American talk show host, media proprietor and philanthropist
Stephen Colbert has hosted his final Late Show as CBS confirms the program’s cancellation, with the finale featuring Paul McCartney and a climactic performance of Hello, Goodbye. Coverage notes the financial rationale behind CBS’s decision and situates the moment within broader shifts in network television.
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A collection of obituaries and reflections from major outlets highlight the career of a legendary record executive who shaped artists from Janis Joplin to Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen. The pieces emphasize his instinct for pairing talent with mainstream appeal, and note Patti Smith’s counterpoint approach. The coverage spans the Independent, New York Times, Guardian and Scotsman, among others, with portraits of his long influence.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has said federal agents have contacted friends, former staff and donors tied to him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, and has accused President Donald Trump of ordering a politically motivated investigation as he considers a 2028 presidential run. Multiple outlets report the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California has been handling separate inquiries that began with local whistleblower tips, including probes into the first partner’s taxes and former chief of staff Dana Williamson, who pleaded guilty to federal charges.
In a new memoir, J.D. Vance has conceded that he mischaracterized Democrats as “childless cat ladies.” The admission appears in Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith, published as he weighs a 2028 presidential bid. The remarks previously sparked backlash during his vice-presidential and Senate pursuits.
Amy Griffin has filed a federal defamation suit in Nevada accusing a former classmate of fabricating her abuse story and alleging that The New York Times published or amplified false claims. The case centers on allegations that Griffin stole another survivor’s story to fuel her bestselling memoir, The Tell, which remains under scrutiny in ongoing litigation and press inquiries.
The Obama Presidential Center has opened on Chicago’s South Side with a star-studded dedication ceremony and performances. Four living former presidents attended the invite-only event; President Donald Trump did not. The $850 million, 19-acre campus will open to the public on Juneteenth and will house a museum, public library branch, athletic facilities and public spaces.
France is honoring Marc Bloch, the Jewish historian and World War II resistance fighter, at Paris's Panthéon. The ceremony underscores Bloch’s courage and his role in preserving republican values and secularism, as Macron frames his legacy amid a polarized political landscape.
The Supreme Court has held that the Citizenship Order violates the Fourteenth Amendment, signaling a potential legislative pivot. The decision, released by the Court, leaves open the path for Congress to redefine birthright citizenship while underscoring that statutory updates are required to implement any changes.
A roundup of the best cooling pajamas for different sleep styles, drawing on recent reviews and buyer guidance. The guide emphasizes fabric quality, temperature regulation, and value, with specific product picks and commentary on fit and durability.
Prince Harry has had an invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace withdrawn at the last moment as a High Court judgment against Associated Newspapers Limited looms. He had previously accepted the offer after arranging new security, but Buckingham Palace says the hospitality and staffing will not be available and the changes could affect the King’s position. The Duke is travelling to the UK for Invictus events while his legal case continues.
The Dink follows Dusty Boyd, a former teen tennis hopeful, who, after a wrist injury, reluctantly embraces pickleball to reclaim his self-worth. Amid a tense family dynamic and a cameo from John McEnroe, the film blends sport, humor and a subtle romance, with a late-in-life twist for Mary Steenburgen’s Candace.