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(FOX) MLB effectively outlaws use of AI on dugout iPads during gamesMLB cracked down on teams using AI on dugout iPads during games to influence in-game strategy after they installed custom apps on the devices.
Trump administration
(CBS) Federal judge slams Trump, DOJ over IRS lawsuit(FOX) Jill Biden claims Joe would be ‘excoriated’ if he did what’s happening in current White House
This week, a federal judge slammed President Trump, his lawyers, and the Justice Department over the president's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more details and analysis.
Politics and Government
(NYT) Judge Unseals Filings From Jack Smith Subpoena for Lawmaker’s Phone DataThe Justice Department had balked at the disclosure, saying that the government had not acknowledged the special counsel’s subpoenas and that grand jury information was secret.
teleprompter operator
(CBS) Teleprompter operator made over $100K betting on Trump speechesAfter detecting suspicious activity on the teleprompter operator's account, Kalshi investigated and then referred the case to federal regulators.
universities and foreign funding
(CBS) Universities get funding from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, records showThe State Department is cracking down on universities accepting funding from foreign entities on U S. government watch lists.
Business
Economy
(CNBC) SoftBank sinks over 9% as Asia chip stocks track Wall Street AI sell-off(DOW) Micron has turned into ‘the most important stock in the market.’ So is it time to worry?
(CNBC) Stock futures slip as major averages head for losing week; Netflix tumbles after earnings: Live updates
(DOW) Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
(DOW) Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Japanese AI-linked stocks tumbled as a fresh rout in U.S. semiconductor shares spread across Asia after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's outlook failed to reassure investors.
election security and china meddling
(CNBC) Trump doubles down on 2020 election claims in national address, alleging China meddlingTrump also repeated his calls for the Republican-led Congress to pass the "SAVE America Act," a controversial election bill that lacks support to pass.
Oil and Energy
(DOW) Singapore Dollar Consolidates; Likely Entered Range-Trading Phase(CNBC) Oil rises as Iran threatens retaliation if Trump targets country's critical infrastructure
(DOW) Gold Rises; Central Bank Buying Likely to Remain Structural Driver
(DOW) Oil Rises Amid Escalating Supply-Disruption Concerns
(CNBC) Oil pipelines around the Strait of Hormuz won't end the threat Iran poses to Middle East crude exports
The Singapore dollar consolidated against its U.S. counterpart amid possible position adjustments.
SpaceX
(CNBC) SpaceX aborts Starship test flight, sending stock lower(DOW) As SpaceX’s stock notches first close below IPO price, the company is gearing up for a crucial launch
(CNBC) Short sellers load up against SpaceX as stock drops below IPO price
Elon Musk said it would make another attempt "hopefully in a few days." SpaceX completed the maiden test flight of its Starship V3 rocket in May.
GE Aerospace and Earnings
(DOW) GE boosts profit outlook, but stock falls as booming order growth cools(CNBC) Jim Cramer says the pullback in this aerospace giant is a buying opportunity
(CNBC) Here's a rapid-fire update on our stock portfolio, including the 5 names to buy
GE Aerospace’s stock falls after earnings, again, with recently rapid order-book growth slowing.
Sports
Sports
(CBS) 2026 Open tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groups for Round 2 on Friday at Royal Birkdale(FOX) MLB Second-Half Storylines: 10 Big Questions That Will Shape The Stretch Run
(CBS) Mets vs. Phillies odds, prediction, time: 2026 MLB picks for Thursday, July 16 by proven model
(FOX) Kylian Mbappé Leaves World Cup With Legacy Intact But Nothing To Show For It
The full groupings and tee times for Friday's second round at Royal Birkdale for the 2026 Open Championship
NFL
(PFT) Roger Goodell has "about 10" more countries in mind for games, including Japan(PFT) Nate Burleson wants to host The NFL Today, but will wait for James Brown
The intentional push continues.
Sports News
(CBS) Pat Riley hints at Heat's LeBron James pursuit while Miami introduces Giannis AntetokounmpoGiannis, now wearing No. 7, was formally introduced as a member of the Heat on Thursday afternoon
Mets vs. Phillies
(CBS) Free MLB home run odds, picks for July 16: Expert delivers best Thursday HR player props for Mets vs. Phillies(CBS) Phillies' trade deadline shopping list gets longer, more urgent with Brad Keller injury
SportsLine MLB expert Adam Thompson shares his best home run props for Mets vs. Phillies on Thursday, July 16
Women's Basketball
(CBS) South Carolina women's basketball point guard Maddy McDaniel steps away from team for mental health reasons(CBS) WNBA postpones Liberty-Wings game after New York's charter plane experiences mechanical issues
Dawn Staley offered her support, saying she was glad McDaniel felt 'safe' to make the decision
Entertainment
Celebrity News
(USMag) Kim Kardashian Explains Lake Vacation Post Amid Grandmother’s Death(USMag) BiP's Joe Amabile Explains Why He Decided to Undergo 'Serious' Brain Surgery
(BuzzFeed) I'm Still Sobbing Over 20 These Celebrities Who Died In The Saddest, Most Unfortunate Ways
(BuzzFeed) Kim Kardashian Just Addressed The Backlash After Sharing Vacation Photos Following Her Grandma MJ's Death
(USMag) Erin Andrews Recalls ‘Struggling’ After Surrogate Had Miscarriage
Kim Kardashian is clearing up the confusion around her latest vacation post on social media after some fans questioned the timing. The Skims founder, 45, posted a carousel of family happy snaps via her Instagram on Thursday, July 16, which showed her and her loved ones enjoying a fun getaway. “Lake life,” she captioned the […]
90 Day Fiancé
(USMag) Craig Melvin Breaks Silence After 'Today' Intruder Allegedly Lunged at HimCraig Melvin is breaking his silence after an intruder allegedly came onto the Today show set. “Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours. I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow,” Melvin, 47, wrote via Instagram on Thursday, […]
Grandmother's Death
(USMag) A Study of 678 Nuns in Convent Unlocked New Information About DementiaFor more than three decades, a group of Catholic sisters quietly reshaped what scientists understand about aging, memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. The Nun Study, a National Institute on Aging project that began in 1990 with 678 School Sisters of Notre Dame, produced findings that continue to guide dementia research today, even though every sister […]
Technology
Technology
(9to5) Apple’s M6 chip is coming soon, here’s everything we know(Bleeping) New ClickLock macOS malware traps users into revealing login password
(9to5) iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI
(TechRadar) Neo robot hands can build LEGOs, unzip jackets, and open a bag of Funyuns — I can't tell if I'm thrilled or terrified
(9to5) LM Studio expands beyond chat with Bionic, a new AI agent app for open models
Apple will reportedly launch its next-generation Apple Silicon chip, the M6, later this year. Here’s everything we know so far, including why this generation will be unprecedented in the Apple Silicon era.
NYT games
(TechRadar) Quordle hints and answers for Friday, July 17 (game #1635)(TechRadar) NYT Connections hints and answers for Friday, July 17 (game #1132)
(TechRadar) NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 17 (game #866)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.
Apple and Tech News
(9to5) Apple TV for Android adds widgets, Apple Music gets WhatsApp sharing(9to5) iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen
Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are rolling out sizable updates today, with homescreen widgets as the shared theme.
AI and Technology
(9to5) Apple TV for Android adds widgets, Apple Music gets WhatsApp sharing(9to5) iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen
Apple TV and Apple Music for Android are rolling out sizable updates today, with homescreen widgets as the shared theme.