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Future Of Stephen Colbert's Popular Ice Cream Revealed After 'Late Show' Ends
Stephen Colbert's late-night run has ended after a controversial cancellation, but his popular ice cream flavor isn't leaving. Ben & Jerry's will continue to sell "Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream," a flavor launched back in 2007. The vanilla ice cream includes fudge-covered waffle cone pieces and a caramel swirl. A spokesperson for the Vermont-based ice cream company confirmed Americone Dream will remain in freezers nationwide with updated packaging. "The flavor is a top 10 and is going nowhere!" the spokesperson told People magazine. The final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen…
National Interest
Former '60 Minutes' Boss Warns Of 'Partisans And Ideologues' After CBS News Purge
A former executive producer of "60 Minutes" is warning about the direction of CBS News amid major staffing changes and a right-wing shift. Bill Owens made the comments while accepting the Gabe Pressman Truth to Power Award during a New York Press Club ceremony on Monday, June 1. The longtime showrunner resigned in April 2025, saying that "60 Minutes" was no longer journalistically independent as Paramount faced a lawsuit by President Donald Trump. The criticism also came days after his successor, "60 Minutes" veteran Tanya Simon, was among several end-of-season firings. Simon…
National Interest
Scott Pelley Rips Bari Weiss For 'Murdering' '60 Minutes' Amid CBS News Shakeup: Reports
"60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley accused controversial CBS News boss Bari Weiss of "murdering" the iconic program in the latest sign of newsroom turmoil, according to reports. Pelley made the blistering remarks during a staff meeting on Monday, June 1, The Guardian reported. His comments come days after CBS News fired "60 Minutes" executive producer Tanya Simon, along with correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega. The confrontation coincides with CBS naming Vanity Fair correspondent and former New York Times tech columnist Nick Bilton as the new executive pr…
National Interest
CT Dogs Starring In World Cup-Themed Event From 'Puppy Bowl' Producers
Rescue dogs from across the Northeast will be competing for hearts and glory in an event inspired by the "Puppy Bowl" to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "LG Channels World Pup," a four-part puppy soccer tournament, will premiere on Wednesday, June 10, LG Electronics USA announced in a news release on Monday, June 1. The show will feature 48 adoptable rescue puppies representing eight national teams, like Australia, Germany, and the US. The bracket-style event comes from Bright Spot Content, which produces the "Puppy Bowl" each year before the Super Bowl for Animal Planet. "LG …
Hartford, CT
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Teen Summer Hiring May Hit Record Low In 2026: Here's Why
Teens looking for work are facing the toughest summer job market in decades as employers pull back due to rising inflation and higher fuel costs. Employers are forecast to add 790,000 teen jobs between May and July 2026, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The projection would mark the lowest summer hiring total since the Bureau of Labor Statistics began tracking the data in 1948. The global outplacement firm found that 2025 saw the worst summer for teen hiring on record, falling 25.6% from 2024 to 801,000 jobs. “Last summer was the weakest summer for teen hiring …
Arlington, VA
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Air Bag Dangers Prompt Massive Recall Of 419K+ Jeep SUVs: What To Know
More than 419,000 Jeep SUVs are being recalled because a software glitch could delay side air bag deployment during a crash and increase injury risks. Chrysler issued the recall for 419,035 Jeep Grand Cherokees, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, May 21. The recall covers certain 2022 through 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2023 through 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vehicles. The problem involves a software error in the occupant restraint controller module. The issue may cause side air bags to deploy late in certain types of crashes. The r…
Bethesda, MD
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Amputated Finger Sparks Outdoor Lounge Chair Recall: What To Know
A type of outdoor lounge chair is being recalled after a person's finger was amputated. Giantex issued the recall for about 1,155 of its outdoor lounge chairs, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, May 28. A pinch point can trap a person's fingers while the chair is being adjusted, posing an amputation risk. According to the CPSC, Giantex has received one report of a finger being amputated while someone was adjusting the lounge chair. The recall involves blue Giantex outdoor lounge chairs with model number NP10025NY. The chairs measure 76 inches long, 23 inches…
National Interest
NJ Ranks No. 2 For World Cup Success In USMNT History, Study Finds: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the biggest producers of US men's World Cup talent, according to a new study. BetMGM analyzed roster data from all 12 FIFA World Cups that have included the US men's national team. The analysis was released on Tuesday, May 26, the same day that the US Soccer Federation officially unveiled its 2026 World Cup roster. The sportsbook ranked states by combining how many World Cup roster players were born there, along with their appearances, goals, and wins in matches they played. California ranked first overall for most World Cup players (23), ap…
Hartford, CT
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Personal Data Stolen From 6M People As Major Cruise Company Suffers Massive Data Breach
Nearly 6 million people had their personal information stolen in a data breach claimed by a notorious hacking group against the world's largest cruise company. Carnival Corporation confirmed that 5,995,277 people were impacted by the cybersecurity incident, according to a notice from the Maine Attorney General's Office. The Miami company behind Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line began notifying affected people on Wednesday, May 27. The breach occurred on Friday, April 10, and was discovered on Tuesday, April 14. "An unauthorized a…
National Interest
Musicians Flee 'Misleading' Trump-Linked Concert Series Amid Fan Outrage
A concert series linked to President Donald Trump is unraveling after several artists pulled out within days of being announced amid widespread fan backlash. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Will Take Center Stage After Musicians Pull Out At Great American State Fair: Report At least five of the nine performers listed for the Freedom 250 concerts have backed out of the event in Washington, DC. The concert series is planned as part of the Great American State Fair, which will be held on the National Mall from Thursday, June 25, to Friday, July 10. The concerts are bei…
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