⚡ News Roundup: 239 Stories from 17 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Nov 3)

Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff — The Verge, 5:59 PM ET Canva is making significant changes affecting 1,271 people, which is 22 percent of its staff, co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins announced today. "For some people, this will mean changes to their rol…

AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles — CNBC, 5:56 PM ET AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips

Here’s the latest. — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET

Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Manchester City aim for turnaround vs. RB Leipzig — CBS Sports, 5:55 PM ET Check out all the picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase rolls on

Will Jonathan Taylor, Brian Thomas Jr. get traded? How will Raiders decide on future with Maxx Crosby? What league sources are saying — Yahoo Sports, 5:55 PM ET Yahoo Sports spoke with GMs, salary-cap executives, personnel evaluators and more to take a pulse of the trade deadline landscape. The summary: Expect more moves during the next week.

Man Utd eye Man City's Ait-Nouri - Wednesday's gossip — BBC Sport, 5:55 PM ET Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri a surprise target for Manchester United, Crystal Palace could turn to England assistant boss Anthony Barry if they sack Pierre Sage, Barcelona keen on Arsenal…

Voter turnout surges in election that will determine direction of Congress – as it happened — The Guardian, 5:54 PM ET This live blog is now closed. You can follow election night live here.Track live results from all 50 statesIt has just gone past 06:30 in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia where polls have now o…

Here’s the latest. — 5:56 PM ET

Fugitive Murder Convict Caught in Missouri After Escape From Tennessee Prison — 5:50 PM ET Jacob Allen Morley, 28, was found hundreds of miles away, near Kansas City, Mo., after breaching a fence last week at a correctional facility where he was serving a life sentence.

Voting Machine Snags Reported at Polling Sites Lead to Election Conspiracy Theories — 5:50 PM ET Officials said problems in New York, Georgia, Florida and other places were unfortunate but not unusual. Conspiracists seized on them anyway.

A NASA Telescope Is Predicted to Crash Back to Earth Within Hours — 5:37 PM ET The space agency estimates that there is a one-in-2,100 chance that debris from the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory could injure someone on the ground.

Spain’s Transport Minister Resigns After Deadly High-Speed Rail Crash — 5:36 PM ET Nearly 70 people died in the crash, the second high-speed rail accident in less than a year.

Chris Murphy, Recovering From a Stroke, Remains Hospitalized on Election Day — 5:27 PM ET The Democratic senator from Connecticut, who is 53, began experiencing symptoms while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, his office said.

Election Day Turnout Is High Across Battleground States — 5:24 PM ET A midterm campaign marked by high engagement showed no signs of slowing on Election Day, though it was unclear whether either party had an advantage.

Democratic polling leads in Michigan and Maine have come with questions. — 5:22 PM ET In states that can feel unpredictable, both Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Troy Jackson saw increased support in recent surveys.

King Charles Says U.K.’s Role in Slave Trade ‘Fills My Heart With Horror’ — 5:19 PM ET The monarch called Britain’s trafficking of enslaved people from Africa a “shameful chapter of history” at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government in Antigua.

In San Francisco, Voters Cast Ballots at Hair Salons and Among the Dead — 5:16 PM ET The city prides itself on offering hundreds of polling places, and that means voting in eclectic locations.

The F.B.I. debunks claims of fraudulent Texas votes. — 5:13 PM ET

With Redistricting on the Ballot, a Longtime Missouri Democrat Persists — 5:10 PM ET Missouri Republicans tried to end the congressional career of Emanuel Cleaver. Even with an old map back in place on Election Day, his political future remained unclear.

How Will the Midterms Play Out? These Races May Provide Early Clues. — 5:01 PM ET Election results in states where voting ends early could indicate how each party will fare in House and Senate races elsewhere in the country.

U.S. Assisted Venezuela in Deadly Drone Strike, Officials Say — 4:56 PM ET The attack on a drug-trafficking group killed about two dozen people, a rights group said. It comes as the United States is militarizing the fight against “narcoterrorism” in Latin America.

Trump Says U.S. to End $4 Billion in Aid to Israel at End of Year — 4:52 PM ET The president’s announcement on Election Day, which he said was part of an agreement reached months ago, was a sign of how quickly the politics surrounding Israel have shifted.

Democrats rise in polls of New Hampshire and Minnesota. — 4:51 PM ET The two blue states had appeared competitive, but recent surveys have showed promising signs for Chris Pappas and Peggy Flanagan.

More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S. — 4:46 PM ET Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.

Trump Effort to Prove Rampant Noncitizen Voting Leads to Few Charges So Far — 4:37 PM ET Around 236 people have been charged with voting fraud-related offenses by the Trump administration, despite its unsubstantiated claims that fraud is widespread.

Democrats have small polling leads in the Ohio and Kansas Senate races. — 4:34 PM ET Many of the leads for Sherrod Brown and Adam Hamilton have fallen within the margins of error, underscoring that they could be quite competitive.

Why Trump Often Mentioned Iran in the Midterm Campaign — 4:30 PM ET President Trump has repeatedly reminded Americans of a losing campaign issue just as voters head to the polls. Why?

Justice Dept. Sends Target Letters to Democrats in Escalation of Alaska Inquiry — 4:24 PM ET The move is a highly unusual action to take at the decisive moment in a close race between the incumbent, Dan Sullivan, and his Democrat rival, Mary Peltola.

Third-party spoilers could swing several close races this year. — 4:18 PM ET

Why Floodwaters Won’t Solve the Southwestern Water Crisis — 4:06 PM ET A series of storms has added to reservoirs in the Colorado River basin, but the long-term water outlook remains bleak.

How to Follow The New York Times’s 2026 Midterm Election Results and Coverage — 4:00 PM ET Here’s how to follow our news coverage, with real-time results, visuals and analysis from more than 400 journalists.

West Bank Property Sales Tactics Face a Challenge in Canada — 3:58 PM ET The marketing practices of some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied territory to foreign purchasers are deceptive, a recent filing claims.

Afghan Woman Is Among Dozens to Be Deported to Afghanistan — 3:57 PM ET The Trump administration has arranged a flight to send dozens of Afghan immigrants back to Afghanistan, despite the risk of persecution by the Taliban.

