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‘Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver Calls Out FCC Over Kimmel

‘Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver Calls Out FCC Over Kimmel

Following his big night at last weekend’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, where he won Outstanding Scripted Variety Series and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, John Oliver had his work cut out for him on Sunday’s Last Week Tonight. The comedian pulled no punches as he called out Nexstar and Sinclair, claiming they had to get Brendan Carr‘s “dick out …

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Sarah McLachlan Says Musical Performances Canceled Amid Calls for Free Speech Following Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Sarah McLachlan Says Musical Performances Canceled Amid Calls for Free Speech Following Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

The musical performances scheduled to take place at Sunday night’s premiere of Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery have been canceled as Disney — parent company of the doc’s distributor, ABC News Studios — continues to deal with the fallout from last week’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. “While the previously scheduled musical performances will not take place, we invite you to …

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When fate of Eagles’ Tush Push could be decided as calls for ban grow

When fate of Eagles’ Tush Push could be decided as calls for ban grow

Uproar over the Tush Push materialized again just weeks into the 2025 NFL season, but that doesn’t mean the path to banning it — or even securing another vote — got any easier. There are “no assurances” that another Tush Push vote will exist for a second consecutive offseason, according to ESPN — meaning that teams such as the Eagles, …

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SEC calls out refs for missing Oklahoma’s ‘hideout tactic’

SEC calls out refs for missing Oklahoma’s ‘hideout tactic’

Eli LedermanSep 21, 2025, 12:44 AM ET Close Eli Lederman covers college football and recruiting for ESPN.com. He joined ESPN in 2024 after covering the University of Oklahoma for Sellout Crowd and the Tulsa World. An SEC officiating crew failed to identify a “hideout tactic” on Oklahoma‘s second-quarter touchdown in the 11th-ranked Sooners’ Week 4 win over No. 22 Auburn, …

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Trump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively

Trump calls on Attorney General Bondi to use power of the Justice Department more aggressively

Facebook Tweet Email Link President Donald Trump increased pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring criminal charges against several political foes, calling her out by name Saturday as he noted he had reviewed statements critical over what he says is a lack of action in the investigations. Just over an hour later, however, he expressed support for the nation’s …

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Donald Trump Calls Negative Broadcast News Coverage Of Him “Illegal”

Donald Trump Calls Negative Broadcast News Coverage Of Him “Illegal”

Speaking once again on concerns about free speech following ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, Donald Trump turned to network news coverage of him, calling it “illegal” because of his claim that so much of the reporting is negative on his administration. Trump cited a report that news coverage of him is “97% bad.” “They’ll take a great story, and they …

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Luigi Mangione Calls Death Penalty Unconstitutional in New Filing

Luigi Mangione Calls Death Penalty Unconstitutional in New Filing

Luigi Mangione should not face the death penalty for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, his lawyers argued early Saturday in a legal filing that criticizes the Trump administration and its top law enforcement officer. US Attorney General Pam Bondi violated Mangione’s Constitutional due process rights by publicly calling for his execution while a federal grand jury was still …

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Disney boycott: Marvel stars joins calls to cancel subscriptions over Jimmy Kimmel

Disney boycott: Marvel stars joins calls to cancel subscriptions over Jimmy Kimmel

Actors who have worked for Disney are urging people to boycott the media and entertainment giant after its ABC network suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The internet was already lighting up with users sharing screenshots of canceled subscriptions to Disney-owned streaming services or canceled vacations at Disney …

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