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Stephen Colbert ended his role as host of "The Late Show" after CBS canceled the program. The cancellation happened as CBS sought to maintain good relations with President Donald Trump.
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Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" until its cancellation by CBS.
The final episode featured a special all-star musical performance led by Paul McCartney.
CBS canceled the show while trying to avoid conflict with President Trump.
Some see Colbert's departure as part of pressure related to Trump's influence.
The situation raised concerns about freedom of the press and democracy in the U.S.
The news was reported by France 24 with comments from journalist Douglas Herbert.
The article focuses on the intersection of media, politics, and government pressure.
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Stephen Colbert ended The Late Show after 11 seasons with a final episode featuring musician Sir Paul McCartney as his last guest. The show closed its 33-year run with a musical performance and tributes from fans and celebrity guests.
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The Late Show ended after 33 years, with Colbert hosting for 11 seasons.
CBS announced the show’s cancellation in July of the previous year.
Sir Paul McCartney appeared on the final episode and performed "Hello, Goodbye."
Colbert and McCartney talked about The Beatles’ history at the Ed Sullivan Theater and touring the US.
Many celebrities like Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Ryan Reynolds appeared but were not the final guest.
David Letterman, the previous host, and other famous entertainers also paid tribute before the show ended.
Fans gathered outside the theater to say goodbye and show appreciation for Colbert.
Colbert opened the final show with a normal monologue, avoiding a special farewell tone.
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Stephen Colbert avoided political topics and did not directly criticize President Donald Trump during the last episode of “The Late Show” on CBS. He thanked his team and viewers and shared some current news in a light and humorous way.
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Stephen Colbert’s final episode of “The Late Show” aired on Thursday night.
He chose not to focus on politics or criticize President Donald Trump during the show.
Colbert expressed gratitude to his staff and audience for their support over 11 years.
The show included headlines of the day presented with light humor.
The episode marked the end of Colbert’s 11-year run on CBS’s late night program.
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A government report found that cancelled projects wasted £6.6 billion of taxpayer money last year. Key losses came from scrapped plans like the Rwanda deportation scheme and road projects, plus fraud and unpaid debts. The report calls for better management to avoid such waste.
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Government departments wrote off £6.6 billion in abandoned projects in one year.
The Rwanda deportation plan was cancelled by the new Labour government, costing £290 million.
The Ministry of Defence lost £1.6 billion due to project cancellations and asset retirements.
The Department for Transport wrote off £472 million after stopping eight road projects, including a tunnel under Stonehenge.
Unpaid government compensation schemes totaled £73.4 billion, up £11.8 billion from the previous year.
Fraud and errors led to £9.3 billion in overpayments in the Department for Work and Pensions.
The report says waste and fraud are avoidable, not just “costs of doing business.”
The Treasury said it supports cutting projects to protect public finances and will respond to the report soon.
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Families discovered serious financial and management problems at William Blake House, a care home for adults with learning disabilities. Their efforts led to an inquiry and a plan where Camphill MK Communities will take over running the home, securing a stable future for the residents.
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William Blake House is a care home in Northamptonshire for 22 adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
The charity owed £1.5 million in unpaid taxes and had paid £1 million to its former chair.
Families launched a campaign after uncovering these issues, prompting an investigation by the Charity Commission.
The Commission took temporary control of the charity because of concerns over misuse of resources.
Camphill MK Communities, another charity with similar values, will take over the care home management.
The families worked for months to uncover the truth and protect the care home’s future.
The inquiry into the charity’s finances is ongoing.
This case highlights challenges in the care sector, like funding cuts and staff shortages.
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Parents of children injured in the Southport attack say they received very limited counseling support, with a maximum of 12 sessions per person. The victims’ commissioner plans to raise these concerns with government ministers to improve help for families after such tragic events.
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The Southport attack happened on July 29, 2024, during a Taylor Swift-themed holiday club.
