1. Illustration of a golden soccer ball trophy glowing on a dark theater stage with confetti falling under spotlights #1 · Ballon d'Or Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or: his emotional speech, the full top 10 and Alexia Putellas' third title Harry Kane beat Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the 2026 Ballon d'Or, England's first since 2001. Alexia Putellas won for a third time. Speech, rankings, FAQ.
  2. Illustration of an American football resting on a stadium field at night under bright floodlights with an empty end zone #2 · Cowboys vs. Eagles Cowboys run over Eagles 38-21: Javonte Williams rushes for 155, Dak Prescott throws 3 TDs as Tanner McKee struggles The Cowboys beat the Eagles 38-21 on Monday Night Football. Javonte Williams ran for a career-high 155 yards; Dak Prescott threw 3 TDs. Key player stats inside.
  3. Illustration of a baseball and bat on home plate inside a domed ballpark lit up at night #3 · World Series Game 3 Brewers rout Rays 10-1 in World Series Game 3 behind Robert Gasser and a record eight-run fifth, one win from first title The Brewers beat the Rays 10-1 in World Series Game 3 for a 3-0 lead. Robert Gasser allowed one hit in six innings; an eight-run, two-out fifth made history.
  4. Illustration of a thick round steak and a wider flat steak on a cutting board with a knife and herbs in warm kitchen light #4 · Texas Roadhouse Filet or sirloin? How to tell the steak cuts apart after a diner's Texas Roadhouse complaint went viral After Kenneth Card said Texas Roadhouse served him sirloin instead of filet, here's how the two cuts differ in look, texture and price, and what to do at the table.
  5. Illustration of a lone starship drifting past a glowing nebula in deep space with distant stars #5 · Walter Koenig Walter Koenig's legacy beyond Chekov: Babylon 5's Bester, the Pravda story and the last two original Star Trek stars After Walter Koenig's death at 90, a look at the career beyond Chekov: Babylon 5's Bester, his writing, the Pravda tale and Star Trek's two surviving stars.
  6. Illustration of a basketball dropping through a hoop in a packed arena with a glowing overtime scoreboard blurred in the background #6 · Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers Cavaliers rally past Timberwolves 127-125 in OT, spoiling Anthony Edwards' 47 points; rookie Meleek Thomas sparks comeback Donovan Mitchell scored 26 and rookie Meleek Thomas added 16 in his debut as Cleveland beat Minnesota 127-125 in OT, handing the Wolves their first loss.
  7. Illustration of a basketball swishing through a net in a mountain-city arena with warm gold and blue lights #7 · Warriors vs. Nuggets Warriors rout Nuggets 134-114 for first win as rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scores 31 and Stephen Curry goes 8-for-8 Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had 31 points and 12 rebounds and Stephen Curry shot 8-for-8 as Golden State beat Denver 134-114 for its first win of the season.
  8. Illustration of an empty small theater classroom with a spotlit stage, folding chairs and a script on a stool #8 · Alan Dysert Alan Dysert remembered: how the 'All My Children' con man became a Nashville-area acting mentor After Alan Dysert's death at 75, his agent and wife remembered the former Sean Cudahy actor as a generous mentor who taught thousands at The Actor's School.
  9. Illustration of a basketball arcing toward a hoop in a packed arena under warm orange and blue lights #9 · Suns vs. Thunder Ajay Mitchell scores career-high 30 as short-handed Thunder beat Suns 125-114 to stay unbeaten Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 30 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 as the injury-hit Thunder beat the Suns 125-114 to improve to 4-0.
  10. Illustration of a basketball dropping through a net on a parquet-style court under bright arena lights #10 · Bulls vs. Celtics Payton Pritchard hits all five 3s in a blazing third quarter as Celtics rout Bulls 134-99 Payton Pritchard scored 28, including 19 in a 39-21 third quarter, as the Celtics beat the Bulls 134-99. Jayson Tatum added 23 points and six assists.
  11. Illustration of a glowing abstract network of nodes above a crowded trading floor with rising and falling chart lines #11 · Anthropic IPO Anthropic IPO: Jim Cramer warns of an IPO glut as investors dig into the S-1's 92 pages of risks A day after Anthropic's S-1, Jim Cramer warned that a wave of huge IPOs could strain the bull market. Here's what he said, the key risks and what comes next.
  12. Illustration of an empty office hallway at night with a single lit desk lamp and a cardboard box on a chair #12 · Microsoft Buyouts Microsoft buyouts spark layoff fears: what the company says, and what isn't known yet Microsoft says its new buyout isn't a layoff, but it also isn't ruling layoffs out. Here's what's known about the offer, the worries and Wednesday's earnings.
