Stateside Daily: Friday, May 22, 2026

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Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final ‘Late Show’ episode: ‘Finally finished’

President Trump celebrated that “total jerk” Stephen Colbert is “finally finished at CBS” after the “Late Show” host went off the air for the last time on Thursday night. “Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person,” Trump wrote...

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Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final ‘Late Show’ episode: ‘Finally finished’

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‘Ladies First’ Review: A Nightmare for Men

New York TimesLean L28m ago

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike Trade Places in a Dated Battle-of-the-Sexes Comedy

VarietyLean L28m ago2 sources

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in a Netflix Comedy That’s High-Concept but Hopelessly Predictable

Hollywood ReporterLean L28m ago2 sources

Jailed tycoon's Birkin bags sell for over half a million dollars

BBC32m ago

Former Texas district attorney charged with felony hit-and-run after Houston crash, police say

New York PostRight33m ago

Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA

ABC NewsLean L34m ago

Pope Leo Chooses Social Justice Over Pelvic Theology

New York TimesLean L35m ago

Horizons Middle East & Africa 5/22/2026 (Video)

BloombergLean L37m ago

NATO Welcomes New Trump Troop Pledge as Allies Caught Off Guard

BloombergLean L39m ago

French Business Confidence Languishes Below Long-Term Average

BloombergLean L42m ago

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors assess U.S.-Iran peace deal diplomacy

CNBCLean R43m ago

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action

The GuardianLean L45m ago4 sources

Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market

TechCrunchLean L46m ago

NJ dad charged with bias intimidation after viral confrontation over bullying dispute

New York PostRight46m ago

News live: NSW police watchdog receives record number of complaints after Herzog protest; Australian who died on Inca Trail identified

The GuardianLean L47m ago

Japan to Receive First Oil Tanker to Exit Hormuz Since War Began

BloombergLean L55m ago

Mamdani quietly attends Knicks game — sitting in section where tickets cost around $700 or more

New York PostRight56m ago

BloombergLean L1h ago

UK Posts Highest April Budget Deficit Since the Pandemic

UK government borrowing hit the highest level for any April in six years, as pressure on the public finances mounts from the Iran war and political instability at home.

Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy

ABC NewsLean L1h ago

In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty

ABC NewsLean L1h ago

EU’s Dombrovskis Sees ECB Rate Response to Inflation Shock

BloombergLean L1h ago

US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Chief Over Alleged Rights Abuses

BloombergLean L1h ago

BBC58m ago

Government borrowing higher than expected in April

Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £24.3bn last month.

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street set for a winning week

CNBCLean R1h ago

Crypto bros, scalpers and Logan Paul: Inside the world of Pokémon where cards are sold for millions

CNBCLean R1h ago

Lenovo shares jump 15% on record earnings as AI revenue nearly doubles

CNBCLean R2h ago

Japan core inflation softens to over four year low, weakening case for BOJ rate hike

CNBCLean R2h ago

BloombergLean L1h ago

Richemont Sales Up on Resilient Cartier Jewelry Demand

Richemont’s full-year sales rose more than expected as shoppers splurged on its pricey Cartier jewelry. Sales climbed 11% on a constant currency basis in the fiscal year ended in March, compared with the 9.78% estimate of analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Bloomberg Opinion's Andrea Felsted has more. Her opinions are her own. (Source: Bloomberg)

CVC, GBL Offer to Acquire Italy’s Recordati in $12 Billion Deal

BloombergLean L1h ago

Germany’s Exporters Helped Drive First-Quarter Growth Spurt

BloombergLean L1h ago

SpaceX Scrubs Starship Test Flight | The Asia Trade 5/22/2026

BloombergLean L1h ago

Strategist Warnings of War Impact on European Stocks Grow Louder

BloombergLean L1h ago

Chinese Brands Snap Up Record 15% of Europe’s Electric-Car Sales

Chinese automakers accounted for more than 15% of electric-vehicle sales in Europe for the first time last month as consumer appetite for models from the country shows no sign of slowing.

