⚡ News Roundup: 249 Stories from 19 Outlets — Past 3h (as of 6:00 PM ET, Nov 5)

Blue Jays distance themselves from OF Anthony Santander's anti-Islam Instagram posts — Yahoo Sports, 5:58 PM ET The posts have since been removed from Santander's Instagram story.

Top GOP House lawmakers want Nvidia's Jensen Huang to come to Congress — The Hill, 5:58 PM ET House Select Committee on China Chair John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Brian Mast (R-Fl.) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford (R-Ar…

‘The Pitt’ Resembles ‘ER’ Enough for Lawsuit to Proceed, Judge Rules — New York Times, 5:57 PM ET The widow of Michael Crichton has claimed that the award-winning HBO show “The Pitt” is essentially a reboot of the medical drama her husband helped create.

Bay Area high school football games of the week: SRV faces Monte Vista — Yahoo Sports, 5:57 PM ET The historic rivalry game between the two Danville high schools will see two 8-1 teams squaring off, with the EBAL Mountain Division title at stake.

Chuck Schumer just won a huge majority. He’s already thinking about making it bigger. — Politico, 5:57 PM ET “We're going to keep building,” the New York Democrat pledged in an interview Thursday.

How British Law Informed Russell Brand Trial Coverage — New York Times, 5:56 PM ET British criminal trials like Russell Brand’s have rules around what can be reported.

Scalise directs GOP chairs to start 'taking inventory' of coming Democratic investigations — The Hill, 5:55 PM ET House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) encouraged his GOP colleagues to “maximize our remaining days in power” by preparing for an expected onslaught of Democratic investigations. In a letter to…

Harriet Hancock, a Force in South Carolina’s Gay Rights Movement, Has Died — 5:54 PM ET She became an early and leading activist for gay and lesbian rights in a time and place where that was extremely rare. She was 89.

Stocks Erase Post-Midterm Elections Rally, Dragged Down by Tech — 5:51 PM ET The S&P 500 slumped to its worst daily decline since April 2025 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq entered correction territory, as investors fretted about the durability of the A.I. build-out.

New York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire Letterboxd — 5:51 PM ET The roughly $330 million deal for the cinephile community site would be part of an effort to add new products and services to the company’s portfolio.

National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats — 5:50 PM ET The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.

Rubio Dismisses Reports He Will Leave His Jobs to Run for President — 5:49 PM ET President Trump’s secretary of state and national security adviser said he intended to stick with the administration to the end.

Immigration Tactics Motivated Voters, Near and Far From Southern Border — 5:45 PM ET Trump’s aggressive ICE raids brought border battles to city streets, sparking fierce backlash over overreach.

Salon, a Pioneer of Digital Journalism, Shuts Down — 5:39 PM ET The progressive website, founded in 1995, said its business was “no longer sustainable.”

In Alaska, Ranked-Choice Ballots Are Unlikely to Be Enough for Dan Sullivan — 5:37 PM ET An analysis shows Mary Peltola is likely to keep her lead in the Senate race in part because of ballots she’d accumulate in ranked-choice tabulation from supporters of the other Dan Sullivan.

U.S. Finds Subdued Foreign Meddling Operations in Midterm Elections — 5:31 PM ET Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on France’s elections in the spring.

Why a Merciless Supreme Court Rebuke on Election Eve Matters — 5:21 PM ET The justices took just hours to reject Trump’s bid to meddle in the election.

Trump Takes Fresh Aim at Alaska, Still Counting Its Senate Results — 5:21 PM ET Mary Peltola, the Democrat, was leading Senator Dan Sullivan, the Republican, in incomplete returns. A New York Times analysis suggested she was on track to prevail.

In the Style of P.C. Vey: The Funniest Reader Cartoons We Received — 5:21 PM ET More than 200 people answered our call for cartoons in the spirit of P.C. Vey. Here are some of the best ones.

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Bird Flu Death in Washington State Renews Concern Over the Virus — 5:16 PM ET The death follows reports of infections in cattle on dozens of American farms across the country over the past month and a worrying outbreak in mink.

Voters in 3 States Limit Trans Athletes — 5:11 PM ET Voters in Arizona, Nebraska and Washington approved bans on trans athletes on female sports teams. Organizers said the results were likely to lead to similar ballot efforts elsewhere.

Google, Meta and TikTok Sue California Over Ban on Features for Kids — 5:10 PM ET Separate lawsuits were filed by Google, Meta and TikTok, which have been battling a flood of claims that their services are addictive.

How Colom Changed a Long Shot in Mississippi Into a Race Too Close to Call — 5:10 PM ET Scott Colom, a Democrat, ran a viral ad and courted Republicans at a Trump rally before winning virtually the same number of votes as Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican.

OpenAI Pledges to Give Locals More Say in Data Center Projects — 5:08 PM ET The artificial intelligence company pledged to be more collaborative with the communities where it is building its data centers.

3 Are Injured in Shooting at Des Moines Post Office — 5:04 PM ET A woman who works at the post office was taken into custody outside the building, the police said.

Moderate Democrats Increase Their Numbers, and Their Clout — 4:53 PM ET Victories by moderates in competitive or Republican-leaning states and districts paved the way for large new Democratic majorities likely to be shaped by their priorities.

For Democrats, Midterm Wins Bring New Challenge — 4:42 PM ET The Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory put the party in control of Congress, but that did little to settle the debate over the best ideological path forward. Lisa Lerer, a national political corresp…

DOJ Steps Up Leak Investigation on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade — 4:42 PM ET Investigators, using subpoenas and other law enforcement powers, are accelerating an inquiry that takes the Trump administration into the inner workings of the court.

Trump Tried to Undermine the Nation’s Elections. It Didn’t Work. — 4:37 PM ET Millions of Americans cast their ballots on Tuesday in an election that showed the resiliency of democracy. The president said he would accept the results.

Paraguay’s President, Santiago Peña, Quits Amid Ueno Bank Scandal — 4:37 PM ET The president of the South American nation, Santiago Peña, has apologized for failing to prevent its worst financial crisis in decades.

Newsom Commutes the Sentences of California’s 548 Death Row Inmates — 4:36 PM ET Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering a run for president, called capital punishment morally objectionable. Though California hasn’t executed anyone for 20 years, that represents about a quarter of d…

Finland Sends 2 Men to Prison for Damaging Undersea Cable in Baltic Sea — 4:34 PM ET A Finnish court convicted the captain and boatswain of a cargo ship of aggravated criminal damage in relation to an incident last year in the Gulf of Finland.

Carney Asserts Canada’s Sovereignty and Vows to End Homelessness in Budget — 4:30 PM ET The prime minister’s second budget repeatedly stresses diversifying Canada’s economy away from the United States.

British Citizen Infected With Ebola in Congo to Be Evacuated to UK, BBC Reports — 4:18 PM ET The government said the risk to the British public from the disease was low. The current outbreak in Africa has spread widely across the continent, killing more than 5,000 people.

Klaus-Michael Kühne Has Died. His Company Played a Dark Role in Nazi Germany. — 4:16 PM ET As Klaus-Michael Kühne’s business became a global force in container shipping, he resisted demands to document its wartime activities. He was 89.

Tech Billionaires Face Tricky Political Waters After Democratic Midterm Sweep — 4:14 PM ET Many donated money to President Trump’s favored causes and became his allies. Now that political alignment may be a liability.

Katherine Clark Could Be the House Majority Leader. Who Is She? — 4:08 PM ET A Massachusetts liberal who has never sought the No. 1 leadership spot, Ms. Clark is known as an adept member manager.

How Melania Trump Became a Dark-Horse Diplomat on Ukraine — 4:07 PM ET Both Moscow and Kyiv say Mrs. Trump’s team was the driving force behind an evacuation of a besieged city. It was also in their interest to deliver her a humanitarian win.

He Felt Stuck in New York. So He Started Walking to California. — 4:05 PM ET A Bronx native who’d spent his whole life in the city left on foot in May.

Harmeet Dhillon, Leader of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Unit, Resigns — 4:05 PM ET The move came after conflicts with Justice Department leaders, including disagreements over legal strategy in the midterm elections, people familiar with the matter said.

Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition. — 3:55 PM ET Israeli party leaders held discussions with President Isaac Herzog on Thursday about who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

Bolsonaro’s Escape From Brazil Was Aided by Milei Adviser at Argentine Airport — 3:51 PM ET A top adviser to President Javier Milei of Argentina met Flávio Bolsonaro, the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate, at an Argentine airport, three people involved in the operation said.

Lana Nusseibeh’s U.N. Bid Collides With U.A.E.’s Role in Sudan — 3:38 PM ET Lana Nusseibeh, one of the Gulf nation’s top diplomats, has led the effort to deny her country’s role in Sudan. Now it’s complicating her bid to become secretary general of the United Nations.

What to Know About the Bomb Threats Disrupting Flights in Europe — 3:38 PM ET More than two dozen planes that were targeted on Thursday landed safely, officials said, after similar threats earlier this week. The hoaxes have added to airspace anxiety in the region.

The Dark Side of K-Pop — 3:35 PM ET As the popularity of the genre has surged, a dispute between a band and its label has put a spotlight on restrictive artist contracts.

Trump Administration Moves to Oust Arbitrators as Doctor Payouts Soar — 3:34 PM ET The two companies settled billing disputes between doctors and insurers, keeping patients out of the middle. One let doctors win 96 percent of the time.

Across the South, Black Voters Help Propel Democratic Wins — 3:33 PM ET Democrats in the South used anger over redistricting, cuts to key federal programs and attacks on Black history to help galvanize a crucial bloc of voters to the polls.

After 3 Months Lost at Sea, Five Survivors Are Rescued on Remote Island — 3:31 PM ET A boat in Micronesia went missing in July. This weekend, five of its passengers landed, unclothed and emaciated, on an island in Kiribati — more than 3,000 miles away.

Nithya Raman Wins Los Angeles Mayoral Race, Defeating Karen Bass — 3:24 PM ET The 45-year-old City Council member defeated the incumbent mayor, Karen Bass, 73, a sweeping success for a new generation of far-left leaders.

Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault — 3:08 PM ET The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.”

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: DraftKings, Cloudflare, Airbnb, Atlassian & more — 5:31 PM ET Here are the companies making headlines in extended trading.

Nasdaq drops into correction territory — here’s what typically happens next — 5:31 PM ET Nasdaq’s slide into correction territory puts its history of recoveries in focus. Here's what history shows.

Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose over $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms — 5:31 PM ET Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX lose $420 billion in combined market cap after midterms

Here's where we stand on Kimberly-Clark shares after a better-than-feared quarter — 5:31 PM ET The stock rose more than 1% Thursday during Wall Street's sell-off.

Magnificent 7 loses $1 trillion. The most eye-popping stats from Thursday's tech stock plunge — 5:30 PM ET Here are the most breathtaking statistics from the major stock sell-off on Thursday.

Neocloud IREN says $4 billion in annualized revenue being delayed due to customer request — 5:29 PM ET Following a dramatic plunge in its stock price, IREN said some revenue is being delayed from 2026 until early next year.

Nvidia's Huang is asked to brief Congress on reported Chinese spy relationship — 5:21 PM ET President Donald Trump was briefed about a year ago about those intelligence findings, The New York Times reported.

IRS unveils higher capital gains tax brackets for 2027 — 4:46 PM ET The IRS has announced higher long-term capital gains brackets for 2027. Here's what investors need to know.

The October jobs report is out Friday. Here's everything to expect — 4:32 PM ET The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the October nonfarm payrolls report Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET.

IRS announces bigger estate and gift tax exemption for 2027 — 3:51 PM ET The IRS has announced a bigger estate and gift tax exemption for 2027. Here's what investors need to know.

IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2027 — 3:37 PM ET The IRS has announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2027. Here's what taxpayers need to know.

Top Democrats call to rein in AI buildout after midterms sweep: 'National data center moratorium now' — 3:17 PM ET Democratic winners and progressive lawmakers are calling for tougher limits on AI and data centers after the 2026 midterm elections.

