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☆ Late Night Can’t Believe Matt Gaetz Won’t Be Attorney General
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. A Distraction From the DistractionsMatt Gaetz, who was President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice for attorney general despite allegations that he’d used drugs and had sex with a 17-year-old, withdrew his name from consideration on Thursday. Jimmy Kimmel said the ex-congressman from Florida had “crawled back under the rock of cocaine he scurried out from under.”

Persons: Matt Gaetz, Donald J, he’d, Jimmy Kimmel, “, ” Organizations: Netflix Locations: Florida

☆ Desi Lydic Says Trump is ‘Picking Mascots,’ Not Leaders
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-21 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“So far, he’s made a number of cabinet picks whose main qualification seems to be being on TV. His defense secretary is a guy from ‘Fox & Friends,’ his transportation secretary is a guy from Fox Business, and his attorney general is a guy who I’m pretty sure was on ‘To Catch a Predator.’” — DESI LYDIC“Wow, another daytime television guy. It’s like his whole cabinet was selected by a kid who was home sick with the flu.” — SETH MEYERS“But is someone going to tell him that this isn’t actually a doctor’s job? Jr.” — DESI LYDIC“There’s not going to be a layer of competent workers at some point. Because Donald Trump isn’t really picking leaders of agencies — he’s just picking mascots.” — DESI LYDIC

Persons: he’s, ”, ” — SETH MEYERS, Oz doesn’t, Oz’s, There’s, It’s, Donald Trump isn’t, —, DESI LYDIC Organizations: Fox & Friends, Fox Business

☆ 'The million-dollar question of this election': Women's health startups are confronting a shifting legal landscape
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Melia Russell | Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Founders of women's health startups feel doubly invested in this election, one of the closest presidential races of the century. They said another Trump victory creates uncertainty for reproductive health startups, from period trackers to online abortion clinics to embryo banks. For startup Julie, the legal status of emergency contraception is the "million dollar question of this election," said Amanda E/J Morrison. Trump's waffling on reproductive rights has put founders of women's health startups on notice. For some founders of women's health startups, this election is more than a political contest; it has ramifications for their livelihoods.

Persons: Julie, Amanda E, J Morrison, Morrison, Lily, Trump, We're, —, Kamala Harris, Trish Costello, Mika Eddy, Eddy, Samuel Corum, Jane, Roe, Wade, Hey Jane, Carli Sapir, Sapir, Donald Trump, Mark Wilson, Flo, Deena Shakir, Lauren Berson Sugarman, Berson, Alice Zheng, Zheng, Julie's, Dobbs, TikTok influencers, Julie swag, Julie Julie's, It's, Melia Russell, Rebecca Torrence Organizations: Suffolk University, Trump, Getty, Amboy Ventures, White, Lux Capital, Maven, Sciences, Vitra Labs, Investors, Walmart, JAMA, Business Locations: New York, Boston, Texas, California, we're, Roe America, Alabama

☆ The Voice of an Angel (Investor)
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-25 | by ( Leslie Picker | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe Voice of an Angel (Investor)Venture capital has been a boy's club for a long time, but Trish Costello is working to change that narrative. She's the Founder & CEO of Portfolia and shares her experience about investing in companies and causes she believes in, and how you can do it too.

Persons: Trish Costello Organizations: ) Venture

☆ Jon Stewart Goes Live From Chicago on the Last Night of the D.N.C.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Kamala FTWVice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s presidential nomination on Day 4 of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday. Jon Stewart called it “Kamala’s Night” on “The Daily Show,” saying, “How funny would it have been if at the end she was like, ‘But seriously, though: not for me. This has all been great, but I’ve been thinking it over.’”

Persons: Kamala FTW, Kamala Harris, Jon Stewart, I’ve, ’ Organizations: Netflix, Democratic National Convention

☆ Nancy Pelosi Interrupted by Pro-Palestinian Protesters on ‘The Late Show’
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-21 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Speaker, InterruptedBroadcasting live from Night 2 of Chicago during the Democratic National Convention, Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night welcomed to “The Late Show” the former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who, as has been widely reported, was a key player in efforts to nudge to nudge her longtime colleague and friend President Biden out of the 2024 presidential race. As Pelosi began to answer — or, rather, deflect — a question about her private conversations with Biden, a protester in the audience began to shout about the ongoing war in Gaza. (See the clip below around the 3:40 mark.)

Persons: Stephen Colbert, Nancy Pelosi, Biden, Pelosi Organizations: Netflix, Broadcasting, Democratic National Convention Locations: Chicago, Gaza

☆ Late Night Congratulates Biden for Staying Up So Late
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-20 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Past His BedtimeThe Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago on Monday with a focus on celebrating President Biden. Late-night hosts took the opportunity to poke fun at his age once more. Jimmy Fallon said that when the president took the stage for his speech, “the cheers were so loud that even Biden could hear them.”

