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Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization

Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization

Whitehouse.gov

Section 1.  Antifa as a Terrorist Threat.  Antifa is a militarist, anarchist enterprise that explicitly calls for the overthrow of the United States

TerrorismLegal & JusticeSecurity & Intelligence

Sep 22, 2025, 11:16 PM

Davey urges US cancer scientists to come to UK

Davey urges US cancer scientists to come to UK

BBC News

The Lib Dem leader will use his party conference speech to attack Donald Trump's "anti-science agenda".

Science PolicyImmigrationHealthcare

Sep 22, 2025, 11:04 PM

White House Communications Director Likens Jimmy Kimmel to ‘A Used Empty Beer Can’

White House Communications Director Likens Jimmy Kimmel to ‘A Used Empty Beer Can’

Carly Tennes, Cracked.com

By Carly Tennes Published: September 22nd, 2025

Media & CommunicationsPress RelationsStatements

Sep 22, 2025, 10:50 PM

Federal judge lifts administration halt of offshore wind farm in New England

Federal judge lifts administration halt of offshore wind farm in New England

Jennifer McDermott, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

A federal judge has ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the U.S. offshore wind industry. Work on the Revolution Wind proje…

EnergyEnvironment

Sep 22, 2025, 10:45 PM

Feds crack down on Harvard over non-compliance, finances

Feds crack down on Harvard over non-compliance, finances

Esther Wickham, The Center Square

(The Center Square) - The Trump administration targeted Harvard University last week for non-compliance with a federal civil rights investigation and...

Government & AdministrationPolicy & LegislationEducation

Sep 22, 2025, 10:45 PM

Disney’s Lawyers Successfully Defended Jimmy Kimmel (About Fair Use, Not His Free Speech Mocking Trump)

Disney’s Lawyers Successfully Defended Jimmy Kimmel (About Fair Use, Not His Free Speech Mocking Trump)

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

Updating the updating: I started writing this post last Tuesday, but put it on hold when everything happened last Wednesday, and rewrote it this weekend to post today, only now as I was getting ready to post it, seeing that Disney has reinstated Jimmy Kimmel,…

Legal & JusticeMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 10:31 PM

Did Trump’s deportation czar accept $50K in cash?

Did Trump’s deportation czar accept $50K in cash?

Cameron Peters, Vox

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: The Trump administration has ended a federal bribery i…

Legal & JusticeGovernment & Administration

Sep 22, 2025, 10:29 PM

The flimsy evidence behind Trump’s big autism announcement, explained

The flimsy evidence behind Trump’s big autism announcement, explained

Dylan Scott, Vox

During a highly anticipated announcement today, President Donald Trump urged pregnant people to avoid taking Tylenol if possible because of the painkiller’s possible link to autism.  At the same time, Trump promoted leucovorin, a decades-old medication that m…

Health & SciencePublic HealthPersonal & Family

Sep 22, 2025, 10:18 PM

Germany pushes to block Apple and other U.S. companies from EU’s shared financial data system

Germany pushes to block Apple and other U.S. companies from EU’s shared financial data system

Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac

The European Union is setting up a new financial data sharing system that will promote the development of new digital financial products. Apple and other U.S. companies, however, may not get access to it. Here are the details. more…

TradeTechnology RegulationEconomy & Finance

Sep 22, 2025, 10:13 PM

Trump Offers a Golden Ticket

Trump Offers a Golden Ticket

Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic

The president is rebranding the immigration process as a MAGA rewards program.

ImmigrationPolicy & Legislation

Sep 22, 2025, 10:09 PM

Jimmy Kimmel returns: Hollywood and political leaders react

Jimmy Kimmel returns: Hollywood and political leaders react

Kelsey Vlamis, Business Insider

Jimmy Kimmel's return to air was met with praise from prominent figures like comedian Ben Stiller and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 22, 2025, 9:56 PM

The Trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu

Jason Kottke, kottke.org

Disney dropped the trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu today, a feature-length film that will debut in theaters in May 2026. A

Media & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 9:35 PM

Trump and RFK Jr. Blame Tylenol For Autism in New Report, but Experts Push Back

Trump and RFK Jr. Blame Tylenol For Autism in New Report, but Experts Push Back

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

"They are reviewing existing literature, and they're doing it badly."

Social Issues & CultureHealth & SciencePublic HealthMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 9:32 PM

What Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee means for tech companies

What Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee means for tech companies

Jacky Barile,Ben Bergman, Business Insider

Trump's Friday order requires companies to pay $100,000 per H-1B visa worker, shaking Silicon Valley and corporate America.

