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Rosie O’Donnell delivers unhinged tirade about Trump after ABC suspends ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
The 63-year-old launched into yet another unhinged tirade against her long-time political nemesis in Northern Ireland on Thursday.
A TikTok deal may be close. But what's in it for China?
Experts tell the BBC what a final deal might look like, and what Beijing might get in return.
Why students like me are happier living at home
Research suggests the number of students planning to stay at home has doubled in the last 20 years.
All about the business decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from ABC after his Charlie Kirk comments
Kimmel's suspension came as powerful local TV owners and the Federal Communication Commission turned up the heat on ABC’s parent, Disney.
Cracker Barrel facing aggressive proxy battle from Steak ‘n Shake owner
“Shareholders need to send a strong message to the board for failing to get rid of a manager who is worse than mediocre,” according to a proxy statement.
Ticketmaster, Live Nation face US suit over resale tactics
US regulators accuse the companies of illegal ticket resale tactics costing consumers millions of dollars.
Zuckerberg unveils Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses that can play videos, create live subtitles for $799
The specs – which retail for $799 – have a small digital display on the lens.
Charlie Kirk had ‘break-up’ with Candace Owens after she went ‘too down the rabbit holes’
Eric Bolling said while Kirk and Owens were "tight" a decade ago, they drifted apart because her "theories got just too down the rabbit holes."
ABC insiders rip network over ‘stupid’ Jimmy Kimmel monologue that led to suspension: ‘Should have known better’
“ABC is stupid,” said one ABC source. “They should have edited Kimmel. They know Trump is after him. Their standards department should have flagged it. They should have known better.”
The boring crypto play that actually pays
Forget moonshots. Crypto staking won’t make you rich overnight — but with Best Wallet, it could keep your portfolio working while others gamble.
Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings were plummeting before ABC suspended him for Charlie Kirk comments
Nielsen data showed sharp summer declines and a year-long slide that leaves him trailing rivals such as Fox News' Greg Gutfeld and CBS star Stephen Colbert.
AmEx unveils Platinum card updates with new perks — and a whopping $895 fee
AmEx's Platinum cards will now offer credits for dining via restaurant reservation service Resy, purchases at lululemon and taking Uber One memberships, as well as expanded hotel and entertainment perks.
Meta in talks with Fox Corp, News Corp, Axel Springer over AI content licensing: report
The company currently offers several AI tools, including a chatbot called Meta AI Assistant that is embedded across Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Free welcome cafe opens to help community connect
The monthly cafe is being run by the volunteers behind the Highworth Community Larder project.
Chipmaker Nvidia to invest $5bn in rival Intel
The two American chipmakers will partner to make personal computer and data centre chips, in a lifeline for Intel as it struggles to profit from the AI boom.
FTC files bombshell suit against Ticketmaster seeking billions over exorbitant fees, turning blind eye to bots
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster on Thursday, accusing the online broker of raking in profits through exorbitant fees and turning a blind eye as bots illegally resell millions of tickets to customers.
Nvidia makes $5B bet on struggling Intel with stake, chip deal after Trump talks
The stake will instantly make Nvidia one of Intel's largest shareholders, and Intel shares surged on the news.
Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC suspension sparks boycott calls against Disney: ‘Hit them where it hurts’
ABC’s suspension of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over the host’s comments about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a fierce backlash as left-leaning social media users and influencers are now calling for boycotts of the network and its parent company, Disney. Hashtags
Planning approvals for new homes at record low, figures show
Planning approvals for new homes were at their lowest on record during Labour’s first year in office, figures show
Here’s the real reason ABC has suspended ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk weren’t just noxiously offensive and seemingly misleading – their timing was also incredibly bad.
The $4trn accounting puzzle at the heart of the AI cloud
A beancounter’s look at the hyperscalers’ balance-sheets
Can the UAE gain a foothold in AI by being friends with everyone?
The Emiratis’ carefully calibrated large language model
Are you addicted to shopping?
On social media, it can be hard to resist the urge to splurge
MPs write to government over JLR supply chain jobs
West Midlands and Merseyside MPs have called for supply chain help after the JLR cyber attack.
UK set for talks over access to EU defence loans
British ministers want UK-based companies to be able to take part in EU-funded military projects.
Local TV giant Sinclair demands Jimmy Kimmel make ‘direct apology’ to Charlie Kirk’s family, donate to TPUSA
The nation’s largest group of ABC affiliates, said Kimmel’s on-air remarks about Kirk’s assassination were “inappropriate and deeply insensitive.”
Next warns UK economy faces 'anaemic' growth
The warning from the clothing chain comes as it reported a 13.8% rise in pre-tax profits.
Workers across France strike over budget cut plans
The widespread walkouts come less than a fortnight after the government collapsed over a proposed budget.
If quarterly-earnings rules were scrapped, would anyone notice?
Donald Trump’s criticism misses the point
If quarterly earnings ruled were scrapped, would anyone notice?
Donald Trump’s criticism misses the point
Solana’s meme coin mania: jackpots, wipeouts, and one wallet to watch
This blockchain platform is a go-to for investors, since it offers a wide range of coins, and creators, since Solana makes it easy for users to make their own meme coins.
Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code
Starbucks didn't comment directly on the lawsuits Wednesday, but the company said it simplified its dress code to deliver a more consistent experience to customers and give its employees clearer guidance.
Spirit Airlines to cut flight capacity by 25%, eliminate jobs to prioritize ‘strongest markets’
At the start of 2025, roughly 200 Spirit employees were laid off during the airline's early exploration into escaping bankruptcy.
Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses
The event comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over the impact of its products, particularly on children.
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.
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.
Cracker Barrel CEO Masino admits in 4th-quarter earnings call that it 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.