US elections 2026 live: Democrats hold nearly 100 more House seats than Republicans as blue wave continues to grow — 5:51 PM ET Democrats widen gap in House chamber by flipping more seats, including in Ohio, Arizona and North Carolina; Ted Cruz calls election a ‘Watergate-level repudiation’Live resultsSign up for Breaking New…

Fox News suffers ratings drop on bleak election night for Republicans — 5:04 PM ET News channel trailed NBC and ABC, but edged out CNN, MS Now and CBS in primetime hours on midterm election nightOn a midterm election night that was a huge disappointment for Republicans, with Democr…

Salon, internet’s oldest general interest publication, shuts down after 31 years — 4:27 PM ET Website known for politics, arts and culture coverage announces closure just weeks before anniversarySalon, one of the early internet’s pioneering publications, is closing after more than three decad…

Nasdaq sees worst day in 18 months as investors bet on AI slowdown after Democrats’ election triumph — 4:23 PM ET Nearly $2tn shaved off Nasdaq value as worries of curbs to AI datacenters ripple across boursesThe Nasdaq share index had its worst day in 18 months after slumping 5.5% on Thursday amid growing signs…

Democratic socialist Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race over incumbent Karen Bass — 4:12 PM ET Major shake-up as LA councilmember, once considered long shot, ousts Democratic rival she had once endorsedWho is Nithya Raman, Los Angeles’s next mayor?Nithya Raman was elected to serve as the mayor…

Russian and Ukrainian officials thank Melania Trump for brokering ceasefire - video — 4:04 PM ET Kirill Dimitrov, envoy to Russian president Vladimir Putin, delivered a gift to Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday to thank her for brokering a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russian forces…

White House event reveals Ukraine and Russia share one goal: flattering Melania — 3:52 PM ET As war rages on in Kyiv and other cities, the first lady celebrates her single-city ceasefire with Russian and Ukrainian envoysBeaming from a podium in the White House’s Grand Foyer, Melania Trump we…

Gavin Newsom commutes more than 500 death sentences in California — 3:44 PM ET Democrat’s move prevents these people from executions under future governors, after Christa Pike’s failed executionGavin Newsom, California’s governor, commuted the death sentences of more than 500 p…

US holds secret talks with Tehran to deport Iranians even as war drags on, court documents show — 3:43 PM ET Trump administration push emerges from a lawsuit alleging violations of national immigration regulationsThe Trump administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians even as the war ther…

British Ebola patient evacuated from DR Congo arrives at London hospital — 3:30 PM ET Doctor who was helping response to outbreak in Africa taken to specialist isolation unit at Royal Free hospitalA British doctor who tested positive for Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic…

Generation Z and diversity redefine US politics in groundbreaking election — 4:49 PM ET Melat Kiros becomes the first Generation Z woman elected to Congress, embodying a new era of political representation.

South Africa’s ANC on track for new lows in local polls — 4:48 PM ET The ANC was on about 32 percent of the vote with more than 60 percent of votes counted in municipal elections.

Spanish footballer Jesus de Miguel mourned by family and friends — 4:42 PM ET The 30-year-old striker suffered cardiac arrest following an on-field collision.

Israeli demolitions displace more than 100 Palestinians in Biddu — 4:33 PM ET Israeli forces demolished five homes in Biddu, occupied West Bank, displacing more than 100 people.

Hoax bomb threats force emergency landings, evacuations across Europe — 4:26 PM ET Bomb threats are causing travel disruptions at airports across Europe, targeting at least 27 flights.

Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina — 3:48 PM ET Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.

Why are wealthy countries failing developing nations? — 3:45 PM ET UN report warns climate adaptation funding is falling far short of needs.

Melania Trump hosts Russia-Ukraine meeting after Oleshky ceasefire — 3:43 PM ET US First Lady Melania Trump has brought Russian and Ukrainian representatives together at the White House.

Mass protests in France driven by nationwide strike action — 3:11 PM ET More than 250,000 people took to the streets across France on Thursday as five unions called a day of strike action.

The blame game: How the US midterm shock is shaping Israel’s race for PM — 3:07 PM ET The Republican midterm rout is helping shape who leads Israel next, as Netanyahu’s US ties turn toxic.

Firms told to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law — 5:32 PM ET The goverment argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates — 5:31 PM ET California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.

California governor commutes sentences for state's 548 death row inmates — 5:31 PM ET California has historically had the largest population of people on death row in the US.

Police car set alight in Glasgow amid Bonfire Night trouble — 5:27 PM ET The car was torched after officers answered reports of an injured man in the Provanmill area of Glasgow.

Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown — 5:13 PM ET The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms

Major tech stocks plunge as US midterms add to fears of AI slowdown — 5:13 PM ET The market has been reacting to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry following the US midterms

King relishes 'politically charged' deployments, Palace aide says — 5:04 PM ET The monarch faced questions on the UK's involvement in the slave trade during his Caribbean tour.

UK doctor infected with Ebola being treated at London hospital — 4:26 PM ET The doctor tested positive in DR Congo, where there is an outbreak. The government says the risk to the public remains low.

More Mandelson papers set to be published before Christmas — 3:15 PM ET Documents were published in March and June - but others were withheld because they were part of a police investigation.

Elon Musk gambled $445 million to boost Republicans in the midterms. It came up short — 5:44 PM ET Nobody may have suffered bigger losses Tuesday than President Donald Trump. But few others had more on the line than Musk, who gambled big and came up holding the midterm's worst return on investment.

What happens when airlines receive bomb threats? — 5:31 PM ET Hundreds of airline passengers in Europe had their flights diverted or given military escorts this week after a series of bomb threats that officials have said were malicious hoaxes.

WATCH: First lady Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials. Trump met with Putin's envoy — 5:04 PM ET President Donald Trump said he met with Vladimir Putin's envoy at the White House on Thursday but did not meet with Ukrainian officials who were also visiting.

Trump signs proclamation he says will prevent future changes to Oval Office and Cabinet Room — 4:48 PM ET Since returning to the White House, Trump has overseen numerous design changes to various rooms, including the Oval Office, where he has filled the wall space with portraits, a copy of the Declaratio…

Key federal panel expected to approve Trump's arch amid court challenge — 4:34 PM ET The approval would clear a hurdle on the road to breaking ground on the project, and the administration has said it could launch construction within a day of the vote. But the proposed 250-foot tall…

Newsom says he will commute all 548 of California's death sentences to life without parole — 3:07 PM ET California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday that he'll change all death sentences in the state to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Perplexity launches its own take on AI agents for work — 5:26 PM ET Perplexity is taking on OpenAI and Anthropic with its own work-focused AI agents. The startup's new always-on "Teammates" can take on multiple roles within a workspace, while pulling existing project…

Salon is shutting down after 31 years — 5:08 PM ET Salon launched 31 years ago as one of the first online-only news magazine outlets, and it announced today in an unsigned post that it's ceasing publication. The company said that the "business realit…

The midterms proved once and for all that X is not real life — 4:55 PM ET A week before the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance hosted a town hall in Texas with Fox News host Jesse Watters. It was a friendly event with a friendly audience in what should have been a…

Blue Origin’s next launch now won’t happen until 2027 — 3:47 PM ET Blue Origin plans to do its next New Glenn rocket launch in January 2027, according to CNBC and the Financial Times, which cite a memo from CEO Dave Limp sent to staff. The new timeline follows a May…

Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C — 4:56 PM ET Orange ear cushions included.