ImmigrationEconomy & FinancePolicy & Legislation

Sep 22, 2025, 9:01 PM

Trump admin links Tylenol use in pregnancy to increased risk of autism

Trump admin links Tylenol use in pregnancy to increased risk of autism

Mary Kekatos, ABC News

The Trump administration stated on Monday that the use of an over-the-counter pain medication during pregnancy may be linked to autism.

Health & SciencePublic Health

Sep 22, 2025, 8:58 PM

AI Experts Urgently Call on Governments to Think About Maybe Doing Something

AI Experts Urgently Call on Governments to Think About Maybe Doing Something

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Let's just agree to something. Anything.

Sep 22, 2025, 8:50 PM

WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC on Tuesday after suspension

WATCH: Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC on Tuesday after suspension

ABC News

Jimmy Kimmel is set to return to the air Tuesday night on ABC, The Walt Disney Company said.

Media & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 8:42 PM

Here’s Jimmy Kimmel Protecting Ivanka Trump From A Handsy Andy Dick

Here’s Jimmy Kimmel Protecting Ivanka Trump From A Handsy Andy Dick

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

Donald Trump’s least favorite comedian protected his daughter from comedy’s biggest creep

Personal & FamilyMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 8:30 PM

Feds Suspiciously Revive the Name ‘Monkeypox’ After Dropping It in 2022

Feds Suspiciously Revive the Name ‘Monkeypox’ After Dropping It in 2022

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

Years after scientists retired the term “monkeypox” for being inaccurate and stigmatizing, the federal government has started using it again for no clear reason.

Health & SciencePublic Health

Sep 22, 2025, 8:25 PM

A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime -- and made it hard to leave

A jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime -- and made it hard to leave

GENE JOHNSON and SALLY HO, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal trial beginning in Amazon's hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime...

Consumer ProtectionLegal & Justice

Sep 22, 2025, 8:20 PM

Federal Court Blocks Federal Officers From Attacking Journalists And Peaceful Protesters

Federal Court Blocks Federal Officers From Attacking Journalists And Peaceful Protesters

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

It’s a story as old as law enforcement itself: when protesters start protesting, it’s often the cops who decide it’s time for everything to get violent, rather than those engaged in protests. We saw a LOT of this during the protests following the murder of Ge…

Legal & JusticeProtestsLaw Enforcement

Sep 22, 2025, 8:17 PM

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Is Coming Back Tomorrow Night

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Is Coming Back Tomorrow Night

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

Less than a week after Disney indefinitely suspended the late-night show, Kimmel will be back on TV

Media & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 8:06 PM

Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Return After One Week Off the Air

Jimmy Kimmel Live! to Return After One Week Off the Air

Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork

The Walt Disney Company said that it had suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! “to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country”

Media & CommunicationsPress RelationsDonald Trump

Sep 22, 2025, 8:04 PM

WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects formal recognition of Palestinian state

WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects formal recognition of Palestinian state

ABC News

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu was unequivocal in his rejection of the U.K., Canada and Australia recognizing a Palestinian state, saying in a statement Sunday, "There will be no Palestinian state."

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsrael

Sep 22, 2025, 7:56 PM

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Is Back Following Disney Boycott

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Is Back Following Disney Boycott

Zack Zwiezen, Kotaku

Jimmy Kimmel's late night show was suspended after comments he made about Charlie Kirk's murder The post Jimmy Kimmel Live! Is Back Following Disney Boycott appeared first on Kotaku.

Media & CommunicationsCensorshipSocial Media

Sep 22, 2025, 7:55 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire -- for now -- remaining Democrat on FTC

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire -- for now -- remaining Democrat on FTC

Nina Totenberg, NPR

At issue is whether the president has the authority to dismiss the heads of those agencies that are protected by Congress.

Government & AdministrationLegal & JusticeFederal Courts

Sep 22, 2025, 7:49 PM

'Unprecedented': Trump order stuns pilot at SFO

'Unprecedented': Trump order stuns pilot at SFO

Olivia Harden, SFGate

Passengers on the SFO flight asked to disembark after the doors closed.

Media & CommunicationsSecurity & Intelligence

Sep 22, 2025, 7:48 PM

Supreme Court allows Trump firing of FTC commissioner

Supreme Court allows Trump firing of FTC commissioner

Devin Dwyer, ABC News

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld President Donald Trump's termination of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.

