Tonight, the last episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will air on CBS — the end of an era, not only for Colbert but for the show itself. The Late Show premiered in 1993 with host David Letterman, who passed the torch to Colbert in 2015. The latter has paid tribute to his show’s history and the wider late-night landscape over the past week, bringing on Letterman as well as Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver as guests. But his finale guests have been kept under wraps — tune in at 11:35 p.m. ET to watch.
America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2026 Symbolize Equality for All
Photo courtesy of The Conservation Fund | Jay Brittain
With the United States’ 250th anniversary just over six weeks away, it’s a landmark time for the nation — and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is honoring the milestone with this year’s list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Announced yesterday, the 2026 sites reflect the Declaration of Independence’s principle that all people “are created equal.” Among the places recognized are Alabama’s Ben Moore Hotel (pictured), California’s Angel Island Immigration Station, and Massachusetts’ Swansea Friends Meeting House. They’re all crucial parts of the American story, but they’re also suffering from things like intentional neglect, poor development planning, and deterioration. “These historic places helped define, or redefine, the nation’s fundamental values of equal opportunity, religious freedom, self-governance and voting, immigration and citizenship, freedom of expression and assembly, and equal access to justice,” a press release reads. So to help protect them and share their stories for years to come, the org has awarded $25,000 to each site, which, along with the visibility generated from the recognition, will kickstart local efforts to save these places for good. See the 11 sites and learn about their history.
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25 Things to Cut When Money Gets Tight
Prices are going up. Your money is getting tight. And figuring out what to cut back on can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there are resources out there that can help. The experts over at FinanceBuzz compiled a list of 25 money-saving strategies, from making sure you’re not overpaying for car and home insurance to losing those mindless recurring expenses for services you may not actually need (No. 11 on the list often gets overlooked). You don’t have to change everything overnight — even doing just one can help you breathe a little easier.
East Coast’s Largest ADA-Compliant Athletic Complex Opens in New York
Syracuse Challengers
In an eastern suburb of Syracuse, New York, this past Saturday, excited athletes swarmed the newly completed Carrier Park Superfield of Dreams. With seven turf fields, a special needs playground, and a basketball court, it’s the largest ADA-compliant athletic complex on the East Coast. The complex is now the permanent home of the Syracuse Challengers, the country’s oldest division of Challenger Little League: an adaptive, non-competitive form of baseball for individuals with physical or cognitive disabilities. Hundreds of community members gathered for opening day, which featured three inaugural games and was co-hosted by Syracuse native Tom Kenny, the voice of Spongebob SquarePants. It was a joyous affair — and one many years in the making. Local father Dom Cambareri began working with the league over two decades ago, after initially being unable to get his son with autism a spot on the Challengers. When Cambareri heard the league needed new leadership in 2003, he stepped up to the plate, and in his volunteer role as executive director, he’s made it his mission to ensure every child who wants to play can. He helped establish new divisions, including one for adults, which his now 29-year-old son currently plays in. “The Superfield of Dreams is more than a baseball field,” Cambareri said in a statement. “It’s a permanent home where every child, regardless of ability, has the chance to compete, belong, and shine.” Check out photos and videos of the complex.
Environment
Researchers Discover Over 1,100 New-to-Science Marine Species in 1 Year
The Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census/Gustav Paulay
In what’s being hailed as a “landmark ocean census,” scientists have detailed 1,121 new-to-science marine species that were discovered within a single year. Announced Tuesday, the findings highlight both the vast amount of ocean life that has yet to be documented (an estimated 90%) as well as “the importance of building scientific data that policymakers and marine managers need to protect the ocean,” per a press release from the Nippon Foundation-Nekton Ocean Census, the team behind the trove of findings. Among the newly discovered life forms is the ribbon worm (pictured), which carries unique toxins that are being investigated as possible treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia. Others include a deep-sea “ghost shark” whose lineage predates dinosaurs; a striking orange shrimp found off the French coast; and a worm that makes its home within a “glass castle.” The species were identified during 13 expeditions and are part of a larger effort to accelerate the cataloging of ocean species before they can be lost. “For too long, thousands of species have remained in a scientific ‘limbo’ because the pace of discovery couldn’t keep up,” said Michelle Taylor, head of science at Ocean Census. “We are now breaking that bottleneck. By accelerating discovery and sharing data globally, we are not just finding new life, but generating the evidence needed todrive global science and policy at a critical moment.”
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After only seven minutes of bidding, a Jackson Pollock painting sold for a record $181 million at auction (read more)
Why were the T. rex’s arms so tiny? Scientists have a new theory about the massive dino’s small appendages (read more)
Something We Love
Kahiniwalla Crochet Rattles These very cute rattles are made by women who work for a fair-trade social enterprise in Bangladesh. We have a pretzel and popcorn — and it makes me laugh seeing our baby girl’s tiny hands hold pretend food that’s bigger than her face. I’m excited to buy them for future baby showers! – Marika Spitulski, Writer
Rudy Neish’s wife is living with dementia, and as her primary caregiver, he wanted to cook her nourishing meals. But the 77-year-old Virginia resident didn’t have much experience in the kitchen. As fate would have it, though, Neish lives next door to a willing teacher: 38-year-old content creator Tyler Butterworth. After running into each other at a shopping center, Butterworth invited Neish into his kitchen and has turned their cooking lessons into a very heartwarming series.
Photo of the Day
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Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in Mexico City on June 11, many of the Mexican capital’s streets and trains have been adorned with purple hues and paintings of axolotls — a rather adorable amphibian that’s native to the city’s southern canals. The campaign is part of a broader mission to promote urban art and murals while raising awareness of the smiley species.
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