An 80-Cent Plastic Pouch Is Saving Thousands of Women From Dying in Childbirth — 3:57 PM ET The maternal drape, as it is called, is helping to solve one of the world’s most intractable health problems.

Google Will Turn Off Search for Schools That Reject A.I. — 3:53 PM ET Google is making it easier to restrict its A.I. tools for students. But schools that block A.I. entirely will lose student access to Google’s search engine.

Midterm Suspense — 3:51 PM ET Voters in the U.S. are deciding who will control Congress. The election is also seen as a referendum on Trump’s presidency.

What’s at Stake in Today’s Elections — 3:51 PM ET Though President Trump’s name is not on the ballot, voters are weighing the effects of his agenda in Tuesday’s midterm elections. Lisa Lerer, a national political reporter for The New York Times, des…

The Soaring Cost of Diesel Is Bankrupting Small Trucking Companies — 3:28 PM ET For small trucking firms operating with little margin for error, high fuel costs can make the difference between survival and bankruptcy.

What Judges Have Said About the Trump Administration’s Election-Related Lawsuits — 3:24 PM ET The administration has ramped up its efforts in the courts to push claims of voter fraud but has been rejected by judges at all levels.

Saudi Aramco Profit Jumps Despite Damaging Attacks on Pipelines and Refineries — 3:23 PM ET Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company posted a 9 percent increase in third-quarter profit on Tuesday.

Supreme Court to Hear Catholic Schools’ Challenge to Colorado Aid Rules — 3:03 PM ET The Supreme Court considered whether Catholic preschools in Colorado that decline to enroll families with gay and transgender parents can participate in a state program.

AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles — 5:56 PM ET AMD reported better-than-expected third-quarter results, driven by booming sales of AI chips

Midterm elections 2026 live updates: Trump’s agenda and control of Congress at stake — 5:54 PM ET Follow 2026 midterm elections live updates, including House and Senate races, Texas, Georgia, Ohio and Minnesota, and key results as polls close.

Strand bookstore to pay nearly $1.5 million over Covid loan tied to Sen. Wyden's wife — 5:38 PM ET Nancy Bass Wyden, whose grandfather founded the New York City bookstore, had signed off on the PPP, which was off-limits because she is a senator's wife.

Texas race results could kick AI trade while it's already down — 5:38 PM ET Gov. Greg Abbott is facing a surprisingly strong challenge that could have significant policy implications.

Apple stock sinks as global memory crisis hurts profits, giving Ternus his first big test — 5:35 PM ET In John Ternus' first earnings report as CEO, Apple issued a gross margin forecast that disappointed Wall Street.

JetBlue raises bag fees for third time in a year as fuel costs bite — 5:26 PM ET JetBlue raised baggage fees for the third time in a year as fuel costs continued to climb.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Arista Networks, AMD, Super Micro, Skyworks Solutions & more — 5:06 PM ET Here are some of the companies making headlines in extended trading.

S&P 500 snaps 3-day skid on Election Day as chip stocks rebound — 4:15 PM ET The Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday as investors moved back into key technology stocks after recent pressure and geared up for U.S. midterm election results.

How Trump contesting midterm election results might disrupt the market — 4:01 PM ET One scenario may not be getting enough attention from investors: a contested election.

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rally as Ackman presses for conservatorship exit — 3:52 PM ET The midterm elections could be a turning point for the release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from government control, according to Bill Ackman.

Options traders are betting heavily on these stocks ahead of election results — 3:51 PM ET Solar stocks see heavy call activity as voting gets underway

Eaton's strong quarter should mark a bottom for shares of the AI buildout winner — 3:46 PM ET The stock has struggled in recent months.

The next wave of luxury real estate: marina developments with yacht parking — 3:41 PM ET Marinas are becoming the next big draw for luxury real estate, as the global wealthy search for homes to park their ever-larger yachts.

AMD has been crushed into earnings. Here’s one way to trade it — 3:40 PM ET AMD has been crushed into earnings. Here’s one way to trade it

Sullivan: What the 2026 midterms could mean for energy investors — 3:36 PM ET A Democratic Congress could be good for offshore wind and solar energy.

Trump DOJ sends target letters to Democrats in Alaska Senate criminal probe: Reports — 3:33 PM ET "There's no doubt that the threats are threats to our democracy," said John Cusick, assistant counsel at the Legal Defense Fund.

AI-generated 'slopaganda' in political ads puts internet platforms on alert — 3:33 PM ET Tuesday's midterm elections follow record spending on AI-generated political ads.

CrowdStrike launches AI kill switch that it says can stop internal agents that go rogue — 3:27 PM ET CrowdStrike launched an AI kill switch that the company says can stop internal agents, block relaunches and cut enterprise network access.

Binance breach puts custody at center of crypto infrastructure trade — 3:13 PM ET Lessons from the $6.3 billion Binance hack could help shape the next phase of the crypto infrastructure trade.

Apple warns of risks related to AI agents behaving in 'unintended or unpredictable' ways — 3:10 PM ET Apple’s annual filing warns that AI agents could exceed permissions, resist instructions or take actions that are difficult to reverse.

Crude oil prices fall for second day as market hopes for diplomatic resolution to Iran war — 3:02 PM ET The rebound in oil prices come a day after the U.S. and Iranian presidents signalled they are open to a diplomatic solution to Iran war.

Voter turnout surges in election that will determine direction of Congress – as it happened — 5:54 PM ET This live blog is now closed. You can follow election night live here.Track live results from all 50 statesIt has just gone past 06:30 in North Carolina, Ohio and West Virginia where polls have now o…

US midterm elections 2026 live updates: key House and Senate races to determine control of Congress for remainder of Trump’s term — 5:49 PM ET Key states like Florida, Georgia, Michigan and North Carolina see record turnout as Americans decide the direction of Congress for remainder of Trump’s termTrack live results from all 50 statesIt’s a…

Choice Shonky awards 2026: From ticket sellers and Virgin flight credits to a 25-hour laundry cycle — 5:48 PM ET Australia’s worst products and services for the year have been named by consumer advocacy group ChoiceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastConcert tickets that surge to $1,650,…

US voters share why they cast their ballots – from frustration with Trump to affordability concerns — 5:30 PM ET ‘It’s the disregard for the rule of law. It just seems like they’re thumbing their nose at it’In the battleground state of Maine, Todd Cox, 63, has supported the state’s incumbent Republican senator…