Government & AdministrationLegal & JusticeSupreme Court

Sep 22, 2025, 7:43 PM

Breaking Down the Creatures and Secrets of the First ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer

Breaking Down the Creatures and Secrets of the First ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer

James Whitbrook, Gizmodo.com

Our first look at the next 'Star Wars' movie is light on story details, but filled with nods to the wider galaxy far, far away.

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 7:40 PM

Trump's H-1B fee hike could upend Big Tech and IT outsourcing giants' hiring models

Trump's H-1B fee hike could upend Big Tech and IT outsourcing giants' hiring models

Alistair Barr, Business Insider

President Donald Trump's H-1B visa fee hike pressures Big Tech and IT outsourcing giants that are already dealing with tariff threats and more.

ImmigrationEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Sep 22, 2025, 7:34 PM

Donald Trump Is Now Taking Aim at David Letterman

Donald Trump Is Now Taking Aim at David Letterman

Carly Tennes, Cracked.com

By Carly Tennes Published: September 22nd, 2025

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 22, 2025, 7:30 PM

Mamdani pulls out of ABC town hall over Kimmel firing

Mamdani pulls out of ABC town hall over Kimmel firing

Chris Wade | a href="https://www.thecentersquare.com/"The Center Square contributor/a, The Center Square

(The Center Square) — Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has pulled out of a planned town hall debate by an ABC affiliate over...

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 7:27 PM

‘The View’ Co-Hosts Weigh In on Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension: ‘No One Silences Us’

‘The View’ Co-Hosts Weigh In on Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension: ‘No One Silences Us’

Andy Greene, Rolling Stone

"Someone can say something they shouldn’t and get taken off the air," said Whoopi Goldberg. "But the government cannot apply pressure to force someone to be silenced"

Media & CommunicationsFree Speech

Sep 22, 2025, 7:24 PM

Don't panic: H-1B visas will cost companies $100K only for new petitions

Don't panic: H-1B visas will cost companies $100K only for new petitions

Iain Thomson, Theregister.com

However, the changes could lead to more offshoring In a surprise announcement on Friday, President Trump issued a proclamation, sparking panic among many visa holders, leading the White House to issue a clarification. Only new applicants will cost their compa…

ImmigrationPolicy & Legislation

Sep 22, 2025, 7:22 PM

Lockheed's new combat drone shows the premier stealth aircraft designer is moving into the 'loyal wingman' business

Lockheed's new combat drone shows the premier stealth aircraft designer is moving into the 'loyal wingman' business

Kelsey Baker, Business Insider

The US Air Force envisions having advanced crewed fighter jets flying alongside combat drones. Defense giant Lockheed just unveiled its drone idea.

MilitaryTechnology Regulation

Sep 22, 2025, 7:22 PM

The Trump Admin Is Suing Amazon for Tricking People Into Prime Subscriptions. Here’s How That Might Affect You

The Trump Admin Is Suing Amazon for Tricking People Into Prime Subscriptions. Here’s How That Might Affect You

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

The FTC is claiming that Amazon made cancelling a subscription tough on purpose.

Consumer ProtectionLegal & JusticeEconomy & Finance

Sep 22, 2025, 7:10 PM

How TikTok's deal to stay in the US will work, according to the White House

How TikTok's deal to stay in the US will work, according to the White House

Dan Whateley, Business Insider

TikTok US is set to sell to an investor consortium that will retrain its algorithm and keep Americans connected to users in other parts of the world.

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaForeign Policy & InternationalChina

Sep 22, 2025, 6:46 PM

Utah Valley University to Create Charlie Kirk Memorial

Utah Valley University to Create Charlie Kirk Memorial

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Utah Valley University has formed the UVU Memorial Committee to create a monument for Charlie Kirk following his assassination on their campus Sept. 10. The university announced the development Monday, noting ... "We will listen to community voices…

Social Issues & CultureProtests

Sep 22, 2025, 6:28 PM

MAGA’s Big Miscalculation

MAGA’s Big Miscalculation

Mike Brock, Techdirt

In the shadow of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, something remarkable seems to be happening that Trump’s movement seems completely unable to see. Trapped within their own epistemic bubble, MAGA appears to have fundamentally misread the political moment, interpr…

Elections & PoliticsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 6:06 PM

I went to a demonstration by Google employees about H-1B visas. They want the company to speak out.

I went to a demonstration by Google employees about H-1B visas. They want the company to speak out.

Alice Tecotzky, Business Insider

Members of the Alphabet Workers Union told me that they want Google to make a public statement and "side with their own workers."

