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Prosecution rests in Ryan Routh trial over alleged attempt on Trump's life

Prosecution rests in Ryan Routh trial over alleged attempt on Trump's life

Peter Charalambous, ABC News

Federal prosecutors on Friday rested their case against Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to kill Donald Trump on his Florida golf course last year.

Criminal CasesSecurity & IntelligenceDonald Trump

Sep 19, 2025, 11:28 PM

Trump claims the US is about to get a tremendous fee for taking TikTok out of China

Trump claims the US is about to get a tremendous fee for taking TikTok out of China

Sean Hollister, The Verge

A 10 percent stake in Intel, 15 percent of Nvidia’s China sales, a “golden share” of Nippon Steel — what price will Trump extract next in exchange for favorable treatment? Well, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Trump Administration is “expected t…

TradeEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Sep 19, 2025, 11:15 PM

Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

Whitehouse.gov

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION The H-1B nonimmigrant visa program was created to bring temporary workers into the United

ImmigrationPolicy & Legislation

Sep 19, 2025, 11:15 PM

US attorney plans to resign amid pressure from Trump: Sources

US attorney plans to resign amid pressure from Trump: Sources

Katherine Faulders, Peter Charalambous, Alexander Mallin, ABC News

U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert said he plans to resign, according to sources, amid pressure from President Trump after sources said he refused to charge NY AG Letitia James.

PersonnelGovernment & AdministrationLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 11:05 PM

Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?

Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?

BBC News

In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms.

Economy & FinanceTradeForeign Policy & International

Sep 19, 2025, 11:03 PM

Hiring H-1B visa workers may cost $100K more with Trump's latest executive order

Hiring H-1B visa workers may cost $100K more with Trump's latest executive order

Kelsey Vlamis, Business Insider

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that changed the annual H1-B visa fee.

ImmigrationExecutive OrdersEconomy & Finance

Sep 19, 2025, 10:28 PM

WATCH: Mother of hostage being held in Gaza speaks out

WATCH: Mother of hostage being held in Gaza speaks out

ABC News

The mother of one of the 20 hostages still believed to be alive in Gaza is speaking out with a clear message: "Save my son."

GazaForeign Policy & InternationalInternational Crisis

Sep 19, 2025, 10:23 PM

Judge tells Meta not to share Instagram users’ information with Trump admin

Judge tells Meta not to share Instagram users’ information with Trump admin

Alfred Ng, Politico

The temporary order comes after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s department subpoenaed the tech giant over posts naming a border patrol agent.

Media & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 10:05 PM

Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner calls the FCC’s threats “out-of-control intimidation”

Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner calls the FCC’s threats “out-of-control intimidation”

Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge

Michael Eisner, Disney's former CEO who ran the company for 21 years and oversaw its acquisition of ABC in 1995, does not think his successor, Bob Iger, made the right decision in moving to put Jimmy Kimmel Live! On indefinite pause following threats from Tru…

Media & CommunicationsLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 10:01 PM

The Old Disney CEO Just Called Bob Iger a Chicken

The Old Disney CEO Just Called Bob Iger a Chicken

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 19th, 2025

Personal & FamilyLeadership

Sep 19, 2025, 9:30 PM

I Know What’s Going On And So Does Everyone Else

I Know What’s Going On And So Does Everyone Else

Ethan Gach, Kotaku

You can run and hide but you don't have to play along The post I Know What’s Going On And So Does Everyone Else appeared first on Kotaku.

Sep 19, 2025, 9:27 PM

Jimmy Kimmel’s Next Move: Brooklyn or Bust?

Jimmy Kimmel’s Next Move: Brooklyn or Bust?

Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone

In the wake of Jimmy Kimmel's removal from ABC airwaves, insiders at the show are unsure whether a run at Brooklyn's BAM starting Sept. 29 will go on.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 19, 2025, 8:52 PM

Trump Pardoned Him. Now He Won’t Have to Pay Back $660 Million

Trump Pardoned Him. Now He Won’t Have to Pay Back $660 Million

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Trevor Milton and his wife donated $1.8 million to Trump in 2024.