US midterm voters poised to deliver verdict on Trump’s second term — 5:30 PM ET Results will determine makeup of Congress and other key offices and could define president’s final two years in officeUS midterms 2026 live – latest updatesUS midterm elections 2026: live results fro…

Nasa astronaut casts midterms vote from space – video — 5:23 PM ET Anil Menon has voted in the US midterm elections by casting an electronic ballot from the International Space Station. He said he filled out the ballot on his station computer and sent it to election…

US tech stocks recover after selloff spooks investors over AI spending — 5:18 PM ET Midterms didn’t appear to have huge impact, though predicted wins for Democrats could mean more regulationUS tech stocks made a recovery on Tuesday afternoon after a selloff spooked investors over AI…

US midterm elections 2026: live results from Senate, House and governor races in all 50 states — 5:18 PM ET The US has been voting for senators, members of the House of Representatives and state governors in the midterm elections. Here are the results in fullUS midterm elections 2026 live: Americans go to…

King Charles addresses summit as demands for slavery apology grow — 5:15 PM ET Speaking in Antigua, the king did not give explicit support for reparations but said he wanted to ‘address past wrongs’King Charles has said that deepening his understanding of the horrors of slavery…

DoJ tells Democrats in letters they could be targets of Alaska ballot investigation — 5:12 PM ET Top election lawyer and lawmakers received notes over alleged scheme to confuse voters with two Dan SullivansThe justice department has sent letters to a top Democratic election lawyer and other Demo…

One dead and another missing in suspected grizzly bear attack in Canada — 5:08 PM ET The incident took place in the same province where a grizzly attacked a group of schoolchildren last NovemberA mother is dead and her daughter is missing in western Canada after a suspected grizzly b…

Reform UK councillor charged with 12 counts of rape and multiple other offences — 5:04 PM ET George Madgwick, party leader on Hampshire county council, faces charges related to four teenagers between 2008 and 2021Reform UK’s leader on Hampshire county council has been charged with 12 counts…

DoJ says Trump’s proposed 250ft arch would be completed after end of his term — 4:49 PM ET Triumphal arch continues to face legal challenges as government says DC area project will take up to 39 monthsThe US justice department said on Tuesday that Donald Trump’s proposed 250ft (76 meter) t…

Americans head to polls in midterm elections seen as referendum on Trump — 4:48 PM ET Control of the Senate and House of Representatives, both currently held by the Republicans, is at stakeUS midterm elections 2026: latest updatesAmericans are heading to the polls today in US midterm…

Spanish transport minister resigns after deadly train crash — 4:46 PM ET Óscar Puente also announces his withdrawal from upcoming election following disaster that killed 69 peopleSpain’s transport minister handed in his resignation on Tuesday after the train crash that ki…

AI ‘godfather’ Geoffrey Hinton: it might turn out we were better off without AI — 4:35 PM ET Nobel winner warns the tech could be near to triggering major incident such as power or banking shutdownOne of the “godfathers of AI”, Geoffrey Hinton, has said it could turn out that humans would ha…

Investigators say they found tail pieces of Learjet that crashed in Florida, killing nine — 4:31 PM ET National Transportation Safety Board says discovery of parts confirms plane was breaking apart before it crashedInvestigators looking into the fatal crash of a Learjet in Florida have said they found…

Minnesota voters leave ‘I Voted’ stickers at memorial sites for Alex Pretti and Renee Good — 4:27 PM ET Residents are sending a clear message about the violent deportations taking place across the US this midterm cycleMinnesota voters left “I Voted” stickers on memorial sites for Alex Pretti and Renee…

British lawyer Dapo Akande elected to UN top court in big diplomatic win — 4:09 PM ET Akande joining the international court of justice comes a decade after previous British judge failed to get re-electedA British judge has been elected on to the UN’s international court of justice, i…

Americans head to the polls to vote in critical midterm elections – video — 3:45 PM ET US voters vote today in the midterm elections, which will decide whether Republicans retain control of the House and Senate. A Democratic victory in either chamber would significantly constrain Trump…

Two Australians confirmed dead in Spain’s high-speed train crash — 3:21 PM ET Legal body handling identification says three latest victims include two Australians and a Japanese citizenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo Australians are among 69 peop…

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash — 5:45 PM ET At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

Spanish transport minister resigns days after deadly train crash — 5:45 PM ET At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

'We don't need to save anyone's job,' says Man Utd captain Fernandes — 5:37 PM ET Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United's players "don't need to save anyone's job" after their improbable comeback win against Roma.

NTSB says crucial plane parts found three miles from Florida crash site — 4:53 PM ET The NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash.

UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tape over food exports — 3:53 PM ET The food deal, ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, is the most significant part of the so-called Brexit reset agreed so far.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats — 3:42 PM ET Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

Seven flights across Europe targeted by suspected bomb threats — 3:42 PM ET Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address — 3:38 PM ET The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

Tech Life — 3:30 PM ET When copyright strikes silence reporters, rail safety & the Lord of the Rings live show.

Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return — 3:26 PM ET Britain's Jodie Burrage receives death threats and abuse on social media after she is beaten in her first WTA Tour singles match proper for 16 months.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor called to give evidence in fraud trial in December — 3:05 PM ET Mountbatten-Windsor has been summonsed to give evidence in a businessman's High Court fraud trial.