LaborImmigration

Sep 22, 2025, 6:01 PM

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump rests own case

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump rests own case

Greg Allen, NPR

Ryan Routh, who is accused in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump on his golf course last year, called three witnesses and rested his defense after only a few hours of testimony on Monday.

Criminal CasesSecurity & IntelligenceDonald Trump

Sep 22, 2025, 5:48 PM

The White House says it blocked US Steel's decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

The White House says it blocked US Steel's decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

MARC LEVY, Yahoo Entertainment

The White House said Monday that it intervened under the terms of a three-month-old national security agreement with Japan-based Nippon Steel to block a...

Foreign Policy & InternationalTradeNational Security

Sep 22, 2025, 5:36 PM

Federal appeals court reinstates Vermont Christian school after it objected to transgender player

Federal appeals court reinstates Vermont Christian school after it objected to transgender player

KIMBERLEE KRUESI and AMANDA SWINHART, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal appeals court says a Vermont Christian school can participate in the state's sports league, overturning a previous ruling that upheld a ban on the ...

LGBTQ+ RightsCivil RightsEducation

Sep 22, 2025, 5:35 PM

Does Tylenol Use during Pregnancy Cause Autism? What the Research Shows

Does Tylenol Use during Pregnancy Cause Autism? What the Research Shows

Allison Parshall, Scientific American

Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. plan to tie Tylenol use during pregnancy and folate deficiencies to rising autism rates—but the evidence is thin

Health & SciencePublic HealthMedical Research

Sep 22, 2025, 5:30 PM

Fired BLS chief on how the day happened

Fired BLS chief on how the day happened

Nathan Yau, Flowingdata.com

Erika McEntarfer, the former chief for the Bureau of Labor Statistics made her first public appearance since the abrupt firing. For Bloomberg, Molly Smith reports: On Aug. 1, several hours after he…

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Sep 22, 2025, 5:29 PM

The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

The Trump administration is expected to link autism to Tylenol use during pregnancy

Jon Hamilton, NPR

President Trump and HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are expected to tie autism to acetaminophen use during pregnancy, and present a cancer drug as a possible treatment. There is little credible scientific evidence for either claim.

Health & SciencePublic Health

Sep 22, 2025, 5:08 PM

The Trump administration just can’t stop leaking its chats

The Trump administration just can’t stop leaking its chats

Emma Roth, The Verge

Months into an administration that has already suffered several basic security slipups, it's not exactly surprising to see President Donald Trump airing complaints in a public Truth Social post that seemed intended for Pam Bondi's DMs. In the post, Trump dire…

Government & AdministrationSecurity & IntelligenceMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 4:52 PM

Delta's wild new Airbus A321neo configuration is official with a whopping 44 first-class seats

Delta's wild new Airbus A321neo configuration is official with a whopping 44 first-class seats

Zach Griff, The Points Guy

Due to regulatory delays, Delta Air Lines is temporarily changing plans for several A321neo jets — with a massive expansion of first-class seating.

Economy & FinanceTransportation

Sep 22, 2025, 4:45 PM

Trump Officials Address ICE Barbie Affair Rumors: ‘Worst-Kept Secret in D.C.’

Trump Officials Address ICE Barbie Affair Rumors: ‘Worst-Kept Secret in D.C.’

Ewan Palmer, Daily Beast

A number of Trump administration officials have spilled the beans on what has long been an open secret in MAGA circles: Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski are...

Government & AdministrationPersonnel

Sep 22, 2025, 4:42 PM

Judge Strikes Trump’s Rambling Lawsuit Before NY Times Even Had To Respond

Judge Strikes Trump’s Rambling Lawsuit Before NY Times Even Had To Respond

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

In what may be a first in American legal history, a sitting president just had his lawsuit struck down by a federal judge before the defendants even had a chance to respond. Judge Steven Merryday didn’t wait for a motion to dismiss. He didn’t wait for the def…

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesPresidential Security

Sep 22, 2025, 4:32 PM

TikTok Deal Has Unanswered Questions -- What That Means for You

TikTok Deal Has Unanswered Questions -- What That Means for You

Omar Gallaga, CNET

US residents may not have to migrate to a new version of the app after all, according to reports.

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaForeign Policy & InternationalChina

Sep 22, 2025, 4:31 PM

Indian tech stocks slump after Trump imposes $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas

Indian tech stocks slump after Trump imposes $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas

Theron Mohamed, Business Insider

Several Indian tech stocks fell by over 4% on Monday after the White House rolled out a $100,000 fee to apply for a new H-1B visa for skilled workers.

