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Derek Dooley Enters Senate Race Seeking to Challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia – The New York Times

Derek Dooley Enters Senate Race Seeking to Challenge Jon Ossoff in Georgia  The New York Times Ex-Vols football coach Dooley running for Senate  ESPN Former college football coach Derek Dooley enters Georgia Senate race  Politico Republican Derek Dooley, ex-football coach, launches Senate bid in Georgia  NBC News NRSC chair Sen. Scott reveals how many GOP Senate seats he is gunning for during 2026 midterms  Fox …

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Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and South Park push back : NPR

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart and South Park push back : NPR

Stephen Colbert during The Late Show on Monday, July 21. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS hide caption toggle caption Scott Kowalchyk/CBS It was the week that comedy hit back. Hard. Here’s what I mean: When federal regulators on Thursday approved entertainment conglomerate Paramount’s $8-billion merger with Skydance, media analysts like me began to wonder. The approval came about a week after Paramount-owned CBS …

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Jon Stewart Rips CBS and Paramount Over CBS Late Show Decision

Jon Stewart Rips CBS and Paramount Over CBS Late Show Decision

Jon Stewart ripped into what he called a “tenuous” moment for media, using his Weekly Show podcast to examine how the government uses its levers of power “to manipulate and get what they want.” It was the first edition of The Weekly Show since CBS announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would end next year. Stewart is an …

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Rangers Activate Jon Gray, DFA Luke Jackson

Rangers Activate Jon Gray, DFA Luke Jackson

The Rangers announced Wednesday that they’ve reinstated right-hander Jon Gray from the 60-day injured list. To make space on the active and 40-man rosters, reliever Luke Jackson has been designated for assignment. Gray, 33, is in the final season of a four-year, $56MM contract signed in free agency. He’s been a solid if unspectacular presence in the middle of the …

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Stephen Colbert reacts to Trump diss; Jon Stewart, John Oliver join in

Stephen Colbert reacts to Trump diss; Jon Stewart, John Oliver join in

Stephen Colbert shared a pointed message for President Trump days after the latter rejoiced on social media that “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired.” “Go f— yourself,” the late-night veteran said Monday during his opening monologue. Monday’s episode was Colbert’s first time behind the desk after he announced last week that CBS had decided to cancel “The Late Show,” …

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Jon Stewart Torches CBS After ‘Late Show’ Cancellation, Backs Colbert

Jon Stewart Torches CBS After ‘Late Show’ Cancellation, Backs Colbert

Jon Stewart backed Stephen Colbert during Monday night’s monologue on The Daily Show, joining a chorus of voices slamming CBS after its abrupt decision to end The Late Show in 2026, which Colbert has hosted for a decade. In a statement last week, the network claimed the cancellation was financial. However, the decision to axe Colbert‘s top-rated show  drew backlash, since the announcement came days after …

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Jon Stewart rips Paramount, CBS in profanity-laden diatribe after cancellation of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’

Jon Stewart rips Paramount, CBS in profanity-laden diatribe after cancellation of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’

Jon Stewart lambasted CBS’ decision to cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on Monday’s episode of “The Daily Show,” ripping their shared parent company, Paramount Global, for what he called a capitulation to President Donald Trump. Stewart referred to Paramount’s intended merger with Skydance in an $8 billion deal, which is pending government approval, and said shows like “The …

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