Three girls aged 6 to 9 were killed, and eight children plus two adults were seriously stabbed.
Parents say they did not get enough psychological support nearly two years after the attack.
Victim Support charity offered only 8 to 12 counseling sessions per parent, which families found insufficient.
One mother said the adult counseling felt unhelpful and lacked proper guidance.
Victim Support follows national health guidelines and refers people to the NHS for longer-term help.
Families had to carefully decide when to use their limited counseling sessions, hoping to save some for the trial and public inquiry.
The victims’ commissioner, Claire Waxman, will discuss these concerns with ministers to find better support solutions.
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Over 2,000 people attended funeral prayers in San Diego for three men who died while stopping attackers at the city’s largest mosque. The community said their actions helped protect others during the attack.
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Three men were killed in an attack at San Diego’s largest mosque.
The victims were trying to stop the attackers.
Their actions are credited with saving lives.
Over 2,000 people came together for the Islamic funeral prayers.
The event showed strong community support and solidarity after the attack.
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House Republicans delayed a vote on a measure that would require President Trump to end the war with Iran, as they lacked enough members present to block it. The war, started by President Trump nearly three months ago, remains in a fragile ceasefire, but Congress is divided over continuing military action without full approval.
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The House was set to vote on a war powers resolution pushed by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to wage war on Iran without Congress’s consent.
Republicans canceled the vote because some members were absent, and they would not have enough votes to defeat the measure.
The war began almost three months ago, and there is currently a shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
Last week, the House nearly passed a similar resolution, ending in a 212-212 tie.
The Senate recently took a first step toward approving a similar resolution, with some GOP senators supporting it.
Under a 1973 law, presidents can only conduct military conflict for 60 days without Congress approving war or military action; some Republicans say this limit has been exceeded.
The White House claims the War Powers Resolution rules don’t apply because of the ceasefire with Iran.
President Trump said he nearly ordered another strike but held off due to ongoing negotiations by Gulf allies to end the conflict.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled a planned vote on a resolution to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran because Republicans did not have enough votes to oppose it. The vote was postponed until next month amid concerns that the resolution would pass, showing divisions within the Republican Party.
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The vote on the Iran War Powers resolution was scheduled for Thursday night but canceled due to lack of Republican support.
The resolution aimed to restrict President Trump’s authority to conduct military operations in Iran without Congress’s approval.
House Speaker Mike Johnson supports President Trump’s military actions and believes Congress should not interfere while negotiations continue.
Republicans delayed the vote after an unrelated issue caused confusion and absences on the House floor.
Some Republicans want to be recorded on the vote, so the vote will be rescheduled.
The Senate, including Republican Bill Cassidy, recently voted to force debate on the Iran War Powers resolution.
Democrats criticized Johnson and House Republicans for canceling the vote because they feared losing.
Political experts say the situation reflects tensions between Congress and President Trump over expanding presidential war powers.
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Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of "The Late Show" on May 21, 2026, marking the end of the show’s 33-year run and his 11 years as host. The finale featured celebrity guests and honored the show's history, while CBS said it canceled the show due to financial reasons amid a difficult late-night TV landscape.
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"The Late Show" ended after 33 years, with Stephen Colbert hosting the final episode.
Colbert had been host since September 2015, following David Letterman's retirement.
The finale included surprise appearances by celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Paul Rudd, and Paul McCartney.
Paul McCartney previously performed at the Ed Sullivan Theater with The Beatles for their U.S. TV debut in 1964.
CBS stated the show's cancellation was a "purely financial decision" due to challenges in the late-night TV market.
Some viewers and critics speculated if political reasons influenced the cancellation because Colbert criticized President Trump.
The set from "The Late Show" will be donated to the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago.
Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" will replace "The Late Show" in the 11:35 p.m. time slot on CBS.
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The US is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan to save ammunition for its conflict with Iran. President Donald Trump has not yet decided to approve the sale, which would be the largest-ever weapons transfer to Taiwan.