ImmigrationEconomy & FinanceTrade

Sep 22, 2025, 4:15 PM

Matt Stone Blames Procrastination, Not Censorship, for Latest ‘South Park’ Delay

Matt Stone Blames Procrastination, Not Censorship, for Latest ‘South Park’ Delay

JM McNab, Cracked.com

By JM McNab Published: September 22nd, 2025

Media & CommunicationsPersonal & Family

Sep 22, 2025, 4:15 PM

Ray Dalio warns ‘we’re heading into very, very dark times’ and says the solution comes from a Chinese proverb: ‘A smart rabbit has 3 holes’

Ray Dalio warns ‘we’re heading into very, very dark times’ and says the solution comes from a Chinese proverb: ‘A smart rabbit has 3 holes’

Nick Lichtenberg, Yahoo Entertainment

Central to all of Dalio’s advice is his guiding principle for personal growth: “Pain plus reflection equals progress.”

Economy & FinanceSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 4:11 PM

Iran, Russia to sign documents on building new nuclear reactors in Iran - RIA news

Iran, Russia to sign documents on building new nuclear reactors in Iran - RIA news

REUTERS, The Jerusalem Post

Western governments accuse Tehran of failing to abide by a 2015 deal with world powers that aimed to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon. Russia and ...

IranNuclear PolicyForeign Policy & International

Sep 22, 2025, 4:04 PM

‘Very real shot’: Trump critic eyeing White House bid leaves CNN analyst stunned

‘Very real shot’: Trump critic eyeing White House bid leaves CNN analyst stunned

Rachel Cohen, nj.com

Axios revealed last week that she has yet to make a firm decision.

Sep 22, 2025, 4:03 PM

Now ‘South Park’ Fans Really Do Believe Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Explanation For The Delay

Now ‘South Park’ Fans Really Do Believe Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s Explanation For The Delay

Keegan Kelly, Cracked.com

Stone claimed that, if he really was censored, we would have heard about it by now

Media & CommunicationsCensorshipSocial Media

Sep 22, 2025, 4:00 PM

WATCH: Tens of thousands attend Charlie Kirk memorial

WATCH: Tens of thousands attend Charlie Kirk memorial

ABC News

Tens of thousands of people paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at his memorial on Sunday. Kirk was hailed a "martyr" by President Donald Trump and other leading conservative figures.

Elections & PoliticsLegal & Justice

Sep 22, 2025, 3:49 PM

West Point is violating the First Amendment with a crackdown on professors, lawsuit says

West Point is violating the First Amendment with a crackdown on professors, lawsuit says

LARRY NEUMEISTER, Yahoo Entertainment

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point is banning opinions by professors in the classroom and some books and courses in a crackdown that violates the First ...

Free SpeechLegal & JusticeEducation

Sep 22, 2025, 3:41 PM

TikTok’s Algorithm Will Be Under American Control In Trump’s Deal

TikTok’s Algorithm Will Be Under American Control In Trump’s Deal

Jeremy Gray, PetaPixel

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week to finalize a long-rumored TikTok acquisition. In view of the impending deal, more details surrounding how the U.S. will tweak TikTok have come to light, including changes to the app's algorithm…

Government & AdministrationExecutive OrdersMedia & CommunicationsSocial Media

Sep 22, 2025, 3:40 PM

Michael Che Blasted Kanye Backstage After ‘SNL’ Outburst

Michael Che Blasted Kanye Backstage After ‘SNL’ Outburst

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

By Matt Solomon Published: September 22nd, 2025

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 3:30 PM

More Marvel And Star Wars Stars Slam Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Amid Boycott Calls

More Marvel And Star Wars Stars Slam Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Amid Boycott Calls

Kenneth Shepard, Kotaku

The actors behind Luke Skywalker, the Hulk, and Mr. Fantastic have all voiced support for the late-night host The post More Marvel And Star Wars Stars Slam Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Controversy Amid Boycott Calls appeared first on Kotaku.