Google: Schools can keep search while skipping Gemini, but AI search is non-negotiable — 4:40 PM ET Google is technically offering schools more choice but not the choices anyone wants.

Lawsuit: Man introduced his wife to ChatGPT. She used it to plan his murder. — 4:39 PM ET Bitter energy drinks turned out to be ChatGPT-steered poisoning, lawsuit says.

BMW bumps battery for the better: The 2027 i7 60 xDrive, driven — 3:45 PM ET BMW has updated its flagship sedan with the newest EV and infotainment tech.

The Ballad of Bob Dylan and the Pope — 4:15 PM ET The image of their encounter at the Vatican is strange and funny—but these two make some sense together.

This Won’t Be Easy for Democrats — 3:43 PM ET They’re out of the wilderness—for now.

Gavin Newsom’s Big Move on the Death Penalty — 3:07 PM ET His mass commutation of death-row prisoners reveals a growing divide in the country over capital punishment.

Airbnb says it’s launching an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027 — 5:40 PM ET Airbnb says its upcoming AI agent will help travelers plan trips, compare options, manage bookings, and get assistance throughout their stay.

Serve Robotics launches new business to become the AWS for robots — 4:15 PM ET Serve Robotics announced alonsgside its third-quarter earnings that it will launch a new business line called Physical AI Services to offer customers its connectivity and data tools.

Top GOP House lawmakers want Nvidia's Jensen Huang to come to Congress — 5:58 PM ET House Select Committee on China Chair John Moolenaar (R-Mich.), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Brian Mast (R-Fl.) and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford (R-Ar…

Scalise directs GOP chairs to start 'taking inventory' of coming Democratic investigations — 5:55 PM ET House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) encouraged his GOP colleagues to “maximize our remaining days in power” by preparing for an expected onslaught of Democratic investigations. In a letter to…

Mississippi GOP chair says party will accept Colom victory should he win — 5:47 PM ET The chair of the Mississippi Republican Party said Thursday the party will accept Democrat Scott Colom’s victory if he pulls off a win against incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R). “There is no electi…

Lawsuit claims AI on Google's school Chromebook helped plan teen's near-suicide — 5:42 PM ET Parents are suing technology giant Google, alleging the AI Gemini chatbot offered on school Chromebooks helped a young teen plan her near-suicide and funeral. The lawsuit, filed in California Superio…

Epstein associate Leon Black sues Rep. Robert Garcia, alleging defamation — 5:41 PM ET Billionaire investor Leon Black, a longtime associate of the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, sued Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) for defamation Wednesday, accusing the congressman of falsely clai…

MAHA leader open to working with Democrats who won't fight RFK Jr. — 5:36 PM ET A top leader in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement said he is willing to work with Democrats if they share his vision, after Republicans were trounced out of power in Tuesday’s midterm el…

Trump signs proclamation making Oval Office, Cabinet Room national monument — 5:32 PM ET President Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday making the Oval Office and Cabinet Room in the White House a national monument. Trump noted Congress would have to ratify the proclamation, and that…

Wisconsin reports first measles death since 1990 — 5:20 PM ET Wisconsin reported Thursday that an infant died in connection to the ongoing measles outbreak — the state’s first measles-related death in more than 30 years. The state’s Division of Public Health (D…

Sean Casten launches bid for House Financial Services chair — 5:19 PM ET Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill.) has formally launched a bid to chair the House Financial Services Committee, setting up a challenge to the panel's longtime Democratic leader, Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.).…

Trump adviser calls for alternative to Thune for Senate GOP leader — 5:10 PM ET President Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz publicly called on Senate Republicans to look beyond Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) Thursday, accusing the party of “rewarding failure” after sweeping mid…

Democrat, who clinched surprise House win, facing felony charge — 5:04 PM ET LaKesha Womack (D), who clinched a surprise House win Tuesday in North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District, is still facing felony charges for allegedly not returning a rental car in 2019. Womack…

Hegseth amid impeachment threats: 'Didn't work against' Trump, 'won't work with me' — 4:48 PM ET Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shot back Thursday against threats of impeachment. In a video posted Thursday afternoon on the social platform X, Hegseth said that “a disgruntled, defeated congressman…

State Department: Reports of Rubio mulling exit 'baseless hoax' — 4:28 PM ET The State Department called recent reports of Secretary of State Marco Rubio mulling an exit from the Trump administration following the Democratic Party’s victories in the midterm elections a “basel…

Israeli president to announce choice to form government on Sunday — 4:27 PM ET Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce Sunday his choice to form the next Israeli government, as a majority of parliament members are lining up behind Gadi Eisenkot, the chief opponent…

Army veteran who won NC House seat: Hegseth 'absolutely' should be impeached — 4:21 PM ET Rep.-elect Richard Ojeda (D-N.C.), an Army veteran who ousted a top House Republican in Tuesday’s midterm elections, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should “absolutely” be impeached, citing calls…

Chuck Schumer just won a huge majority. He’s already thinking about making it bigger. — 5:57 PM ET “We're going to keep building,” the New York Democrat pledged in an interview Thursday.

Lieu jumps in — 5:38 PM ET

Senate conservatives push to delay leadership election — 5:32 PM ET Senate GOP elections are expected to happen Tuesday.

Grassley denies rumors he'll resign in the lame-duck session — 4:45 PM ET The Iowa lawmaker's chief of staff refuted the idea he'd step down to prevent an incoming Democratic governor in the state from possibly appointing his successor.

Greg Steube joins race for No. 3 spot in House GOP — 4:42 PM ET The Florida Republican is the third member to enter the contest for GOP conference chair.

Meeks launches bid to chair Foreign Affairs again — 4:38 PM ET The New York representative has been the top Democrat atop the committee since 2021.

AIPAC’s dwindling allies in Congress — 4:25 PM ET More than 30 of the bipartisan group’s preferred candidates lost in this week's midterm elections.

Turner, Hudson among the latest GOP losers as Democrats reach 250 seats in the House — 3:33 PM ET Anna Paulina Luna managed to hang onto her seat — just barely.

Steve Kornacki and NBC Drew Crowds as Midterms Got a Ratings Bump — 5:47 PM ET More than 31 million viewers followed along with the Democrats’ big night on television, a 23 percent jump from the 2022 midterm elections.

The Many Meanings of James Talarico’s Winning Cowboy Boots — 5:08 PM ET Obviously, the Texas election was about more than shoes. But the symbolism mattered.

Blue Jays distance themselves from OF Anthony Santander's anti-Islam Instagram posts — 5:58 PM ET The posts have since been removed from Santander's Instagram story.

