Stephen Colbert rejects ‘partisan’ label on political jokes: ‘I don’t have any problem with Trump being a Republican’ ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ will air its final episode next month The Independent UK · Apr 28
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Friday The Independent UK · Apr 28
Trump makes awkward joke about marriage to Melania during King Charles visit Donald Trump joked about his marriage to Melania Trump during a speech welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the White House on Tuesday (28 April) for their US state visit. The Independent UK · Apr 28
Crude Prices Strengthen as Global Oil Supplies Tighten with Strait of Hormuz Closed June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +3.13 (+3.25%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.0241 (+0.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher for a second day today, with crude oil posting a 2-week high, and gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue... Barchart · Apr 28
A timeline of key events in the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic in Texas Twenty-five girls and two teenage camp counselors were killed when an all-girls Christian camp in Texas was overrun by floodwaters during the July 4 holiday last year The Independent UK · Apr 28
US tells embassies to deny visas to applicants who say they fear return to home country Directive claims that new process is due to ‘the high number of aliens claiming asylum’ in the US The Guardian - US · Apr 28
US May Deny Visas Over Your Opinions as New DHS Policy Targets 'Extremist' Views: Critics Say It's Too Broad The Trump administration's new DHS guidance allows immigration officers to scrutinise immigrants' political speech, potentially affecting their residency or citizenship applications. International Business Times UK · Apr 28
Low-Fare Airlines Seek Federal Bailout As Iran War Spikes Jet Fuel Prices: Report Low-fare airlines are being hit hard by jet fuel prices driven higher by the Iran war. They are now seeking a government bailout. International Business Times · Apr 28
President Trump tells world his mother had crush on ‘cute’ King Charles IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28
Trump jokes that his mom had a crush on King Charles drawing awkward laughter from monarch The president said that his mother had seen the King as a child on television and used to remark that he was ‘cute’ The Independent UK · Apr 28
Democrats spar over which candidate can best flip pivotal Nebraska district Sharp divisions are shaping an increasingly messy Democratic primary for a purple House seat in a ruby-red state. The May 12 Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District features labor-backed progressive John Cavanaugh and political action committee co-founder Denise Powell. Several other Democrats are also on the ballot, including Douglas… Roll Call · Apr 28
Puerto Rican Voters in Orlando Area Targeted in High-Stakes Florida Redistricting Battle Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' new congressional map is drawing immediate backlash from Latino leaders who say the proposal could weaken Puerto Rican voting power in Central Florida while giving Republicans a path to flip four Democratic-held U.S. House seats. Latin Times · Apr 28
Starmer seems to think he can do no wrong – two weeks of Mandy-mania hearings point to the opposite conclusion Bereft of any big ideas, or indeed policies, the PM is in his happy place: a never-ending parliamentary procedural process, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
King and Queen officially welcomed to US by Donald Trump The royal couple viewed a military ceremony on the White House lawn. The Independent UK · Apr 28
The Independent UK · Apr 28 George Clooney wades into Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania Trump joke controversy IN FULL
The Guardian - US · Apr 28 Why is Jimmy Kimmel being held to a higher standard than Donald Trump? The talkshow host has found himself targeted by the president once again but his jokes fail to have the influence or tastelessness that the right like to claim
Barchart · Apr 28 AI Fears and Surging Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.66%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.30%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.63%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Evening Standard · Apr 28 King Charles delivers historic address to US Congress after meeting Donald Trump King Charles tells Congress the UK and US has ‘always found ways to come together’ amid tensions between the countries over Trump’s Iran war
The Independent UK · Apr 28 King and Queen receive ceremonial welcome by Trump and Melania at White House IN FULL
BANG Premier · Apr 28 Stephen Colbert finds Trump-related positive in Late Show cancellation Stephen Colbert is relieved he won't have to think about Donald Trump as much as he does now when his talk show comes to an end next month.
Bored Panda · Apr 28 Report Reveals Met Gala’s Freefall As Ticket Prices Plummet Amid Controversy Insiders claim that, for the first time in its history, the annual Met Gala’s “ticket prices are coming down,” due to several reasons.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Agents serve search warrants in federal fraud probe in Minnesota Agents are serving search warrants in Minnesota in an ongoing federal fraud investigation of publicly funded social programs
The Times of India · Apr 28 US vs Iran nuclear standoff enters cold war phase - is a bigger war coming? The Iran conflict has entered a Cold War-like phase with financial sanctions and naval interdictions, leading to a tense stalemate. Higher energy prices are expected to persist, while the risk of escalation remains. President Trump is reportedly weighing new strikes against intensifying sanctions, aiming to force Iran into nuclear program…
International Business Times UK · Apr 28 Donald Trump Says 'Terrifying' Dinner Shooting Proves He Was Right To Demolish The East Wing For A Ballroom Trump cites the Correspondents' Dinner shooting as proof he was right to raze the East Wing for a $400m White House ballroom, even as a historic preservation lawsuit grinds on.
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Trump says he’s ‘always wanted to live in Buckingham Palace’ after King ‘cousin’ claim IN FULL