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The US is holding back on a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan to keep ammo ready for a conflict with Iran called "Epic Fury."
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told the Senate this pause is temporary and the sale could resume if officials agree.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will decide when or if the sale moves forward.
The US Congress already approved the deal in January, but President Trump must sign off on it.
If approved, this sale would exceed a previous $11 billion arms package to Taiwan signed in December by President Trump.
Taiwan plans to keep buying weapons despite the pause, according to Taiwanese officials.
President Trump spoke with Chinese leader Xi Jinping about the arms sale during a recent visit to Beijing.
The US supports Taiwan’s defense under the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act but does not formally recognize Taiwan as a separate country.
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Republican senators questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about a new $1.776 billion Justice Department fund that will pay people who claim the legal system has been unfairly used against them. The fund is part of a deal between President Donald Trump and the government to settle his lawsuit over leaked tax returns, but many lawmakers remain unclear about how it will work and who will qualify for payments.
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The Justice Department announced an "anti-weaponization fund" worth $1.776 billion to compensate people alleging misuse of the legal system.
The fund is connected to a settlement between President Trump and the IRS/Treasury over leaked tax returns.
A commission of five people, appointed by the attorney general and with some input from Congress, will manage the fund.
There are no political restrictions for who can apply for the fund.
Some Trump supporters and Jan. 6 defendants have said they might seek payments from the fund.
Republican senators criticized the administration for poor communication and lack of clarity about the fund.
The announcement of the fund delayed a Senate vote on a bill funding Border Patrol and ICE.
Acting Attorney General Blanche told senators that people who attacked law enforcement officers would not get compensated.
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John Bolton, a former national security adviser, urged President Donald Trump to stop the U.S. ceasefire with Iran. Bolton said negotiating with Iran is useless because they are unlikely to agree to terms the U.S. would accept.
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John Bolton was the White House national security adviser.
Bolton made his comments on a Bloomberg interview.
He called the current U.S. ceasefire with Iran a mistake.
Bolton said negotiating with Iran is a waste of time.
He believes Iran will not agree to acceptable deal terms.
Bolton is urging President Trump to end the ceasefire.
The ceasefire was in place to reduce tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
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Spencer Pratt, known for his reality TV fame, is now running for mayor of Los Angeles. He has shifted from entertainment to politics, focusing on addressing problems in the city after losing his home in the 2025 wildfires.
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Spencer Pratt became famous on the reality show "The Hills" in the 2000s.
He also appeared on other reality shows like "Big Brother" and "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!"
Pratt married pop star Heidi Montag, and they have two children together.
He earned a political science degree from the University of Southern California.
Pratt is running for mayor of Los Angeles as an independent candidate, although he is a registered Republican.
He began his campaign after the 2025 wildfires destroyed his home and thousands of others in the city.
Pratt has used social media to share his experience and encourage support by promoting his wife's music.
His campaign message focuses on making real changes to fix problems he sees in Los Angeles.
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A recent poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading against several Republican candidates, including Senator JD Vance and Senator Marco Rubio, in potential matchups for the 2028 U.S. presidential election. Other Democrats like Governor Gavin Newsom and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also show notable support in early polling.
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Kamala Harris leads JD Vance with 47% to 38.9% in a recent poll.
Harris also leads Marco Rubio with 46.9% to 38.9%, and leads Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz by similar margins.
Pete Buttigieg trails Harris but leads Vance, Rubio, DeSantis, and Cruz in hypothetical matchups.
Gavin Newsom leads all tested Republican candidates in polling, including Vance, Rubio, and Cruz.
The poll surveyed 893 likely voters on May 21, with a margin of error of 3.8%.
Another poll shows Harris at 22% support among potential Democrats, with Newsom at 21%, Buttigieg at 12%, and Ocasio-Cortez at 10%.
Republicans in that poll showed Vance leading with 42%, followed by Rubio, Donald Trump Jr., and DeSantis.