Sep 19, 2025, 8:50 PM

Michael Che Has Different Take on Comedians Speaking Their Minds

Michael Che Has Different Take on Comedians Speaking Their Minds

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

‘listen, im black.. we have a different understanding of ‘freedom of speech’’

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 8:30 PM

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S prices are going up again in October

Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S prices are going up again in October

Tomas Franzese, Android Police

Microsoft is raising the price of every Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S model for the second time in 2025

Economy & FinanceAutomotive

Sep 19, 2025, 8:10 PM

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Used to Love Free Speech and Late Night

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Used to Love Free Speech and Late Night

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 19th, 2025

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 8:00 PM

Microsoft Is Torpedoing Xbox With Yet Another Price Hike

Microsoft Is Torpedoing Xbox With Yet Another Price Hike

Kyle Barr, Gizmodo.com

It’s blaming today’s ‘macroeconomic environment,’ aka President Donald Trump.

Economy & FinanceAutomotive

Sep 19, 2025, 7:54 PM

People are canceling their Disney+ and Hulu accounts and calling for a boycott in protest of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

People are canceling their Disney+ and Hulu accounts and calling for a boycott in protest of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension

Henry Chandonnet,James Faris, Business Insider

"If Disney's going to cave to Trump, then Disney doesn't get my money," one former Disney+ subscriber who canceled told Business Insider.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureProtests

Sep 19, 2025, 7:45 PM

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from Venezuelan migrants

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to strip legal protections from Venezuelan migrants

MARK SHERMAN, Yahoo Entertainment

The Trump administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order allowing it to strip legal protections from more than 300,000 Venezuelan...

ImmigrationLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Sep 19, 2025, 7:41 PM

Tim Cook Swears Tariffs Aren’t to Blame for iPhone 17 Pro Price Hike

Tim Cook Swears Tariffs Aren’t to Blame for iPhone 17 Pro Price Hike

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

Apple CEO Tim Cook says tariffs played no role in the higher price 'to be totally clear.'

Economy & FinanceTrade

Sep 19, 2025, 7:40 PM

Have a Delicious Weekend.

Have a Delicious Weekend.

Joanna Goddard, Cupofjo.com

What are you up to this weekend? Tonight Freddie and I are going to a wedding, where we will clap, cheer, toast, tear up, and not dance; and tomorrow the boys and I will be hitting up block parties, arguably the best part of fall in Brooklyn.… Read more The …

Personal & FamilyLifestyle

Sep 19, 2025, 7:40 PM

Kimmel's suspension spreads fear and anger through the late-night world as insiders wonder if Fallon and Meyers are next

Kimmel's suspension spreads fear and anger through the late-night world as insiders wonder if Fallon and Meyers are next

Lucia Moses, Business Insider

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension has provoked dread in the late-night world. Hollywood writers rallied against Disney and Trump.

Media & CommunicationsLegal & JusticeProtests

Sep 19, 2025, 7:27 PM

Microsoft Reveals The First $800 Xbox With Another Round Of Price Hikes

Microsoft Reveals The First $800 Xbox With Another Round Of Price Hikes

Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku

Microsoft cites ‘changes in the macroeconomic environment’ for the decision The post Microsoft Reveals The First $800 Xbox With Another Round Of Price Hikes appeared first on Kotaku.

Economy & FinanceAutomotive

Sep 19, 2025, 7:26 PM

The free speech paradox

The free speech paradox

Sean Illing, Vox

Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t suspended because of poor ratings. He wasn’t suspended because he crossed some ethical red line. He was suspended because the president of the United States decided to make an example of him.  The supposed justification came on Kimmel’s Mo…

Free SpeechMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 7:24 PM

Tariffs bite Xbox fans even harder, as Microsoft (again) increases Xbox Series X|S prices in the US — here's how much more you'll pay

Tariffs bite Xbox fans even harder, as Microsoft (again) increases Xbox Series X|S prices in the US — here's how much more you'll pay

jez@windowscentral.com (Jez Corden) , Jez Corden, Windows Central

Microsoft cites challenging "macroeconomic" environment for the price increases, which sees the Xbox Series X hit a whopping $649.99.

TradeEconomy & FinancePrices and Cost of Living

Sep 19, 2025, 7:00 PM

Landing site for Rosalind Franklin rover may be ripe with clues about ancient Mars life

Landing site for Rosalind Franklin rover may be ripe with clues about ancient Mars life

Stefanie Waldek, Space.com

Natural geologic processes at Mars' Oxia Planum may improve the Rosalind Franklin rover's chances of detecting organic compounds.

Space PolicyHealth & Science

Sep 19, 2025, 7:00 PM

WATCH: Police say teen with loaded gun threatened to shoot up NYC high school

WATCH: Police say teen with loaded gun threatened to shoot up NYC high school

ABC News

A student was arrested after allegedly posting a threat online and being found with a gun in their backpack at a New York City high school on Thursday, officials said.