Canva is announcing changes and layoffs affecting 22 percent of its staff — 5:59 PM ET Canva is making significant changes affecting 1,271 people, which is 22 percent of its staff, co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins announced today. "For some people, this will mean changes to their rol…

Sonos adds new Presets and prepares for the 27voice AI beta — 5:20 PM ET Sonos is rolling out a big app update that includes new Presets and early access to its AI voice assistant. You can create a preset to play music at a specific volume in a certain room, which will ap…

Valve is making changes to deal with a ‘significant increase’ in Steam game submissions — 5:15 PM ET In a new post today, Valve acknowledged that it's seen "a significant increase in submissions for store and page review in recent months" and says it's "running a little behind" by taking "up to 12 b…

Binance says hackers used fake job interviews and an internal AI tool to pull off the $6.3 billion heist — 5:04 PM ET The largest crypto theft to date was pulled off by combining some well-known hacking techniques over the course of a few months, according to Binance. A postmortem from the company says the process t…

Here’s what it’s like to use Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch — 4:21 PM ET It's impossible to paint a full picture of what Audio Intelligence on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 will be right now. The watchOS 27.3 developer beta just dropped earlier this afternoon, and…

Those Jeff Bezos hair transplant photos are very fake — 4:01 PM ET Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and actor Jason Statham have a distinctive feature in common: They're both famously bald, and that definitely hasn't changed in the last few days. However, there are some im…

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 have returned to their lowest price to date — 3:29 PM ET Android owners looking for an earbud upgrade are in luck. The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 are back down to $169 at Amazon, Best Buy, and the Google Store, matching the lowest price we’ve seen. Google’s s…

iPhone 18 rumors suggest a bigger battery, higher price next year — 3:16 PM ET After Apple raised iPhone prices earlier this year, a new rumor claims it plans to launch the base iPhone 18 with a higher price, too. A Weibo post from leaker Digital Chat Station, spotted by 9to5Ma…

Apple starts giving Siri AI access to third-party apps — 3:16 PM ET Apple will now let Siri AI perform actions across third-party apps. As part of the iOS 27.3 update rolling out on Tuesday, Apple announced developers can now integrate Siri AI's new features in "all…

US midterm election results live: Polls to start closing in some states — 5:30 PM ET Polls to start closing in waves across the country, with the earliest closures at 23:00 GMT in Indiana and Kentucky.

Raphinha, Lamal fire Barcelona to 3-0 Champions League win over Aston Villa — 5:19 PM ET Barca took early lead through Lamine Yamal before Raphinha continued fine goal-scoring form with a second-half brace.

President Zelenskyy says US elections will impact war in Ukraine — 4:43 PM ET Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has said that the US midterm elections will impact the ongoing war in his country

Texans vote in most expensive Senate race in US history — 4:41 PM ET Pivotal Texas race for US Senate breaks spending records, with $573.2m poured into Paxton and Talarico campaigns.

Netanyahu’s eight-seat problem — 4:19 PM ET Netanyahu’s Likud-led bloc won the most seats in the general election, but forming a government is another battle

Palestinian families return home after Israeli siege of Hebron — 4:15 PM ET Palestinian families return home after Israeli siege of Hebron

US astronauts vote from space in 2026 midterm elections — 4:03 PM ET NASA astronaut Anil Menon demonstrated on social media how he cast his ballot for Harris County in Texas, from space.

Kyiv protest raises suspicions of possible Russian orchestration — 3:54 PM ET Ukraine is investigating clashes between protesters and authorities at a military dormitory near Kyiv.

Trump and the high cost of living loom over California governor's race between Becerra and Hilton — 5:51 PM ET The winner will succeed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can't seek a third term but is considering a White House run.

Spain's transport minister steps down 6 days after high-speed train crash that killed 69 people — 5:27 PM ET Earlier Tuesday, he announced new safety measures, including improvements in control centers and a faster rollout of the European Rail Traffic Management System.

Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats — 4:53 PM ET Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats on Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force u…

Parts of jet's tail found more than a mile from plane crash site in South Florida, official says — 4:39 PM ET National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said during a news conference Tuesday that the discovery of tail parts broken into three pieces confirms the plane was breaking apart before it…

Escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of co-worker's murder is recaptured in Missouri, officials say — 3:54 PM ET Jacob Morley escaped from the Northwest Correctional Complex in Tennessee's far northwestern corner on Oct. 25, after he slipped through a fence in his prison clothes.

Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election — 3:37 PM ET Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma City man with sending hundreds of letters containing white powder and ominous warnings about treason to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections.

Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision — 3:14 PM ET Under Spanish law, deaths from non-natural causes, including accidents, are subject to judicial investigation.

Results: States decide on voter ID and redistricting ballot measures — 5:53 PM ET Several states — including Alaska, Arizona, California and Nevada — are voting on changes to how their elections are run, including voter ID measures. Other states decide on redistricting proposals.

Legendary Photographer on getting that perfect election night picture — 5:33 PM ET On election night, photographers will be in position, ready to snap history-making moments. It's something Pulitzer-prize-winner photographer David Hume Kennerly, has done for decades.

Connecticut bakers are bringing joy back to election day, one cake at a time — 5:28 PM ET Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.

Japan faces diplomatic dilemma amid joint pressure from nuclear neighbors — 5:25 PM ET As the Ukraine war grinds on, ties between Russia and neighboring Japan are at their worst in decades. Tokyo wants more support from Washington, but some Japanese are concerned they may not get it.

A Binance engineer thought he was interviewing for a job. Then the hackers pounced — 4:30 PM ET North Korean hackers pulled off the biggest cyber heist ever by duping a Binance engineer into thinking he was being recruited for a job, the crypto exchange says.

Anthropic is working on a system to prove AI models’ identity — 5:41 PM ET Called FlashProve, the system would let anyone check that an AI response really came from the model it claims to be from.

Data centers are turning to old jet engines as the wait for power grows — 5:19 PM ET The years-long wait for access to the grid and new turbines is causing data center builders to turn to an unusual, less efficient and less environmentally friendly solution: once-discarded jet engine…

Ted Schlein’s Ballistic Ventures seeks $490M for new funds amid AI-driven cybersecurity boom — 4:43 PM ET Cybersecurity focused Ballistic Ventures is seeking to raise $360 million for a new flagship fund and another $130 million for a separate investment vehicle.

Hiding inside Palantir’s skyrocketing quarter is a foreboding signal — 4:05 PM ET Palantir's U.S. commercial revenue surpassed U.S. government revenue for the first time ever.

Orbital Matter 3D printed the first rigid beam in the vacuum of space — 3:57 PM ET An in-space construction first could be an enabler for the space data centers of the future.

Trump Repeats a Centuries-Old Mistake — 4:53 PM ET This isn’t the first time a president has made the midterm elections all about himself.

Six Books You Should Read Twice — 4:15 PM ET These titles’ twists and turns demand you take a second look.

