Apple TV+ indefinitely delays its domestic extremism thriller 'The Savant'

Ian Carlos Campbell / engadget - Apple has delayed the release of its new series The Savant just three days before it was supposed to premiere on September 26, Deadline reports. The series follows an investigator, played by Jessica Chastain, who infiltrates a domestic extremist group in …

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Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return after censorship outrage

Emma Roth / theverge - Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show is returning on Tuesday after Disney pulled it off the air over comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. In a statement on Monday, Disney said it planned to resume production after having “thoughtful conve…

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Trump hints Murdochs’ involvement in TikTok deal

In recent remarks, former President Trump has dropped hints that the Murdoch family could play a role in an emerging TikTok deal. His comments have fueled speculation about unconventional alliances within the media and tech worlds, leaving industry watchers to wonder if a surprise power play is in the offing.

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H-1B chaos exposes administration's immigration philosophy

Marcus Schuler / implicator - Trump's $100K H-1B fee sparked weekend chaos as workers abandoned vacations to race back to the US. The confusion revealed a deliberate shift toward class-based immigration favoring wealth over skills—and competitors are watching.

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Donald Trump plans to raise cost of H-1B foreign worker visa to $100,000 - Financial Times

google - Donald Trump plans to raise cost of H-1B foreign worker visa to $100,000 Financial Times

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CEOs of Reddit, Twitch and Discord Called to Testify in Congress After Charlie Kirk Killing

Matt Novak / gizmodo - "Congress has a duty to oversee the online platforms that radicals have used to advance political violence," said James Comer.

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Zuckerberg Gets a Personal Political Piggy Bank With Meta Super Pac

Lucas Ropek / gizmodo - Meta is turbo charging its political influence machine.

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Trump deploys troops amid rising tensions in key cities

In a controversial move, President Trump has ordered military forces deployed in Memphis while hinting that other Democratic-led cities might soon see similar orders. The decision, criticized as both heavy-handed and theatrically ironic, underscores escalating tensions in national debates over security and governance.

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OpenAI Whistleblower Death Sparks Fierce Reactions

In a tension-filled exchange on live television, OpenAI’s Sam Altman was grilled about a mysterious whistleblower death—with one commentator bluntly asserting “he was definitely murdered.” Even Elon Musk couldn’t resist weighing in, adding extra spice to an already combustible controversy.

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Even killings are content

Mia Sato / theverge - Minutes after news that right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at a planned campus event at Utah Valley University, the wheels of social media engagement farming and clout chasing had already begun to grind to life. Kirk, despite being in his 30…

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Peter Mandelson sacked as UK ambassador to the US over Epstein links - Financial Times

google - Peter Mandelson sacked as UK ambassador to the US over Epstein links Financial Times

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Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event

Andrew Couts, Dell Cameron / wired - Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A suspect is in custody, according to campus police, but details remain murky.

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Macron appoints Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister - Financial Times

google - Macron appoints Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister Financial Times

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New MAHA report sparks debate over US children’s health policies

A controversial MAHA report on US children’s health has ignited debate as it targets food and drug marketing practices and vaccine‐related issues. Released amid heightened scrutiny over vaccine safety and health policies—with RFK Jr. among its critics—the report has sparked a fresh wave of controversy over public health standards.

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Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protests escalate

After a period of intense anti‐corruption protests that left casualties and imposed curfews, Nepal has reversed its social media ban. The policy shift, driven by mounting public pressure to restore communication channels, aims to re-open digital dialogue amid the turbulent unrest, reflecting a delicate balance between state control and public demand for information.

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French government collapses after PM loses confidence vote

In an unexpected twist that no one saw coming, France’s government has imploded after its prime minister, François Bayrou, lost a confidence vote. Political heavyweights are scrambling while parliament’s vote only deepens the crisis—a dramatic fall from grace in the heart of Paris.

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Nepal social media ban sparks deadly protests

Violent clashes have erupted in Nepal following a sweeping ban on major social media platforms. Reports vary—with some sources saying fourteen people were killed while others note injuries and one fatality—highlighting intense public outrage and deep-seated frustration with digital censorship.

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Milei’s Buenos Aires Poll Setback Signals Major Electoral Shift

Recent polls indicate a dramatic setback for Javier Milei in Buenos Aires Province with forecasts pointing to a landslide defeat. Voter sentiment appears to be shifting sharply amid growing dissatisfaction with current policies and economic conditions, potentially redrawing the province’s political landscape.

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Japan PM Ishiba resigns to avoid party split turmoil

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba is stepping down amid mounting internal party divisions, a move intended to nip factional splits in the bud. The resignation comes as a dramatic attempt to preserve unity, even if it means sacrificing the leader’s position on the political stage.

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