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Live updates: Paul McCartney expected to join Stephen Colbert for last ‘Late Show’ episode as CBS cancels show

Paramount-owned CBS announced in July that it was canceling the show, drawing criticism from people who accused it of yielding to political pressure.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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David Letterman reacts to the end of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’

Letterman, 79, hosted the show from its inception in 1993 until 2015.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest David Letterman sitting with the audience during a show.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest David Letterman sitting with the audience during a show.

Byron Allen on how CBS handed him Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ time slot

The comedian described the move as a “business opportunity” that could help further expand his media empire.
Byron Allen at 2026 AFI Life Achievement Awards in Hollywood, CA on April 18, 2026.
Byron Allen at 2026 AFI Life Achievement Awards in Hollywood, CA on April 18, 2026.
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Lay’s and Doritos maker to raise prices on small bags of chips

Last month, PepsiCo credited a jump in sales to lower prices on its larger snack bags.
A bag of Lay's Classic potato chips.
A bag of Lay's Classic potato chips.
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Corporations

Corporations

Jeff Bezos says raising taxes on the wealthy wouldn’t help the average American

“What’s happening here is politicians are ... picking a villain and pointing fingers,” Amazon’s executive chair said.
Jeff Bezos.
Jeff Bezos.
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Fed officials’ concerns about inflation sparked talk of rate hike during last meeting

Inflation pressures have been aggravated by the U.S.-Israel-led war against Iran.
Federal Reserve To Make Latest Interest Rate Announcement Wednesday
Federal Reserve To Make Latest Interest Rate Announcement Wednesday
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Immigration

Immigration

Trump orders banks to take a closer look at clients’ citizenship in new immigration enforcement move

The order directs bank regulators and government departments to look for signs that people without legal status are opening accounts or obtaining loans or credit cards.
Scott Bessent
Scott Bessent
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As the stock market nears record highs, another corner of Wall Street flashes warning signs

Moves in the bond market can have huge impacts on consumer finances — affecting how much you pay for everything from mortgages to car loans.
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US-ECONOMY-MARKETS-NYSE
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She paid an insurance company $99,000 to generate retirement income for life. Then it collapsed.

Risks are mounting in the life insurance industry, and experts are concerned state regulators aren’t protecting policyholders.
A $100 dollar bill disappearing into red
A $100 dollar bill disappearing into red

Sen. Josh Hawley says he favors a stock trading ban that applies to presidents

The Republican co-authored bipartisan legislation that would ban members of Congress, the president and the vice president from trading individual stocks.
Josh Hawley 10/16/25
Josh Hawley 10/16/25
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Hearings to focus on why a UPS cargo plane engine fell off, causing deadly crash

The NTSB will look at everything that might have contributed to the crash, which killed 15 people, and why Boeing didn’t address the underlying flaw sooner.
Remains from the UPS cargo plane crash affecting one of the surrounding businesses, Grade A Auto Parts, in Louisville, Ky.
Remains from the UPS cargo plane crash affecting one of the surrounding businesses, Grade A Auto Parts, in Louisville, Ky.

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