Learjet's parts may have broken off before Florida crash: Investigators — 5:49 PM ET A small aircraft that crashed in Florida on Sunday likely partially broke apart in the air before taking a nosedive, a federal investigator said Monday, according to The Associated Press. A business…

AI firms face pressure to curb Election Day misinformation — 5:32 PM ET {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story How AI firms prepared for Election Day Taking a page out of social media firms' playbook, artificial intelligence firms are on high alert for Election Day…

How does inflation compare to past midterm cycles? — 5:22 PM ET Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How does inflation compare to past midterm cycles? Kitchen table issues typically driv…

Democratic Iowa Senate candidate says he split his ticket — 5:19 PM ET Iowa Senate candidate state Rep. Josh Turek (D) said he voted for three Republicans when he cast his ballot Tuesday. Asked whether he voted straight down the ballot for Democrats, Turek said he voted…

House Republicans accuse the American Psychological Association of antisemitism, threaten accreditation — 5:08 PM ET Republicans in the House Education and Workforce Committee accused the American Psychological Association (APA) of antisemitism in a 22-page report Thursday. The report examines public Listservs and…

Crockett: Stevens did El-Sayed 'a favor' among Black voters — 5:05 PM ET Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) says Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) did Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a favor with her last-minute decision to endorse former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mic…

Warnock: '2028 could very well be theoretical' if Democrats don't win midterms — 5:04 PM ET Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) said he believed “2028 could very well be theoretical” if the Democratic party does not win Tuesday’s midterm election amid GOP attacks and potential legal battles regard…

Live updates: Midterms in full swing in final hours before polls close — 4:57 PM ET Election Day is here, with President Trump’s political capital on the line as Democrats eye a potential blue wave and Republicans scramble to defend their congressional majorities. Trump has campaign…

Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant charged with threatening to assassinate DC federal judges — 4:49 PM ET A Georgia man previously convicted in relation to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, who was pardoned by President Trump, has been charged with threatening federal judges. An FBI affidavit shows that…

Binance says malicious code, fake job interview led to $6.3B hack — 4:44 PM ET Binance said Tuesday that a $6.3 billion hack of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange was the result of a "multi-stage campaign," including a malicious software download and a fake job intervi…

ChatGPT provided Democracy Works info to voters more than 16 million times this cycle — 4:39 PM ET OpenAI’s ChatGPT gave users Election Day and voting information more than 16 million times this midterm cycle through a partnership with the nonprofit Democracy Works. As of Tuesday afternoon, OpenAI…

Sullivan campaign, NRSC form 'recount fund' for Alaska Senate race — 4:39 PM ET Sen. Dan Sullivan's (R-Alaska) campaign and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), the campaign arm for Senate Republicans, have organized a “recount fund,” according to a Tuesday filin…

Justice Department: Election Day monitors deployed to every state for first time — 4:37 PM ET The Department of Justice (DOJ) said Tuesday it is sending Election Day monitors to all 50 states. In a press release, the department said it will go through with “its largest monitoring effort in hi…

Winchester vs. Colt: Idaho votes to designate a state gun — 4:27 PM ET Along with voting on their next members of Congress and amendments to their state constitution, Idaho residents will also decide the state’s first official gun when they vote this Election Day. In ob…

Police arrest 17-year-old in deadly mass shooting at California mall — 4:23 PM ET A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Northern California that left a pregnant woman dead and six other people injured.

Will Jonathan Taylor, Brian Thomas Jr. get traded? How will Raiders decide on future with Maxx Crosby? What league sources are saying — 5:55 PM ET Yahoo Sports spoke with GMs, salary-cap executives, personnel evaluators and more to take a pulse of the trade deadline landscape. The summary: Expect more moves during the next week.

24-year-old runner Rachel Apa dies after collapsing during NYC Marathon — 5:53 PM ET A 24-year-old runner has died after suffering a medical incident during the New York City Marathon. Rachel Apa, who was running her first marathon, collapsed near Mile 24 before being rushed to a hos…

Raphinha, Yamal power Barca to Champions League win over Villa — 5:53 PM ET Raphinha struck twice to propel Barcelona to a 3-0 Champions League win over visitors Aston Villa on Tuesday, ending the English side's perfect start to the competition.The skipper might also have ex…

Everybody is talking about Bears making Khalil Mack trade. Here’s who they must get instead — 5:51 PM ET The Chicago Bears have a quarterback on a roll . And they made Jeffery Simmons a very happy man . But they might still need another piece to help with their Super Bowl assault. And while everybody is…

Stephan frustrated by QPR's draw with Burnley — 5:50 PM ET QPR head coach Julien Stephan speaks to BBC Radio London after their 1-1 home draw with Burnley

Kon Knueppel Return Could Fix Hornets’ Ugly Offense — 5:49 PM ET Charlotte Hornets offense ranks 30th, but new data shows Kon Knueppel and Coby White could turn the team around fast.

Charlton boss Nathan Jones reacts after loss against Bolton — 5:49 PM ET Charlton manager Nathan Jones regrets a lack of quality in the final third after his side's defeat by Bolton Wanderers.

Bantams pierce Pirates' hull — 5:49 PM ET Nov. 3—Lexi Roberts floated the ball to an inviting height near the center of the net, Laney Augir capitalized with a decisive leaping spike, and the Clarkston Bantams closed out the Rogers Pirates o…

Merritt Island falls to Pine Crest in Class 3A state semifinals — 5:46 PM ET Merritt Island suffered a 3-1 defeat to Pine Crest in the Class 3A state semifinals as the Panthers claimed the final two sets to break a 1-1 tie.

Barcelona star dedicates interview to late Tenerife player after Champions League win — 5:46 PM ET Despite his brilliance on the field for FC Barcelona in a win over Aston Villa, the Brazilian made clear that he wasn't thinking about soccer.

Joe Fagnano practiced fully on Tuesday — 5:46 PM ET Joe Fagnano will start for the Ravens in Week 9.

Section V boys volleyball tournament scores: Opening round results — 5:46 PM ET Here are the latest scores, stats and recaps from the Section V high school boys volleyball playoffs.

Lee Westwood Still Unemployed As LIV 2.0 Talks Stall — 5:46 PM ET Lee Westwood says he is unemployed and has not signed a new deal. See why the former world No 1 skipped the relaunch talks.