Bay Area high school football games of the week: SRV faces Monte Vista — 5:57 PM ET The historic rivalry game between the two Danville high schools will see two 8-1 teams squaring off, with the EBAL Mountain Division title at stake.

‘Something’s going on in the NBA’: Stephen A. Smith sounds the alarm on the rate of injuries — 5:56 PM ET The NBA season is less than a month in, and an unimaginable number of injuries have sidelined some of the league’s biggest stars. “Something’s going on in the NBA, and I want y’all to know what that…

Browns HC says he never considered taking Deshaun Watson out of Week 8 — 5:55 PM ET It sounds like Deshaun Watson was never in danger of being benched in week eight.

College football picks: Predictions for every Top 25 game on Week 10 schedule — 5:54 PM ET The week 10 schedule in college football is loaded with several games having impact on the playoff. Our experts make their picks for each Top 25 game.

Miami’s QB Loses Top Target Before Huge Notre Dame Clash — 5:54 PM ET Miami's No. 1 QB faces a huge test without his star receiver. See the injury news, stats, and what it means for the matchup.

Undefeated Georgia high school football team faces GHSA investigation ahead of playoffs — 5:52 PM ET Newton (Covington, GA) enters the final week of the regular season with a 9-0 record, marking the best start in program history.

More than bragging rights at stake when No. 3 Utah hosts No. 7 BYU in Big 12, state rivalry clash — 5:51 PM ET For the first time ever, BYU and Utah will face each other as Top 10 teams.

Ducks land in CFP rankings despite rocky season — 5:50 PM ET A win over Northwestern has the Ducks ranked, but on the outside looking in on the current 12-team playoff.

Deschamps not interested in Man Utd job - Friday's gossip — 5:49 PM ET Didier Deschamps is not interested in becoming Manchester United's manager, Arsenal are interested in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, plus more.

Tennessee vs Kentucky predictions: Can Vols derail Wildcats’ dream season? — 5:49 PM ET Tennessee vs. Kentucky carries major CFP and SEC title stakes. USA TODAY Network experts make their predictions for Saturday’s showdown.

Phillies urged to pursue 2 star outfielders in free agency — 5:49 PM ET The Philadelphia Phillies’ need for right-handed offense is drawing attention early in free agency, with two established outfielders emerging as suggested additions to their lineup. Philadelphia fini…

Limited practice for DJ Moore — 5:49 PM ET Bills WR DJ Moore starts off week with a limited practice ahead of Week 9

Don’t buy this hype: Why Georgia is in danger against Ole Miss — 5:49 PM ET Georgia is a favorite against Ole Miss this week, but has one potential weakness.

Talanoa Hufanga returns to Broncos practice — 5:49 PM ET The Broncos got a starting safety back on the practice field Thursday.

Former Oregon S Evan Williams named NFC Defensive Player of the Month — 5:48 PM ET Evan Williams became the second former Duck to win NFC Defensive Player of the Month this season after a big October with the Green Bay Packers.

Milan’s European struggles go on with Ferencvaros defeat, Lugano shine — 5:48 PM ET AC Milan’s stuttering Europa League campaign suffered another setback as they were beaten 2-0 by Ferencvaros at San Siro to suffer a third defeat in four games on Thursday. Ruben Amorim’s side were l…

Erin Andrews Opens Up About The Real Horror Of Campbell Injury — 5:47 PM ET Erin Andrews breaks down the emotional toll of reporting Jack Campbell's neck injury, revealing the fear on the sidelines and the hard truth for sports media.

LIV is dead, leaving only a stain on its soul-selling golfers | Opinion — 5:47 PM ET LIV Golf was never anything more than a gimmicky cash grab rooted in immoral Saudi sportswashing. Good riddance, Nancy Armour writes.

Jason Kidd sends urgent demand to Heat player he used to coach with Mavericks — 5:46 PM ET Former Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has a clear message for Miami Heat guard Tim Hardaway Jr. as the team looks to overcome its early-season shooting struggles. During his debut appearance…

Bengals vs. Falcons bold predictions for NFL Madrid Game in Week 9 — 5:46 PM ET The NFL’s international schedule is back on in Week 9. Cincinnati and Atlanta will do battle in Spain in a game that could deliver plenty of fireworks for fans. The NFL sent two incredible offensive…

NFL analyst shares pick for Falcons-Bengals matchup in Madrid — 5:45 PM ET CBS Sports' Pete Prisco shares pick for Falcons-Bengals matchup in Madrid

Buccaneers' Alex Anzalone named NFC Defensive Player of the Week — 5:45 PM ET Alex Anzalone earns NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording two interceptions and six tackles against Atlanta.

Why Chiefs WR Rashee Rice reportedly filed for bankruptcy after legal battles — 5:45 PM ET Here's what's known about Rice filing for bankruptcy and how it's connected to his past legal issues.

Notre Dame HC Marcus Freeman won’t write off injured Miami star Malachi Toney — 5:45 PM ET The top-ranked Miami Hurricanes were already 5.5-point underdogs at the Notre Dame Fighting Irish before word of Malachi Toney’s injury pushed the line to 7.5 points. Toney is having surgery on a hig…

Elche star wanted in Germany — 5:45 PM ET A member of the defensive ranks at La Liga outfit Elche has made his way onto the transfer radar of Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.This comes amid the understanding that the Eintracht brass have…

Chiefs sign wide receiver Bub Means to the practice squad — 5:45 PM ET Kansas City brought in a former fifth-round pick for its latest practice-squad addition.

Neymar heaps praise on Estêvão Willian after Chelsea's win against Manchester United — 5:44 PM ET Estêvão Willian dazzled on his first Premier League start of the season as Chelsea beat Manchester United on Saturday, with Neymar taking to social media to praise the youngster

How can Texas beat Missouri? Longhorns will need to finally find a way to run to help Arch Manning — 5:44 PM ET The Longhorns have struggled to run all season, and now face a Missouri defense allowing just 98 rushing yards per game.

‘You want to be shaken and brought back to earth’: HC Mike Brown addresses Knicks poor start — 5:42 PM ET The New York Knicks haven’t had the start to the season they expected, and the reigning champs may have celebrated too hard during the summer. But head coach Mike Brown isn’t worried about his team’s…

Kansas State Football: Depth Chart Review – Colorado – Offense — 5:42 PM ET All things considered, the offense did enough to win in Boulder, but they desperately need a playmaker.

Two Steelers Nominated for Prestigious Midseason Awards — 5:41 PM ET Two players on the Pittsburgh Steelers could earn some hardware this season.