Persons: Biden, Jimmy Fallon, ” Organizations: Netflix, Democratic National Convention Locations: Chicago

☆ Late Night Tackles Trump’s Obsession With Crowd Size
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-13 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Crowd WorkFormer President Donald Trump falsely claimed in a series of posts on Truth Social that Vice President Kamala Harris had used artificial intelligence to create images and videos of large crowds at her rallies. On Monday’s “Late Show,” Stephen Colbert said that “Trump’s crowd envy has set his brain to ‘broil’” over the thousands of people confirmed to be in attendance.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, ” Stephen Colbert Organizations: Netflix, Social

☆ Stephen Colbert Wants a Kamala Harris-Glen Powell Ticket
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Four More Abs! Vice President Kamala Harris raised more than $100 million ahead of her first campaign rally in Wisconsin on Tuesday. “That means that Kamala Harris had a bigger opening weekend than ‘Twisters,’” Stephen Colbert said on Wednesday’s “Late Show.”

Persons: Abs, Kamala Harris, ‘, ’ ” Stephen Colbert, Wednesday’s, ” Organizations: Netflix Locations: Wisconsin

☆ Stephen Colbert Retires His Joe Biden Sunglasses
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Biden’s Retirement PartyPresident Biden bowed out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. “It’s shocking, but this makes sense,” Stephen Colbert said. “It’ll give him time to rest up for 2028.”

Persons: Biden, “, ” Stephen Colbert, “ It’ll, ” Organizations: Netflix

☆ Jimmy Fallon Finds Bright Side of Biden Testing Positive for Covid
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. A Positive for BidenPresident Joe Biden tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, forcing him to cancel campaign events and self-isolate. “On the bright side, it’s the first positive news he’s had in months,” Jimmy Fallon said on Thursday.

Persons: Biden President Joe Biden, he’s, Jimmy Fallon Organizations: Netflix, Biden President, Covid

☆ Late Night Taunts Former Critics Who Changed Their Minds About Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Walking It BackA recurring theme of this week’s Republican National Convention has been former critics of Donald Trump singing his praises, including Nikki Haley and, most notably, J.D. Vance, who accepted the vice presidential nomination on Wednesday. Full take-backsies,’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”

Persons: Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Vance, “ Vance, ’, Jimmy Fallon, ” Organizations: Netflix, Republican National Convention, Trump

☆ Jon Stewart Razzes a ‘Daily Show’ Guest: Bill O’Reilly
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Sparring Partners“The Daily Show” was supposed to be in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week, but the attempt on Donald Trump’s life changed that. “What a terrible [expletive] week,” Jon Stewart said as he opened Tuesday’s show from New York.

Persons: ”, Donald Trump’s, ” Jon Stewart Organizations: Netflix, Republican National Convention Locations: Milwaukee, New York

☆ A Somber Late Night After the Attack on Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-16 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Not FunnyLate night was more subdued than usual on Monday, two days after a gunman tried to kill Donald Trump at a rally. “The Daily Show” canceled its plans to cover the Republican National Convention from Milwaukee, skipping its Monday show. Jimmy Fallon avoided the topic altogether on “The Tonight Show,” while Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers addressed it with solemnity at the top of “The Late Show” and “Late Night.”

Persons: Donald Trump, Jimmy Fallon, ”, Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers Organizations: Netflix, Republican National Convention Locations: Milwaukee

☆ Late Night Laughs Off the Responses to George Clooney’s Essay
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Trump vs. Biden vs. ClooneyAfter George Clooney, in a guest essay for The New York Times, called for President Biden to drop out of the race, Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that “Clooney should get out of politics and go back to television. Movies never really worked for him!”“You know whom movies never worked out for? Donald Trump,” said Kumail Nanjiani, the guest host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “A man who somehow blew a one-second cameo in ‘Home Alone 2.’”

Persons: Clooney, George Clooney, Biden, Donald Trump, “ Clooney, ”, Kumail Nanjiani, Jimmy Kimmel, ’ Organizations: Netflix, Trump, Biden, The New York Times

☆ There's only one historical-romance show you need to be watching — and it's not 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

All eight episodes of "My Lady Jane" dropped on Prime Video on June 27. AdvertisementThe premise is deranged in the best wayWhat, exactly, is "My Lady Jane" about? The chemistry between Jane and Guildford is sizzling"My Lady Jane" is a perfect example of enemies-to-lovers. While the relationship between Jane and Guildford is a huge part of the show, there's a lot more going on in this universe. But "My Lady Jane" never stops with the laughs.

