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The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks and projected scores for Week 8

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid and lineup locks in fantasy, as well as projected scores for all NFL games.

Facts vs. Feelings: How to maxx your lineup in Week 8 (if you insist)

Liz Loza analyzes the facts that inform her feelings on Jared Goff, Braelon Allen, Chase Brown, Luther Burden III, Ja'Kobi Lane and Hunter Henry this week.

2027 recruits on the rise and how they will fit at their new schools

With high school seasons past their midway points, we look at the prospects who have most boosted their stock.

Consumer spending flattens out after inflation surge

Consumer spending rose sharply in September, but it largely reflected households spending more on gas and transportation after an increase in energy costs.

The Red States That Could Decide the Senate

Democrats need to flip four Republican-held Senate seats to regain the majority, but some of their targets are in states President Trump won by double digits in 2024. Our election…

Fox News Power Rankings: South Carolina moves to toss-up

South Carolina's Senate race moves to toss-up as new polling shows Graham tied at 48%, and Trump heads to the Upstate to boost the GOP senator.

We stopped helping our neighbors with free home repairs and our friendship cooled. Who’s to blame?

“Last summer, they complained about needing to replace their roof. A few months later, they bought a new SUV.”

Our church has a $1.5 million bequest earning 3.75% in a bank account. Is inflation eroding it?

“Given the size and long-term nature of this gift, we want to make sure the funds are managed prudently.”

Deepgram acquires Pipecat-maker Daily to bolster its voice AI infrastructure

Deepgram said that it is committed to keep Pipecat open source.

Amazon updates Alexa to help you manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and update delivery instructions

The update allows you to use Alexa to create lists, register them, see what's on them, and add or edit items. You can also manage subscriptions with the AI bot.

Who will you learn from in 6 days at TechCrunch Founder Summit? Meet the founders and investors taking the stages

Six days from now, TechCrunch Founder Summit brings experienced founders, investors, and operators to Boston on Nov. 4 to share the decisions, mistakes, pivots, and lessons that…

LL Cool J Announces ‘Rock the Bells: The Residency’ for Las Vegas in Spring 2027

LL Cool J has announced “Rock the Bells: The Residency,” taking over Las Vegas’ Dolby Live at Park MGM next spring. The veteran rapper will stage 11 shows across May and July…

Backstreet Boys Launch Backstreet Gamers in Global Gaming League

The Backstreet Boys have moved into competitive gaming with a celebrity-owned team, and a search for the players who will represent their new Backstreet Gamers Team. Nick Carter,…

Karen Read and Her Lawyer Alan Jackson to Launch Weekly Video Podcast (Exclusive)

Elizabeth Banks, eat your heart out.

Darren Aronofsky to Receive Director’s Award at Camerimage

The 'Black Swan' and 'Requiem for a Dream' filmmaker will be honored at the Polish festival, running Nov. 7-14, which celebrates the art of cinematography.

Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers: How to watch Thursday Night Football tonight

How to watch this week's Thursday Night Football game between the Panthers and Packers.

Sophie Cunningham makes ’20 seconds’ anthem plea as WNBA Finals reach Game 6

The Fever guard says the Dream skipped the anthem against Indiana in August, long before President Donald Trump called for a WNBA boycott during the Finals.

Brewers’ manager Pat Murphy takes shot at Yankees during World Series celebration

The Yankees are living rent free in Pat Murphy's head, right next to the World Series trophy.

In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation

Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.

U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter

Spending by A.I. companies and consumers powered gross domestic product growth in the third quarter. The economy grew 3.4 percent, the fastest pace in a year.

Pregnant Savannah Chrisley’s fiancé Jason Galanis’ inmate records revealed

Galanis' behavior while he was locked up at New York's Metropolitan Correctional Center has been exposed in the inmate records.

DoorDash and Instacart want to join forces. Will the U.S. government get in their way?

The companies say their proposed merger will help smaller grocers compete, but analysts wonder if regulators will conduct an “extended review” of antitrust risks.

She Was Arrested After Leaving Her Kids for Days. It Sparked a Debate.

A Florida sheriff’s office arrested a mother who had left her children home alone for days to go on a work trip, reigniting the debate over when parents act irresponsibly.

Inflation Accelerated in October, PCE Index Shows

The Personal Consumption Expenditures index picked up in September, according to data released a day after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady.

Third-quarter U.S. GDP increases a better-than-expected 3.4% as September inflation accelerates

The personal consumption expenditures price index was projected to increase 0.5% in September for an annual rate of 3.7%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a new policy for compounding peptides, a PBM disclosure rule, and more

HHS released a policy that will temporarily allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture some peptide products

Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gathering

Xi's anti-corruption campaign has become "an effort to consolidate and maintain authority", observers say.

China Confirms Expulsion of 33 Officials, as Xi’s Purge Deepens

Xi Jinping has enforced loyalty as he prepares to claim a fourth term as leader. Among those removed was a prominent former diplomat, Liu Jianchao.

