CBS recently announced the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after May 2026, shortly after Colbert criticized its parent company, Paramount, for settling a lawsuit with Trump. This decision, which some see as politically motivated amid a backdrop of increased media monopolization in the US, highlights the significant impact of corporate influence on the media landscape over the past few decades.
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On "Liberation Day" III, countries without trade agreements face new tariffs of 25% to 50%, with Mexico receiving a last-minute 90-day extension. Despite striking several deals, including with the EU and UK, Trump's tariff strategy faces legal challenges as the US Court of International Trade ruled it exceeded presidential authority. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreA 29-year-old man named Kevin Sinning drove a stolen golf cart onto a moving walkway at Buffalo Niagara International Airport while allegedly intoxicated, prompting viral video footage of the incident. Sinning was arrested after police observed his visible intoxication, and he faces multiple charges, including criminal mischief and grand larceny, with damage reported to the walkway. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreUS Senator Chris Murphy proposed an amendment to prevent a luxury jet, gifted to former President Trump by Qatar, from being transferred to his Presidential Library, citing concerns over corruption and taxpayer costs for refurbishment. The US has agreed to accept the $400 million Boeing 747 as an unconditional donation for future use as Air Force One, raising ethical questions across party lines. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreDouglas Worth, a 73-year-old man who raped and murdered 12-year-old Trina Campbell in 1987, has been released on parole and is living in Dartmouth, N.S. After serving 35 years of his life sentence, he is classified as a high-risk offender with strict conditions, including no contact with children, and has a criminal history dating back to 1968. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreScientists exploring the depths of the Kuril-Kamchatka and Aleutian trenches in the northwest Pacific Ocean discovered unique life forms, including crimson tube worms and clusters of clams, thriving at depths of 31,000 feet. These organisms rely on chemosynthesis, utilizing chemicals from the ocean floor instead of sunlight, challenging previous notions about life in extreme environments. Want More Context? 🔎
Read moreThe couple, Clinton and Cristen Brink, were fatally attacked while hiking at Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, where Cristen returned to help her husband after guiding their two daughters to safety. Andrew James McGann, a former schoolteacher, has been charged with their murders; he reportedly admitted to the killings and was identified through DNA evidence found at the scene. Want More Context? 🔎
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