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Show host Jimmy Kimmel delivers his opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 10, 2024.Mike Blake | ReutersPresident Donald Trump’s pressure on media companies is mounting.On Wednesday, the Walt Disney Co. pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” from its ABC network after the host made comments linking the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement.The move is drawing comparisons to CBS’ cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” in July and raising questions about the protection of free speech in a Trump-era broadcast environment.”We hit…

For a reliable metric to assess the progressive decline of the European Union, and particularly its cognitive dissonance with regards to international politics, one should look no further than the recent statements of foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas. The type of relentless Russophobia that Kallas displays has become, sadly, essential to the resume of any official who aspires to a successful career within the EU’s institutions. Indeed, degrading the relationship between Moscow and Brussels is a top priority for the EU, even as its attention is needed on other important challenges, from the Middle East to Africa and beyond. To…

Jeff CarlisleSep 18, 2025, 10:01 AM ETCloseJeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. national team for ESPN FC.The September international window has now concluded, and as such, players from the U.S. men’s national team have headed back to their clubs. Now the sprint to hit top form ahead of October’s window can begin.For some players, that means making the most of a change of clubs. For others, it’s about solidifying their spots in the starting lineup. Then there are those who are on the outside looking in, trying to do anything they can to get steady playing time.Regardless of which…

Microsoft’s first data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.MicrosoftRACINE, Wis. — Microsoft said Thursday that it will allocate $4 billion to build a second data center in Wisconsin. The first one will come online in early 2026, with the software company spending $3.3 billion on it.The first Wisconsin data center, in nearby Mount Pleasant, will house hundreds of thousands of Nvidia Blackwell GB200 graphics processing units that are capable of handling artificial intelligence models, Brad Smith, Microsoft’s president and vice chair, said at a town hall meeting.Cloud infrastructure providers are racing to build capacity to meet the needs of companies that…

Unbeaten Boro welcome West Brom on Friday night Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Sky Sports Essential EFL podcast looks ahead to Middlesbrough vs West Brom Middlesbrough vs West Brom (8pm) – live on Sky Sports Football from 7.30pmMiddlesbrough are still unbeaten, just, and sit top of the Championship table heading into Friday night’s clash with West Brom at the Riverside. Thirteen points from five games matches their best start to a league campaign in their history. West Brom, meanwhile, will be hoping to bounce back from their first defeat of the season at home…

Before Neil Hershman ever cleaned out a frozen yogurt machine or restocked rainbow sprinkles in a toppings bar, he built financial models in Microsoft Excel.At 23, Hershman knew little about running a frozen yogurt shop when he left his job in asset management to buy a 16 Handles franchise using $160,000 in savings and around $400,000 in loans to fund the purchase.Today, the 30-year-old is the CEO and majority owner of 16 Handles’ franchise operation, as well as the owner of six individual locations. His advice for others looking to run their own businesses: You don’t have to be an…

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday that ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel appeared to “mislead” the American public about facts regarding conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing in the days leading up to his show’s suspension.Carr also told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” that “we’re not done yet” with the changes in “the media ecosystem” that are consequences of President Donald Trump’s election last fall.ABC on Wednesday night said it was pulling “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off the air “indefinitely” because of the host’s comments, which linked Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, to Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement.”The issue…

California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks at a press conference in February 2024.CNBCNearly two dozen attorneys general, and a wide range of consumer groups and advocates, have registered their opposition to the Trump administration’s proposed regulation that could narrow eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program for government and nonprofit workers.The 22 attorneys general registered their criticism in a letter to Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon on Wednesday. On Thursday, 254 organizations — including the NAACP, The Cancer Network and Florida Justice Institute, among others — also signed a letter condemning the Trump administration’s proposed PSLF rule.”Nationwide, millions of…

Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the second half against the Houston Rockets at PHX Arena on March 30, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Chris Coduto | Getty ImagesNBA superstar Kevin Durant can’t find the password to his Coinbase account, which holds bitcoin that he began buying in earnest when he was playing for the Golden State Warriors in 2016. His agent couldn’t be happier.Durant’s predicament has “only benefited” the hoopster, agent Rich Kleiman said.”We’ve yet to be able to track down his Coinbase account info, so we’ve never sold anything, and this bitcoin is just through…

Two men have been killed in a shooting at the border crossing between the occupied West Bank and neighbouring Jordan, according to Israel. Israeli medics and the military said the men, both Israelis about 20 and 60 years of age, were taken to hospital after a shooting at the Allenby Bridge over the River Jordan before being declared dead. The Israeli military said it was looking into the details of the shooting, while some media outlets reported the shooter had been killed. “We continued the medical care, including resuscitation efforts, at the end of which we sadly had to pronounce…