PSG fly out of blocks to hit sorry Villarreal for six in Champions League — 5:46 PM ET Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain scored four times in the first 17 minutes on their way to a 6-0 demolition of Villarreal in Spain in the Champions League on Tuesday, as the French side shrugge…

Steve Nash calls Kyrie Irving most skilled player ever. What does LeBron James think? — 5:45 PM ET Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has made his long anticipated return to the court after missing the entirety of the 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury. And so far, he’s been phenomenal for the M…

Chiefs Help Carry CBS to NFL Ratings Boost — 5:45 PM ET The network has the season’s two most-watched broadcasts—both were Chiefs games.

Broncos’ Bo Nix Admits He Was ‘Scared to Death’ When Patrick Mahomes Got the Ball Back in Late Drive — 5:45 PM ET The Denver Broncos secured a win over the Kansas City Chiefs, but Patrick Mahomes had one final chance to change the result. That late opportunity became the focus of a postgame exchange between Maho…

2026-27 Gamethread #15: New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers — 5:45 PM ET It’s time for Connor Hellebuyck’s home debut.

Liam Lawson Has 83 Points and Still Says ‘I Don’t Really Know What Else to Do’ — 5:45 PM ET Liam Lawson says he doesn’t know what else he can do to keep his Racing Bulls seat after Mexico, as Peter Bayer’s comments spark new rumors. After he was disqualified from F1 Mexico GP qualifying, Ra…

Recently released Dolphins DE signing with 49ers — 5:44 PM ET The Miami Dolphins released defensive end Robert Beal Jr. on Friday, and he's found a new home very quickly.

Ohio State football moving forward with Luke Fahey as starting quarterback — 5:44 PM ET Ohio State is sticking with Luke Fahey after his first start at quarterback at USC, but coach Ryan Day says the Buckeyes must do more to help him.

Panthers release CB with previous ties to ex-DC Ejiro Evero — 5:44 PM ET The Panthers parted ways with a cornerback on Tuesday.

Indianapolis Colts: Make Massive 2-Year Commitment to Rising Star — 5:43 PM ET Indianapolis Colts interior defensive lineman Adetomiwa Adebawore figures to be the team’s top defensive tackle moving forward, especially after they traded DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49er…

The Bears’ Big Trade May Have Unlocked Something Else — 5:43 PM ET The Chicago Bears paid a substantial price for Jeffery Simmons because they needed someone who could change games from the […]

FC Barcelona’s $721M fan spending estimate puts it ahead of its rivals — 5:43 PM ET FC Barcelona had more in common with the NFL and Major League Baseball than with its closest soccer rivals in Zero1 Gaming’s October 2026 fan spending report . The study put Barcelona sixth among 45…

Nic Claxton receives major upgrade before rematch with Knicks — 5:43 PM ET The Chicago Bulls will visit the New York Knicks on Wednesday. On Monday, they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers , 126-107, bringing them to 1-6. The Bulls also come off a 133-127 loss to the Knicks on…

Cristante: “We cannot allow these comebacks. We need to revisit our mistakes.” — 5:43 PM ET Bryan Cristante spoke to Sky Sport after the defeat against Manchester United.“We came in well, we played a great first half that could have ended even more than 2-0. Then there are the opponents, w.…

Yankees Need To Try Trading For This Brewers All-Star — 5:43 PM ET David Bednar is a free agent and the New York Yankees may need to replace him

32 NFL QBs (including Texans' C.J. Stroud) ranked by QBR in Week 9 — 5:42 PM ET Despite a rocky performance in Week 7's loss to the New York Giants, C.J. Stroud still remains one of the league's top passers entering the bye.

Brian Kelly expresses interest in another open coaching position. What coach said: — 5:42 PM ET Is Brian Kelly a potential candidate at Florida State? The former LSU and Notre Dame coach expressed his interest in the job on Nov. 3.

Mark Andrews practices fully on Tuesday — 5:42 PM ET Mark Andrews continues to practice fully as he works towards playing in Week 9.

Chivu: ‘Inter were the best version of ourselves’ in 3-0 victory at Feyenoord — 5:42 PM ET Cristian Chivu feels Inter were ‘the best version of ourselves’ in tonight’s 3-0 Champions League victory away to Feyenoord, but ‘consistency is what brings results.’The Nerazzurri were unde...

Kuyt: “Everyone Knows How Much Fenerbahce and Liverpool Mean to Me” — 5:41 PM ET Ex-Red Dirk Kuyt was recently named interim manager of Fenerbahce. The two sides now meet in the Champions League.

Kentucky vs. Manhattan game discussion and pregame reading — 5:41 PM ET The Cats open the 2026-27 season against Manhattan.

Alex Caruso to return from 3-game absence in OKC's game against Cavaliers — 5:41 PM ET Alex Caruso to return from 3-game absence in OKC's game against Cleveland Cavaliers.

'We don't need to save anyone's job,' says Man Utd captain Fernandes — 5:41 PM ET Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United's players "don't need to save anyone's job" after their improbable comeback win against Roma.

It's not Grumors. Jon Gruden will be in Knoxville for Tennessee football vs Kentucky — 5:41 PM ET Jon Gruden, who now works for Barstool Sports, announced that he'll be in Knoxville this weekend to see Tennessee football play Kentucky.

It's not Grumors. Jon Gruden will be in Knoxville for Tennessee football vs Kentucky — 5:41 PM ET Jon Gruden, who now works for Barstool Sports, announced that he'll be in Knoxville this weekend to see Tennessee football play Kentucky.

Lightning’s Kucherov Crisis About More Than Money — 5:40 PM ET The Tampa Bay Lightning have spent the better part of a decade building a championship-caliber roster around Nikita Kucherov. Now, […]

Vikings host ex-Chiefs OL for workout before 2026 NFL trade deadline — 5:40 PM ET The Minnesota Vikings hosted former Kansas City Chiefs draft pick C.J. Hanson for a workout ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline.

Bayern skeleton crew sink Atletico in Champions League — 5:40 PM ET Bayern Munich overcame a horror list of absences to cruise to a 2-0 win away at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. With two wins and two draws, Bayern climbed to eighth spot on the t…

How Oregon State turned a raw athlete into a starting linebacker — 5:40 PM ET Jarrel Comer, a former basketball player who quit football after middle school, has become a starting outside linebacker at Oregon State after a standout junior college career in California.