Law EnforcementCriminal Cases

Sep 19, 2025, 6:14 PM

This is how Trump ends democracy

This is how Trump ends democracy

Zack Beauchamp, Vox

Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension — the direct result of an FCC threat to pull the licenses of networks that aired him — has shown us how authoritarianism can come to America. I mean this literally. The specific threats that Federal Communications Commission head Bre…

Social Issues & CultureMedia & CommunicationsCensorshipLegal & JusticeElections & Politics

Sep 19, 2025, 6:10 PM

Children’s Hospital Chaplain Jailed by Trump Admin Finally Released

Children’s Hospital Chaplain Jailed by Trump Admin Finally Released

Andrew Perez, Rolling Stone

Ayman Soliman, a beloved former children’s hospital chaplain in the Cincinnati area, had been jailed by Donald Trump’s administration since July 9.

ImmigrationLegal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Sep 19, 2025, 5:55 PM

How MAGA Killed Foreign Influence Research, But Now Demands Social Media Stop Foreign Influence Campaigns

How MAGA Killed Foreign Influence Research, But Now Demands Social Media Stop Foreign Influence Campaigns

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

It’s fascinating how quickly the tune changes when the shoe’s on the other foot. For years, we’ve been treated to endless screaming about how any effort to identify and counter foreign manipulation on social media was “censorship” and a violation of Americans…

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaCensorshipForeign Policy & International

Sep 19, 2025, 5:50 PM

Trump Gives Suspiciously Vague Update on TikTok Deal

Trump Gives Suspiciously Vague Update on TikTok Deal

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"appreciate the TikTok approval"

Sep 19, 2025, 5:43 PM

So… is there a TikTok deal or not?

So… is there a TikTok deal or not?

Adi Robertson, The Verge

China and the US have “made progress” on granting permission for ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American consortium, fulfilling a nine-months-overdue legal requirement. After saying a tentative deal had been reached Monday and that approval would come Friday,…

TradeChinaTechnology Regulation

Sep 19, 2025, 5:35 PM

Here’s What a Kimmel Staffer Has to Say About Disney, Trump and the Future

Here’s What a Kimmel Staffer Has to Say About Disney, Trump and the Future

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

The interview was published on the ‘Too Much TV’ Substack from Rick Ellis

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureElections & Politics

Sep 19, 2025, 5:30 PM

WATCH: Trump announces efforts to regain control of Bagram air base in Afghanistan

WATCH: Trump announces efforts to regain control of Bagram air base in Afghanistan

ABC News

President Trump said on Thursday that his administration is making efforts to gain control of Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, though he provided no details on how exactly the U.S. would regain control.

Foreign Policy & InternationalMilitary

Sep 19, 2025, 5:10 PM

Erika Kirk will lead her late husband's organization. Here's what to know about her

Erika Kirk will lead her late husband's organization. Here's what to know about her

Rachel Treisman, NPR

Erika Kirk, 36, has a devotional podcast and Christian clothing line. She has vowed to continue her late husband's work.

Personal & FamilyLeadershipElections & Politics

Sep 19, 2025, 4:59 PM

Judge tosses Trump's $15B suit against New York Times, Penguin Random House

Judge tosses Trump's $15B suit against New York Times, Penguin Random House

Peter Charalambous, ABC News

A judge has tossed President Trump's $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Penguin Random House, and gave Trump's lawyers 28 days to refile.

Sep 19, 2025, 4:38 PM

Trump Says Late Night Shows Are 'Not Allowed' to Be Mean to Him

Trump Says Late Night Shows Are 'Not Allowed' to Be Mean to Him

Susan Rinkunas, Jezebel

Barf Bag: The party of free speech, everyone!

Media & CommunicationsFree SpeechSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 19, 2025, 4:38 PM

Judge strikes down Trump's $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times

Judge strikes down Trump's $15bn lawsuit against the New York Times

BBC News

A US federal judge took issue with the contents of Trump's lawsuit against the newspaper and gave him 28 days to amend it.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 4:38 PM

Bill Would Give The State Dept. The Ability To Deny Passports To Citizens Who Criticize Israel

Bill Would Give The State Dept. The Ability To Deny Passports To Citizens Who Criticize Israel

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

This isn’t anything that actually needed to be done. The federal government has plenty of options at its disposal if it thinks someone is providing material support for terrorism. It’s one of things that keeps the FBI loaded up with anti-terrorism dollars, th…

Free SpeechPolicy & LegislationLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 4:29 PM

Nvidia Wants in on the Robotaxi Race

Nvidia Wants in on the Robotaxi Race

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

Nvidia is exploring $500 million investment in Wayve Technologies, a London-based AI startup.

