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In brief: Connie Britton, Sam Nivola to star in Hulu’s ‘Phony’ and more

Friday, August 8

A couple alums of The White Lotus are teaming up on a new Hulu series. Connie Britton and Sam Nivola are set to star in Phony, a coming-of-age mystery, Variety reports. The series follows a teenage boy who wakes up after a car accident to find his mother has been replaced by... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/7/25

Friday, August 8

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAthletics 6, Nationals 0White Sox 3, Mariners 4Reds 0, Pirates 7Marlins 6, Braves 8WOMEN'S NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUEDream 86, Sky 65Sun 91, Sparks 102Fever 60, Mercury 95Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights... Read More.

Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis on returning for ‘Freakier Friday’

Friday, August 8

Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are switching it up again in Freakier Friday.The film, which serves as sequel to 2003's Freaky Friday, arrives in theaters on, of course, Friday.Curtis told ABC News why this new film already feels so familiar to fans of the original."Because there's nostalgia.... Read More.

Fox News moves to dismiss Gavin Newsom’s defamation lawsuit

Thursday, August 7

(CALIFORNIA) -- Fox News has moved to dismiss California Gov. Gavin Newsom's $787 million defamation lawsuit against the network and collect attorney fees, calling the suit a "political stunt" that Newsom filed "to advance his presidential ambitions.""The tone and content of Newsom's complaint and his... Read More.

‘I am Trump in high heels’: Rep. Nancy Mace seeks Trump endorsement at South Carolina town hall

Thursday, August 7

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) -- During a town hall event, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace compared herself to President Donald Trump and requested he endorse her for South Carolina's governor -- a race where there is already a crowded slate of five candidates.In Myrtle Beach, South... Read More.

Judge temporarily blocks further construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Thursday, August 7

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Thursday temporarily halted any further construction of the immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams granted a temporary restraining order after two days of testimony about the environmental impact of the site.The state... Read More.

Several senior FBI leaders ousted without explanation, sources say

Thursday, August 7

(WASHINGTON) -- Several top FBI officials were ousted from their jobs this week, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News, including the former acting director of the bureau who previously resisted efforts to compile a list of agents who worked on the... Read More.

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2 reveals teaser, premiere date

Thursday, August 7

Everything is not what it seems in the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 2 teaser trailer.Disney Channel released the trailer for the new season on Thursday. The network also announced season 2 will premiere its first two episodes on Sept. 12.Selena Gomez appears in the teaser for... Read More.

How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states

Thursday, August 7

(NEW YORK) -- The redistricting battle gripping Texas has put a spotlight on the ongoing debate over gerrymandering and its long-term effects on the electorate.Sam Wang, the founding director of the Electoral Innovation Lab and the creator of the Gerrymandering Project , a research... Read More.

Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign

Thursday, August 7

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump called on the CEO of Intel, Lip-Bu Tan, to resign "immediately.""The CEO of INTEL is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately. There is no other solution to this problem. Thank you for your attention to this problem!" the president... Read More.

2 troopers shot while responding to call in Pennsylvania: Police

Thursday, August 7

(SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY, Pa.) -- Two state troopers were shot while responding to a call in northeastern Pennsylvania on Thursday, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.They were taken to hospitals in unknown conditions after the shooting on Route 171 in Susquehanna County, police said."The scene... Read More.

OpenAI releases GPT-5, the latest model fueling ChatGPT

Thursday, August 7

(NEW YORK) -- OpenAI on Thursday released GPT-5, unveiling a new version of the artificial intelligence model that fuels popular chatbot ChatGPT. The product will be made immediately available to users, including customers who use the company's cost-free options, OpenAI said.The announcement comes days... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: Connie Britton, Sam Nivola to star in Hulu’s ‘Phony’ and more

Scoreboard roundup — 8/7/25

Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis on returning for ‘Freakier Friday’

Fox News moves to dismiss Gavin Newsom’s defamation lawsuit

‘I am Trump in high heels’: Rep. Nancy Mace seeks Trump endorsement at South Carolina town hall

Judge temporarily blocks further construction of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

Several senior FBI leaders ousted without explanation, sources say

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ season 2 reveals teaser, premiere date

How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states

Trump calls on Intel CEO to resign

2 troopers shot while responding to call in Pennsylvania: Police

OpenAI releases GPT-5, the latest model fueling ChatGPT

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