2026 World Wide Technology Championship Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings — 5:40 PM ET Complete 2026 World Wide Technology Championship tee times for Friday's second round in Mexico, featuring Ben Griffin and more.

Dodgers Have 2 Intriguing Trade Targets as Marlins Make Infielders Available — 5:39 PM ET The Los Angeles Dodgers' biggest position of need is second base, if they want to upgrade offensively on what they have.

76ers Star LeBron James’ Son Bronny Gets Bad News — 5:39 PM ET Bronny James stayed with the Los Angeles Lakers when his dad, LeBron James, left for the Philadelphia 76ers. The equation wasn’t particularly simple. LeBron was a free agent and could go anywhere, bu…

Patriots Legend Bill Belichick Gets Hall of Fame Update After Snub — 5:39 PM ET The New England Patriots‘ six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick is getting another opportunity to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame following one of the most controversial snubs in…

Celtics’ Paul George makes it clear what Boston needs from Mitchell Robinson — 5:38 PM ET The Boston Celtics have started the season strong, and it’s been with the help of some of the new players on the team. Paul George has come in and fit into his role well, and the pairing of him and J…

Kentucky's Will Stein noticed by George Munger watch list — 5:38 PM ET Kentucky coach Will Stein is the only SEC leader on the George Munger Award watch list after a 7-1 start.

Surprise Team Joins Jonathan Taylor Trade Buzz As Colts Decision Looms — 5:38 PM ET The NFL trade deadline is rapidly approaching as November 10 will be here before we know it. The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of decisions to make with regard to which players they want to trade and…

Brittany Mahomes Reacts to Patrick Mahomes’ Move Outside NFL — 5:38 PM ET Brittany Mahomes is one of the most popular NFL wives today. Many watch her activities closely, including her reaction to the move his husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, made ou…

Saquon Barkley returns to limited work Thursday — 5:38 PM ET Eagles running back Saquon Barkley returned to limited work Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice with hamstring and back injuries.

Keon Coleman listed as limited Thursday — 5:37 PM ET Bills WR Keon Coleman's shoulder injury limits his workload at practice

Lakers Coach JJ Redick Shares New Adou Thiero Update After G League Assignment — 5:37 PM ET Lakers coach JJ Redick delivered another encouraging Adou Thiero injury update after the forward completed a key step toward his season debut. The post Lakers Coach JJ Redick Shares New Adou Thiero U…

Will Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten play vs. Ravens? Latest injury update — 5:37 PM ET Will Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten play against the Ravens? Here is the latest injury update.

Can Kentucky’s Kenny Minchey earn first round buzz for 2027 NFL Draft with big game vs. Tennessee? — 5:36 PM ET Kentucky football rises as the biggest surprise across the SEC. Enough for the Wildcats to spark some College Football Playoff conversations. They’ll even draw NFL Draft eyeballs on Saturday against…

Joe Brady on cutting S C.J. Gardner-Johnson: "It was the best interests of the football team" — 5:36 PM ET On the day the NFL suspended former Bills safety C.J.

Raiders special teams’ resounding response key in Week 8 road victory — 5:36 PM ET Dylan Laube’s kick return touchdown, Matt Gay’s 4th-quarter field goal helps boost Las Vegas past New York Jets

Hawaii’s Wynden Ho‘ohuli, Jamih Otis transforming ‘Lion’s Den’ — 5:36 PM ET One is a meteorite. The other is a comet. Wynden Ho‘ohuli and Jamih Otis have used their talents to create a universal position for the University of Hawaii football team’s defense. “There’s just one…

Panthers bring in former 4th-round pick, ex-Eagles CB for visit on Thursday — 5:35 PM ET The Panthers got themselves another look at another CB this week.

Deep Dive on the Pelicans’ Future Draft Picks — 5:35 PM ET Watching a team blow up and trade away or cut all the fans' favorite players is as hurtful as a bad breakup. The New Orleans Pelicans had to move on from Anthony Davis's time in the Crescent City aft…

USMNT's Gold Cup path to look different as Concacaf unveils revamped group-stage format — 5:30 PM ET Two eight-team groups replace the traditional four-team pods, adding an extra match for every side before four teams from each group advance to the knockout rounds

Florida State football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, top names to watch from Seminoles experts — 5:27 PM ET The Noles247 team just revealed their top FSU coaching candidates after Mike Norvell was fired on Sunday, Nov. 1

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 10, 2026: Computer likes Ohio State, Oklahoma — 5:21 PM ET SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 10 college football picks today for matchups such as Miami vs. Notre Dame, LSU vs. Alabama and Georgia vs. Ole Miss

Is Bhayshul Tuten playing on TNF? A look at the Jaguars RB's status against Ravens — 5:14 PM ET Tuten hasn't practiced all week while dealing with ankle and foot injuries

Why Jordan Love could face an NFL fine over Halloween costume — 5:11 PM ET Love and his wife dressed as "blind refs" less than a week after controversial calls contributed to a Packers loss

Use DraftKings promo code to claim $200 bonus + NBA League Pass for Ravens-Jaguars, Thursday Night Football — 5:03 PM ET DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three free months of NBA League Pass after your first $5 wager for Ravens vs. Jaguars betting on Thursday Night Football

Saint Louis star Robbie Avila granted preliminary injunction, will play Friday against rival Missouri — 4:59 PM ET With the reigning A-10 Player of the Year now in the fold, Saint Louis looks like a top-25 team and the firm A-10 favorite

Fantasy football Week 9 PPR cheat sheet: Jonah Coleman vaults into borderline must-start territory — 4:55 PM ET Dave Richard breaks down every viable starting option across every game using a 1-10 confidence scale to help managers navigate injuries, byes and tricky lineup decisions

NCAA approves NFL-style OTAs, schedule and transfer portal window changes for 2027 — 4:53 PM ET The college football calendar will look much different next year

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets for Jaguars-Ravens on Thursday Night Football — 4:51 PM ET Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for Ravens vs. Jaguars betting on Thursday Night Football

2026 NBA betting promos: Get over $3,000 in bonuses from top online betting apps, sportsbooks for November 5 — 4:39 PM ET Top NBA betting apps include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, bet365, Caesars, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet

Oregon vs. Ohio State prediction, pick, odds, spread: Buckeyes' CFP hopes in danger against Ducks — 4:34 PM ET No. 12 Ohio State hosts No. 23 Oregon in a pivotal game in the Big Ten and CFP race

