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Former US President Barack Obama has criticised the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! after its host made controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed last week.Obama reactsTaking to his handle, Obama tweeted, “After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.” Trump blames bad ratingsMeanwhile, US President Donald Trump, who is currently in the UK, dismissed the free speech debate, attributing the show’s removal to its…

In an interesting development, the International Cricket Council has sent a very strong email to the Pakistan Cricket Board over the violations in the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) at the Dubai International Stadium on September 17.It is understood that ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta wrote the email to PCB, in which he detailed how filming in the PMOA area was a serious violation.Well-placed sources have informed TimesofIndia.com that the PCB insisted on recording the entire conversation between match referee Andy Pycroft, Pakistan captain Salman Agha, and coach Mike Hesson.When they were asked not to do that in the PMOA…

A nationwide survey has revealed an unprecedented decline in public satisfaction with K-12 education in the United States, signaling a deepening crisis of confidence in the school system. The Walton Family Foundation-Gallup poll, released in September 2025, found that only 35% of Americans are satisfied with K-12 education—the lowest level recorded in more than two decades of polling. The findings have sparked widespread concern among policymakers, educators, and families, highlighting the urgent need for reform.Historical decline: Lowest satisfaction in over 20 yearsThe 35% satisfaction rate represents a stark drop from previous years and is the lowest since Gallup began tracking…

What did Jimmy Kimmel say to get fired? Why did he say the killer was a groyper? ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! indefinitely after the host made remarks in his monologue about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that drew sharp backlash. Nexstar, a large ABC affiliate station group, pulled the show from its 23 stations first. Disney later confirmed the indefinite preemption. “We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new listing standards for exchange-traded products (ETPs) holding spot commodities, including cryptos, which will streamline the process and remove the need for the agency to review applications on a one-by-on-basis. The decision will enable exchanges such as Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe BZX, to proceed with listings of proposed ETFs (exchange-traded funds) by sidestepping the 19(b) rule filing process, which is often lengthy, can take up to 240 days, and requires the SEC to approve or disapprove applications.…

WTI crude oil has formed lower highs and found support at the $62 per barrel mark, creating a descending triangle on the 4-hour time frame. Can it go for a breakout next? WTI Crude Oil (USOIL) 4-hour Chart by TradingView This energy commodity, which had previously drawn support from rising geopolitical tensions earlier in the week, retreated from its triangle top after the FOMC decision. As it turned out, Fed head Powell didn’t seem too bothered by labor market risks or stronger calls for more aggressive easing. In fact, policymakers even upgraded some of their growth and inflation forecasts, suggesting…

Talk to a clear-head­ed 107-year-old today, and you could expect to hear sto­ries of ado­les­cence in the Great Depres­sion, or — if you’re lucky — the Jazz Age seen through a child’s eyes. It’s no com­mon expe­ri­ence to have been formed by the age of radio and live deep into the age of the smart­phone, but arguably, Michael Fitz­patrick lived through even greater civ­i­liza­tion­al trans­for­ma­tion. Born in Ire­land in 1858, he sat for the inter­view above 107 years lat­er in 1965, which was broad­cast on tele­vi­sion. That device was well on its way to sat­u­rat­ing West­ern soci­ety at the time,…

NEED TO KNOW A cruise ship worker is revealing the codes used by employees on ships that often conceal hidden meanings for crew membersAmber Olivia, a content creator and performer on ships, took to TikTok to reveal some of the “secret” codes that workers use when trying to hide what is going down on board from passengers In her video, Olivia revealed that certain codes can even be used to discuss events as “big” as death What you hear might not always be what you see on cruise ships.Amber Olivia, an influencer with over 100,000 followers on TikTok and who…

At the 2025 Cinema Femme Short Film Festival that took place at the Music Box Theatre earlier this summer, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist Lauren Melinda was honored as the first recipient of the Chaz Ebert Phenomenal Person in Film Award. The award recognizes filmmakers whose work embodies empathy, compassion, and a commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices, values central both to Cinema Femme and to Chaz Ebert’s philanthropic vision. During the ceremony, Sonia Evans, Vice President of Development at Ebert Digital LLC and daughter of Chaz Ebert, selected Lauren Melinda for the honor, and shared why she chose Lauren and her film…

Friday September 19- Today, Texas country folk rock band Briscoe, released Heat Of July, via ATO Records. The Brad Cook (MJ Lenderman, Waxahatchee, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats) produced album, marks a major sonic leap for lifelong friends Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, the Austin based duo known for their signature intertwined vocals and relentless touring alongside acts like Noah Kahan and Dave Matthews Band. The band recently premiered their newest single “Saving Grace” steeped in emotion and rich with harmony, the song captures the singular experience of loving someone in a way unlike anything you’ve ever known.  Rolling Stone Magazine premiered the…