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Why did major unions and entertainment companies sound the alarm over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension?
Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Major unions are joining some of the biggest names in entertainment and sounding the alarm about censorship. In the wake of late night host Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension. Yesterday Disney owned ABC Yanked Kimmel's late night show from air after receiving backlash over his remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week. President Trump is applauding the latest move, and Pierre's Mandalí del Barco has details.
Host Jimmy Kimmel had called Charlie Kirk's murder senseless during his monologue on Monday. He said this.
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 score political points from it.
That sparked a backlash by Kirk supporters, the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, and ABC affiliates from Nextstar and Sinclair who demanded Kimmel apologize to the Kirk family and donate to his group Turning Point USA.
What backlash did Jimmy Kimmel face after commenting on Charlie Kirk’s murder?
Many have denounced Kimmel's suspension as censorship. Mandalit del Barco, NPR News.
Well Kimmel came up during Trump's state visit in the UK today.
Jimmy Kimmel is not a talented person. He had very bad ratings and they should have fired him a long time ago. So you know, you can call that free speech or not. He was fired for lack of talent.
Trump also had a lot to say about major tech deals with Britain, the Gaza war, and his disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump says Putin has let him down in failing to take steps to end its war with Ukraine.
How did President Trump respond to the Kimmel controversy during his UK state visit?
And Pierce Tamar Keith reports on Trump's remarks during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Kir Starmer at Chequers.
For some time now, Trump has been warning of stern consequences for Putin if he doesn't end the war. But at the press conference, Trump was non committal when asked about actually imposing those consequences.
It doesn't affect the United States and he look, it doesn't so much affect you. Of course you are a lot closer to the scene than we are. We have a whole ocean separating us.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer jumped in.
We have to put extra pressure on Putin. Um and it's only um when the President has put pressure on Putin that he's actually um shown any inclination to move.
Why are Starbucks employees suing over the new dress‑code policy?
So we have to ramp that pressure up.
Starmer said the UK and France are willing to take the lead. Tamar Keith, NPR
News. Starbucks employees in three states are suing their employer over the компаніes new dress code. They say Starbucks failed to reimburse them for the expense of having to buy new clothes. Starbucks says it wants the employees' green aprons to stand out. The new dress coat keeps clothing colors and materials largely to black, khaki, and denim. Certain tattoos and facial piercings are also restricted. US stocks are trading higher, the sour of the Dow is up eighty eight points at forty six thousand one hundred seven, the S P has gained thirty six points, and the Nasdaq is up more than two hundred points.
What are today’s movements in U.S. stock markets and why do they matter?
It's NPR News. Advisors to the C D C's panel meet today to consider two controversial changes to childhood vaccination recommendations. Present PR is Rob Stein.
The advisors will consider recommending against vaccinating all newborn babies against hepatitis B within the first twenty four hours of birth. Instead, the advisors are considering recommending waiting until babies are at least one month old if their mothers test negative for the virus. The advisors will also vote whether to recommend against kids getting one shot from measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox before they were. for age four. Instead, the advisors will consider recommending kids that age get a separate shot from measles. Most doctors oppose both changes.
What changes are CDC advisory panel members considering for childhood vaccination schedules?
ROB Stein and Pier News.
French President Emmanuel Macron's policies are prompting widespread protest. Here's NPR's Eleanor Beardsley.
Train strikers gathering around the Galdu North station called for open-ended strikes until Macron gets the message.
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Chapters
6 chapters
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Why did major unions and entertainment companies sound the alarm over Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension?
0:01–1:00
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What backlash did Jimmy Kimmel face after commenting on Charlie Kirk’s murder?
1:00–1:32
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How did President Trump respond to the Kimmel controversy during his UK state visit?
1:32–2:12
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Why are Starbucks employees suing over the new dress‑code policy?
2:12–2:57
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What are today’s movements in U.S. stock markets and why do they matter?
2:57–3:46
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What changes are CDC advisory panel members considering for childhood vaccination schedules?
3:46–4:38