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ABC challenges FCC license review as unconstitutional assault on free press

Disney-owned ABC submitted license renewal applications for its eight broadcast television stations to the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, but declared it was doing so "under protest," calling the agency's order "unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional."

May 29, 2026

The hottest year in Earth’s history is coming — scientists say 2027 is the year

Earth's hottest year ever recorded hasn't happened yet. U.N. scientists say 2027 is the most likely candidate -- and they're putting the odds at 86%.

May 29, 2026

American Airlines pushes elites to buy first class as free upgrade era fades

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is making no secret of where the carrier stands on complimentary upgrades: The airline would rather sell first-class seats than hand them to frequent flyers for free, a strategy that is reshaping the value of AAdvantage elite status for millions of loyal customers.

May 29, 2026

‘Simpsons’ writer who foresaw Trump presidency announces 2028 White House bid

Dan Greaney, an Emmy-winning writer for "The Simpsons" who penned the episode that anticipated a Donald Trump presidency more than a decade before it happened, has launched his own campaign for the White House in 2028.

May 29, 2026

Florida troopers net 249 in multi-agency immigration sweep

Florida Highway Patrol teamed up with five federal, state and local agencies this month for a three-day immigration enforcement operation along South Florida highways that resulted in 249 arrests and transfers to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

May 29, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump’s record-low approval rating, proposed $250 bill

JIMMY KIMMEL on proposal to put Trump on a $250 bill: "There he is, the least-popular bill since Cosby. What better way to pay for a single tank of gas than with a bill featuring the head of the man who made it cost that much?"

May 29, 2026

Rosie O’Donnell reveals face-lift she once called a ‘betrayal’ of feminism

Rosie O'Donnell vowed never to get a face-lift since she saw it as a "betrayal" of feminism. In a new essay, she reveals she underwent a face-lift after losing 50 pounds.

May 28, 2026

5 questions about the SpaceX Starship launch mishap

A SpaceX Starship booster crashed instead of landing after engine failures cut short its return to Earth -- here's what happened and what it means for future moon and Mars missions.

May 28, 2026

Staten Island man gets 10 years in Iranian plot to kill dissident journalist

A Staten Island man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in an Iranian government-directed plot targeting journalist, author, and human rights activist Masih Alinejad, the Justice Department announced.

May 28, 2026

Kimmel fires back at RFK Jr. over ‘collapse of liberal comedy’ jab

Jimmy Kimmel took a pointed shot at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week after the Cabinet member used a viral satirical post to blame the late-night host for what he called the "shocking collapse of liberal comedy."

May 28, 2026

Federal finance official sentenced for steering contracts to friend’s firm

A former top financial official at the U.S. African Development Foundation was sentenced to four months in prison after a multi-year scheme in which he directed government contracts to a friend's company, accepted cash payments in return and repeatedly lied to federal agents when confronted, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro announced.

May 28, 2026

Survey: Nearly 40% of Americans have gone on a date just to get a free meal

SURVEY: Nearly 4 in 10 Americans have accepted a dinner invitation with no romantic intent, just a free meal.

May 28, 2026

Doximity ex-executive sentenced to 26 months for $2.5M insider trading scheme

A former senior executive at Doximity, the online networking platform for medical professionals, was sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for using confidential company information to execute a multimillion-dollar insider trading scheme, federal prosecutors in New York announced.

May 28, 2026

Grammy winner Lauren Daigle says label exec asked why she had to be Christian

Two-time Grammy winner Lauren Daigle said a mainstream music label executive once questioned why she insisted on identifying as a Christian artist despite her crossover commercial appeal.

May 28, 2026

23XI Racing employee suspended indefinitely after golf cart assault at Charlotte

Evanna Howell, a 23XI Racing employee, allegedly struck a 77-year-old man with a golf cart during race events last weekend

May 28, 2026

Giants QB Jaxson Dart addresses teammates over Trump introduction

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart met with his teammates Wednesday to discuss his decision to introduce President Trump at a political rally last week in New York.

May 28, 2026

Morris Day, Young MC withdraw from Freedom 250 festival over Trump ties

TIME OUT: Morris Day and the Time and Young MC drop off the Freedom 250 festival lineup

May 28, 2026

FIFA subpoenaed over World Cup tickets — prices run from $380 to $33,000

Two state attorneys general have subpoenaed FIFA over deceptive World Cup ticket pricing. Some fans paid for one seat category and got another -- and now prosecutors want answers.

May 28, 2026

Joy Behar to take two-week hiatus from ‘The View’ for Europe play performances

"The View" co-host Joy Behar announced Tuesday she is stepping away from the ABC daytime talk show for two weeks to perform her play overseas.

May 27, 2026

Samuel L. Jackson endorses Karen Bass for L.A. mayor

SAMUEL L. JACKSON endorses Karen Bass for L.A. mayor: "These are the times we need someone who understands government, who also understands the needs of the people. Someone who will go on the streets and gather the people together. Not someone who will divide them."

May 27, 2026