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[Dylan Byers @DylanByers]

#BREAK: CBS NEWS has terminated Scott Pelley's contract.

[NBC News @NBCNews]

BREAKING: Federal prosecutor leading the James Comey indictment over his seashells post resigns from the case. https://t.co/tPMgnJEA4D

[CONSEQUENCE @consequence]

Conan O'Brien used his Harvard University commencement speech to argue that humility and the human connection matter far more than any diploma.

"I always recognize the enormous role of luck in my life. Refusing to see how luck has played a role in anyone's success is simply ignorant. Many people are happy to mistake a lucky poker hand for their own brilliance, and fighting that human instinct has kept me sane.

"I honestly believe that community, spontaneity, and a real commitment to humility has helped me build a rich life that means much more to me than any diploma. And believe me, I'm not saying the goal is to renounce accomplishments, but rather to metabolize them. If you carry your victories lightly, other qualities –- kindness, originality, courage, humor, and humanity –- have room to emerge.

"Maybe the greatest lessons I've learned along these lines have been through my 24 travel shows. I have degraded myself in Cuba, Ghana, Korea, Armenia, half of Europe, Argentina, Thailand, Mexico, and Greenland, where I visited a real estate office and tried to buy the country. When I travel to another land, every quality I have discussed -- community, adaptation, and a sincerely humble approach -- are all necessary. When you don't speak the language, no one truly cares where you went to college, and you have no choice but to make friends.

"It's on these travels that I learned a great lesson: let yourself be bad at things. I have been a bad dancer in every country I have visited. But the people laugh because it turns out everyone everywhere is related to at least one terrible dancer. For me, humility on these trips can easily lead to humiliation, which is also a useful tool.

"Three weeks ago, I visited Amsterdam, dressed up as Van Gogh, and forced my way into the Van Gogh Museum, where I started loudly demanding a cut of the merchandising because I made no money during my lifetime. Guards forcibly ejected me. I was roundly mocked by patrons for my pathetic display. But I did see a lot of smiles. And not one person said, now that's a Harvard grad.

"In Tokyo, I met with a teacher of Japanese etiquette who volunteered I wasn't her type. And when I asked her why, she just said, 'face.' In Ghana, after accepting a royal invitation, I was kicked out of the Ashanti Palace by the Queen Mother, because her favorite soap opera was starting.

"I understand that I am preaching modesty and connection at a time when this is not in style. We are living through a period of extreme narcissism. Our current leadership in Washington believes that empathy is a weakness and that our nation stands supreme and alone. Add to that, everyone here today has a phone in their pocket that is algorithmically programmed to celebrate you and you alone by making you the protein-maxing hero of your own special journey.

"Much has been written about how isolated and siloed we've become, but for me, the antidote is quite simple. By de-emphasizing what makes us special — in your case, a prized degree — we can really find one another, not as an exercise in virtue, but as a path towards greater laughter, love, and real growth."

[PBS News @NewsHour]

Comedian and television host Conan O’Brien delivered the commencement address at his alma mater, Harvard University, on Thursday.

O’Brien, who graduated in 1985, offered quips on topics ranging from unfashionable caps and gowns to the federal government’s lawsuits against the university.

The Trump administration sued Harvard in March, saying it failed to address antisemitism on campus following Hamas’ attacks on Israel Oct. 7, 2023.

“Many people think I’ve come today to defend Harvard. Well, sorry, those people are wrong,” O’Brien said. “Not only am I not against these lawsuits, I’m here to announce that I’m joining them. I, too, am suing Harvard.”

The crowd laughed and cheered as O’Brien detailed his qualms with the university, including cast-iron bunkbeds, an a cappella group’s performance and a “Cap’n Ben’s fish spaghetti” meal.

“Yes, I’m confident that my claims will have more merit than those filed by the president of the United States,” O’Brien said.

The comedian also referenced the Trump administration’s attempt to bar the university from enrolling international students.

“What has any foreigner ever added to our American culture?” O’Brien asked. “With the possible exception of music, literature, art, cuisine, fashion, architecture, dance, scientific breakthroughs and the core of our moral codes and ethical beliefs.”

Video courtesy of Harvard University

[Conan O'Brien @ConanOBrien]

Harvard Commencement, 2026

[Conan O'Brien @ConanOBrien]

Right after this photo was taken in 1981 I shouted “I will give the Harvard commencement address in 41 years!”

[Mike Sisak @mikesisak]

There was no one in the courtroom to speak on behalf of the four men Randy Santos bludgeoned to death with a metal bar as they slept on the New York City streets. No anguished friends or relatives to see the killer sentenced to 40 years to life in prison.
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[Brian Krassenstein @krassenstein]

As Trump posts AI videos of him assaulting Stephen Colbert, here’s what Colbert was doing:

Dancing with his wife, having fun at the Fired & Festive!” afterparty in NYC.

[Mike Sisak @mikesisak]

Awful news. Howard Fendrich was one of the giants in tennis and sports journalism. The grand slams won't be the same. Praying for his family and loved ones.
https://t.co/JmdBnZezjt

[Mike Sisak @mikesisak]

This woman has a city-issued press pass

[Mike Sisak @mikesisak]

Last week, @AP inexplicably laid off @godovasquez. Today, in yet another reminder of how shortsighted that decision was, he won the prestigious @deadlineclub award for Best Sports Photo of this amazing shot!

[Mike Sisak @mikesisak]

Please congratulate @godovasquez on this awesome honor. More importantly, if you can, help him out a little. As you can imagine, money gets tight after a layoff and the bills don’t stop. Thank you!
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[Mike Sisak @mikesisak]

City Hall said it would review the process for issuing press credentials after some of Luigi Mangione’s supporters, masquerading as members of the media, callously celebrated the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. https://t.co/inWfAijnfZ

[Molly Crane-Newman @molcranenewman]

Muting this now… Read my story: https://t.co/SodZRRUPgI

[Molly Crane-Newman @molcranenewman]

“I’m saying fuck Brian Thompson. I don’t give a flying fuck he died,” says Ashley Rojas, wearing her press badge provided by @NYCMayorsOffice. Lena Weissbrot adds that Thompson’s teenage sons “are better off without him” and should “enjoy the blood money.”

[reuvenblau.bsky.social @ReuvenBlau]

Breaking: A 40-year-old Rikers Island detainee died Tuesday morning, marking the second death in city jail custody in less than 24 hours. The death comes as DOC Commissioner Stanley Richards is in Germany touring lockups.
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[Molly Crane-Newman @molcranenewman]

Humbly reminded once again that there is nothing worse for the nervous system than going viral. Eject, goddamnit! EJECT!!!

[pathurtado @pathurtado37]

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[pathurtado @pathurtado37]

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