Stephen Colbert's final 'Late Show' featured a musical parody of Coldplay's "Viva la Vida," with "Weird Al" Yankovic and Lin-Manuel Miranda, highlighting a viral kiss-cam moment. The skit included cameos from late-night rivals Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen, Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, John Oliver, and Jon...
Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) opposition party, currently the largest in parliament, faces potential loss of up to 31 seats in upcoming recall votes. This follows criticism of its actions perceived as undermining Taiwan's sovereignty and favoring China. The KMT denies these accusations, blaming the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). ...
Tucker Carlson denied a phone call with Donald Trump where he allegedly apologized for criticizing Trump's stance on Israel's actions against Iran. Trump had previously claimed Carlson called to apologize, even calling Carlson "kooky." Carlson, in an interview with Bild, stated the call didn't happen but offered a general...
California and 19 other states sued the Trump administration over new rules barring undocumented immigrants from accessing federally funded programs like Head Start and food assistance. The states argue the restrictions, defended by the administration as protecting resources for citizens, violate federal law and will cost states millions. ...
Universal Music Group (UMG), home to artists like Taylor Swift and Drake, has filed to list its shares on the US stock market. The company, already listed in the Netherlands with a €50bn valuation, submitted a confidential statement to the SEC. The move, supported by major shareholder Bill...
Critics accuse President Trump of using distractions, such as demanding the Washington Commanders revert their name change and attacking political opponents, to deflect attention from the Jeffrey Epstein files. The administration's refusal to release further Epstein documents, despite earlier promises, has fueled the controversy. Trump's actions are seen...
Challenges have been filed with the Minnesota DFL to overturn State Sen. Omar Fateh's Minneapolis mayoral endorsement. Incumbent Mayor Jacob Frey and former DFL Chair Mike Erlandson allege irregularities in the electronic voting system used at the convention, claiming it undercounted votes. They cite a discrepancy between the...
In-N-Out Burger, the iconic West Coast fast-food chain, is shifting its corporate headquarters to Tennessee by 2026, CEO Lynsi Snyder announced. This move, mirroring a broader corporate exodus from California, cites challenges with raising a family and doing business in the state, including pandemic-era restrictions. While the majority of...
The UK announced sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow fleet," a network of 137 entities, including tankers and firms, used to circumvent Western oil price caps. These sanctions, announced by Foreign Secretary David Lammy, aim to cripple Russia's ability to fund its war in Ukraine by blocking oil revenue...
Fernando Ramirez, 29, faces felony assault charges after driving his car into a crowd outside a Los Angeles nightclub, injuring 36 people. Police say Ramirez, who has an extensive criminal history including felony battery and was on parole, was ejected from the club earlier. Bystanders assaulted him after...
