Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up
His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.
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Austrian man goes on trial for 2024 Taylor Swift concert terror plot | Taylor Swift
The trial against a man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago began in Austria on Tuesday. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. The singer’s fans were devastated, but rallied to turn Vienna into a citywide trading…
Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.
FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch | World Cup 2026 News
Published On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026 FIFA should press the United States government to establish an “ICE Truce” for this year’s World Cup, including a public guarantee from federal authorities to refrain from immigration enforcement operations at games and venues, Human Rights Watch (HRW) have said in a report. The 2026 World Cup –…
‘Michael’ Moonwalks to No. 1 at U.K., Ireland Box Office
Universal’s “Michael” opened at No. 1 at the U.K. and Ireland box office with £11.6 million ($15.6 million), according to Comscore, delivering one of the strongest debuts of the year in the territory. The studio also held second place with “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which added $1.4 million in its fourth weekend to reach…
Meta-Manus deal block draws the line in China’s AI race with the U.S.
Manus was hailed by Chinese state media as the “next DeepSeek” soon after its launch in March 2025, months before the startup relocated to Singapore. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s decision to block U.S. tech giant Meta‘s $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus is being seen…
US political violence generates a familiar cycle – this time it's in overdrive
In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.
Starmer faces jeopardy over Mandelson affair as witnesses give evidence
Vote on whether prime minister misled parliament will follow testimony
Internet Restrictions Spur Russians to Openly Question Putin’s Moves
From beauty influencers to the token political opposition, Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin’s moves to hamstring access.
LIV Golf could reschedule June’s New Orleans event
Discussion about LIV’s future went into overdrive earlier this month as the tour prepared for its latest event in Mexico. Several media outlets – across golf, sports news and finance – reported its imminent closure, before chief executive O’Neil insisted it was business as usual in a tubthumping email to staff. It was striking O’Neil…