Vuchot on Why Luxury Travel Is Resilient in Asia

BloombergLean L1h ago

Insilico on Applying AI to Transform Drug Discovery

BloombergLean L1h ago

AI Capex Drives Memory Demand and Asia Tech Outlook

BloombergLean L1h ago

Lenovo Surges to 26-Year High After Strong AI Growth | The China Show 5/22/2026

BloombergLean L1h ago

BBC1h ago

Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu

The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m down a steep slope.

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action

The GuardianLean L45m ago

Escape of big cat belonging to Germany’s ‘Tiger Queen’ shatters peace of small town

The GuardianLean L1h ago

Friday briefing: As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?

The GuardianLean L1h ago

Britain vs. Bonds

New York TimesLean L2h ago

ESPN1h ago

Sources: OKC's Williams (hamstring) day-to-day

Thunder star wing Jalen Williams will be evaluated day by day, game-to-game with a left hamstring injury, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Thursday.

Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team

ESPN1h ago

🤔 Thompson: Why Kerr stayed with the Warriors

ESPN1h ago

Down 2-0 again, Cavs say task ahead undaunting

ESPN1h ago2 sources

LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'

ESPN1h ago

VarietyLean L1h ago

Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

Sompot Chidgasornpongse spent more than two decades as assistant director to Apichatpong Weerasethakul, working on films including “Tropical Malady,” “Syndromes and a Century,” “Cemetery of Splendour” and “Memoria.” Now he is at Cannes with a feature of his own: “9 Temples to Heaven,” an ensemble drama about a Thai family’s one-day pilgrimage to nine temples, […]

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in a Netflix Comedy That’s High-Concept but Hopelessly Predictable

Hollywood ReporterLean L28m ago

Chinese Drama ‘My Dearest Stranger’ Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

VarietyLean L1h ago

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review

VarietyLean L1h ago

‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham

VarietyLean L1h ago

VarietyLean L28m ago

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike Trade Places in a Dated Battle-of-the-Sexes Comedy

At a time when laws change daily to restrict women’s bodily autonomy, protect men from accountability and reinstate antiquated values that benefit a few at the expense of the many, sexual politics can feel more regressive than ever. But as uneven a playing field as women may face against men in their lives, relationships and […]

Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

VarietyLean L1h ago

‘La Bola Negra’ Directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi Discuss LGBT Casting, Pedro Almodóvar’s Support & Rupert Everett Legacy – Cannes Studio

DeadlineLean L1h ago

‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham

VarietyLean L1h ago

Hamaguchi Ryusuke on Cannes Palme d’Or Contender ‘All of a Sudden’: ‘What I Was Moved By Was What Was in the Book Itself’

VarietyLean L2h ago

VarietyLean L1h ago

Chinese Drama ‘My Dearest Stranger’ Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

“My Dearest Stranger,” the Chinese crime-mystery romance series that has accumulated more than 270 million views on Youku since its February premiere, has closed distribution agreements covering Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Macao, along with a worldwide airline rights deal. Handled internationally by Hishow Entertainment, the series ranked No. 1 across multiple daily charts during […]

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review

VarietyLean L1h ago

Stephen Colbert Ends ‘Late Show’ With Joyous Paul McCartney ‘Hello Goodbye’ Performance, as Ex-Beatle Turns Lights Out at Ed Sullivan Theater

VarietyLean L2h ago

Stephen Colbert Fans Explain Why They Believe CBS Canceled ‘The Late Show’: ‘It Was Politically Motivated’

VarietyLean L2h ago

PitchforkLean L3h ago

Listen to Mike D’s New Song “What We Got”

It’s the Beastie Boy’s second solo single, following “Switch Up”

‘Give a Standing Ovation For This Man’: Jack White Salutes Stephen Colbert After ‘Late Night’ Finale

Billboard1h ago

BTS Shares Details for Asia and Australia Legs of ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour

Billboard1h ago

Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx, Lola Young & More: New Music Friday Guide

Billboard2h ago

Paul McCartney Is Stephen Colbert’s Final Musical Guest on ‘The Late Show’

Billboard2h ago

Friday, May 22, 2026

Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final &#8216;Late Show&#8217; episode: &#8216;Finally finished&#8217;

Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final &#8216;Late Show&#8217; episode: &#8216;Finally finished&#8217;

Top stories

‘Ladies First’ Review: A Nightmare for Men

&#8216;Ladies First&#8217; Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike Trade Places in a Dated Battle-of-the-Sexes Comedy

&#8216;Ladies First&#8217; Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in a Netflix Comedy That&#8217;s High-Concept but Hopelessly Predictable

Jailed tycoon's Birkin bags sell for over half a million dollars

Former Texas district attorney charged with felony hit-and-run after Houston crash, police say

Lawmakers warn data protection rules don't protect key sites, including White House and CIA

Pope Leo Chooses Social Justice Over Pelvic Theology

Horizons Middle East & Africa 5/22/2026 (Video)

Also today

NATO Welcomes New Trump Troop Pledge as Allies Caught Off Guard

French Business Confidence Languishes Below Long-Term Average

Asia-Pacific markets trade higher as investors assess U.S.-Iran peace deal diplomacy

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action

Finnish phone-maker HMD bundles Indian AI chatbot onto new smartphone in push to reach local market

NJ dad charged with bias intimidation after viral confrontation over bullying dispute

News live: NSW police watchdog receives record number of complaints after Herzog protest; Australian who died on Inca Trail identified

Japan to Receive First Oil Tanker to Exit Hormuz Since War Began

Mamdani quietly attends Knicks game — sitting in section where tickets cost around $700 or more

Politics on May 22

UK Posts Highest April Budget Deficit Since the Pandemic

Trump heads to a competitive New York district to sell his tax law as voters sour on the economy

In heavily Democratic California, 2 GOP House rivals grapple in nasty fight over Trump loyalty

EU’s Dombrovskis Sees ECB Rate Response to Inflation Shock

US Sanctions Tanzanian Police Chief Over Alleged Rights Abuses

Business on May 22

Government borrowing higher than expected in April

CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street set for a winning week

Crypto bros, scalpers and Logan Paul: Inside the world of Pokémon where cards are sold for millions

Lenovo shares jump 15% on record earnings as AI revenue nearly doubles

Japan core inflation softens to over four year low, weakening case for BOJ rate hike

Markets on May 22

Richemont Sales Up on Resilient Cartier Jewelry Demand

CVC, GBL Offer to Acquire Italy’s Recordati in $12 Billion Deal

Germany’s Exporters Helped Drive First-Quarter Growth Spurt

SpaceX Scrubs Starship Test Flight | The Asia Trade 5/22/2026

Strategist Warnings of War Impact on European Stocks Grow Louder

Technology on May 22

Chinese Brands Snap Up Record 15% of Europe’s Electric-Car Sales

Vuchot on Why Luxury Travel Is Resilient in Asia

Insilico on Applying AI to Transform Drug Discovery

AI Capex Drives Memory Demand and Asia Tech Outlook

Lenovo Surges to 26-Year High After Strong AI Growth | The China Show 5/22/2026

World on May 22

Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump renews threat of military action

Escape of big cat belonging to Germany’s ‘Tiger Queen’ shatters peace of small town

Friday briefing: ​As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?