10 takeaways from Oregon State’s loss at Fresno State — 5:40 PM ET Takeaways from OSU's first Pac-12 loss of the season

Cade Cunningham’s 33-Point Surge Turns Hornets Home Game Into A Blowout — 5:40 PM ET Cade Cunningham scored a season-high 33 points in a 124-91 win, but the real shock was the 45-16 third-quarter run that ended the game early.

Wales players in Prem doing nation proud - Smith — 5:40 PM ET Sale prop Nicky Smith says the Wales players in the English Prem are making the Welsh nation proud.

Matheus Cunha in tense exchange of words with Michael Carrick after Man United's dramatic win — 5:40 PM ET Matheus Cunha scored the winning goal for Manchester United against AS Roma in the UEFA Champions League, but was sent off late in the game and appeared to exchange words with manager Michael Carrick…

“It was right”: Bruno Fernandes acknowledges his error and backs Michael Carrick after special Champions League comeback — 5:40 PM ET Manchester United produced another Champions League comeback for the ages as they came back from two goals down to beat AS Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford on Tuesday.It was the Matheus Cunha show as the Bra…

Haas team drops Ocon and brings in rookie Camara for Brazilian Grand Prix — 5:39 PM ET SAO PAULO (AP) — Haas dropped Esteban Ocon on Tuesday, four days after replacing the French Formula 1 driver on the eve of the Mexico City Grand Prix. The American team announced that for the upcomin…

Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: Manchester City aim for turnaround vs. RB Leipzig — 5:55 PM ET Check out all the picks from our experts as the Champions League league phase rolls on

Dave Richard's Week 9 Trade Chart and rest of season rankings: Jets, Raiders RBs in flux — 5:50 PM ET Your trade deadline is coming soon! 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

Manchester United stun Roma with three-goal second-half Champions League comeback after dreadful start — 5:40 PM ET Matheus Cunha fueled a furious second-half rally to beat Roma 3-2, offering Michael Carrick relief on a thrilling European night that still revealed deeper systemic flaws

Use FanDuel promo code to get $200 in bonus bets by targeting Buffalo-Miami (OH), college football on Tuesday — 5:35 PM ET Sign up Tuesday and wager with the latest FanDuel promo code to get your bonus bets

NC State football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Wolfpack experts — 5:15 PM ET The PackPower team just revealed its top North Carolina State coaching candidates after Dave Doeren was fired on Saturday, Oct. 24

Use DraftKings promo code to claim $200 bonus + free NBA League Pass on Miami (OH)-Buffalo, college basketball — 5:06 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for college basketball, college football, NFL betting on Tuesday

Bills release C.J. Gardner-Johnson just days after being suspended for spitting incident — 5:04 PM ET Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year deal with Buffalo back in March

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Miami (OH)-Buffalo, college basketball Tuesday — 5:02 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for college basketball, college football, NFL betting on Tuesday

Ohio vs. Akron prediction, odds, time: Week 10 Tuesday MACtion college football picks from proven model — 5:01 PM ET SportsLine's model revealed its best bets for Tuesday's MACtion contest between the Akron Zips and Ohio Bobcats

NFL DFS, Jaguars vs. Ravens: Top daily Fantasy picks, lineup advice for 'Thursday Night Football' — 4:57 PM ET DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top daily Fantasy picks and advice for Jacksonville vs. Baltimore on 'Thursday Night Football'

Giants sign Greg Newsome to three-year, $46 million extension, per report — 4:40 PM ET Newsome was playing on a one-year deal he signed with New York in March

Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz shuts down Florida State rumors ahead of Texas showdown — 4:35 PM ET Drinkwitz cleared the air ahead of a grueling November stretch for Missouri

Ravens name Joe Fagnano starter for Week 9 matchup vs. Jaguars with Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley injured — 4:29 PM ET Joe Fagnano will make his first NFL start Thursday against the Jaguars, with Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley likely headed to injured reserve

Fantasy football Week 9 TE preview: Kyle Pitts' must-start status is in jeopardy, and for good reason — 4:17 PM ET Kyle Pitts' touchdown dependency raises red flags for Fantasy managers, while Colston Loveland and Tucker Kraft are on the rise

2026 midseason rookie grades: Ranking the early hits, misses and biggest surprises — 4:15 PM ET Grading every first-round pick after eight weeks, from breakout stars to disappointing starts. Plus, 10 Day 2 and Day 3 rookies making their mark.

Week 9 NFL odds, picks, predictions: Computer model backs Chiefs and Commanders — 4:10 PM ET SportsLine's advanced model has simulated every game in the Week 9 NFL schedule 10,000 times and locked in its NFL best bets today

Baylor football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Bears experts — 4:10 PM ET The Bears Illustrated team just revealed their top Baylor coaching candidates after Dave Aranda was fired on Sunday, Oct. 25

Fantasy football Week 9 RB preview: Jonah Coleman and Mike Washington Jr. take over, but only one delivers — 4:03 PM ET Jonah Coleman and Mike Washington Jr. seize control of their backfields, but only Coleman offers the efficiency and receiving upside

Fantasy football Week 9 WR preview: Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel offer hope, but health clouds their returns — 4:03 PM ET Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel could return in Week 9, giving Fantasy managers much-needed reinforcements but concerns remain

Why Bears' Caleb Williams gave up his fight against the NFL over his unapproved cleats — 4:02 PM ET For the first time this season, Caleb Williams actually followed the NFL's uniform policy

Tennessee vs. Wofford prediction, odds: 2026 college basketball picks for Tuesday, Nov. 3 from proven model — 4:00 PM ET SportsLine's model reveals its best bets for Wofford Terriers vs. Tennessee Volunteers on Tuesday

MLB proposes delaying salary cap in new negotiations as Dec. 1 CBA expiration inches nearer — 3:59 PM ET In the league's new proposal, the salary cap would not be instituted until the 2028 season to give teams time to prepare

Boxing schedule for 2026: Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury, David Benavidez, Dmitry Bivol returns on tap — 3:55 PM ET The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting the fall with some great fights on the books

HQ PM Newsletter Nov. 3 2026 — 3:36 PM ET What to watch Tuesday: Can Drexel upset UVA plus NHL best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Oilers vs. Devils, Drexel vs. Virginia 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

Week 9 NFL odds, lines, totals, spreads for every game, including Jaguars-Ravens, Jets-Chiefs, Giants-Eagles — 3:05 PM ET Check the Week 9 NFL odds, spreads, moneylines, and totals for all 15 games, including Ravens-Jaguars on TNF.