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaProtests

Sep 22, 2025, 2:38 PM

John Oliver Clobbers ABC: ‘History’s Always Going to Remember The Cowards’

John Oliver Clobbers ABC: ‘History’s Always Going to Remember The Cowards’

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

Oliver offers Disney advice for dealing with bullies

Media & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 2:30 PM

TikTok’s algorithm will be retrained in US ‘from the ground up,’ per report

TikTok’s algorithm will be retrained in US ‘from the ground up,’ per report

Ryan Christoffel, 9to5Mac

The ongoing TikTok-US saga seems close to reaching a conclusion, but we’re not there yet. As details get worked out for a potential Oracle-driven deal, a new Bloomberg report details the plans for TikTok’s algorithm in the US. more…

Sep 22, 2025, 2:27 PM

Howard Stern Calls Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension ‘F–king Horrible,’ Is Canceling Disney+ Subscription

Howard Stern Calls Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension ‘F–king Horrible,’ Is Canceling Disney+ Subscription

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone

"It's the wrong direction for our country," the radio host said Monday after ABC indefinitely suspended Kimmel's show under pressure from the Trump administration

Media & CommunicationsSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 2:19 PM

Microsoft reacts to President Trump's shocking $100K H-1B visa fee — "creating anxiety and uncertainty"

Microsoft reacts to President Trump's shocking $100K H-1B visa fee — "creating anxiety and uncertainty"

c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central

It was a frantic weekend for Microsoft following Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee announcement, but some of the concern was unfounded due to confusing guidance. Here's what we know so far.

ImmigrationEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Sep 22, 2025, 2:05 PM

Over 70% of H-1B visa holders are Indian citizens. Its government says Trump jacking the fee to $100,000 is ‘likely to have humanitarian consequences’

Over 70% of H-1B visa holders are Indian citizens. Its government says Trump jacking the fee to $100,000 is ‘likely to have humanitarian consequences’

Dave Smith, Yahoo Entertainment

The founder of Greycroft Partners says "there is not a single company that I have invested in the last 10 years that could afford to pay this."

ImmigrationEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & International

Sep 22, 2025, 1:54 PM

Jay Leno Defends Jimmy Kimmel, Say's He'll Be Back On the Air 'Somewhere'

Jay Leno Defends Jimmy Kimmel, Say's He'll Be Back On the Air 'Somewhere'

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Jay Leno's not too worried about Jimmy Kimmel after 'Live!' was suspended indefinitely by ABC over his comments about Charlie Kirk's murder ... telling TMZ he'll be back on air "somewhere." Check out the clip ... he was seen out in Los Angeles over…

Media & CommunicationsPersonal Activities

Sep 22, 2025, 1:48 PM

The First Trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Here

The First Trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Is Here

James Whitbrook, Gizmodo.com

The first 'Star Wars' movie since 2019's 'The Rise of Skywalker' hits theaters May 22, 2026.

Media & CommunicationsHealth & Science

Sep 22, 2025, 1:00 PM

Are We Witnessing the Fall of the American Empire?

Are We Witnessing the Fall of the American Empire?

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

Mike Duncan has covered the rise and fall of empires on his podcasts The History of Rome and Revolutions, and he knows what it looks like when things fall apart

Social Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 1:00 PM

A Most Profound Transgression

A Most Profound Transgression

Paul Rosenzweig, The Atlantic

In demanding that the attorney general go after his enemies, Donald Trump is upending fundamental norms of fairness and neutrality in the American legal system.

Legal & JusticeCriminal CasesElections & Politics

Sep 22, 2025, 12:32 PM

WATCH: Israel says it plans to double size of West Bank settlement

WATCH: Israel says it plans to double size of West Bank settlement

ABC News

In response to countries recognizing Palestine as a state, Israel says it plans to expand one of its West Bank settlements.

IsraelForeign Policy & International

Sep 22, 2025, 12:13 PM

WATCH: Small plane makes emergency landing on racetrack

WATCH: Small plane makes emergency landing on racetrack

ABC News

A small aircraft made an emergency landing at one of America’s oldest racetracks. The pilot was uninjured and the passenger was treated for minor injuries.

Crisis & EmergencyTransportation

Sep 22, 2025, 12:13 PM

Trump will reportedly link autism to pain reliever Tylenol - but many experts are sceptical

Trump will reportedly link autism to pain reliever Tylenol - but many experts are sceptical

BBC News

Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.

Health & SciencePublic Health

Sep 22, 2025, 11:33 AM

Oracle to Secure TikTok's Algorithm in Trump-Backed Deal

Oracle to Secure TikTok's Algorithm in Trump-Backed Deal

Bloomberg, Yahoo Entertainment

Oracle would recreate and provide security for a new US version of TikTok's algorithm under a deal taking shape to sell the popular Chinese-owned app to a...

