Jon Stewart extends contract for ‘The Daily Show’ through 2026

Late-night host Jon Stewart has renewed his contract with Paramount and CBS to host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show every Monday through December 2026. Comedy Central head Ari Pearce said in a statement: “Jon Stewart continues to elevate the genre he created. His return is an ongoing commitment to the incisive comedy and sharp commentary …

Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails

Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and ex-president of Harvard University, has stepped down from OpenAI’s board of directors – a move that follows mounting scrutiny over recently published email exchanges between him and Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, 70, joined OpenAI’s board in late 2023. His exit marks another high-profile repercussion stemming from renewed public attention on …

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to retain Jessica Tisch as Police Commissioner

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in place when he takes office in January, extending her tenure at the head of the nation’s largest police force. During his campaign, Mamdani had pledged to retain Tisch—who was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams in late 2024—and reiterated that commitment as he …

Shedeur Sanders set to make first NFL start for Browns in Week 12 game vs. Raiders

The Cleveland Browns confirmed Wednesday that rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will get the start for Week 12 on Sunday against the Las Vegas Raiders, as Dillon Gabriel remains in concussion protocol. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said: “Dillon is still in the concussion protocol,” noting that while Gabriel is improving, but “obviously we’ve got to put …

Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. to have season-ending surgery on torn ACL

The Atlanta Falcons announced Wednesday that quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will miss the remainder of the season after tests confirmed a partial ACL tear in his left knee. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport posted: #Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr does, in fact, need surgery to repair his ACL, with 9 months of recovery, at least, coming. …

Disney+ drops trailer for The Beatles ‘Anthology’ documentary series

Disney+ released a trailer for the restored, expanded version of The Beatles Anthology documentary series, which will stream on the service starting November 26.  See the trailer: HERE. The nine-episode series, originally broadcast in 1995, has been remastered with HD picture and a new multi-channel sound mix, and includes a new ninth episode. Episodes will …

2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to air live on NBC: see the lineup of performers

NBC announced a star-studded roster of performers set to perform during the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer Will Coss said in a statement: “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations. The most …

Seattle Mariners’ first baseman Josh Naylor signs five-year, $92.5 million extension

The Seattle Mariners have signed first baseman Josh Naylor on a five-year, $92.5 million contract, the team announced, making him the club’s top early-offseason acquisition and the first major free-agent signing of the winter. The deal, which runs through 2030, includes a full no-trade clause and follows Naylor’s physical earlier in the day. Naylor, 28, …

No. 1 ranked Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Davis Cup with hamstring injury

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of this week’s Davis Cup Finals in Bologna after doctors advised him to rest a swollen right hamstring, ending his hopes of leading Spain in Thursday’s quarterfinal against the Czech Republic. The 22-year-old confirmed the news Tuesday, saying the injury stemmed from last week’s ATP Finals in …

Roblox expands age checks, restricts chats by age group as safety scrutiny intensifies

Roblox is rolling out stricter age-verification requirements and new age-segmented chat systems as it faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure over child safety on the platform. The company confirmed Tuesday that users who want to access private or expanded communication features will soon need to complete an AI-driven age check, with additional limits designed to …