Fantasy football rankings Week 9: Dave Richard's tough start/sit calls clear up your toughest flex decisions — 4:30 PM ET With heavy bye weeks and major quarterback injuries forcing fringe options into lineups, matchup breakdowns reveal which stars to bench and which sleepers to trust

Bronny James faces uncertain NBA future after Lakers assign him to G League — 4:25 PM ET James has totaled just 12 minutes across five appearances in his third NBA season

Week 9 Fantasy football Injuries: Carson Wentz leads backup QB takeover as Fantasy lineups face chaos — 4:19 PM ET Our thoughts on Thursday's injury report

Air Force vs. Army prediction, pick, odds, spread: Falcons seek Commander in Chief's trophy in West Point — 4:10 PM ET Air Force can take home the Commander in Chief's trophy if they can beat Army on the road

Texas RB Hollywood Smothers out for season with torn MCL as injuries mount for Longhorns — 3:55 PM ET Smothers was a splashy transfer portal addition for Texas, but he's battled injury all season

Tennessee vs. Kentucky prediction, pick, odds, spread: Volunteers, Wildcats meet in rare top-25 matchup — 3:51 PM ET Two SEC contenders clash with heavy College Football Playoff implications

Alabama vs. LSU prediction, pick, odds, spread: Crimson Tide, Tigers collide in Death Valley — 3:46 PM ET No. 5 Alabama is out to defend its College Football Playoff ranking, while No. 14 LSU seeks to remain in the hunt

Georgia vs. Ole Miss prediction, pick, odds, spread: Bulldogs, Rebels meet in high-stakes SEC affair — 3:44 PM ET The No. 2 Bulldogs and No. 10 Rebels clash for the third time in two seasons on Saturday in Oxford

BYU vs. Utah prediction, pick, odds, spread: Cougars, Utes clash in high-stakes Holy War — 3:43 PM ET The highest-ranked Holy War in history features undefeated and No. 3 Utah's revamped offense against Bear Bachmeier and a No. 9 BYU squad that has won three straight in the rivalry

Miami vs. Notre Dame prediction, pick, odds, spread: Hurricanes, Irish meet with CFP stakes on line — 3:42 PM ET No. 1 Miami puts its undefeated season to the test on Saturday night at No. 11 Notre Dame

Serie A Power Rankings: Inter are not the favorites anymore; Lazio and AC Milan improving — 3:41 PM ET The Nerazzurri lost the Derby della Madonnina against AC Milan on Saturday, while AS Roma continue to surge

Texas vs. Missouri prediction, pick, odds, spread: Longhorns, Tigers face off with CFP hopes on the line — 3:40 PM ET Two former Big 12 foes are set to clash for the first time as members of the SEC on Saturday

HQ PM Newsletter for 11/7/2026 — 3:35 PM ET What to watch Thursday: Jaguars vs. Ravens TNF, NBA and NHL best bets

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Jaguars vs. Ravens NFL Week 9 TNF, Heat vs. Warriors, more — 3:30 PM ET Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

10 college football players who have increased their NIL value so far in 2026 — 3:29 PM ET These breakout players have earned a big payday increase at the end of the season

NFL DFS, Jaguars vs. Ravens: Top daily Fantasy picks, lineups, advice for 'Thursday Night Football' — 3:26 PM ET DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top daily Fantasy picks and advice for Jacksonville vs. Baltimore on 'Thursday Night Football'

Ranking the NWSL quarterfinalists: Gotham FC shield winners, but are they the most powerful postseason team? — 3:25 PM ET Here's how the final eight rank ahead of the playoffs starting on Friday

Ravens vs. Jaguars prediction: Does Lamar Jackson-less Baltimore have any chance in 'TNF' matchup? — 3:02 PM ET How to watch, what to know and a prediction as Jacksonville heads to Baltimore to open Week 9

Europa League: Sunderland lose at home to Zagreb while Celtic enjoy first win — 5:46 PM ET Evanilson helps Bournemouth to 3-1 win at Sparta PragueFerencvaros prevail 2-0 at Milan to keep 100% recordSunderland’s unbeaten run in the Europa League came to an end as they were beaten 2-0 by Din…

Scott Parker’s dramatic West Ham return leaves him struggling for words — 5:30 PM ET The former midfielder with impressive managerial promotion record began with a thrilling comeback in draw at CardiffThree days in and Scott Parker has already lost his voice. West Ham’s head coach ar…

‘In moments of pain, football comes together’: Spain says goodbye to Jesús de Miguel — 5:03 PM ET Only 3,587 people live in his family’s village but the streets of Navahermosa were fuller yet quieter to mourn the Tenerife striker at his funeralThe narrow streets of Navahermosa in La Mancha were f…

Fifa wants talks over restricting women’s Olympic football to under-23s — 4:08 PM ET IOC open to dialogue and Fifa wants input from othersFifa concerned about fixture congestion and workload Fifa wants talks with the International Olympic Committee over restricting the Olympic women’…

Lewis Hamilton refuses to back down over criticism of teammate Leclerc — 3:38 PM ET Ferrari teammates clashed at Mexico Grand PrixHamilton: ‘I’ve worked hard to build a relationship with Charles’Lewis Hamilton has refused to back down over his criticism of his Ferrari teammate Charl…

Jimmy Anderson in talks with Surrey to continue county career after Lancashire exit — 3:06 PM ET Division One side have offered Anderson a contractNottinghamshire also monitoring seamer’s situationJimmy Anderson has opened talks over signing for Surrey next season with the club growing in confid…

Deschamps not interested in Man Utd job - Friday's gossip — 5:49 PM ET Didier Deschamps is not interested in becoming Manchester United's manager, Arsenal are interested in Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, plus more.

Forest need balance between Woodstock and military - Glasner — 5:30 PM ET Oliver Glasner insists his Nottingham Forest side cannot survive on "flower power" as he tries to strike a balance between trust and respect at the club.

Keep or sell Konsa? - FPL gameweek 10 dilemmas — 5:26 PM ET BBC Sport's Fantasy Premier League expert FPL Heisenberg gives his answers to some of the biggest dilemmas facing managers in gameweek 10.

Antonelli says 2027 preparation starts now — 4:19 PM ET New world champion Kimi Antonelli says he is treating the final races of the season as the beginnings of his campaign to retain the title next year.