‘Fancy cars hold no appeal’: We have a 99% chance of outliving our life savings. Why not spend, spend, spend?

“I’m 68, she’s 74, and we’re both in good health. We married later in life and have no children.”

Jimmy Fallon and Jamie Lee Curtis Spoof Elizabeth Holmes Documentary

Jimmy Fallon and Jamie Lee Curtis dove into all the buzz surrounding the new Elizabeth Holmes documentary, spoofing the mega-popular film for "The Tonight Show," and their…

Live Updates: Alaska's ballot controversy and more from campaign trail

President Trump will campaign Thursday in South Carolina for Republican Sen. Darline Graham.

Trump: Judge would be held 'fully responsible' for anyone hurt on 'absolutely disgusting' East Potomac golf course

President Trump on Wednesday evening slammed U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes’s decision this week to extend an order blocking tree removal at a golf course in Washington, D.C., that…

Christine Lagarde to Step Down as President of European Central Bank

Her plan to depart in February, months before the end of an eight-year term, sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president.

Title: Afghan farmers pushed to opium farming to make a living

Farmers in Afghanistan say they're being pushed into poppy seed cultivation to make a living despite a ban.

Mary J. Blige Calls Fan An 'Idiot' For Booing at Her Las Vegas Concert: Video

Mary J. Blige went scorched earth on a fan booing during her Las Vegas Residency, calling the person an "idiot" before asking for their polite removal from the theater -- and it…

Ship burns as Iran claims 3 tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz

Tankers still under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as Pete Hegseth fires a top U.S. general accused of leaking classified Iran war information.

Exclusive: How the permitting bill could change the energy landscape

Data: Resources for the Future; Note: Central RFF scenario ; Chart: Ben Geman/Axios The Senate permitting plan would cut emissions from power plants in the near term and help keep…

Analysis: Kevin Warsh is keeping his options open — and Wall Street guessing

The new chairman made clear he leans toward higher interest rates, but left himself options depending on how the data comes in.

‘Fuxi: Four Tales of Feasting’ Review: Qiu Jiongjiong Returns With a Sensory Banquet

Lauded for the stylized studio environments of his debut fiction feature, 2021’s Locarno prizewinner “A New Old Play,” Qiu Jiongjiong returns to the soundstage for a second…

Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation rose slightly in September

Inflation increased slightly in September after declining in August, new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed Thursday. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE)…

South Korean prosecutors press for death sentence in Yoon martial law case

Former president faces renewed death penalty demand as he appeals life sentence for insurrection.

Inflation surges, PCE shows. Fed pause on rate hikes unlikely to last long with prices still rising.

Even though the Federal Reserve temporarily put its inflation fight on hold this week, the cost of living rose sharply again last month in a sign the central bank’s work is far…

Cruise residents stranded in Cambodia after fuel crisis halts operations – video

A luxury cruise ship on a years-long voyage around the world was forced to suspend its operations because of high fuel prices, stranding passengers in Cambodia. The ship, which…

Wes Moore: To prevent the next Cornell 7 case, we must raise better men

That imperative falls on policymakers just as much as it does on fathers, teachers and mentors.

Explosive book targets Jared Kushner’s role in US foreign policy | First Thing

President’s son-in-law denies ‘completely insane’ claims he profited from unofficial position. Plus, the battle between psychics and AI Good morning. A book that contains…

A week of Israel’s lockdown in Hebron: What’s happened, when will it end?

Israel is imposing a tight siege of Hebron amid raids, home demolitions and displacement.

Carney to push for closer ties at Canada-EU summit in Montreal

The term "associate member" is reportedly off the table as officials discuss deeper economic and defence ties.

Why extending Bo Nix will cripple Broncos, slam Denver's Super Bowl window shut

Nix's throwing the ball downfield like a 41-year-old Drew Brees with a degenerative right shoulder, despite being 26 years old

Trump accuses Dems of perjury in Dan Sullivan race, governor orders probe

President Trump accused Democrats and Mary Peltola's campaign of fraud and perjury Wednesday after the New York Times reported that Peltola aides helped recruit another candidate…

Police Deny Trump Rally Stabbing Report, Claim Officer's Knife Got Stuck on a Shirt

Cops have denied that a stabbing took place at a midterm rally where President Donald Trump spoke ... and revealed that an officer's knife became accidentally caught in a MAGA…

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Bolsonaro declares himself 'leader' of Brazil after fleeing country, arriving in Miami

Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro fled to Florida through Argentina after a Supreme Court justice ordered his passport seizure minutes after Lula won.

Barbara Barrie beamed in final public appearance before ending life with medical assistance

The Oscar-nominated actress died Wednesday at her home in Manhattan at age 95. She was diagnosed with terminal cancer prior to her passing.