Technology RegulationAutomotiveEconomy & Finance

Sep 19, 2025, 4:25 PM

MCU Actors Call For Disney Boycott Following Jimmy Kimmel Fiasco

MCU Actors Call For Disney Boycott Following Jimmy Kimmel Fiasco

Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku

ABC has pulled the talk show off the air after a monologue regarding the death of Charlie Kirk The post MCU Actors Call For Disney Boycott Following Jimmy Kimmel Fiasco appeared first on Kotaku.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureProtests

Sep 19, 2025, 3:56 PM

Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea as TikTok deal approved

Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea as TikTok deal approved

BBC News

The president plans to meet Xi at a global summit in South Korea next month and will travel to China next year.

Sep 19, 2025, 3:45 PM

Acosta, who negotiated Epstein's plea deal, appears before House Oversight Committee

Acosta, who negotiated Epstein's plea deal, appears before House Oversight Committee

Lauren Peller, ABC News

Acosta didn't respond to questions as he walked into the committee room.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesGovernment & Administration

Sep 19, 2025, 3:36 PM

Meta’s quest to own your face

Meta’s quest to own your face

David Pierce, The Verge

Meta obviously believes in smart glasses. It's not alone: Google, Apple, Samsung, and others all appear to be heavily invested in the idea that the next big gadget will be on your face. But at least for now, it appears Meta is the company building the best, m…

Technology RegulationArtificial Intelligence

Sep 19, 2025, 2:47 PM

Trevor Milton's Nikola Case Dropped by SEC Following Trump Pardon

Trevor Milton's Nikola Case Dropped by SEC Following Trump Pardon

Eletric-vehicles.com

The US Securities and Exchange Comission (SEC) has dropped its fraud case against Nikola’s founder and former CEO Trevor Milton, after Trump’s pardon six months ago.

Legal & JusticeDonald Trump

Sep 19, 2025, 2:43 PM

Everything you need to know about what's going on with Jimmy Kimmel and the war on late-night

Everything you need to know about what's going on with Jimmy Kimmel and the war on late-night

Dan DeFrancesco, Business Insider

Jimmy Kimmel's suspension over his comments regarding Charlie Kirk has elicited strong reactions and raised questions about the state of the media.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 19, 2025, 2:36 PM

Trump’s Golden Dome Projected to Cost Exponentially More Than the Manhattan Project

Trump’s Golden Dome Projected to Cost Exponentially More Than the Manhattan Project

Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com

A lot of folks are skeptical the shield would even work as advertised.

Personal & FamilyTechnology RegulationSecurity & Intelligence

Sep 19, 2025, 2:35 PM

Newly revealed Epstein secrets could help victims get their hands on more of his fortune

Newly revealed Epstein secrets could help victims get their hands on more of his fortune

Jacob Shamsian, Business Insider

Only about 25% of Jeffrey Epstein's fortune went to his sexual abuse accusers. Congressional investigations into his finances could change that.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesLaw EnforcementDOJ ActionsCongressional Investigations

Sep 19, 2025, 2:33 PM

The right’s big lie about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

The right’s big lie about Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension

Eric Levitz, Vox

The Trump administration is openly coercing media organizations into suppressing speech that it does not like.  On Monday night, late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel (irresponsibly) seemed to suggest that Charlie Kirk’s killer had conservative sympathies, before …

Media & CommunicationsCensorshipPersonal Activities

Sep 19, 2025, 2:26 PM

Johnson County leaders denounce Trump administration executive orders in resolution

Johnson County leaders denounce Trump administration executive orders in resolution

Ryan Hansen, Iowa City Press-Citizen, Iowa City Press-Citizen

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors condemned and denounced more than 25 executive orders issued since President Donald Trump took office.

Government & AdministrationExecutive OrdersPolitical Endorsements

Sep 19, 2025, 2:26 PM

O Comptroller, My Comptroller

O Comptroller, My Comptroller

Danielle Han, Jezebel

ICE arrested and detained 11 NYC Dems on Thursday for trying to access one of its facilities, including Comptroller Brad Lander.

Law EnforcementImmigrationSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 19, 2025, 2:15 PM

Don’t Get Too Excited for That Nvidia and Intel Chip Just Yet

Don’t Get Too Excited for That Nvidia and Intel Chip Just Yet

Kyle Barr, Gizmodo.com

Intel and Nvidia promise a new age of mobile gaming, but there are reasons to be cautious.