  13. Illustration of a giant stadium stage at night with sweeping spotlights, confetti and a crowd of silhouettes #13 · Jay-Z Jay-Z picks himself: rap mogul will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at SoFi Stadium Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium, the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night.
  14. Illustration of a wall calendar with circled dates beside a smartphone and an envelope on a desk #14 · AT&T Settlement AT&T settlement: Will the $177 million data breach payout arrive in December? What claimants can expect No date is set for AT&T's $177 million breach settlement payments. The Nov. 2 appeal deadline is key; a no-appeal timeline runs to about Jan. 11, 2027.
  15. Illustration of a basketball player's hand blocking a shot near the rim in a bright arena #15 · Mavericks vs. Heat Mavericks vs. Heat: Cooper Flagg's 29 points and late block drop Miami to 0-4 despite Giannis triple-double Cooper Flagg had 29 points, 11 assists and a late block as Dallas beat Miami 113-109. Giannis had a triple-double, and Bam Adebayo's slump went on.
  16. Illustration of an empty concert stage with a single microphone stand under a warm spotlight and a city skyline behind #16 · Donnie Iris Donnie Iris, 'Ah! Leah!' singer and Pittsburgh rock legend, dies at 83 weeks after retiring Pittsburgh rocker Donnie Iris, known for 'Ah! Leah!' and 'Love Is Like a Rock,' died Oct. 26 at 83, weeks after retiring. Tributes poured in across the city.
  17. Illustration of a basketball dropping through a net in a crowded arena lit in red and white #17 · Hawks vs. Rockets Hawks vs. Rockets: Alperen Sengun scores 29 as Houston sweeps Atlanta's two-game set and moves to 4-0 Alperen Sengun had 29 points, nine assists and nine rebounds as the Rockets beat the Hawks 120-110 in Houston to stay unbeaten at 4-0. Score and key stats.
  18. Illustration of an empty stadium stage with concert lights warming up at dusk #18 · Chris Brown Chris Brown after his suspended sentence: a thumbs-up, a lawyer's apology and a tour restart with Usher A day after his suspended sentence, here is how Chris Brown reacted, why the judge didn't jail him and when his R&B Tour with Usher resumes.
  19. Illustration of a single coffee cup on a sunny Los Angeles kitchen counter beside a window with palm trees #19 · Chrishell Stause Chrishell Stause and G Flip breakup: who ended it, their marriage status and what we know a day later TMZ sources say G Flip ended the relationship with Chrishell Stause. Here is what is known about the split, their marriage status and what remains unclear.
  20. Illustration of a basketball player rising for a dunk in a bright, crowded indoor arena #20 · Wizards vs. Hornets Hornets beat Wizards 110-103 as Brandon Miller scores a career-high 39 points Brandon Miller scored a career-high 39 points and Charlotte held off a late Washington rally to beat the Wizards 110-103. Anthony Davis had 29 for the Wizards.
  21. Illustration of an empty basketball court with a ball resting near the free-throw line under arena lights #21 · Grizzlies vs. Jazz Grizzlies beat Jazz 110-105 to stay unbeaten as Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. leave hurt Memphis beat Utah 110-105 to improve to 4-0, but the bigger story was Lauri Markkanen (wrist) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) both leaving early. MRIs are set.
  22. Illustration of a basketball hoop and net under bright lights with a half-empty arena in the background #22 · Pacers vs. Bucks Bucks beat Pacers 110-102 for their first win as Tyler Herro posts 23 points and 10 rebounds Tyler Herro had 23 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists as Milwaukee beat Indiana 110-102 to avoid an 0-4 start. Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 for the Pacers.
  23. Abstract illustration of a single glowing particle suspended inside a ring of blue magnetic field lines #23 · Antimatter Physicists trap a single particle of antimatter for weeks, setting up a sharp new test of the Standard Model Northwestern physicists held one positron, the antimatter twin of the electron, in a trap near absolute zero for weeks. Here's what they did and why it matters.
  24. Illustration of a large white cruise ship and stacked container ships at a stormy port under dark clouds #24 · Mein Schiff 3 Mein Schiff 3 cruise ship hits two container ships in Bremerhaven; voyage canceled and captain under investigation TUI Cruises' Mein Schiff 3 struck two container ships while leaving Bremerhaven in high winds. No one was hurt, but a 20-day cruise was canceled for repairs.
  25. Illustration of a hockey goalie crouched in front of a net on bright ice in a packed arena under red and orange lights #25 · Red Wings vs. Oilers Michal Postava wins first NHL start as Red Wings rally past Oilers 4-3 in a shootout Rookie goalie Michal Postava made 25 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts as Detroit rallied three times to beat Edmonton 4-3 on Monday night.