Maryland football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Terrapins experts — 3:02 PM ET The InsideMDSports team just revealed their top Maryland coaching candidates after Mike Locksley was fired on Wednesday, Oct. 21

Man Utd eye Man City's Ait-Nouri - Wednesday's gossip — 5:55 PM ET Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri a surprise target for Manchester United, Crystal Palace could turn to England assistant boss Anthony Barry if they sack Pierre Sage, Barcelona keen on Arsenal…

'We don't need to save anyone's job,' says Man Utd captain Fernandes — 5:37 PM ET Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United's players "don't need to save anyone's job" after their improbable comeback win against Roma.

Ocon dropped by Haas for rest of season after row — 4:15 PM ET F1 team Haas says Estaban Ocon will "no longer compete on its behalf in the 2026 world championship" after he was dropped for the Mexico Grand Prix.

Death threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return — 3:26 PM ET Britain's Jodie Burrage receives death threats and abuse on social media after she is beaten in her first WTA Tour singles match proper for 16 months.

Lennart Karl steals in behind Atlético Madrid to inspire Bayern Munich win — 5:28 PM ET “This stadium brings back bad memories but I hope to be able to replace them with good ones,” Harry Kane had said on Monday night, and 24 hours later this was a start. A small step, perhaps, towards…

Manchester United produce comeback for the ages as Cunha double floors Roma — 5:11 PM ET Michael Carrick enjoyed one of his finest nights as a Manchester United player in the Champions League against Roma, scoring twice in a 7-1 win in the quarter-final, second leg in 2007. The re-run he…

Raphinha underlines Barcelona’s class to give Aston Villa a reality check — 5:00 PM ET This was a chastening night for Aston Villa, and a familiar one for Unai Emery in this corner of town. On a chilly, damp, oddly processional night at the Camp Nou Barcelona produced a performance of…

Canada’s CBC Joins Microdrama Boom — 5:53 PM ET The country’s taxpayer-funded network and streamer is leaning into vertical video to reach new audiences.

‘The Greatest’ Review: Jaalen Best Gives a Star-Making Performance in Amazon’s Uneven but Impressive Muhammad Ali Series — 5:22 PM ET With Ben Watkins ('Cross') as creator, the eight-episode season follows the then-Cassius Clay from Olympic gold to his first shot at the heavyweight title.

The Origins of ‘Elf’: How Will Ferrell Came to Replace Chris Farley in the Christmas Classic — 5:18 PM ET In an exclusive excerpt from his new oral history, comedian Andy Richter — who has a small part in the movie — retraces the unlikely birth of the 2003 holiday hit.

Broadway Box Office: Tom Hiddleston In ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Starts Off Strong — 4:12 PM ET 'Other Desert Cities' was the top earner in a down week for Broadway.

Rebecca Gayheart Opens Up About Eric Dane’s Final Days: “Everything Shifted” — 3:52 PM ET The wife of the 'Grey's Anatomy' star, who died in February, less than a year after announcing his ALS diagnosis, spoke about how she had "no idea that was it" when Dane made his last hospital trip.

“You Shall Not Pass”: Gandalf, Black Panther and Deadpool Take to the Streets of France — 3:49 PM ET Costumed protesters say superhero and fantasy imagery brings joy and a message to a movement over poor school conditions and the cost of living — even as Paris police crack down on masks.

In ‘Elsinore,’ Billie Piper Found “Beautiful Chaos” With Andrew Scott — And a New Career Chapter — 3:30 PM ET The decorated stage and screen star is a scene-stealer in the weepy Oscar contender, leading to the most attention she's received for a film role to date. The experience is inspiring her to forge a n…

The Six Wild Campaign Ads Definitely Not Destined for the Paley Center — 3:25 PM ET As the election season comes to a merciful close, maybe the real treasure is the absurd spots we met along the way.

Ryū Murakami, Writer Who Explored Japan’s Dark Side, Dies at 74 — 4:48 PM ET His books about sex, drugs and social misfits amid the country’s economic boom — and subsequent bust — sold millions of copies.

Paris Jackson Asks Father’s Estate to Fund $600M to Family Trust — 4:34 PM ET A representative for Michael Jackson’s daughter accused the executors of her father’s estate of incompetence, financial mismanagement and delays in distributing his wealth to his children.

The Sublime Songs of Jimmy Webb — 4:30 PM ET Hear “Wichita Lineman,” “MacArthur Park,” “P.F. Sloan” and more of the songwriter’s greatest works.

‘Waiting for Lefty’ Review: Protest Songs in the Key of Life — 4:14 PM ET The music of the folk duo Yeller Tooth gives Classic Stage Company’s revival of this dated Clifford Odets play a refreshing heart.

Eric Dane of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Highlights His Struggle With A.L.S. in Memoir — 3:50 PM ET The actor, who played the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan on the ABC medical drama, worked on the book up until his death in February from A.L.S.

Jennifer Lawrence Quotes ‘The Hunger Games’ While Urging Fans to Vote on Election Day: ‘Don’t Forget Who Burns With Us’ — 5:45 PM ET Jennifer Lawrence encouraged her 8.7 million Instagram followers to vote on Election Day by channeling her iconic role of Katniss Everdeen from “The Hunter Games.” The Oscar winner posted a photo of…

Kurosawa Award Winner O Mipo Is ‘Making Up for Lost Time’ After Career Break to Raise Her Sons — 5:23 PM ET Co-recipient of the 2026 Kurosawa Akira Award together with Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof, Korean-Japanese director O Mipo was in an understandably upbeat mood when she met with Variety just be…

‘Cher Adores Michael Douglas,’ Icon’s Rep Says After Douglas Disses Her Oscar Win for ‘Moonstruck’ — 3:49 PM ET Cher is responding with grace to Michael Douglas’ viral diss over her 1988 Oscar win for “Moonstruck.” A representative for the music and acting icon told Entertainment Weekly point blank: “Cher ador…

Oscar Predictions: Animated Feature — A New and Competitive Era for the Medium That Isn’t Just for Kids — 3:25 PM ET Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and T…

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