No candidate has officially announced their run for president in 2028.
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Jim Acosta, a CNN journalist, said that the Department of Justice should pay him from its new “anti-weaponization” fund. He claims that in 2018, President Trump took away his White House press pass, which Acosta says violated his rights and hurt his career.
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Jim Acosta is a former CNN chief White House correspondent.
He lost his White House press pass in 2018 during President Trump’s administration.
Acosta says this action violated his First and Fifth Amendment rights.
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and press.
The Fifth Amendment protects against unfair government treatment.
The Department of Justice has created an “anti-weaponization” fund.
This fund aims to address government misuse or abuse of power.
Acosta questioned why he isn’t being compensated from the fund for his experience.
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President Donald Trump asked South Carolina Republicans to vote against David Pascoe in the GOP primary for state attorney general. Trump criticized Pascoe for switching from the Democratic to the Republican Party and called him a “total fraud.”
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President Trump made his statement during a public appeal to South Carolina voters.
David Pascoe is running in the Republican primary for South Carolina state attorney general.
Pascoe was previously a longtime Democrat before switching to the Republican Party last year.
Trump described Pascoe as a “RINO,” which means “Republican In Name Only.”
Pascoe had previously supported Joe Biden, whom Trump calls “Crooked Joe Biden.”
The upcoming primary will decide the Republican candidate for the attorney general position in South Carolina.
Trump’s remarks highlight his opposition to candidates he sees as insufficiently loyal to the Republican Party.
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Two teenage gunmen attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people in what police call a hate crime. The shooting shocked the local Muslim community, which responded with grief and calls for unity. A large funeral prayer was held to support the victims’ families and the community.
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The shooting happened at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which also has a school for children.
Three people died: a security guard, a school teacher’s husband, and a shopkeeper who called 911.
The two suspects, aged 17 and 18, shot one another before police arrived; one later killed himself.
Investigators found a manifesto with hate-filled writings against Muslims, Jewish people, and women.
The FBI seized 30 guns and a crossbow from homes connected to the suspects.
The Muslim community in San Diego is less than 1% of the population.
Thousands attended a public funeral prayer to show support and solidarity.
The attack has led the community to emphasize resilience and coming together against hate.
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Muhammad Abdulqadir Omar, a Minnesota man, was arrested for allegedly leading a large healthcare fraud scheme involving Medicaid-funded housing services. He tried to escape by jumping from a balcony but was caught after a federal investigation uncovered about $90 million in fraudulent claims across the state.
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Muhammad Omar is charged with conspiracy and multiple counts of healthcare fraud.
He co-owned two companies accused of submitting false or inflated Medicaid claims.
The fraudulent claims mostly involved Minnesota’s Housing Stabilization Services program, aimed at helping vulnerable residents.
Omar’s companies allegedly billed around $3.8 million and received payments for services not fully provided.
He attempted to flee from federal agents by jumping from a fourth-floor balcony but was arrested hours later.
The charges come as part of a larger Department of Justice effort targeting widespread healthcare fraud in Minnesota.
The broader investigation includes 15 new indictments related to about $90 million in false claims.
This operation is connected to ongoing probes of pandemic-era relief and public assistance fraud in the state.
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President Donald Trump supported a recent vote by the House Energy and Commerce Committee to advance a bill that would keep daylight saving time all year. The bill, called the Sunshine Protection Act, was introduced by Florida Republicans and is part of a larger transportation funding plan.
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee voted 48-1 in favor of reporting the Sunshine Protection Act.
The bill aims to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly clock changes.
Senators Rick Scott and Representative Vern Buchanan from Florida introduced the bill.
The Sunshine Protection Act is included in a larger transportation funding package.
President Donald Trump publicly praised the committee’s vote on Thursday.
Daylight saving time currently involves changing clocks forward in spring and back in fall.
Making daylight saving time permanent would eliminate these seasonal clock changes.
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