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- Stephen Colbert Predicts One Fast Food Chain’s Warning May Finally Help Trump ...
Stephen Colbert mocked the administration’s denial that the “economy is bad” by pointing to a blunt warning from President Donald Trump’s favorite fast food chain that, the comedian said, could finally show him “the cost of war.” Opening The Late Show on Thursday, Colbert began by announcing that the war had entered its 69th day – “nice, and terrible” – before revealing the impact that rising oil prices were having on working Americans, as the Strait of Hormuz deadlock continues. “We still don’t know how Iran’s response to Trump’s one-page peace offer will be, but we do know the White House is desperate for a deal before the midterms,” he began. “In a recent poll, more than eight in 10 Americans said struggles at the gas pump are putting strain on their finances.” “The other two Americans couldn’t talk right now because they were busy sucking gas out of their neighbor’s Subaru,” he quipped. Pivoting to the strain on businesses, Colbert went on: “Businesses are also being hurt. Today, we got a warning that continued supply chain disruptions could push costs higher from the CEO of McDonald’s.” McDonald’s warned on Thursday that mounting pressures from inflation and supply chain disruptions, pushing up beef and energy costs, were putting strain on franchisees and customers alike. “Yeah, perhaps this will finally show Trump the true cost of war,” he cracked. “Because this man did not work hard enough for peace, he could lose his 10-piece.” The host then moved to mock the administration’s Baghdad Bob-style gyrations, highlighting a recent clip from Trump’s chief economic adviser, Kevin Hassett, on Fox Business. Hassett insisted the economy was in great shape, pointing out that credit card spending is “through the roof.” “Yes, things are great,” Colbert smiled after rolling the video. “Credit card spending is through the roof! Bottle collection has become very popular! Sales of scratchers have skyrocketed! And there’s never been a better time to start a career as a bus station gigolo!” Watch above via CBS.The post Stephen Colbert Predicts One Fast Food Chain’s Warning May Finally Help Trump See the ‘Cost of War’ first appeared on Mediaite. [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - ‘Historic Shift’: Trump Ally Nigel Farage’s Party Rocks UK in Shock Electi...British voters delivered a stunning blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in local elections on Thursday, as Trump ally Nigel Farage celebrated major victories for his right-wing Reform UK party across the country. Early results on Friday showed Labour hemorrhaging council seats in former strongholds, losing nearly 260 positions as Reform UK racked up close to 400 gains in a sweeping political upset less than two years after the prime minister’s landslide 2024 victory. The elections covered more than 5,000 local government seats across England, roughly equivalent to county and city council races in the U.S., along with mayoral contests and regional elections in Scotland and Wales. “You are witnessing an historic shift in British politics,” Farage said as the results rolled in. “It’s a big, big day — not just for our party, but for a complete reshaping of British politics in every way.” Farage, one of President Donald Trump’s closest political allies in Europe and a longtime champion of anti-immigration politics, framed the results as a revolt by a frustrated electorate against Britain’s political establishment, but also one that set up his party as a contender capable of pushing for parliament in the U.K.’s 2029 general election The scale of the losses immediately intensified questions over the embattled prime minister’s authority and long-term future. Since leading Labour to a landslide victory in 2024, Starmer has faced mounting backlash over reversals and mixed messaging on taxes, immigration, welfare, and proposed digital ID policies. He was already under scrutiny over vetting failures that resulted in Peter Mandelson being appointed as Britain’s ambassador to Washington despite Mandelson’s past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Speaking on Friday, Starmer admitted the results were “very tough” and said they “hurt,” but insisted he would not resign. “Tough days like this don’t weaken my resolve to deliver the change that I promised,” he said. These are tough results for Labour. There’s no sugarcoating it. We’ve lost brilliant Labour representatives who’ve stood up for their communities. People are still frustrated. Their lives aren’t changing fast enough. We haven’t offered enough hope or optimism for the future. I… pic.twitter.com/fX70cmFKpQ — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) May 8, 2026 While Labour lost support on the right to Reform, it also faced erosion from the Greens among younger progressive voters angry over Starmer’s tougher rhetoric on immigration and cautious economic agenda. The Conservative… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago
- To the Mom Who Has Helped Shape Me
My mother, Barbara, and I last October in Chicago. Every now and then, I think about the way that I am. They say that children are a reflection of their parents. And I feel like I had a good place to start. My mother, Barbara, has many admirable qualities. I never thought my career would center around editorial work. But any writing skill I might have comes courtesy of mom. She has five Storyworth books to her credit — one over 430 pages long — detailing her life experiences. Mom also has taught Sunday school classes for 40 years, and she is still great at it, and that’s probably trickled down to me, as an adjunct instructor, too. But I also think both my mom and dad, Robert, allowed me to pursue a passion, and also wait patiently — perhaps too much so — until I figured it out. My mom spent nearly two decades as a tour docent — first as a volunteer, then employed within the Office of Legislative Services — as a guide for the New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. But she loves the Garden State, and to end up guiding groups of visitors and school children on a daily basis was almost poetic for her. For me, radio has been a constant. And for that, I can credit mom, too. Jersey radio Whether we were accompanying my father on a business trip or just taking a vacation as a family together, the radio was our car’s soundtrack. I remember several times trying to locate a station playing our desired contemporary jazz music in an unfamiliar market. It was very much the inspiration for the project I was able to create late in life — the RadioLand app. My dad, Robert (Bob), myself, my mom, Barbara, and my brother, Bobby. We did many car trips together, mainly from Ohio to New Jersey and back. Now my dad was solely responsible for putting radios in my hands at an early age. He had a collection of portable shortwave receivers, the Sony ICF-SW77 among them, that he let me use, perhaps against his better judgement. Numerous telescoping antennas met their demise in my hands. Eventually, I found the FM aspect of those receivers more fascinating. But mom, meanwhile, remembered many nights growing up in Roselle, N.J., using a transistor radio she received around age 12, in the… [TheTopNews] Read More.1 hour ago - Smyrna Honors Fallen Blue Angels Pilot
The city of Smyrna is preparing to honor a Blue Angels pilot who tragically lost his life in a recent aircraft crash. According to WKRN News 2 ABC in Nashville, the community is organizing tribute events to remember the fallen aviator’s service and dedication to the elite Navy flight demonstration [TheTopNews] Read More.2 hours ago - Cleveland Welcomes New Brewery to Local SceneA new brewery is set to open its doors in Cleveland, adding to the city’s growing craft beer landscape. News 5 Cleveland (WEWS ABC) reports the establishment will bring additional beverage options and potential employment opportunities to the local community. The brewery’s arrival reflects Cleveland’s continued economic development and the [TheTopNews] Read More.3 hours ago
- Pentagon City Abduction Suspect Has Assault HistoryA man accused of attempting to abduct someone in Pentagon City recently pleaded guilty to previous assault charges, raising serious questions about public safety in the area. According to NBC4 Washington, the suspect’s criminal history includes violent offenses that preceded the alleged kidnapping attempt in the popular Arlington shopping and [TheTopNews] Read More.5 hours ago
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