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CBS announced it was canceling “The Late Show” in July 2025, with chief executive George Cheeks claiming “this is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The Italian, 24, began his bid for the career Grand Slam with a 6-1 6-3 6-4 victory against world number 171 Tabur.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

One of the very first lawsuits filed against this settlement comes from two of the police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

But on the ratio chart against the ETF, the stock has started to show outperformance over the last seven weeks.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Jamming her shoulder against it, she gives it a shove, then a stronger one, but nothing happens.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith