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Jimmy Kimmel fans march on Disney after late-night show suspension over Charlie Kirk comments

Demonstrators picket in response to the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show outside of The Walt Disney Studios Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Burbank, California

<p>President Donald Trump speaks to Fox News's Martha MacCallum about Charlie Kirk's death</p>

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‘These people are crazed lunatics’: Trump gives rambling answer when pressed about attacks on First Amendment

<p>Jimmy Kimmel's show was suspended after he made comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk</p>

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Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension isn’t cancel culture. It’s a five-alarm fire of censorship and capitulation

<p>Erika Kirk has vowed to make TPUSA the ‘biggest thing this nation has ever seen’</p>

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Charlie Kirk’s widow named new Turning Point USA head after his assassination

<p>President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump changed helicopters at Stansted airport on Thursday</p>

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Trump forced to switch helicopters while leaving London due to ‘minor hydraulic issue’

<p>Kristi Noem shared a video of ICE agents making arrests in Chicago, set to a remixed version of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” </p>

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Noem releases highlight reel of raid that arrested American citizens set to Nirvana’s ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’

<p>A worker has been crushed to death by a robotic machine at a frozen pizza factory in Wisconsin, officials say</p>

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Worker crushed to death by robotic machine at Wisconsin frozen pizza factory

<p>Officers were preparing to serve a warrant on the domestic callout in York County, Pennsylvania when Matthew Ruth, reportedly dressed in camouflage, pulled a gun on them from a nearby cornfield, an official said.</p>

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Rural Pennsylvania horror: Suspect named after three cops shot dead and two wounded while serving a warrant

<p>The noose-like rope was found on the grounds on the Apex Museum, near Georgia State University</p>

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Outrage as ‘noose-like rope’ found hanging from a tree outside of Atlanta’s first Black history museum: ‘Not a joke’

<p>Lawsuit claims agency shared private information about top IRS official that was used to report initially incorrect story</p>

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IRS official sues agency claiming it leaked her info to Fox News and others who reported she had been fired

<p>Charlie Kirk supporters have started using his name on their Starbucks orders, sparking a debate about the coffee chain’s policy</p>

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Starbucks throws barista who ‘refused’ to write Charlie Kirk’s name under the bus with policy statement

<p>An immigration court judge has ordered Columbia University student activist Mahmoud Khalil deported after agreeing with the Trump administration’s claims that he lied on a green card application</p>

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Mahmoud Khalil blasts ‘fascist tactics’ after immigration judge orders Columbia graduate deported to Algeria or Syria

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Chrissy Teigen candidly details using Ozempic following pregnancy loss

<p>This “mega-airport” in the Midwest was a favorite with travelers</p>

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Asylum seekers are fleeing across Canadian border after rampant ICE raids as Quebec crossings jump 263%

<p>The Drug Enforcement Administration is at the forefront of covert surveillance techniques. The agency is now using secret audio-video recorders disguised as credit cards.</p>

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That DEA agent’s ‘credit card’ could be secretly eavesdropping on you

<p>The casting director for the show was one of this week’s guests on the ‘Dancing with the Stars’ podcast</p>

Dancing with the Stars casting director reveals the high-profile celebrity she won’t stop asking to participate

<p>The FTC alleges that the ‘illegal’ ticket resale practices harmed both artists and consumers</p>

Feds sue Ticketmaster and Live Nation, claiming groups ‘worked with’ scalpers to increase profits

<p>The earthy-tasting herb, found at juice bars and health stores, is low in calories and high in powerful vitamins and minerals</p>

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The juice bar shot that lowers cholesterol and fights cancer risk factors

<p>Akshay Vashisht’s video claimed pilots often refused to operate night flights due to ghostly sightings</p>

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Paranormal activity YouTuber arrested over video claiming new airport is haunted

<p>Bjorn Borg lifts the Wimbledon trophy after beating Jimmy Connors in the 1978 final</p>

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<p>‘I’m sorry I always go MIA I love you guys,’ she captioned her Instagram post on Wednesday</p>

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<p>Charlie Kirk’s pastor has spoken out against Candace Owen’s conspiracy theories about Kirk’s death </p>