Foreign Policy & InternationalChinaTechnology RegulationSecurity & Intelligence

Sep 22, 2025, 11:02 AM

Gizmodo Science Fair: A Stem Cell Treatment for Severely Damaged Corneas

Gizmodo Science Fair: A Stem Cell Treatment for Severely Damaged Corneas

Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com

CALEC could become one of the first major examples of stem cell therapy's potential to repair once-unfixable injuries.

Health & ScienceMedical Research

Sep 22, 2025, 11:00 AM

The Charlie Kirk Memorial Was a MAGA Rally

The Charlie Kirk Memorial Was a MAGA Rally

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Vance has been front and center of the GOP's angry mourning: He guest-hosted Kirk's show (from the White House); escorted his casket from Utah to Arizona; and delivered a eulogy.

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartyCampaign Events

Sep 22, 2025, 11:00 AM

Control of the Fed Is About Much More Than Interest Rates

Control of the Fed Is About Much More Than Interest Rates

Rogé Karma, The Atlantic

If Donald Trump takes over the central bank, he will have extraordinary power to reward his friends and destroy his enemies.

Government & AdministrationEconomy & FinanceLegal & Justice

Sep 22, 2025, 11:00 AM

10 Monday AM Reads

10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • Sell Rosh Hashana; Buy Yom Kippur: This seasonal stock-market trading pattern is coming up — and worth observing The Wall Street adage — ‘Sell Rosh Hashana; buy Yom Kippur’ — focuses on the market’s performance betwe…

Economy & FinanceStock Market

Sep 22, 2025, 10:30 AM

Livestream: Tech Went All in on Trump. Now What?

Livestream: Tech Went All in on Trump. Now What?

WIRED, Wired

Our panel of experts discuss what the tech industry's allegiance to Trump really means, and how it will shape our future.

Media & CommunicationsTechnology RegulationSocial Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 10:20 AM

Dominican Republic says it seized cocaine from speedboat destroyed by US navy

Dominican Republic says it seized cocaine from speedboat destroyed by US navy

Associated Press Videos, Yahoo Entertainment

Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Sunday they had confiscated some of the cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S....

Foreign Policy & InternationalSecurity & Intelligence

Sep 22, 2025, 10:08 AM

Trump admin live updates: Trump to make 'historic' autism announcement, official says

Trump admin live updates: Trump to make 'historic' autism announcement, official says

Kevin Shalvey, ABC News

A White House official told ABC News to expect a "historic" announcement related to autism.

Government & AdministrationHealth & Science

Sep 22, 2025, 10:05 AM

Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on Sept. 24

Here's who gets Social Security payments this week on Sept. 24

Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, USA Today

The third wave of Social Security payments for the month of September is set to be sent this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Social Security

Sep 22, 2025, 10:03 AM

North Korea's Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand

North Korea's Kim Jong Un ready to talk if U.S. drops denuclearization demand

Anthony Kuhn, NPR

Kim told North Korea's legislature he's ready to resume talks, adding he had "good memories" of President Trump, despite ongoing tension over Washington's denuclearization stance.

Foreign Policy & InternationalDonald Trump

Sep 22, 2025, 10:02 AM

What to know as U.N. General Assembly opens, marking 80 years, tackling deep crises

What to know as U.N. General Assembly opens, marking 80 years, tackling deep crises

Michele Kelemen, NPR

This year the United Nations is marking its 80th anniversary, but diplomats don't have much to celebrate.

Sep 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Why Won’t America’s Business Leaders Stand Up to Trump?

Why Won’t America’s Business Leaders Stand Up to Trump?

John Cassidy, The New Yorker

From Disney’s capitulation on Jimmy Kimmel to tech moguls’ White House dinner, corporate élites are choosing self-preservation over principle.

Elections & PoliticsRepublican PartySocial Issues & CultureMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

The Uses and Abuses of “Antisemitism”

The Uses and Abuses of “Antisemitism”

Ian Buruma, The New Yorker

Ian Buruma reviews “On Antisemitism: A Word in History,” by Mark Mazower, and “World Enemy No. 1: Nazi Germany, Soviet Russia, and the Fate of the Jews,” by Jochen Hellbeck.

Social Issues & Culture

Sep 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Mahmoud Khalil, Back Home

Mahmoud Khalil, Back Home

Dan Greene, The New Yorker

Cooking his mother’s maqluba recipe, the Palestinian activist describes his detention in Louisiana: losing fifteen pounds and a cleaning contest with pizza as a prize, Dan Greene writes.

