Disney Pulled Jimmy Kimmel as Pressure Built on Multiple Fronts

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:04:35 +0000)

The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration.

How Jimmy Kimmel Went From ‘The Man Show’ to MAGA Adversary

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:33:15 +0000)

Over more than two decades in TV, the comedian has gone from a challenger of politically correct discourse to a frequent antagonist of the right.

David Letterman Says Kimmel’s Suspension Is ‘Just Not How This Works’

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:29:25 +0000)

“We all see where this is going,” the longtime late-night host said of ABC’s move to suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show after pressure from the Trump administration.

RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee to Vote on Hepatitis B and Covid Shots

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:55:44 +0000)

The members voted against the combination shot for measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox. Guidelines on vaccines given separately to prevent those infections remain unchanged.

Can Trump Actually Designate Antifa a Terrorist Group? Here Are the Facts.

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:41:34 +0000)

The president made the same declaration in 2020, but nothing came of it. His new declaration came amid broader threats against liberals after the Charlie Kirk killing.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Fed Governor

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:27:01 +0000)

President Trump had pressed to fire Lisa Cook before the central bank’s meeting, at which the Fed voted to cut interest rates.

Why Obesity Is Killing American Men

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:32:00 +0000)

Men seek weight loss treatment far less often than women. Doctors are concerned.

What Does It Take to Get Men to See a Doctor?

(Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:11:56 +0000)

Men in the United States live around five years less than women. One clinic is trying to persuade men that getting checked out could save their life.

I’ve Written About Loads of Scams. This Phone Scam Almost Got Me.

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:27:12 +0000)

The caller ID said “Chase Bank,” and the man on the line said I might be a victim of fraud. His supervisor would explain.

Texas A&M President to Step Down After Controversy Over ‘Gender Ideology’

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:09:18 +0000)

The university had been roiled after a student filmed herself arguing with the instructor of a children’s literature course that recognized more than two genders.

Elon Musk Has Focused on xAI Since Leaving Washington

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:50:05 +0000)

Mr. Musk spent the summer at his artificial intelligence start-up xAI, trying to match the runaway success of OpenAI. The result was chaos.

Trump and Starmer, Skirting Differences, Praise Each Other in U.K.

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:42:23 +0000)

The Republican U.S. president and the Labour British prime minister appear to have formed a friendship, however unlikely.

At U.K. Leader’s Country House, Trump’s State Visit Gets a Little More Political

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:14:17 +0000)

Photographs of the pomp and spectacle of the U.S. president’s second state visit to Britain.

Melania Trump Wears Leather and Suede on Tour With Queen Camilla

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:15:14 +0000)

On day two of the state visit to Britain, the first lady opted for leather and suede.

A Domestic Violence Case in Rural Pennsylvania Ended in a Deadly Ambush

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:29:46 +0000)

Three police officers were killed and two others were injured in York County after encountering a man who was suspected of stalking a former girlfriend.

11 Elected Officials Arrested While Trying to Access Cells at N.Y.C. ICE Facility

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:44:00 +0000)

Brad Lander, the city comptroller, was arrested again. Jumaane D. Williams, the public advocate, was among protesters detained outside.

Takeaways from ‘107 Days,’ Kamala Harris’s New Book

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:56:00 +0000)

In her book, coming out next week, she revisited her breakneck campaign, explaining her choices and outlining missteps — of hers and others. She hinted at a return to politics.

Book Review: ‘107 Days,’ by Kamala Harris

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:59:41 +0000)

The new memoir by the former vice president defends her campaign and allows others to criticize Joe Biden and his team for her failure to win.

What Will China’s Green-Tech Ambitions Cost the World?

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:48 +0000)

Laos is just one of the emerging markets where China’s green-tech revolution is installing more than cheap energy.

Hong Kong’s Dim Sum Cart ‘Aunties’ Make Their Final Rounds

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:46:21 +0000)

Metropol, a massive banquet hall, is closing, and fading along with it is a cherished tradition of dim sum carts and the chatty women who push them.

Marilyn Hagerty, Whose Olive Garden Review Went Viral, Dies at 99

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:35:21 +0000)

“The chicken Alfredo ($10.95) was warm and comforting on a cold day,” she wrote from North Dakota. And suddenly the national media made her a celebrity.

The Era of Dark Passions

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:00:07 +0000)

Leaders across the political spectrum have figured out how easily they can motivate people with anger, fear and domination.

My Conversation With Robert Redford About Death

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:56:55 +0000)

On the set of “All Is Lost,” we sat together in a deflating life raft. That’s when I realized neither of us was prepared for the conversation we were about to have.

Trump Said Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses for Criticizing Him

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:41:21 +0000)

Also, NATO is looking for an answer to Russian drones. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

California Is So Muggy This Week That It Feels Like Florida

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:49:09 +0000)

The remnants of a tropical storm are bringing thunderstorms, rain and humidity, none of which are normal for this time of year.

What to Know About the North American Summit Taking Place Without the U.S.

(Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:35:05 +0000)

Looming over the discussions was the desire to preserve the countries’ free-trade agreement with the United States.

So a Bear Walks Into a New Jersey Dollar Store …

(Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:14:28 +0000)

It happened in New Jersey, it was no joke, and it did not end well for the bear.