46 m. ago Legal experts say pulling Jimmy Kimmel from air may amount to illegal 'jawboning'

Free speech scholars say ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely represents "jawboning," when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech.

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1 hour ago WATCH: Man saved after clinging to pole for hours amid deadly flooding in India

A rescue team reportedly spent another two hours attempting to rescue him, securing him to their line and sending him across the water to dry ground.

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2 h. ago In Their Own Words: Trump and Top Officials Change Tone on Free Speech

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the president’s pledges to guarantee free speech have been replaced by efforts to suppress — and even criminalize — what their critics have to say.

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3 h. ago The F.C.C. Threatened to Punish Kimmel ‘the Hard Way.’ ABC Made It Easy.

Another media company caved after pressure from a Trump official, and the chilling effect got a few degrees colder.

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3 h. ago ABC’s Suspension of Kimmel and Trump’s Chilling Effect on Late Night TV

Another media company caved after pressure from a Trump official, and the chilling effect got a few degrees colder.

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3 h. ago Bad Bunny skipped touring the states. Will other performers follow suit?

Artists from abroad are worried that the current climate is making American tours not worth the time and effort.

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4 h. ago Lawyer found guilty of smuggling drugs into prison gets conviction overturned

Judge orders a new trial after years of appeals, over questions of substitute expert witnesses. The post Lawyer found guilty of smuggling drugs into prison gets conviction overturned appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago General Atomics Leads Effort to Build National Data Ecosystem Aimed at Accelerating Commercial Fusion Power

General Atomics Leads Effort to Build National Data Ecosystem Aimed at Accelerating Commercial Fusion Power  General Atomics

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5 h. ago The Fed Has No Good Options as Hiring Wobbles and Inflation Picks Up

The central bank is grappling with how quickly to lower interest rates after restarting cuts on Wednesday, amid mixed economic signals and a relentless White House pressure campaign.

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6 h. ago Trump: Putin has 'really let me down' on Ukraine peace efforts

President Donald Trump calls Russian leader Vladimir Putin's response to peace efforts a letdown during London press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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6 h. ago Cartels turn to the water for smuggling efforts as US ramps up pressure

Cartels turn to the water for smuggling efforts as US ramps up pressure  The National Desk

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6 h. ago Obama accuses Trump administration of taking 'cancel culture' to 'dangerous level' amid media threats

Former President Barack Obama criticizes Trump administration's escalation of cancel culture as ABC faces FCC pressure to address Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about Tyler Robinson case.

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6 h. ago Mahmoud Khalil Asks Federal Judge to Intercede After Deportation Order

Mr. Khalil is not in imminent danger of deportation, but his situation has grown more dire as the Trump administration continues its efforts to remove him from the country.

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7 h. ago E.P.A. Keeps Polluters on the Hook to Clean Up ‘Forever Chemicals’

The decision came despite an effort by a former industry lawyer who is now at the E.P.A. to reverse the regulation.

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7 h. ago Ben Johnson rips Bears' practice efforts after sluggish start, says they're not 'championship

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson said the team’s practice habits fall short of a “championship-caliber" standard after recent defensive struggles.

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8 h. ago Political Influencers Are Ramping Up Security—and Posting Through It

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, political influencers have to balance security and the requirements of the job. “Part of my rate is the ‘someone might kill me tax,’” says one.

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8 h. ago Starmer says talks with Trump include increasing support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia

The comments come at the end of Trump's state visit to the U.K., where the British government has sought to leverage his love of the monarchy to work with Trump on trade and national security goals.

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8 h. ago Starmer says he and Trump talked about support for Ukraine, pressure on Russia

The comments come at the end of Trump's state visit to the U.K., where the British government has sought to leverage his love of the monarchy to work with Trump on trade and national security goals.

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9 h. ago Flexible optical touch sensor simultaneously pinpoints pressure strength and location

Researchers have developed a flexible optical touch sensor that can simultaneously detect the strength and location of pressure with high sensitivity and stability. The advance in tactile sensing paves the way for next-generation robotic touch interfaces, advanced medical diagnostics and highly responsive wearable electronics.

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9 h. ago 'The scene is on fire': Helicopter crashes in Washington state, rescue efforts underway

'The scene is on fire': Helicopter crashes in Washington state, rescue efforts underway  USA Today

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