Britain vs. Bonds

Sports on May 22

Sources: OKC's Williams (hamstring) day-to-day

Flagg, Knueppel lead way on All-Rookie 1st team

🤔 Thompson: Why Kerr stayed with the Warriors

Down 2-0 again, Cavs say task ahead undaunting

LeBron mulls Lakers-Thunder gap: 'Out-talented'

Entertainment on May 22

Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on &#8216;9 Temples to Heaven,&#8217; His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors&#8217; Fortnight

&#8216;Ladies First&#8217; Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in a Netflix Comedy That&#8217;s High-Concept but Hopelessly Predictable

Chinese Drama &#8216;My Dearest Stranger&#8217; Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

&#8216;The Late Show With Stephen Colbert&#8217; Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review

&#8216;I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham

Movies on May 22

&#8216;Ladies First&#8217; Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike Trade Places in a Dated Battle-of-the-Sexes Comedy

Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on &#8216;9 Temples to Heaven,&#8217; His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors&#8217; Fortnight

‘La Bola Negra’ Directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi Discuss LGBT Casting, Pedro Almodóvar’s Support &#038; Rupert Everett Legacy &#8211; Cannes Studio

&#8216;I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham

Hamaguchi Ryusuke on Cannes Palme d&#8217;Or Contender &#8216;All of a Sudden&#8217;: &#8216;What I Was Moved By Was What Was in the Book Itself&#8217;

TV on May 22

Chinese Drama &#8216;My Dearest Stranger&#8217; Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

&#8216;The Late Show With Stephen Colbert&#8217; Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review

Stephen Colbert Ends &#8216;Late Show&#8217; With Joyous Paul McCartney &#8216;Hello Goodbye&#8217; Performance, as Ex-Beatle Turns Lights Out at Ed Sullivan Theater

Stephen Colbert Fans Explain Why They Believe CBS Canceled &#8216;The Late Show&#8217;: &#8216;It Was Politically Motivated&#8217;

Music on May 22

Listen to Mike D’s New Song “What We Got”

‘Give a Standing Ovation For This Man’: Jack White Salutes Stephen Colbert After ‘Late Night’&#160;Finale

BTS Shares Details for Asia and Australia Legs of ‘ARIRANG&#8217; World&#160;Tour

Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx, Lola Young &#038; More: New Music Friday Guide

Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final ‘Late Show’ episode: ‘Finally finished’

Trump takes victory lap as Stephen Colbert wraps up final ‘Late Show’ episode: ‘Finally finished’

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike Trade Places in a Dated Battle-of-the-Sexes Comedy

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in a Netflix Comedy That’s High-Concept but Hopelessly Predictable

Friday briefing: As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?

Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in a Netflix Comedy That’s High-Concept but Hopelessly Predictable

Chinese Drama ‘My Dearest Stranger’ Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review

‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham

‘Ladies First’ Review: Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike Trade Places in a Dated Battle-of-the-Sexes Comedy

Thai Director Sompot Chidgasornpongse on ‘9 Temples to Heaven,’ His Debut Feature at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight

‘La Bola Negra’ Directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi Discuss LGBT Casting, Pedro Almodóvar’s Support & Rupert Everett Legacy – Cannes Studio

‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Review: Clio Barnard Returns With a Clunky Social-Realist Weepie About Five Friends in Birmingham

Hamaguchi Ryusuke on Cannes Palme d’Or Contender ‘All of a Sudden’: ‘What I Was Moved By Was What Was in the Book Itself’

Chinese Drama ‘My Dearest Stranger’ Secures Asia Deals (EXCLUSIVE)

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Series Finale Was a Letdown: TV Review

Stephen Colbert Ends ‘Late Show’ With Joyous Paul McCartney ‘Hello Goodbye’ Performance, as Ex-Beatle Turns Lights Out at Ed Sullivan Theater

Stephen Colbert Fans Explain Why They Believe CBS Canceled ‘The Late Show’: ‘It Was Politically Motivated’

‘Give a Standing Ovation For This Man’: Jack White Salutes Stephen Colbert After ‘Late Night’ Finale

BTS Shares Details for Asia and Australia Legs of ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour

Olivia Rodrigo, Charli xcx, Lola Young & More: New Music Friday Guide

Paul McCartney Is Stephen Colbert’s Final Musical Guest on ‘The Late Show’