Keanu Reeves Set to Return as John Wick in Animated Prequel Movie — 5:35 PM ET Break out the nunchucks because Keanu Reeves has officially closed a deal to return as John Wick in Lionsgate’s animated prequel movie about the legendary hitman. As previously announced, the story r…

São Paulo Grand Prix 2026: Here’s Where to Watch F1 Online for Free — 5:17 PM ET After a thrilling F1 Mexico City GP last weekend, Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing won his third race of the season. However, by finishing third, Kimi Antonelli won 2026 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Cha…

Lionsgate Quarterly Revenue Pops 41% on Strength of ‘Michael,’ TV Series Sales as Studio Narrows Net Loss — 5:12 PM ET Lionsgate turned in another strong quarter — helped again by the studio’s blockbuster biopic on the King of Pop. For the three months ended Sept. 30, Lionsgate’s Q2 of fiscal 2026, the company report…

Did Midterm Elections Cause Changes in News World Order? — 5:05 PM ET And the real winner of the U.S. 2026 midterms is — Steve Kornacki? More viewers of traditional TV elected to watch NBC News coverage of the voting during primetime, according to data from Nielsen, bu…

20th Television Comms SVP Shari Rosenblum to Exit Studio After 26 Years — 5:00 PM ET Comms executive Shari Rosenblum is departing 20th Television and 20th Television Animation after nearly three decades, Variety has sadly learned. Rosenblum most recently served as the SVP and head of…

Katseye Postpones Chicago and Minneapolis Shows Due to Megan’s Illness — 4:54 PM ET Katseye has postponed two shows on their current “Wildworld” tour due to member Megan Skiendiel’s illness. The group has postponed tonight’s show at Chicago’s United Center, as well as their performa…

Matt Damon Nearly Starred in ‘Ted’ but ‘I Talked Myself Out of It’: ‘I Don’t Know What I Was Thinking’ — 4:54 PM ET Matt Damon still can’t get “Ted” out of his head. Damon confirmed he passed on starring in the 2012 comedy as the foul-mouthed teddy bear’s best friend, John, who was later played by Mark Wahlberg “I…

2027 Oscar Predictions: ‘The Odyssey’ Hits the Campaign Trail, ‘You Can See Everything’ Loses DGA Eligibility and Zendaya Makes Her Move — 4:45 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…

Perspective Films Reveals Inaugural Documentary Film Slate (EXCLUSIVE) — 4:30 PM ET Perspective Films, a new documentary co-production initiative led by independent producer Jess Devaney, has unveiled its inaugural slate of films, Variety can report exclusively. The subjects of Pers…

Netflix Names Mattel Executive Roberto Stanichi as VP of Consumer Products and Experiences — 4:05 PM ET Netflix has hired Roberto Stanichi as its vice president of consumer products and experiences, poaching him away from his role as Mattel’s chief marketing and brand officer. At Netflix, Stanichi will…

Shari Rosenblum, Disney TV Studios’ PR Lead, Exits the Company — 5:00 PM ET The senior vice president of publicity has been with Disney since it purchased Twentieth Century Fox.

Live Nation Reports $10.1 Billion In Revenue In Jump From Last Year — 4:57 PM ET "Artists are taking their music to more fans in more places than ever, and fans are showing up in record numbers," CEO Michael Rapino said in a statement.

HBO’s Harry Potter Cast vs. the Movies: See Every Character Side by Side — 4:57 PM ET Here are the new Harry Potter cast members side by side with the actors who played the characters in the Warner Bros. movies.

Kimmarie Johnson, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Actress, Dies at 50 — 4:55 PM ET Johnson is also a former Miss Pennsylvania USA winner, which led her to compete in the 1993 Miss USA beauty pageant, where she placed in the top six.

Adam Driver Confirms ‘Heat 2’ Villain Role, Shares Michael Mann Update After Accidental Shooting — 4:51 PM ET "I texted him immediately," the 'Star Wars' actor said of contacting the filmmaker after learning about the incident.

Lionsgate Posts Sharply Higher Revenue Powered by Library IP — 4:31 PM ET The Hollywood major, led by CEO Jon Feltheimer, released its latest financial results as a standalone film and TV studios company after splitting from the Starz streaming platform.

Netflix Taps Mattel’s Roberto Stanichi to Lead Consumer Products and Experiences — 4:05 PM ET The executive had been president, chief marketing and brand officer for the toy giant.

‘The Fight to Fight’ Doc, Criticizing Hegseth’s Scrutiny of Women in Combat, Sets Release (Exclusive) — 3:59 PM ET Former U.S. Navy pilot Joy Bronson helmed the feature that has landed distribution from Abramorama and will get preview screenings timed to Veterans Day.

Kanye West Seeks Fashion Comeback With First Yeezy Show in Four Years — 3:59 PM ET The rapper's showcase had a star-studded guest list that included Kid Cudi, Big Sean and West's four children.

Bob Iger’s Son to Call Games for Lakers G League Team — 3:57 PM ET Will Iger will serve as the play-by-play announcer for the Coachella Valley Lakers, as his father seeks to close a deal to buy the parent franchise.

‘The Pitt’ Resembles ‘ER’ Enough for Lawsuit to Proceed, Judge Rules — 5:57 PM ET The widow of Michael Crichton has claimed that the award-winning HBO show “The Pitt” is essentially a reboot of the medical drama her husband helped create.

How British Law Informed Russell Brand Trial Coverage — 5:56 PM ET British criminal trials like Russell Brand’s have rules around what can be reported.

Art Gallery Shows to See in November — 5:32 PM ET This week in Newly Reviewed, Andrew Russeth covers Gedi Sibony’s scavenger hunt, Mildred Thompson’s vivid planets, Fiona Tan’s voices and ghosts, and Ben Kinmont’s archives.

The Painter Who’s Been Hiding in Plain Sight for Nearly 50 Years — 5:32 PM ET Ahead of an exhibition in New York, Takako Yamaguchi discusses her process and what it was like to be discovered so long after she began.

‘I Play Rocky’ Review: He’s a Champion — 5:25 PM ET The movie follows Sly (a charming Anthony Ippolito) from hard-scrabbling anonymity in New York to the first flush of success as a screenwriter and actor.

The Mysterious Case of the Real Agatha Christie — 5:04 PM ET At the British Library, visitors are invited to sift through a lifetime of clues to uncover the woman behind the world’s best-selling crime novels.

Timeline: How Russell Brand Went From Comedy Star to Convicted Rapist — 3:54 PM ET The comedian, actor and YouTuber has had ups and downs throughout a tumultuous career. A conviction on charges of rape and sexual assault was a new low.

The Met Costume Institute Has a New Gala Theme, ‘extraOrdinary,’ After Calling Off Galliano Show — 3:20 PM ET Two months after scrapping plans for an exhibition dedicated to the controversial designer John Galliano, the museum’s Costume Institute is pivoting to the everyday.

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