Economy & FinanceTechnology RegulationAutomotive

Sep 19, 2025, 1:10 PM

If the World Has to Be on Fire, I’m Glad We Have Caleb Hearon to Get Silly With It

If the World Has to Be on Fire, I’m Glad We Have Caleb Hearon to Get Silly With It

Tara Ariano, Cracked.com

The prolific comic’s début special, ‘Model Comedian,’ is an instant classic

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 1:00 PM

'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in April 2029 — and these 3 space probes will be watching

'God of Chaos' asteroid Apophis will fly by Earth in April 2029 — and these 3 space probes will be watching

andrew.w.jones@protonmail.com (Andrew Jones) , Andrew Jones, Space.com

A trio of missions are on track to intercept and study the famous near-Earth asteroid Apophis during its close encounter with our planet in April 2029.

Space PolicyHealth & Science

Sep 19, 2025, 1:00 PM

Trump Says TV Networks That Criticize Him Should Lose Their Licenses

Trump Says TV Networks That Criticize Him Should Lose Their Licenses

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"They're not allowed to do that," said Trump. (They're allowed to do that.)

Media & CommunicationsFree SpeechLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 12:45 PM

Kamala Harris strikes back at allies she felt didn't act that way: New book takeaways

Kamala Harris strikes back at allies she felt didn't act that way: New book takeaways

Francesca Chambers and Susan Page, USA TODAY, USA Today

In a new book about her 107-day campaign for the presidency, Kamala Harris takes issue with Biden, Trump and those who doubted she could win.

Elections & PoliticsPolitical EndorsementsRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyLeadership

Sep 19, 2025, 12:44 PM

Seth Meyers Worried About Losing His Show Due to Factors ‘Outside His Control’ As Early As This Summer

Seth Meyers Worried About Losing His Show Due to Factors ‘Outside His Control’ As Early As This Summer

Carly Tennes, Cracked.com

By Carly Tennes Published: September 19th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 19, 2025, 12:30 PM

Warner Bros CEO Laments ‘Terrible’ Streaming TV Experience’ He Created, Proposes More Shitty Mergers And Price Hikes As The Fix

Warner Bros CEO Laments ‘Terrible’ Streaming TV Experience’ He Created, Proposes More Shitty Mergers And Price Hikes As The Fix

Karl Bode, Techdirt

We’ve mentioned repeatedly how the AT&T–>Time Warner–>Discovery series of media mergers were some of the most destructive and pointless business efforts ever, resulting in tens of thousands of layoffs, the cancellation of endless popular programs, higher pric…

Economy & FinanceMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 12:26 PM

Jon Stewart Mocks Donald Trump Following Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Jon Stewart Mocks Donald Trump Following Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Jon Stewart is using heavy sarcasm to rip into Donald Trump ... this on the heels of Jimmy Kimmel getting suspended by ABC over his remarks about Charlie Kirk's killer. "The Daily Show" host made an unusual appearance on the show Thursday -- he's…

Media & CommunicationsPersonal Activities

Sep 19, 2025, 12:17 PM

Taliban official dismisses Trump's hope to 'take back' Afghan airbase

Taliban official dismisses Trump's hope to 'take back' Afghan airbase

BBC News

Bagram airbase was handed over to the Afghan military shortly before the Taliban returned to power.

Foreign Policy & InternationalDonald Trump

Sep 19, 2025, 11:45 AM

Trump and MTG’s Boyfriend Discuss How to Make Pride Flag a Terrorist Symbol

Trump and MTG’s Boyfriend Discuss How to Make Pride Flag a Terrorist Symbol

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Brian Glenn, a ”reporter," told Trump that if he labels ”transtifa”—the far-right’s new hate-mongering term—a domestic terrorist group, then he could get the flag taken down.

Social Issues & CultureLGBTQ+ RightsMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 11:42 AM

WATCH: Breaching whales awe kayakers

WATCH: Breaching whales awe kayakers

ABC News

Stunning footage shows a group of kayakers up close and personal with a humpback whale and its calf as the pair breached in Costa Rica.

Sep 19, 2025, 11:38 AM

WATCH: Rescuers pull 10-year-old girl from rubble of Gaza building

WATCH: Rescuers pull 10-year-old girl from rubble of Gaza building

ABC News

Eyewitness video shows the moment a 10-year-old girl named Marah was pulled from the rubble of a building in Gaza City.

