Quick Take: Apple TV+ led the Emmys with 28 wins, driven by Widow's Bay, which swept 14 awards including Outstanding Comedy Series and a directing win for Hiro Murai. Matthew Rhys made history by winning two lead-actor Emmys in one night. HBO's The Pitt claimed six awards; other headlines include the U.S. confirming weapons in orbit, the Supreme Court upholding current mail-ballot procedures, and the death of designer Bob Mackie.
Emmys Roundup: Apple TV+ Sweeps 28 Wins as 'Widow's Bay' Takes 14; 'The Pitt' Claims Six
L-R: Jeff Hiller, Matthew Rhys, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll, Stephen Root, Kate O'Flynn and Neil Casey, winners of the award for outstanding comedy series for "Widow's Bay" at the Emmys. | Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Good morning. Here are today's top stories, led by a dominant night at the Emmys for Apple TV+ and notable headlines from politics, culture and sports.
Photo caption: L-R: Jeff Hiller, Matthew Rhys, Dale Dickey, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll, Stephen Root, Kate O'Flynn and Neil Casey celebrate the Outstanding Comedy Series win for Widow's Bay at the Emmys. | Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP
Emmys: Apple TV+ Dominates
Apple TV+ led the ceremony with a total of 28 wins, anchored by the breakout success of the comedy-horror Widow's Bay and strong showings from Pluribus. The evening underscored the streaming service's growing awards heft.
'Widow's Bay' Sweeps the Night
Widow's Bay was the biggest winner of the night, taking home 14 awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series for Hiro Murai. Matthew Rhys won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Widow's Bay and made Emmys history by becoming the first man to win two lead-actor Emmys in a single night after also being honored for The Beast In Me. "I genuinely can't believe it," Rhys said after his wins. [Deadline/Yahoo Entertainment]
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink speaks during the United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium. |Matt Rourke/AP
Other Big Winners
HBO's drama The Pitt, which entered the night with 25 nominations, left with six Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama for Noah Wyle. Accepting his award, Wyle said, "This is all I've ever wanted to do, and this is the only club I've ever wanted to join. Thank you for accepting me." Dark comedy DTF St. Louis earned seven Emmys, while sci-fi series Pluribus secured six. [Rolling Stone]
In Memoriam
The ceremony paid tribute to notable industry figures who died over the past year, including Tim Curry, Sam Neill, Rob Reiner, James Van Der Beek and Catherine O'Hara. O'Hara's former on-screen children — Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy — joined the stage for an emotional remembrance. [AP]
Top News Briefs
Defense In Orbit: For the first time, U.S. officials confirmed the deployment of weapons into Earth orbit. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the move was necessary to protect U.S. forces from potential threats but offered few details about the systems involved. [BBC News]
Supreme Court Mail Ballot Ruling: The Supreme Court rejected a Trump administration effort to change how mail ballots will be handled for November's midterms, allowing states to continue using their existing processes. [AP]
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Political Update: California Governor Gavin Newsom told CNN he would not run for president in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris enters the race. Harris has said she remains undecided and is focused on supporting Democrats in the upcoming midterms. [CNN]
Fashion Icon Dies: Legendary designer Bob Mackie died Monday at 87. His team said, "His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever." Mackie's creations helped define looks for Cher, Carol Burnett, Dolly Parton and many others. [USA Today]
Ad Controversy: Several Olympians and critics criticized an ad featuring Sydney Sweeney for the sports prediction market Novig after she appears nearly nude, covered only by sports equipment. Sweeney defended the spot as "embracing a fun idea." [Yahoo Sports]
Entertainment & Sports Notes: Season 35 of Dancing With the Stars premieres tonight on ABC at 8 p.m. ET and streams on Disney+. In baseball, the Atlanta Braves remain atop the NL East despite dropping Monday's opener, while the Chicago Cubs lead the wild-card race. [Yahoo Entertainment/AP]
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Human Interest: Labrador mother Tilly reunited with 12 of her puppies for a joyful first-birthday gathering after the litter had been adopted across England and Wales — a rare and delightfully chaotic reunion. [People]
Health Tip: A dietitian notes that morning coffee may offer some benefits for gut health but also highlights when it might be wise to cut back. [Delish]
Photo credit: Matt Sayles/Disney
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