Charlie Kirk’s pastor rebukes Candace Owens over conspiracy theories

Conservative podcaster and conspiracy theorist Candace Owens has been spreading rumors about Charlie Kirk’s death

Trump says Kimmel was fired for bad ratings amid free speech concerns

<p>California Governor Gavin Newsom (right) called out Fox News host Sean Hannity (left) for claiming no 'prominent conservative' wanted Jimmy Kimmel off the air – despite Trump's previous comments suggesting he wanted to see him go</p>

Newsom calls out Hannity for claim ‘no conservative’ wanted Kimmel out

<p>George Zinn drew attention to himself in the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s shooting and says he did it to give the suspect time to escape. Zinn has been charged with obstruction and possession of imagines showing child sex abuse. </p>

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Suspect, 71, claiming to be Charlie Kirk shooter so assassin could escape charged with having images of child sex abuse

<p>Tucker Carlson said that Charlie Kirk was a ‘free speech champion’ and hoped that his death wouldn’t be used as ‘leverage’ to bring in hate speech laws in the U.S.</p>

Tucker Carlson says Team Trump using Kirk death to trample free speech

<p>A memorial for Charlie Kirk outside of the headquarters of Turning Point USA</p>

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Bomb squad called to Turning Point USA’s HQ ahead of Kirk funeral

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Israel's prime minister forced to deny his country was behind Charlie Kirk assassination

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<p>‘Careful and sensitive as they are, someone in the banquet planning team must have some sense of humour when constructing the seating plan’</p>

Who made Camilla laugh? Who got Rupert Murdoch? Secrets of the Trump banquet seating plan

The Royal Butler shares unique insight into Trump’s state banquet

U.S. President Donald Trump talks at a press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, England

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Trump says ‘I like TikTok’ years after signing order to ban app unless it was sold from the Chinese

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Trump says he’s designating antifa as a ‘major terrorist organization’. But what does that mean?

<p>New version of the citizenship test revives a 2020 version that contains more complex questions and specific answers</p>

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Trump unveils new harder US citizenship test - could you pass it?

<p>President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a state banquet attended by powerful US tech leaders</p>

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Britain should beware Trump’s tech whisperers bearing gifts – it could blow up in their faces

<p>US first lady Melania Trump views the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle on 17 September, opting for an eye-catching choice of headgear</p>

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Melania style decoded: A nod to Jackie O and a hat to hide what she doesn’t want you to see

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<p>U.S. President Donald Trump talks at a press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers at the conclusion of a state visit on September 18, 2025 in Aylesbury, England</p>

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<p>Newsom continued to post apparent free speech contradictions by conservatives Thursday (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)</p>

California governor blasts Fox News host over his Jimmy Kimmel claims

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<p>The cruise ship Norwegian Bliss is shown docked in Juneau, Alaska on Monday, April 25, 2022</p>

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<p>Giorgio Armani attends the ‘La Grande Guerra’ screening during the 13th Rome Film Fest at Auditorium Parco Della Musica on October 26, 2018 in Rome, Italy</p>

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Tiny island to rename airport in memory of Gorgio Armani

<p>Jeremy Fistel was arraigned in Queens criminal court September 18 on a 22-count indictment charging him with hate crimes-related charges alleging a series of disturbing threats to Zohran Mamdani</p>

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Texas man charged with hate crimes over threatening voicemails to Zohran Mamdani: ‘You deserve to be six feet under’

<p>A park visitor was found dead on a roller coaster at Orlando’s Universal Epic Universe theme park sparking a police investigation. </p>

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‘Tragic event’ leaves visitor dead on roller coaster at Orlando’s Universal theme park

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Missing teen found dead in car registered to D4vd had same tattoo as singer and he titled song with her name: report

<p>The Gilded Wooden Mask from the coffin of Amenemope displayed prior to the opening of Ramses II exhibition at the Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris</p>

Egypt fears missing pharaoh’s bracelet has been melted down for gold

<p>The sometimes deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease has spread across multiple states</p>

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The symptoms of ‘kissing bug’ disease to be on the look out for

<p>The helicopter reportedly came down near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, south of Tacoma, Washington</p>

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Military helicopter crashes near Washington military base after losing contact

<p>Bad Bunny is set to host the ‘SNL’ premiere on October 4 the show has announced. </p>