Persons: —, Jane, King Edward VI's, Jane Grey —, jane …, trish, @ULTRAGLOSS, Emily Bader, Guildford, Edward Bluemel, Penelope, Colin, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, wasn't, hasn't, Kate, Anthony, we'd, Darcy, It's, Will Mondrich, Mary, Edward, it's, Jane's, who's, King Edward dead …, Benedict, Francesca, Francesca Bridgerton, John Stirling, Dickinson, Charlotte, Taylor, Kate O'Flynn, Princess Mary, Dominic Cooper, Lord Seymour Organizations: Service, Slate, Forbes, Variety, Rotten, Business, Guildford, WLW, Netflix Locations: Guildford, Jane

☆ ‘The Daily Show’ Ribs Biden Over Democratic Detractors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Ocean’s 24On Wednesday, Representative Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker, responded to questions about whether the president should continue to seek re-election by saying that she would support President Biden, “whatever he decides.”“Keep in mind, Biden has said about 50 times that he’s staying in the race,” Jordan Klepper said on “The Daily Show.”

Persons: Nancy Pelosi, Biden, ”, he’s, ” Jordan Klepper Organizations: Netflix

☆ There's only one historical romance show you need to be watching — and it's not 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

All eight episodes of "My Lady Jane" dropped on Prime Video on June 27. AdvertisementThe premise is deranged in the best wayWhat, exactly, is "My Lady Jane" about? The chemistry between Jane and Guildford is sizzling"My Lady Jane" is a perfect example of enemies-to-lovers. But there's more to the show than romanceThe world of "My Lady Jane" is populated by multiple complex and compelling characters who are all vying for the throne in some way. But "My Lady Jane" never stops with the laughs.

☆ Thinking About a Mississippi River Cruise? There’s One Big ‘If.’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Rowan Moore Gerety | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Tom Trovato and his wife, Trish, paid more than $20,000 and waited two years to experience Viking’s inaugural cruise up the Mississippi River. Leaving in September 2022, it was supposed be a two-week excursion from New Orleans to St. Paul, Minn., a trip of some 1,800 miles. Though they got a full refund, the Trovatos, who live in Surprise, Ariz., have no plans to try again. “If I live to be 125, it might be on my bucket list,” said Mr. Trovato, 79. The Mississippi River is central to American identity, with all the contradictions that entails.

Persons: Tom Trovato, Trish, ”, Trovato, —, Lewis, Clark, “ Organizations: Minn Locations: Mississippi, New Orleans, St, Paul, Memphis, Viking Mississippi

☆ Late Night Finds Democrats Still Supporting Biden
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Blowing SmokeCongressional Democrats met in Washington on Tuesday to discuss their concerns about President Biden’s re-election campaign. “People waited all day for white smoke to emerge from the Capitol, signaling a new leader,” Jimmy Fallon said.

Persons: Biden’s, “, ” Jimmy Fallon Organizations: Netflix, Congressional Democrats, Capitol Locations: Washington

☆ Late Night Mulls Biden’s Decision to Stay in the Race
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Staying the CoursePresident Biden has doubled down on his decision to seek re-election, defying critics who want him to step aside after his poor showing in the first debate with Donald Trump. On Monday, Jimmy Fallon joked that if Biden refused to drop out, Democrats planned “to tie a bunch of balloons to the White House and hope he flies away like the old guy from ‘Up.’”

Persons: Biden, Donald Trump, Jimmy Fallon, ’ Organizations: Netflix, White

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Persons: Jeans, you'll, hasn't, Giorgio, Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy Organizations: Business, Nordstrom, tote, Nordy Locations: Longchamp, concealer

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Persons: Jeans, you'll, hasn't, Giorgio, Bobbi Brown, Trish McEvoy Organizations: Business, Nordstrom, tote, Nordy Locations: Longchamp, concealer

☆ Jimmy Kimmel Counts Down the Days to the First Debate
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-21 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. One Week OutThe first presidential debate is one week away, and former President Donald Trump is said to have a game plan that includes not interrupting President Biden, as he has in the past. “And, as we all know, he has an uncanny ability to stick to his game plan,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Thursday. “His discipline is unmatched!”

Persons: Donald Trump, Biden, Jimmy Kimmel, “ Organizations: Netflix

☆ Jimmy Fallon Mocks Kim Jong-un and Putin for Making Things Official
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Trish Bendix | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown of the previous night’s highlights that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. Here are the 50 best movies on Netflix right now. Date With a DictatorKim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin met in Pyongyang on Wednesday where they signed a pact of mutual support against “aggression” and took a driving tour of the city, standing together in the sunroof. “They’re sticking their heads out of the roof like they’re going to Dictator Prom,” Jimmy Fallon said.

Persons: Kim Jong, Vladimir Putin, ”, ” Jimmy Fallon Organizations: Netflix Locations: Pyongyang

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