Colbert’s first post-cancellation ‘Late Show’ is tonight — will he speak out against CBS? | CNN Business

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Network late-night shows have been losing viewers for years, but “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is primed for a ratings bump right now.

That’s because Monday night will be Colbert’s first new episode since CBS shocked the media sector by announcing “The Late Show” will end next May.

Colbert is slated to have two Hollywood stars, Sandra Oh and Dave Franco, as his guests. Later in the week, he will interview Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Last week’s cancellation announcement sparked speculation among fans that CBS might have pulled the plug for political reasons, given Colbert’s status as an outspoken critic of President Trump. The network, however, said it was “purely a financial decision” in a declining broadcast industry.

Extreme weather caused by climate change is raising food prices worldwide, study says | CNN Business

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Extreme weather caused by climate change is driving up the prices of basic food products worldwide and posing wider risks to society, a new study has found.

The cost of a wide range of goods – from potatoes in Britain to coffee in Brazil – saw dramatic spikes in recent years due to weather conditions that were “so extreme they exceeded all historical precedent prior to 2020,” according to the study led by Maximillian Kotz of the Barcelona Supercomputer Center.

Previous studies have examined how high temperatures have affected the cost of food produce in the long term, by impacting yields and hitting supply chains. The new research, published Monday, looked at 16 examples across 18 countries around the world where prices spiked in the short term as a result of either extreme heat, drought, or heavy precipitation between 2022 and 2024.

Earth may have at least 6 ‘minimoons’ at any given time. Where do they come from? | Live Science

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Half a dozen fragments of the moon may briefly orbit Earth at any given time, before moving on to circle the sun, new research suggests — but the minimoons’ small size and quick pace make them challenging to spot.

When objects collide with the moon, they send up a shower of material, some of which manages to escape into space. Although there may be an occasional large chunk, most are fast-moving and smaller than 6.5 feet (2 meters) in diameter. The bulk of the lunar material falls into orbit around the more gravitationally attractive Sun. But some of the debris may occasionally be pulled into an orbit around Earth before returning to circle the sun, researchers explained in a study published in the journal Icarus.

It’s “kind of like a square dance, where partners change regularly and sometimes leave the dance floor for a while,” Robert Jedicke, a researcher at the University of Hawaii and lead author of the study, told Space.com by email.

New York to Los Angeles in 3 hours? Executive order could make it possible by 2027, reopening the door for commercial supersonic flight | Live Science

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Supersonic commercial travel could soon be coming to the U.S. following a new executive order lifting a 52-year ban on overland commercial supersonic flights.

While supersonic flights could cross the Atlantic, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned overland commercial supersonic flights in 1973 in response to public pressure over noise concerns. The new executive order, issued on June 6, lifts that ban and lays out a timeline for the introduction of noise-based certification rules for supersonic flights.

This move could cut travel time between New York and Los Angeles almost in half, from six to just 3.5 hours.

Career Risks Worth Taking | Business News Daily

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Taking a leap of faith is risky, especially with something as important as your career. But some risks are worth taking. If you play your cards right, you could achieve more than you ever thought possible. Although a career risk may not be easy, here are four that are often worth taking.

4 career risks worth taking

If you’re thinking about making any one of these big career moves, it could be well worth the risk.

1. Choosing a job based on culture rather than salary

When choosing between two jobs, you might be tempted to take the one accompanied by the higher salary. Although you want a job that pays enough to cover your expenses, money isn’t always the most important aspect of a job and you shouldn’t accept a role based on salary alone. A higher salary often comes with higher demands and that doesn’t always equate to a good working experience.

How to Search for a Job in the Digital Age | Business News Daily

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Searching and applying for jobs is nothing like it used to be. Gone are the days of physically handing in or mailing your resume and waiting for a call about the position. Now, nearly all job search communications happen electronically. Since the employer isn’t likely to see your face and interact with you until you’re invited in for an interview, the paperwork and the way you follow up must be on point.

From applying to jobs to following up after an interview, here’s everything you need to know about finding employment in the digital age.

What you need to know about job searching in the digital age

Technological advancements in hiring and employee recruitment have exploded over the past 10 years, creating a challenging landscape for job seekers.

The Art of Asking: A Guide to Deeper Connections Through Thoughtful Questions | LifeHack

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In today’s fast-paced world of quick chats and surface-level conversations, the ability to foster meaningful connections has become increasingly valuable. At the heart of this skill lies something deceptively simple yet powerful: asking good questions. Not just any questions, but ones that encourage deeper thinking and authentic sharing, leading to stronger relationships both personally and professionally.

Think about the last time you felt truly understood during a conversation. In these moments, it’s often not just what we say, but what we’re asked that makes the difference. The right question can unlock thoughts and feelings we didn’t even know we wanted to share.

How to Be Happy: Simple Steps to Rediscover Joy in Everyday Life | LifeHack

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Let’s face it. Happiness feels so out of reach. We see snapshots of perfect lives on social media, face nonstop demands at work, and get lost in a sea of information that only seems to remind us of what we’re missing. It’s exhausting, and it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short. But deep down, we all want the same thing—to feel happy, to feel like we’re enough. That’s a longing we can all relate to.

This guide isn’t about quick fixes or fleeting mood boosts. Instead, it’s about creating meaningful habits, embracing small changes, and cultivating the resilience to face life’s ups and downs. Let’s dive into how you can build a life that feels more joyful, one intentional step at a time.

Proposal to sell federal lands getting mixed reactions from Western governors | Fast Company

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A Republican-sponsored proposal before Congress to mandate the sale of federal public lands received a mixed reception Monday from the governors of Western states.

A budget proposal from Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee would mandate the sale of more than 3,125 square miles (8,093 square kilometers) of federal lands to state or other entities. It was included recently in a draft provision of the GOP’s sweeping tax cut package.

At a summit Monday of Western state governors, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the approach is problematic in New Mexico because of the close relationship residents have with those public lands.

Texas passes food additive warning law, but the list has inaccuracies | Fast Company

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A new Texas law promoting the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda requires first-ever warning labels on foods like chips and candies that contain dyes and additives not allowed in other countries.

It could have far-reaching effects on the nation’s food supply, but a review of the legislation shows it also misrepresents the status of some ingredients that would trigger the action.

The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday will require, starting in 2027, that foods made with any of more than 40 dyes or additives include labels saying they contain ingredients “not recommended for human consumption” in Australia, Canada, the European Union, or the U.K. However a review shows that nearly a dozen of the targeted additives are either authorized in the cited regions—or already restricted in the U.S.