GazaCrisis & EmergencyNatural Disasters

Sep 19, 2025, 11:37 AM

Kirk's death fuels free speech disputes. And, vaccine panel changes MMRV guidance

Kirk's death fuels free speech disputes. And, vaccine panel changes MMRV guidance

Brittney Melton, NPR

Free speech has become an increasing focal point after comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination have caused people to lose jobs. And, a CDC vaccine panel rolls back MMRV vaccine guidance.

Sep 19, 2025, 11:08 AM

10 Friday AM Reads

10 Friday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My end-of-week morning train WFH reads: • How to Build a Million-Dollar Future for Your Kids: Setting your child up for life doesn’t require a windfall — just time, consistency and a willingness to think beyond bonds and birthday cards. (Bloomberg) • The Citi…

Economy & FinancePersonal & Family

Sep 19, 2025, 10:30 AM

It’s Time for a New Two-Party System

It’s Time for a New Two-Party System

Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic

Bret Stephens says we need a new liberal party, and it’s not what you think.

Elections & PoliticsPolicy & Legislation

Sep 19, 2025, 10:00 AM

Justin Baldoni Just Hired Diddy's Lawyer...

Justin Baldoni Just Hired Diddy's Lawyer...

Audra Heinrichs, Jezebel

Thought the actor and director’s defense was aggressive enough already? He just added an attorney who previously represented Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried.

Legal & JusticeLaw EnforcementCriminal Cases

Sep 19, 2025, 9:32 AM

Putin said he's eying higher taxes on the rich to bankroll the Ukraine war and pointed to a precedent set by the US

Putin said he's eying higher taxes on the rich to bankroll the Ukraine war and pointed to a precedent set by the US

Huileng Tan, Business Insider

Russia's central bank expects the economy to expand just 1% to 2% this year, down from 4.3% in 2024.

TaxesForeign Policy & InternationalRussiaEconomy & Finance

Sep 19, 2025, 9:06 AM

Who offered Trump an exceedingly rare second state visit? Find out in the quiz

Who offered Trump an exceedingly rare second state visit? Find out in the quiz

Holly J. Morris, NPR

This week's quiz also features late-night hosts, Emmy losers, the pope, geometry and bears.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 19, 2025, 9:01 AM

Red dress, red politics? Why Sydney Sweeney's Emmys dress struck a nerve

Red dress, red politics? Why Sydney Sweeney's Emmys dress struck a nerve

Callie Ahlgrim, Business Insider

The controversy over Sydney Sweeney's "MAGA red" dress at the Emmy Awards speaks to the color's charged role in the current political climate.

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 9:00 AM

Lawsuit aims to force Trump administration to stop delaying student loan forgiveness

Lawsuit aims to force Trump administration to stop delaying student loan forgiveness

Cory Turner, NPR

The American Federation of Teachers is seeking a preliminary injunction that would force the department to resume student loan forgiveness.

Legal & JusticeEducation

Sep 19, 2025, 9:00 AM

A deadly assault in Charlotte underscores a shift in crime on public transit

A deadly assault in Charlotte underscores a shift in crime on public transit

Joel Rose, NPR

A violent killing in Charlotte's transit system has gotten a lot of attention. The numbers say trains and buses remain safe overall, but assault has eclipsed robbery and theft as the biggest concern.

Transportation

Sep 19, 2025, 9:00 AM

20 years later, Israelis ask if the Gaza exit backfired — and if it's time to go back

20 years later, Israelis ask if the Gaza exit backfired — and if it's time to go back

Itay Stern, NPR

Twenty years ago, Israel dismantled its settlements and withdrew from the Gaza Strip. Now, Israelis ask if it helped pave the way for the Oct. 7 attack, and some want to resettle there.

GazaIsraelMiddle EastForeign Policy & International

Sep 19, 2025, 9:00 AM

Analysis-Saudi pact puts Pakistan's nuclear umbrella into Middle East security picture

Analysis-Saudi pact puts Pakistan's nuclear umbrella into Middle East security picture

Saeed Shah and Maha El Dahan, Yahoo Entertainment

With many Arab nations feeling a rising threat from Israel, the Saudi-Pakistan defense pact announced this week brings Pakistan - and its nuclear umbrella - ...

Foreign Policy & InternationalMiddle EastNuclear PolicySecurity & Intelligence

Sep 19, 2025, 8:54 AM

Jimmy Fallon says he hopes Jimmy Kimmel gets to go back on ABC

Jimmy Fallon says he hopes Jimmy Kimmel gets to go back on ABC

Aditi Bharade, Business Insider

Fallon called Kimmel a "decent, funny, and loving guy," and said he hoped the latter's show would be reinstated.