Social Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Sep 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Zelenskyy calls on US to impose 'strong' sanctions on Russia at UN General Assembly

Zelenskyy calls on US to impose 'strong' sanctions on Russia at UN General Assembly

David Brennan, ABC News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged attendees of this week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York to apply “strong political pressure” on Russia.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaSanctionsUkraine

Sep 22, 2025, 9:38 AM

Trump heads to UN as future of Palestinian state and Gaza likely to dominate

Trump heads to UN as future of Palestinian state and Gaza likely to dominate

Mariam Khan, ABC News

Trump and foreign leaders meet this week at the UN General Assembly, though Trump will largely be isolated from more than half of the member nations over the war in Gaza.

Sep 22, 2025, 9:21 AM

Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

Colleges pull back as Trump cuts programs that help migrant students

Jordan Owens, NPR

Since 1972, the CAMP program has helped tens of thousands of migrant students succeed in college. The Trump administration has cut off funding for it, forcing some colleges to reduce or eliminate services.

ImmigrationEducationPolicy & Legislation

Sep 22, 2025, 9:00 AM

John Oliver Defends Jimmy Kimmel, Tells Bob Iger to Stop ‘Rolling Over’

John Oliver Defends Jimmy Kimmel, Tells Bob Iger to Stop ‘Rolling Over’

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone

"Giving the bully your lunch money doesn't make him go away—it just makes him come back hungrier each time"

Media & CommunicationsFree Speech

Sep 22, 2025, 6:43 AM

Trump says Michael Dell is part of the team buying TikTok, with Larry Ellison and maybe some Murdochs

Trump says Michael Dell is part of the team buying TikTok, with Larry Ellison and maybe some Murdochs

Simon Sharwood, Theregister.com

The Register looks forward to a briefing on Dell’s future hyperscale sovereign SaaS platform Dell CEO Michael Dell is part of the consortium that intends to acquire TikTok’s US operations, according to US president Donald Trump.…<!--#include virtual='/data_ce…

Technology RegulationMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 6:17 AM

4 tech and business leaders who got their start on an H-1B visa

4 tech and business leaders who got their start on an H-1B visa

Lauren Edmonds,Shubhangi Goel, Business Insider

Elon Musk, Satya Nadella, and other tech leaders held an H-1B visa earlier in their careers. The program is set for big changes under Trump.

ImmigrationEconomy & FinanceTechnology Regulation

Sep 22, 2025, 5:33 AM

Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels

Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels

Jeff Brady, NPR

Ten years after countries promised to cut climate pollution in the Paris Agreement, countries plan to produce more than twice the amount of fossil fuels that would be consistent with that deal.

Climate PolicyEnvironmentEnergy

Sep 22, 2025, 4:01 AM

South Korea's President says US investment demands would spark financial crisis

South Korea's President says US investment demands would spark financial crisis

CNBC

South Korea's economy could fall into crises rivaling its 1997 meltdown if the government accepts current U.S. demands, President Lee Jae Myung told Reuters.

TradeEconomy & FinanceForeign Policy & InternationalAsia Pacific

Sep 22, 2025, 2:32 AM

Erika Kirk says she forgives the man accused of killing her husband

Erika Kirk says she forgives the man accused of killing her husband

Fatma Tanis, NPR

Speaking to tens of thousands of people at the memorial, Kirk said she had found comfort in prayer and also in the way people had responded to her husband's death.

Social Issues & CulturePersonal & Family

Sep 22, 2025, 1:14 AM

Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Alexandra Hutzler, Megan Forrester, ABC News

Tens of thousands packed State Farm Stadium on Sunday as President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Erika Kirk and more paid tribute to Charlie Kirk.

Elections & PoliticsCampaign EventsRepublican PartyPersonal & Family

Sep 22, 2025, 12:57 AM

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea

Fatma Tanis, NPR

This was the latest event after a series of incursions by Russian military aircraft into NATO airspace in September, leading to heightened tensions between NATO and Russia.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATORussiaSecurity & Intelligence

Sep 22, 2025, 12:12 AM

President Trump Rips Jimmy Kimmel At Charlie Kirk Memorial

President Trump Rips Jimmy Kimmel At Charlie Kirk Memorial

TMZ Staff, TMZ

President Trump couldn't resist taking a shot at Jimmy Kimmel while delivering remarks at the Charlie Kirk memorial service. Trump was the last speaker of Sunday's nearly six-hour event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona ... and he threw…

Elections & PoliticsMedia & Communications

Sep 22, 2025, 12:00 AM

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