Trump and King Charles hail US - UK special bond in lavish state dinner speech
Trump said the word “special” hardly does justice to the relationship between the transatlantic allies.
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Oil rig study reveals vital role of tiny hoverflies
A study of migratory hoverflies on a North Sea oil rig has revealed their vital role as long-distance pollen transporters.
Australian government announces 2035 emissions reduction target – video
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the Labor government will set a 62-70% emissions reduction target by 2035, taking the advice of the Climate Change Authority. In his announcement, Albanese said 'It is the right target to protect our environment, to protect and
Facebook owner unveils new range of AI-powered smart glasses
The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.
Controversial church leader denies bribing ex-South Korea first lady
The church is accused of bribing former first lady Kim Keon Hee with Chanel bags and a diamond necklace.
Markets sleeping on US-China trade breakthrough
Surprisingly, investors around the world have largely overlooked the positive mood music emerging from US–China trade negotiations. Markets everywhere have yet to price in the upside. This complacency is striking as the two largest economies inch toward a trade settlement that
ABC Affiliate Stations Told ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Will Be Off at Least Through Thursday, Replaced by ‘Celebrity Family Feud’
ABC affiliates were informed late Wednesday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be dark on the network at least through Thursday, with future plans for the 11:35 p.m. slot still undetermined. A memo sent to the owners of ABC’s more than 150 affiliate station partners addressed the
‘Conjuring’ Writers Chad and Carey Hayes to Make Directorial Debut With ‘Train,’ Frances O’Connor to Star (EXCLUSIVE)
Chad and Carey Hayes, the writing team behind “The Conjuring,” are making their first foray into directing with the thriller “Train,” which will star Frances O’Connor. The project reunites the Hayes brothers with O’Connor, who appeared in “The Conjuring 2” as Peggy Hodgson. The
Syrian foreign minister to discuss lifting of US sanctions in Washington this week, Axios reports
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Syrian foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani will meet with U.S. lawmakers in Washington this week to discuss the lifting of remaining U.S. sanctions on his country, Senator Lindsey Graham was quoted as saying by Axios. Shibani's visit - the
US adversaries stoke Kirk conspiracy theories, researchers warn
Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state media are exploiting conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to advance thousands of false claims aimed at undermining the United States and other adversaries, a research group warned Wednesday. Official media in the three
Liberal nonprofit groups push back against Trump's crackdown after Kirk's killing
Over 120 liberal nonprofit groups pushed back against the expected crackdown by President Trump’s administration after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, saying that philanthropy “exists to bring people together, not drive them apart.” In the joint letter,
Australia vows to cut emissions by 62% to 70% by 2035
Australia’s goals are above those of Canada and neighbouring New Zealand, but below Britain.
Air India crash victims' families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell
They accuse the manufacturers of doing "nothing" despite being aware of the plane's risks.
Why heirs of South Korea’s conglomerates are choosing longer military service
A growing number of sons of the country’s powerful family-run conglomerates are choosing longer military service.
SAG-AFTRA, WGA Blast Decision to Suspend Jimmy Kimmel: A ‘Type of Retaliation That Endangers Everyone’s Freedom’
The Writers Guild of America West and the Screen Actors Guild have released statements in support of Jimmy Kimmel after ABC pulled all future episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its schedule. “The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other – to disturb, even –
Top UN Gaza investigator hopeful Israeli leaders will be prosecuted
The UN investigator who this week accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza said she sees parallels with the butchery in Rwanda, and that she hopes one day Israeli leaders will be put behind bars. Navi Pillay, a South African former judge who headed the international
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Jimmy Kimmel Sidelined: What’s the Future of Late-Night TV After ABC’s Decision?
On Wednesday morning, hours before Jimmy Kimmel would go on to be pulled from ABC indefinitely after incurring the ire of the FCC, the New York Times’ arts desk tweeted their “Best of Late Night” morning roundup. The joke they highlighted? Jimmy Fallon’s quip on NBC about
The Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: A Huge Step Down the Authoritarian Road
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, at the urging of the Trump appointee running the Federal Communications Commission, and the president’s $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times this week make it even clearer that free and independent media are under dire threat from this
Sinclair’s ABC Stations Will Air Charlie Kirk Tribute During ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Time Slot
Earlier on Wednesday, ABC pulled the show off the air following remarks the host made about Kirk's assassination
Asian markets mixed after US Fed rate cut
The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point and indicated it will steadily lower borrowing costs for the rest of this year.
Albanese unveils ‘responsible’ new climate target to slash emissions over next decade
Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035, the PM has announced What is a climate target, and how does Australia’s stack up? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or
Transcript: How Cities How Cities Are Fighting Back Against Trump
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the September 17 episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon. You can watch this interview here . Perry Bacon: Good morning, everybody. I’m Perry Bacon. I’m the host of the New Republic Show Right Now . I’m honored to be joined by
‘One Battle After Another’ Opens Galas as Pingyao Sets 2025 Lineup
“One Battle After Another,” Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, will open the Galas section of the 9th Pingyao International Film Festival, which has unveiled its 2025 official selection spanning Hidden Dragons, Crouching Tigers, Galas, Made-in-Shanxi, Special Presentations and
Indonesia court finds no procedural flaws with law expanding military's role
This comes amid wider concerns of an expansion of the military's involvement in civilian affairs under President Prabowo Subianto.
