroit Lions' Sam LaPorta contract problem isn't going away — 4:24 PM ET LaPorta may have reason to wait if the Lions use the franchise tag, especially with Brock Bowers positioned to dramatically reshape the tight end market

Biggest questions for World Series Game 5: How will the Rays get enough innings to avoid elimination (again)? — 4:08 PM ET The Brewers will start Jacob Misiorowski as they try again for their first championship, while the Rays turn to Drew Rasmussen on short rest

2026 Mexico Open odds, picks: Surprising predictions by model that's nailed 17 majors — 3:58 PM ET SportsLine's model simulated the VidantaWorld Mexico Open 2026 10,000 times and revealed surprising picks for the FedEx Cup Fall event

Big Ten sets cap for NIL spending, mirroring Protect College Sports Act framework — 3:47 PM ET The Big Ten approved a rule on Wednesday that limits each school's investment in athlete NIL deals to $49 million, as the Senate-approved college sports bill awaits a potential House vote

Lewis Uvwo commits to Providence: Five-star center picks to Friars over Kentucky, Baylor — 3:41 PM ET Considered the best center in the 2027 recruiting cycle, Uvwo is the first major high school recruiting win for Bryan Hodgson at Providence

HQ PM Newsletter 10/28/2026 — 3:37 PM ET What to watch Wednesday: Brewers aim to clinch World Series in Game 5 vs. Rays, NBA + more best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Brewers vs. Rays World Series Game 5, Spurs vs. Jazz and more — 3:34 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

Two NFL teams set to unveil a new uniform in Week 8 with special 'Rivalries' helmet and jersey — 3:22 PM ET The Lions and Jaguars will both be debuting new uniforms on Sunday

Brewers vs. Rays odds, World Series Game 5 predictions: Use best Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus — 3:19 PM ET Here's a look at the trading markets at Kalshi for World Series Game 5 as the Tampa Bay Rays host the Milwaukee Brewers with their season on the line

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Kompany discharged from hospital following collapse — 5:37 PM ET Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is discharged from hospital and "doing well" following his collapse at the club's training ground, according to a club board member.

Sancho rejects Getafe - Thursday's gossip — 5:34 PM ET Free agent Jadon Sancho turns down a move to La Liga, Desire Doue is in talks with Paris St-Germain about a contract extension, and Everton are considering a move for Marcus Rashford.

Chiefs coach defends decision to sign kicker Tucker — 4:55 PM ET Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid defends the franchise's decision to sign Justin Tucker to its practice squad, stating the kicker has "done his suspension".

Chelsea continue unbeaten start with win over Roma — 4:36 PM ET Chelsea's strong start to the season continues with victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League.

McClean's Derry exit not 'any real surprise' - Coyle — 4:27 PM ET Former Derry City striker Liam Coyle says that James McClean's exit from the club does not come as "any real surprise" after it was announced on Wednesday that his contract had been terminated by mut…

Sesko ruled out until January with shin injury — 3:57 PM ET Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury.

Djokovic celebrates 'big win' on return to Basel — 3:51 PM ET Novak Djokovic pulls off a hard-fought comeback victory over Ugo Humbert to keep alive his hopes of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals.

Red Roses make six changes but Kildunne on bench again — 3:00 PM ET Red Roses' star Ellie Kildunne is named on England's bench again as head coach John Mitchell makes six changes to his side to face the United States.

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Liverpool v Chelsea: Carabao Cup fourth-round tie goes to penalties – live — 5:56 PM ET ⚽ Latest updates from Anfield, 8pm (GMT) kick-off⚽ Live scores | Football Daily | And email Scott hereBasque pals Andoni and Xabi embrace warmly … but so much for friendship, because Chelsea turn Liv…

Arsenal 3-0 Benfica: Women’s Champions League – live reaction — 5:54 PM ET Alessia Russo made history after scoring a hat-trick in Arsenal’s win over Benfica at Meadow Park1 min Benfica, in white, kick off from right to left as we watch.The players are ready for action on a…

European football: Two late own goals return Inter to top of Serie A but Milan lose at home — 4:34 PM ET Bottom side Venezia beaten 2-0 after two late calamitiesSamuel Mbangula strikes three in Bologna’s win at MilanInter returned to the Serie A summit with a nervy 2-0 win at bottom side Venezia, while…

Burnley turn to former CSKA Moscow manager Fabio Celestini as new head coach — 3:14 PM ET Swiss, 50, also had successful spell at BaselHe replaces Nicky Hayen with club 22nd in ChampionshipBurnley have announced former Switzerland midfielder Fabio Celestini as their new head coach four da…

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From Private Plunge Pools to Destination Dining: Inside Four Hilton Luxury Resorts in Mexico and Costa Rica — 6:00 PM ET Across Mexico and Costa Rica, four Waldorf Astoria and Conrad resorts pair private plunge pools, destination driven dining, personalized service and locally inspired experiences with a distinct sense…

Alexander Payne Sued by ‘Luca’ Screenwriter Over Plagiarism on ‘The Holdovers’ — 5:55 PM ET After a fracas in the press on the eve of the Academy Awards in 2024, Simon Stephenson is suing the director for copyright infringement.

‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ Extends Theatrical Run as Amazon MGM Says Movie “Delivered Against Our Goals” (Exclusive) — 5:47 PM ET Sacha Baron Cohen directs and stars in the feature that is now streaming on Prime Video.

Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace and Kieran Culkin Get Very Candid About Joining ‘The Hunger Games’ Universe — 5:31 PM ET "To me, this was like a no-brainer — don't do it," said Culkin about taking on Stanley Tucci's Caesar Flickerman at the U.K. launch for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.'

Union Members at RadicalMedia Ratify First Contract (Exclusive) — 5:15 PM ET Archival producers, field workers and others will receive annual wage increases and access to a flex health plan under the five-year agreement.

Barbara Barrie, Actress in ‘Breaking Away,’ ‘Company’ and ‘Barney Miller,’ Dies at 95 — 5:04 PM ET An Oscar, Emmy and Tony nominee, she was impressive early in her career in the groundbreaking drama ‘One Potato, Two Potato.’

Kit Harington Hits English Countryside, Smokes a Cigar and Gives Jon Snow Vibes in Kith Campaign — 4:57 PM ET Winter 2026 features the latest installment of &Kin and the debut of a new partnership with Japanese menswear brand Seven by Seven.

George Cheeks Sets Leadership Team at Skydance TV — 4:27 PM ET The new structure will see Channing Dungey continue to lead WB TV Studios while also overseeing the company's roster of cable channels.

Amanda Seyfried Joins Tiffany & Co. as House Ambassador, Stars in Derek Cianfrance Short Film — 4:22 PM ET "I'm thrilled to join the Tiffany & Co. family as their newest house ambassador and to be part of a campaign that celebrates love, family and the traditions we carry with us through generations," she…

Dwayne Johnson and Jack Black Get Flirty in ‘Jumanji: Open World’ Trailer — 4:19 PM ET Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan also reprise their roles in Jake Kasdan's final installment in the Sony film trilogy.

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Hayden Panettiere’s Overdose Death Investigation Closed by Police — 5:31 PM ET Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled as accidental and the investigation has concluded, the Greenville, South Carolina police department announced Wednesday. “Based on the (coroner’s office’s) de…

Alfonso Cuaron’s Apple TV Cult Series ‘Ascension’ Adds Amanda Plummer, Christopher Chung, T’Nia Miller — 4:30 PM ET Alfonso Cuarón’s upcoming Apple TV series “Ascension” has added three new series regulars. Variety has learned that Amanda Plummer (“Run,” “Butterfly Kiss”), Christopher Chung (“Slow Horses,” “My Bri…

Skydance TV Co-Chair George Cheeks Reveals Executive Structure Following Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger — 4:27 PM ET Skydance TV co-chair and chief content officer George Cheeks formalized his division’s executive structure. In a memo to staff, Cheeks shared the specific titles for his direct reports, as well as ho…

Director Gregory Nava Remembers Dolores Huerta, the Civil Rights Icon Who Introduced Him to His Wife and Trusted Them With Her Life Story — 4:16 PM ET Director Gregory Nava is paying tribute to civil rights icon Dolores Huerta, who died Wednesday at age 96. Huerta introduced Nava to his wife, Barbara Martinez Jitner, and served as a witness at thei…

YouTube Q3 Ad Revenue Growth Slows, Rising 9% to $11.2 Billion, as Alphabet Misses Earnings Estimates — 4:09 PM ET YouTube continued to vacuum up digital ad dollars in the third quarter of 2026, but the video platform’s advertising business grew at slower pace than in recent quarters. YouTube’s growth also was lo…

LaKeith Stanfield Exits ‘Molepeople’ Horror Movie, Director Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage — 4:00 PM ET Ben Wheatley (“Normal”) is taking over directing duties for Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster’s upcoming movie, “Molepeople.” Rob Savage (“The Boogeyman, “Other Mommy”), who was set to he…

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato Recreate ‘Princess Protection Program’ Moments in New Rare Beauty Campaign — 3:44 PM ET Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are bringing back “Delena.” The former Disney Channel stars have reunited for a new campaign for Gomez’s beauty brand, Rare Beauty, recreating moments from their 2009 fil…

Cynthia Erivo Calls Out Public’s ‘Annoyance’ Over Ariana Grande Friendship: ‘Why Are They Showing Emotion? How Dare They Cry!’ — 3:33 PM ET Cynthia Erivo is reflecting on the attention her friendship with “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande received while on the press tour for the movie musical and its sequel. The theater star and singer has…

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How a Walmart Heir Is Transforming Rural Arkansas Into a Design Powerhouse — 4:59 PM ET Alice Walton is helping the Ozark region shed its “flyover” status by creating civic projects with top architects. The Waltons say they are “giving back.” What is the region giving up?

Former Head of ‘Star Wars’ Studio to Lead L.A. Olympic Ceremonies — 4:54 PM ET Kathleen Kennedy, who led Lucasfilm for nearly 14 years, will orchestrate the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 summer Olympics.

Rural Get-Togethers Celebrate Art and America’s 250th Anniversary — 4:34 PM ET The idea is to bring people together in places that are not always thought of as art hubs, and produce new art along the way.

Barbara Barrie, Oscar Nominee Known for Mom Roles and More, Has Died — 3:36 PM ET She was nominated for “Breaking Away,” appeared in the original Broadway cast of “Company” and was seen on “Barney Miller.” She was 95.

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Delight to Your Day — 3:21 PM ET Make your life bigger, color stories and back-seat rock.

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Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
— BBC News, 5:16 PM ET
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.

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