Media & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 8:16 AM

Late-Night Hosts Rally After Kimmel Suspension: Can’t Give an ‘Autocrat’ an ‘Inch’

Late-Night Hosts Rally After Kimmel Suspension: Can’t Give an ‘Autocrat’ an ‘Inch’

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone

As ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel continues, Kimmel's fellow late-night hosts took to their own monologues show their support on Thursday evening.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 19, 2025, 7:38 AM

Iraq fails to win US approval to import Turkmen gas via Iran

Iraq fails to win US approval to import Turkmen gas via Iran

Maha El Dahan and Muayad Hameed, Yahoo Entertainment

Iraq's attempt to ease its chronic power shortage with gas from Turkmenistan routed through neighbouring Iran has failed under U.S. pressure, leaving Baghdad...

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranEnergy

Sep 19, 2025, 7:04 AM

Late-night hosts reacted to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension with the sharpest tools in their kit: comedy and defiance

Late-night hosts reacted to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension with the sharpest tools in their kit: comedy and defiance

Aditi Bharade,Kwan Wei Kevin Tan,Sarah Gray, Business Insider

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, and Jimmy Fallon weighed in on Kimmel's suspension, making jokes about Trump while they were at it.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 19, 2025, 5:54 AM

Jon Stewart’s Best Thursday Night Moments Had Nothing to Do with Jimmy Kimmel

Jon Stewart’s Best Thursday Night Moments Had Nothing to Do with Jimmy Kimmel

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

His interview with Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa was a true balm

Social Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Sep 19, 2025, 5:45 AM

WATCH: Theme park guest dies after roller coaster ride in Florida

WATCH: Theme park guest dies after roller coaster ride in Florida

ABC News

Authorities say a 32-year-old man has died after riding a roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Florida.

Personal & FamilyHealth

Sep 19, 2025, 5:41 AM

Jon Stewart Mocks Trump in Song to the ‘Dear Leader’ After Kimmel Suspension

Jon Stewart Mocks Trump in Song to the ‘Dear Leader’ After Kimmel Suspension

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone

Jon Stewart stepped behind the Daily Show desk on Thursday, breaking with the show's usual schedule after Jimmy Kimmel's show suspension.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 19, 2025, 5:33 AM

'The Daily Show's Jon Stewart Lays Out "Cynical Ploy" Behind The Government Cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel

'The Daily Show's Jon Stewart Lays Out "Cynical Ploy" Behind The Government Cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

Critics of Trump’s FCC would call this entire controversy a smokescreen — if they wanted to lose their jobs

Media & CommunicationsGovernment & Administration

Sep 19, 2025, 5:20 AM

Seth Meyers says Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is a 'big moment' for democracy

Seth Meyers says Jimmy Kimmel's suspension is a 'big moment' for democracy

Kwan Wei Kevin Tan, Business Insider

"Trump promised to end government censorship and bring back free speech, and he's doing the opposite," Meyers said on his late-night show.

Media & CommunicationsFree Speech

Sep 19, 2025, 5:11 AM

Stephen Colbert Is the Only One Who Really Knows Jimmy Kimmel�’s Pain

Stephen Colbert Is the Only One Who Really Knows Jimmy Kimmel’s Pain

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

‘A company apparently capitulating to the whims of the President in order to ensure their merger goes through? Has that ever happened before?’

Media & CommunicationsLegal & JusticeElections & Politics

Sep 19, 2025, 5:10 AM

Jon Stewart delivered a stinging, sarcasm-laden defense of Jimmy Kimmel

Jon Stewart delivered a stinging, sarcasm-laden defense of Jimmy Kimmel

Kwan Wei Kevin Tan, Business Insider

In full satire mode, Stewart laid into Trump, calling him America's "great leader" and criticizing his administration's stance on free speech.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 19, 2025, 4:53 AM

‘The Media’s Trying to Make Jimmy Kimmel Their Charlie Kirk,’ According to Greg Gutfeld

‘The Media’s Trying to Make Jimmy Kimmel Their Charlie Kirk,’ According to Greg Gutfeld

Tara Ariano, Cracked.com

By Tara Ariano Published: September 18th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaStatements

Sep 19, 2025, 4:50 AM

Jon Stewart Delivers Thursday Night ‘Daily Show’ Monologue From Golden Trump-Esque Set