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Replaced With Charlie Kirk Tribute on Sinclair’s ABC Stations; Company Demands Kimmel Apologize and Donate to Kirk’s Family and Turning Point USA
Media conglomerate Sinclair will replace the Friday timeslot of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” with a Charlie Kirk tribute special on its ABC affiliate stations — and is offering the special to all other ABC stations across the country. In addition, the company is demanding that Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel’s ‘unprecedented’ rejection by broadcasters a ‘turning point’ in media, FCC chair Brendan Carr: ‘There’s more work to go’
“This is an important turning point,” Brendan Carr said of Kimmel’s show being taken off the air.
US faces pressure in UN Security Council vote on Gaza
The United Nations Security Council is slated to vote Thursday on the latest call for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian access to Gaza, a move supported by a majority seeking to act despite repeated US vetoes. The 10 non-permanent members initiated discussions on the
Judge orders Mahmoud Khalil be deported to Algeria or Syria
An immigration judge ordered that a former pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, be deported to either Algeria or Syria for not disclosing certain information on his green card application. “This Court further finds that the Respondent understood the
FCC Chairman Praises Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension, Criticizes Late Night Hosts for ‘Enforcing a Narrow Political Ideology’
FCC chairman Brendan Carr appeared on Sean Hannity’s Fox News show to praise Nexstar and Sinclair for pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from their ABC affiliate stations, after which ABC suspended production of the show indefinitely. “Something’s gone seriously awry,” Carr said
Goodbye colonoscopy? Simple stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers
Scientists at the University of Geneva have created the first detailed catalogue of gut bacteria at the subspecies level, unlocking powerful new ways to detect colorectal cancer. By applying machine learning to stool samples, they achieved a 90% detection rate—nearly matching
China’s defence minister urges greater unity to avoid ‘law of the jungle’
Most Western nations have sent relatively low-level diplomatic representatives to the forum.
China's defence minister urges greater unity to avoid 'law of the jungle'
BEIJING - China's defence minister on Thursday urged greater efforts for global unity, warning against an increasingly divided world \"defined by the rule of the jungle\".
Cracker Barrel CEO Masino admits in 4th quarter earnings call they underestimated customer connection to iconic logo
Cracker Barrel released its fourth quarter earnings, though more of the attention came from the restaurant chain changing back the logo to its original design.
Rogue DNA rings may be the secret spark driving deadly brain cancer
Rogue DNA rings known as ecDNA may hold the key to cracking glioblastoma’s deadly resilience. Emerging before tumors even form, they could offer scientists a crucial early-warning system and a chance to intervene before the disease becomes untreatable.
After Shocking Jimmy Kimmel Suspension, Trump Keeps Successfully Silencing His Critics — and That’s Terrifying
The death of democracy won’t be televised. The FCC, this administration and spineless media conglomerates like Nexstar and Disney will make sure of that. If “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is over — and I fear there’s no coming back from what Disney did to him on Wednesday — then it’s
Sabrina Carpenter To Star In Seth Rogen’s The Muppet Show Special
Sabrina Carpenter just released her new album Man’s Best Friend and was revealed as a headliner for next year’s Coachella . She’s been dominating pop music for the past couple years, but now she’s getting ready to return to acting for a revival of The Muppet Show .
Trump says he is designating anti-fascist Antifa movement as terrorist organization
President Trump said late Wednesday that he is designating the far-left activist movement Antifa as a terrorist organization. “I am pleased to inform our many U.S.A. Patriots that I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST
Harvard’s salt trick could turn billions of tons of hair into eco-friendly materials
Scientists at Harvard have discovered how salts like lithium bromide break down tough proteins such as keratin—not by attacking the proteins directly, but by altering the surrounding water structure. This breakthrough opens the door to a cleaner, more sustainable way to recycle
Vitamin D supplements may lower your level of one type of vitamin D
Taking vitamin D2 supplements seems to reduce levels of vitamin D3 in our body
Trump celebrates ABC pulling Jimmy Kimmel off the air
President Trump on Wednesday celebrated ABC's move to pull comedian Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Calling the decision "Great News for America," Trump announced on his Truth Social
How to unlock Steel Soul Mode in Silksong
There are two ways to unlock a permadeath mode in Hollow Knight: Silksong—here are both.
‘The Morning Show’ Director Mimi Leder Breaks Down Bradley’s Return, That Unexpected Action Scene and the Politics of the Season 4 Premiere
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the Season 4 premiere of “The Morning Show.” “The Morning Show” is back, and with it comes a whole new web of scandals and crises. Titled “My Roman Empire,” the Season 4 premiere begins with Alex (Jennifer Aniston), Stella (Greta
Democrats want government funding stopgap to reverse nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts
Senate Democrats on Wednesday evening unveiled an ambitious proposal to fund the government past Sept. 30 that would restore the nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid made by President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could cause scores of rural and smaller hospitals
Trump Celebrates ABC Pulling Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Great News For America’ and ‘Congratulations for Finally Having the Courage’
President Trump applauded ABC’s decision to pull new episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely after the host made comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that were deemed “insensitive.” “Great News for America: The ratings challenged Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel Shocker: Ben Stiller, Chris Hayes, Gov. Newsom and More Criticize ABC for Pulling Late Night Show Over Charlie Kirk Comments
ABC’s decision to pull “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from its network indefinitely sent shockwaves through the media industry and political world, with commentators criticizing the decision as an act of censorship. Disney’s ABC decided to take its flagship late-night program off the
Amazon TV Head Vernon Sanders Exits After Seven Years
Vernon Sanders is exiting as the head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios after seven years at the company. Sanders’ departure was his own choice, Variety has learned, though he will remain at Amazon for the transitional period as his successor is selected. He announced
