Stoxx 600, FTSE, DAX, CAC, Iran news

European stocks pushed higher on Friday as investors monitor the U.S.-Iran war and a slew of economic data.

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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for May 22

Asian stocks rose for a second day to head for a weekly advance as investors rotated into a broader set of companies tied to the artificial intelligence buildout.

Trump says he's sending 5,000 more troops to Poland

President Trump's announcement stirred confusion in Europe following weeks of changing statements from his administration about reducing the American military footprint in Europe.

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Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution : NPR

Republicans struggled Thursday to find the votes to dismiss legislation that would compel President Donald Trump to withdraw from the war with Iran, delaying planned votes on the matter into June.

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IBM Stock Rallies On Trump Administration’s $1B Grant: Analysts Say ‘Big Blue’ Could Become First US Quantum Foundry

The Donald Trump administration announced $1 billion in grants to IBM to support its quantum foundry venture, and smaller grants to companies operating in the space, such as Rigetti Computing, D-Wave Quantum, and Infleqtion.

Rubio doubtful of diplomacy with Cuba as Trump raises new threat of military action

President Donald Trump and America's top diplomat on Thursday again raised the specter of U.S. military intervention in Cuba, a day after the administration announced criminal charges against the island's former leader, Raúl Castro.

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Paul McCartney, Wormhole, Pope
Friday, May 22, 2026
Paul McCartney, Wormhole, Pope

Stephen Colbert ended CBS' Late Show with Paul McCartney, an interdimensional wormhole that sucked up the Ed Sullivan Theater and no mention of Trump.

Paul McCartney Turns Lights Out in Ed Sullivan Theater for Colbert Finale

'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' ended with Paul McCartney turning out the lights off at the Ed Sullivan Theater, following a 'Hello Goodbye' singalong.

Knicks pull away in third, get 26 points from Josh Hart, comfortably win 109-93, take 2-0 series lead

New York went on an 18-0 run in the third quarter and that was the ballgame.

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Finale Recap

Stephen Colbert is saying goodbye to The Late Show after CBS canceled the long-running late-night franchise.