How Laura Loomer and Trump allies amplified ‘Muslim Brotherhood’ lie dogging Abdul El-Sayed

Michigan US Senate candidate signaled support for Egypt’s pro-democracy movement in 2012, not Islamist group The Republican campaign to defeat Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in the…

Health Concerns Raised for Elementary School Near Data Centers

An elementary school in Loudoun County, Virginia is nearly surrounded by 11 data centers and community members are concerned about the pollution that be might produced and what…

England and Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to club assault

Footballer Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to allegations he headbutted and punched a man at a London nightclub.

AI build-out hits snag as Google and Microsoft put off raising capex forecasts

Microsoft and Alphabet both reported capital expenditures that fell short of estimates, adding to concern over the cost of the AI build-out.

King Charles on Caribbean tour as calls grow for slavery reparations

UK’s King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade during a visit to the Bahamas ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

Russell Brand’s Wife Gives Evidence in Rape Trial: “Caring and Kind, Wonderful Father”

Laura Brand, who dated the defendant in 2006 before they rekindled their relationship in 2015, said she "feels very seen by him." Her husband denies three counts of rape and three…

Alphabet earnings miss reflects first real sign that AI is taking a bite out of search

Wall Street hammered Alphabet for an earnings miss that included weaker-than-expected revenue out of the company's core business.

Rodman rule has been revised but the fight to keep stars in the NWSL goes on | Moving the Goalposts

Gone are the eight criteria to be a High Impact Player so clubs can spend their money on whichever player they want – and the solution makes sense When Washington plays Chicago…

Hegseth reportedly fires U.S. top military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks

Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Kalshi valuation jumps to $40 billion in latest funding round

The prediction market platform one year ago was valued at $5 billion.

NFL Week 8 picks: Our experts face off on Panthers at Packers, Ravens at Bills and more

CBS Sports writers Jordan Dajani and Jared Dubin predict this weekend's top games

WNBA Finals Game 6: Where to Watch the Valkyries vs. Dream Matinee Matchup Online

The potential title-clincher tips off at 9:30 a.m. PT/12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 29.

Whistleblower says DEA let fentanyl pills hit the streets

DEA Special Agent David Howell tells CBS News the agency tasked with enforcing federal drug laws has allowed millions of fentanyl pills to hit the streets.

Whistleblower claims DEA tactic is worsening New Mexico's fentanyl crisis

As New Mexico grapples with a growing fentanyl crisis, a veteran DEA agent alleges the agency used a tactic to let fentanyl reach the streets to build bigger drug cases and that…

Minnesota officials surveilled activists urging closure of waste incinerator, emails show

Local officials tried to grow close to activist groups and collected information that was then shared with industry Newly released emails show local government officials in…

It’s easy to see through Trump’s Ukraine ploy | Kenneth Roth

In advance of the midterms, Trump is blaming Kyiv for high gas prices while making clear moves to support Russia As the US midterms approach, Donald Trump is abandoning Ukraine’s…

On the Ballot: The 5 key money moves in the priciest midterms yet

With less than a week left in the most expensive midterms ever, the pressure is on for this cycle’s big spending to pay off. More than $11 billion has poured into races across the…

Trump's crony diplomacy is marginalizing Marco Rubio

Undercutting the secretary of state’s role, Trump has recast U.S. diplomacy in his own image — personalized, transactional, overbearing and opaque.

EasySMX S10 Lite review: A Switch 2 fidget toy with a weird removable faceplate

EasySMX is using Elizabeth Holmes levels of pedantry with this faceplate situation.

The No. 1 Way to Protect Your Heart Health During the Fall Time Change, According to a Doctor

Daylight saving time ends Sunday, providing an extra hour of sleep. Doctor explains what that means for heart health and how to adjust as clocks fall back.

Meredith Marks regrets cosmetic procedure that caused ‘complications’

"The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" star dished on her past cosmetic procedures, including her recent facelift.

Olympic Games: South Africa bids to make Durban host city for 2036 or 2040

South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.

SiriusXM Q3 Revenue Edges Down, Subscriber Count Holds Steady at 33 Million

The satellite cable company saw its net income rise 7 percent to $317 million, or 94 cents a share for the third quarter.

DoorDash is acquiring Instacart for $17 billion

DoorDash has announced that it's buying Instacart in a deal valued at approximately $17 billion. The acquisition will give DoorDash a bigger presence in online grocery delivery…

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, longtime Wall Street law firm, plans wind down

Weil, Gotshal & Manges, a multinational law firm, has represented major corporations over its nearly century-long history.

Candidate Websites Are Filled With A.I.-Written Text, Analysis Shows

The use of A.I. chatbots to write candidate biographies and policy positions is another way the technology is entangled with elections.

How a Self-Described ‘Junkie’ Rode Synthetic Drugs to Oblivion — and Fame

An Estonian addict could barely keep pace with the new drugs flooding the market. His terrifying accounts of the cruel toll they took on his body held his country in its grip.