‘Crap’: Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for denying it blocked James Talarico interview from air
[ad_1] “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night called CBS’s denial of his claim that it blocked the broadcast of his interview with Texas state Rep. James Talarico “crap” — and urged the network and its parent, Paramount Skydance, to stand up to the “bullies” in the Trump administration. Colbert’s broadside came hours after […]
AI chatbot firms face stricter regulation in online safety laws protecting children in the UK
[ad_1] Preteen girl at desk solving homework with AI chatbot. Phynart Studio | E+ | Getty Images The UK government is closing a “loophole” in new online safety legislation that will make AI chatbots subject to its requirement to combat illegal material or face fines or even being blocked. After the country’s government staunchly criticized […]
Epstein files fallout: The high-profile people burned by past dealings with a predator
[ad_1] Close up image of a tablet screen displaying a portrait of Jeffrey Epstein beside the official U.S. Department of Justice website page titled Epstein Library in Washington District of Columbia United States on February 11, 2026. Veronique Tournier | Afp | Getty Images The recent release by the Department of Justice of millions of […]
Warner Bros. may reopen sale talks with Paramount following new deal terms, Bloomberg reports
[ad_1] The Warner Bros. logo is displayed on a water tower at Warner Bros. Studio on September 12, 2025 in Burbank, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery‘s board is considering reopening sales talks with Paramount Skydance after recently receiving an amended offer with sweetened deal terms, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing […]
Pinterest stock sinks nearly 17% as tariffs hit earnings. Here’s what’s happening
[ad_1] Pinterest shares closed nearly 17% lower on Friday, after the company cited tariff-related shocks in disappointing fourth-quarter earnings. The social media company’s Q4 earnings came in below analysts’ expectations, with revenue of $1.32 billion compared with LSEG consensus estimates of $1.33 billion. Net income for the quarter plunged 85% to $277 million from $1.85 […]
Epstein files: Goldman Sachs top lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler to step down after email fallout
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: White House counsel Kathryn Ruemmler listens as President Barack Obama speaks at an installation ceremony for FBI Director James Comey at FBI Headquarters in Washington, Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. Charles Dharapak | AP Top Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler said Thursday night that she will leave the investment bank at the end […]
American Airlines flight attendants picket as CEO tries to calm frustrated employees
[ad_1] American Airlines flight attendants’ union held a picket outside the company’s headquarters on Thursday pushing for new leadership at the carrier, which has lagged rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in profitability and punctuality. Ahead of the picket on Wednesday night, American CEO Robert Isom sought to calm frustrated employees and listed improvements […]
Restaurant Brands earnings top estimates as international Burger King restaurants fuel sales growth
[ad_1] Restaurant Brands International on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped expectations, fueled by strong international growth. Here’s what the company reported for the period ended Dec. 31 compared with what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: 96 cents adjusted vs. 95 cents expected Revenue: $2.47 billion […]
Mercedes shares fall 5% after full-year earnings halve on tariffs, China competition
[ad_1] The Mercedes star, the brand logo of the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, rotates on a building of a Mercedes-Benz car dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times ahead, following a year marred by […]
Meet the high-profile Emirati business leader lawmakers are linking to Epstein ‘torture’ email
[ad_1] Jeffrey Epstein and Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group CEO of DP World. House Oversight Committee Democrats U.S. officials made new disclosures from the Epstein files on Monday, naming who they believe was the recipient behind a disturbing email sent by the deceased financier and sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein, in which he referenced a supposed […]