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 Australia’s unveils new climate target to slash emissions

Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035, the PM has announced Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas

‘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. In addition, the company is demanding that Kimmel apologize to Kirk’s family and send “a meaningful personal donation” to them

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

Dying Light: The Beast launch times and release date

Here's when you can wake the Beast.

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'

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

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

House Republicans pass 2 more bills to overhaul DC crime policies

House Republicans passed two more bills on Wednesday to overhaul the criminal justice system of Washington, D.C., a day after adopting two pieces of legislation that will restructure how juvenile cases are handled in the nation’s capital. The House greenlighted the District of

Isabella Ladera Officially Sues Beéle Over Leaked Sex Video

The Venezuelan influencer accuses the Colombian singer of invasion of privacy, sexual cyber harassment, and emotional distress

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Pulled ‘Indefinitely’ by ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Kimmel was taken off air by ABC and Nexstar after a threat from Trump’s FCC chair. “They were pissing themselves all day,” one ABC insider says

Democrats unveil funding alternative to counter GOP in shutdown brawl

Preparing to tank the Republican plan to avert a funding lapse on Oct. 1, Democrats are offering their own proposal.

Trump approval drops to record low of second term: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest level of his second term in the YouGov/Economist poll released Tuesday. In the weekly survey, conducted this past weekend, 39 percent of surveyed Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the presidency, down from the 41

ChatGPT appears to improvise when put through ancient Greek math puzzle

The Artificial Intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, appeared to improvise ideas and make mistakes like a student in a study that rebooted a 2,400-year-old mathematical challenge.

Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England

The Bank rate was cut in August but many analysts do not expect any further reductions this year.

ABC takes Jimmy Kimmel off air 'indefinitely' over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC is taking Jimmy Kimmel off the air “indefinitely” over comments the late-night host made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to multiple reports. The decision, announced Wednesday, came just minutes after Nexstar Media Group said its

Spain counts the cost of 'nightmare' wildfire summer

The country's farming and tourism sectors have been heavily affected by a spate of blazes.

Exhausted by Silksong? This breezier twin-stick spin on old school Metroid might just be the genre's second best this year

Zexion is still hard, but ample checkpoints and boss retries alleviate the usual frustrations.

Could the US interest rate cut boost the housing market?

Borrowing costs are not guaranteed to come down much more than they already have, even after this week's rate cut.

Flock Of Dimes – “Defeat”

Next month Jenn Wasner unveils her new Flock Of Dimes album The Life You Save . So far we’ve heard “ Long After Midnight ” and “ Afraid ,” and now the Wye Oak member is back with “Defeat.”

The impending retirement that could rock Capitol Hill

The comptroller general of the Government Accountability office will step down in a few short months, leaving a void atop the agency that has found the White House guilty of violating congressional spending law.

Americans could be healthier without daylight saving time, Stanford study suggests

If you already dread changing the clocks, a new study from sleep researchers with Stanford Medicine may have you researching a move to Hawaii or Arizona, the two states that do not observe daylight saving time.

The “Debate Me Bro” Grift: How Trolls Weaponized The Marketplace Of Ideas....

The “Debate Me Bro” Grift: How Trolls Weaponized The Marketplace Of Ideas . “The fundamental issue with “debate me bro” culture [is] that it creates a false equivalence between good-faith expertise and bad-faith trolling.”

The Memo: Obama enters post-Charlie Kirk debate with 'crisis' warning

Former President Obama’s assertion that the nation is in the middle of a “political crisis” is one of his strongest interventions in recent times — and is itself a demonstration of how much American reactions to the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing have split along predictable

‘Muppet Show’ Revival Special Set at Disney+, Sabrina Carpenter to Guest Star

“The Muppet Show” is staging a comeback on Disney+. Variety has learned that the streamer has greenlit a one-off “Muppet Show” event special that will air in 2026 to coincide with the original show’s 50th anniversary. In the special, the Muppets will return to the Muppet

CDC vaccine panel vote has lawmakers, former staff on edge

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story CDC vaccine panel vote has lawmakers, former staff on edge Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remade CDC vaccine advisory panel is set to meet Thursday and Friday. Changes to the

House tables Mace push to remove Omar from committees over Kirk comments

The House on Wednesday voted to table a resolution brought forward by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to formally reprimand Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and remove her from her committee assignments after Mace alleged she “smeared Charlie Kirk and implied he was to blame for his own

GOP defections sink effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar

duendita – “bassline” & “big one”

Earlier this year, duendita released a strong desire to survive , then followed the project with the standalone song “ piel .” Now, the NYC-based singer-songwriter is back with two tracks called “bassline” and “big one.”

ABC Pulls ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Indefinitely After Host’s Charlie Kirk Comments

Disney’s ABC said it would take Jimmy Kimmel’s popular late-night show off its schedule “indefinitely” after one of the biggest owners of TV stations in the U.S., Nexstar Media, said it intended to pre-empt airings of the program following remarks the host made about the

Activists Arrested at Brooklyn Navy Yard in Protest Against Israeli Military Ties

A drone manufacturer and a textile company, which are classified as “fine art” and “fashion” businesses at the building complex, are accused of profiting from Israel’s violence against Palestinians.

Democrats say shutdown necessary to send ‘message’ to Trump

Democratic senators say that unless Republicans scrap their plan to advance a “clean” seven-week continuing resolution, they don’t see any option other than defeating it as a way to send a “message” to President Trump. Doing so would almost certainly trigger a government

Newsom office fires back after Trump low-income housing claim: 'Take your dementia meds'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) press office said President Trump was “making things up again” after Trump made a claim about low-income housing in an area of Los Angeles destroyed by wildfires. On Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that he had “just learned,