Justice Department opens antitrust probe into NFL broadcasting deals - The Washington Post
The Justice Department is investigating whether the NFL has engaged in anticompetitive practices, amid growing fan frustration over the airing of games on subscription TV services.
Pentagon violated court order to restore press access, judge rules - The Washington Post
Senior U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman also admonished the Trump administration, saying suppressing political speech is the “mark of an autocracy, not a democracy.”
Futures: Trump Issues Hormuz Threat; Amazon Fuels AI Trade - Investor's Business Daily
Iran talks, CPI inflation, Taiwan Semi are on tap.
Israel to open direct talks with Lebanon but not halt attacks on Hezbollah - The Washington Post
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready for direct negotiations amid international calls for Israel to stop its strikes in Lebanon.
As Artemis II heads back to Earth, crew is staking their lives on the heat shield - CBS News
Despite problems during the unpiloted Artemis I reentry, the Artemis II crew is confident their heat shield will protect them during a fiery descent to Earth.
What Trump’s blowup with Rutte was really about - Politico
The president’s tirade against NATO chief Mark Rutte stemmed from his frustration that allies wouldn’t let the U.S. access military bases for attacks against Iran.
See the messages Brian Hooker sent his friend after wife's disappearance in the Bahamas: "The wind blew me away" - CBS News
Brian Hooker exchanged Facebook messages with a friend, which CBS News exclusively reviewed, after his wife vanished in the Bahamas over the weekend.
Fact-checking Trump and Hegseth's claims of U.S. 'victory' in the Iran war - PBS
Based on available information, the U.S. and its military partner, Israel, achieved significant battlefield wins, experts said. However, they said that calling it a "total victory" overlooks significant strategic setbacks for the U.S.
Melania Trump denies close ties to Jeffrey Epstein in rare public statement - NPR
The first lady made a rare public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with the late sex offender. She also said Epstein did not introduce her to President Donald Trump.
Strait of Hormuz remains all but closed, Trump demands Iran stop tolls - Axios
The normal functioning of the strait is vital to the global economy.
Nvidia’s stock is quietly gaining steam — it’s on its longest winning streak since 2023 - MarketWatch
The stock trades meaningfully below its 52-week high, suggesting to one analyst that it could see sustained gains if the AI trade comes back alive
Natasha Lyonne Responds to Report She Was Escorted Off an Airplane After ‘Euphoria’ Premiere - The Hollywood Reporter
"My heart is with all the unpaid TSA agents at our airports," wrote the 'Poker Face' star, in part, on Thursday.
Well-timed bets on Polymarket tied to the Iran war draw calls for investigations from lawmakers - AP News
Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket. This comes after The Associated Press reported that at least 50 new Polymarket accounts placed substantial bets on a U.S.-Iran ceasefire hours before Presi…
The USPS is suspending contributions to employee pensions as it warns of a 'pending liquidity crisis' - Business Insider
The US Postal Service said Thursday it would temporarily suspend payments to an employee pension plan to free up cash amid a financial crisis.
How bad for humans is wildlife trade? A new study has answers - NPR
People sell wild animals for food and for traditional medicine — legally and illegally. A study looks at the risks of spillover diseases from those pangolins, giant rats and other exotic critters.
Artemis II astronauts have fitness lessons for everyone - NPR
The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.
NATO chief insists Europe is ‘scrambling’ to help with Iran war after latest Trump attacks - Politico
The head of the alliance tried to thread the needle between an irate U.S. president and NATO members who feel unfairly maligned.