No More Late Show

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 14 August 2025 > In the News Shine Bright Lycée

Late-night comedy shows have been a fixture of American TV since the 1950s. A mix of satire, comedy, music and celebrity guests, they are known for their criticism of politics and those in the public eye. It came as a shock to audiences when Stephen Colbert, host of the long-running The Late Show, announced in … Continue reading “No More Late Show”

From a Mile a Day to the Length of the U.K.

Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 15 July 2025 > In the News

It’s a British charity classic to run, walk or cycle from Land’s End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in the Scottish Highlands. A 17-year-old has become the youngest person to run the length of the U.K., raising money for a mental-health charity. And that isn’t even the biggest challenge Marcus has faced in his life … Continue reading “From a Mile a Day to the Length of the U.K.”

F1: Brad Pitt in Pole Position on the Big Screen

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 09 July 2025 > In the News Shine Bright Collège

Released on June 25, 2025, F1 is a box office hit. Starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick), the film promised a spectacular dive into the world of Formula 1. Two weeks later, the gamble appears to have paid off. A Comeback Story on the Grand Prix Stage In F1, Brad … Continue reading “F1: Brad Pitt in Pole Position on the Big Screen”

Time for the Euros

Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 30 June 2025 > In the News

Sixteen teams are lining up in Switzerland for the UEFA Women’s Euros from 2 to 27 July.  UEFA European Women’s Championship in 1991 grew out of competitions in women’s football that had started in 1982. The tournament adopted its current 16-team format in 1997. The first round has four groups who play “round robin”: the … Continue reading “Time for the Euros”

Australian Election Called

Posted by Speakeasy News > Monday 31 March 2025 > In the News Shine Bright Lycée

Australia’s Prime Minister, Labor’s Anthony Albanese, has called a federal election for 5 May. Labor currently has a slim majority in parliament. Opinion polls put Labor neck and neck with the Liberal-National coalition led by Peter Dutton. Federal elections have to be held every three years, and the latest possible date for this election was … Continue reading “Australian Election Called”

Threats to the U.S. Department of Education

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 26 March 2025 > In the News

On March 20, headlines around the world announced that President Donald Trump had dismantled the U.S. Department of Education. What does the Department of Education do, and has it really been closed? The U.S. Department of Education is not the equivalent of the education ministries in many other countries, which usually set curricula and exams, … Continue reading “Threats to the U.S. Department of Education”