Jon Stewart Delivers Thursday Night ‘Daily Show’ Monologue From Golden Trump-Esque Set

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 18th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 19, 2025, 4:30 AM

‘The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Plays Montage of Conservatives Lying on TV to Prove That It’s Not Illegal

‘The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Plays Montage of Conservatives Lying on TV to Prove That It’s Not Illegal

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

The FOX News studios would need to be in Rikers Island for that to be the case

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & CultureLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 4:18 AM

Trump says he didn't want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet

Trump says he didn't want London Mayor Sadiq Khan at state banquet

BBC News

The mayor of London did not seek or expect an invite to the state banquet, the BBC understands.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGovernment & Administration

Sep 19, 2025, 3:54 AM

Trump poised to fire US attorney for resisting effort to charge NY AG: Sources

Trump poised to fire US attorney for resisting effort to charge NY AG: Sources

Katherine Faulders, Peter Charalambous, Alexander Mallin, ABC News

President Trump is expected to fire Eastern Virginia's U.S. attorney after he was unable to find evidence of mortgage fraud against NY AG Letitia James, sources say.

Government & AdministrationLegal & JusticePersonnel

Sep 19, 2025, 3:20 AM

Several New York officials arrested in protest at Manhattan ICE office

Several New York officials arrested in protest at Manhattan ICE office

Jack Moore, ABC News

Several elected officials in New York were arrested Thursday during a protest at an immigration office in Manhattann

ProtestsImmigrationLaw Enforcement

Sep 19, 2025, 2:59 AM

Second migrant to be removed to France after court bid fails

Second migrant to be removed to France after court bid fails

BBC News

The Eritrean man is set to be flown out early on Friday under the government's "one in, one out" deal.

ImmigrationForeign Policy & International

Sep 19, 2025, 2:52 AM

Andrew Schulz and Akash Singh Condemn Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension

Andrew Schulz and Akash Singh Condemn Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 18th, 2025

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaFree Speech

Sep 19, 2025, 2:45 AM

I went to a protest at Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. It wasn't just about one comedian.

I went to a protest at Disney over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension. It wasn't just about one comedian.

Kelsey Vlamis, Business Insider

Hundreds of people showed up at Disney Studios to protest Jimmy Kimmel being pulled off the air, but the protest was about a lot more than that.

ProtestsMedia & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 19, 2025, 2:44 AM

Federal Trade Commission Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment

Federal Trade Commission Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Entertainment

Walden Green, Pitchfork

The FTC alleges that the concert giant has knowingly collaborated with secondary market brokers to spike ticket prices

Consumer ProtectionAntitrustLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 1:30 AM

Jimmy Fallon Is Still Completely Useless

Jimmy Fallon Is Still Completely Useless

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

The earliest reports of his initial public response to Kimmel’s censoring aren’t impressive

Media & CommunicationsPress Relations

Sep 19, 2025, 1:30 AM

Kamala Harris Blasts Trump Admin’s �‘Assault on Free Speech’ After Kimmel Suspension

Kamala Harris Blasts Trump Admin’s ‘Assault on Free Speech’ After Kimmel Suspension

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone

Kamala Harris denounces the Trump administration’s attack on critics, warning of a dangerous assault on free speech.

Free SpeechLegal & JusticeMedia & CommunicationsElections & Politics

Sep 19, 2025, 1:14 AM

Avoiding sanctions: Takeaways from AP's report on a secret deal between Russia and Vietnam

Avoiding sanctions: Takeaways from AP's report on a secret deal between Russia and Vietnam

DAVID RISING, Yahoo Entertainment

Russia is a key supplier of military goods to Vietnam, providing it with fighter jets, tanks and ships. Moscow's ongoing war against Ukraine, however, has...

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaSanctionsTrade

Sep 19, 2025, 12:53 AM

WATCH: Woman sentenced to 25 years for shooting neighbor speaks out

WATCH: Woman sentenced to 25 years for shooting neighbor speaks out

ABC News

Susan Lorincz speaks out from behind bars in her first interview since being convicted of manslaughter for fatally shooting her neighbor, Ajike 'AJ' Owens.

Criminal CasesLegal & Justice

Sep 19, 2025, 12:53 AM

Inside Palantir: Profits, Power and the Kill Machine

Inside Palantir: Profits, Power and the Kill Machine

Manasa Narayanan, Substack.com

We spoke to a former Palantir employee, now turned critic, agitator and educator speaking out against the tech company.

Technology RegulationSecurity & Intelligence

Sep 19, 2025, 12:40 AM

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