A small rally in New York City in support of Stephen Colbert’s Late Show drew fewer than two dozen people, with organizers claiming it was part of a nationwide call for integrity. Critics argue CBS ended the show due to declining viewership and pressure from President Trump. Matt Gagnon criticized the show’s lack of humor and political bias, suggesting it might have been saved by its politics. He contrasted Colbert’s ratings with Jay Leno’s, noting Leno’s balanced political humor. Leno, in an interview, emphasized the importance of appealing to a broad audience through humor rather than political alignment.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