SNL Season 51: Amy Poehler, Bad Bunny, and Sabrina Carpenter announced as first hosts

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France's First Lady to show court ‘scientific proof’ she is a woman amid legal battle with Candace Owens

Brigitte Macron’s court battle against a right-wing conspiracy theory

<p>Muhammad Gazawi stars as Khaled in ‘The Sea’</p>

Israel cuts funding for its own national film awards after Palestinian story wins top prize

<p>Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned of likely job cuts as the company restructures in a recent memo, though he didn’t specify how many roles would be affected</p>

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Spirit Airlines slashes 25 percent of its flights as its bankruptcy struggles continue

<p>Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson in ‘Twilight'</p>

Twilight author confirms she has ‘other stories outlined’ for vampire series

<p>Sailor, 7, arrived at the shelter after his owner died, leaving him alone in a hoarding situation while battling diabetes and painful eye issues</p>

Blind dog known as the ‘hot mess express’ lights up the internet after being put up for adoption

<p>Introducing a pill form of Wegovy could make the weight loss drug more accessible for those who prefer to take medication orally</p>

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Wegovy in pill form could soon be a reality as tests show it is just as effective as shots

<p>The “homework help” button was available on Google Chrome and would pop up even during students' complete tests, the Washington Post reports</p>

NEWS

Google eliminates its ‘cheat’ button that gave AI answers to questions and irked teachers

<p>Reese Witherspoon said David Fincher told her she was 'totally wrong' for the lead role in his 2014 psychological thriller 'Gone Girl'</p>

Reese Witherspoon was set to lead hit 2014 film before director said she was ‘totally wrong’ for part

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Cracker Barrel saw a massive drop in customers and warns more is coming after failed logo redesign

<p>In one study, 85 per cent of people engaged in deception</p>

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<p>Julia Roberts attends the "After The Hunt" photocall during the 82nd Venice International Film Festival on August 29, 2025 </p>

Julia Roberts offers update on potential sequel to My Best Friend’s Wedding

Father delivers own baby on doorstep of Texas hospital

<p>Orcas have rammed hundreds of boats near the Iberian peninsula since 2020</p>

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Orcas strike again off Portugal, with third boat rammed in a week

<p>Benedict Cumberbatch reads Palestinian poetry at the Together for Palestine fundraiser</p>

Together for Palestine was a sorrowful, star-studded and bittersweet fundraiser for Gaza

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Best Trader Joe’s healthy workout snacks, according to dietitians

<p>“I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older,” says the beauty mogul</p>

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<p>Jimmy Kimmel’s show was suspended after he made comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk</p>

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Kimmel supporters protest at Disney over suspension for Kirk remarks

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<p>The award-winning author has said she would donate earnings from her books and BBC adaptations to support the proscribed group</p>

Sally Rooney ‘can no longer enter UK’ due to Palestine Action support

<p>Amanda Abbington and Giovanni Pernice were paired together on ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2023</p>

All the scandals that have threatened Strictly’s future

<p>You may not confer: ‘University Challenge’ is woven through ‘Starter for Ten’ </p>

Starter for Ten boasts some of the best new musical numbers in years

<p>Bono, Swift and Redmayne on ‘The Graham Norton Show’</p>

Taylor Swift to discuss new album on BBC talk show

Lifestyle

<p>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump shake hands after both made opening statements at a joint press conference following their meeting at Chequers</p>

President departs Britain after UK state visit: Live

Kadeena Cox opened up about her eating disorder and making her nervous to walk in the show (Jeff Moore/PA)

‘I’ve got an eating disorder … it made me nervous’: Kadeena Cox walks Oxfam’s London Fashion Week runway

<p>Melania Trump’s fashion choices were a big talking point during the UK state visit</p>

Melania Trump’s fashion looks from UK state visit – and what they mean

<p>Ree Drummond</p>

Food Network’s Ree Drummond’s family update after daughter’s wedding

<p>Rates of loneliness have soared among young people</p>

Touch grass: How Gen Z stopped going outside and why it matters

<p>Queen Camilla, King Charles, Donald Trump and Melania Trump at the state banquet.(Aaron Chown/PA)</p>

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