# U.S. Indicts Cuba's Castro, Bipartisan Housing Bill & The Last 'Late Show'  - Thursday, May 21, 2026

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Published: 2026-05-21T08:30:00+00:00
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The news to know for Thursday, May 21, 2026! What to know about landmark criminal charges against the former president of Cuba, and why the U.S. is now taking action over something that happened decades ago. Also, a bipartisan effort to address American housing costs. And another key health task force getting an overhaul. Plus: the Memorial Day weekend travel forecast, the new policy limiting how well Harvard students can do in classes, and the final bow for Stephen Colbert and The Late Show . Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to h iyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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