Your World Tonight Backlash to Kimmel’s benching, Trump in the UK, rice worms, and more
Sep 18, 2025
Free speech advocates are raising concerns over the suspension of a late-night talk show, linking it to a crackdown on dissent. Meanwhile, President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer strike key tech deals during a contentious visit. The changing climate is intensifying challenges for Indigenous communities as rice worms invade. In lighter news, Toronto Blue Jays fans are buzzed with playoff hopes, and researchers unveil that chimpanzees enjoy fermented fruits, offering a fascinating glimpse into their behavior.
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Suspension Sparks Free-Speech Debate
- Jimmy Kimmel's suspension triggered widespread free-speech outrage and political debate across the U.S.
- Critics argue the decision reflects broader targeting of dissent by government-linked pressure on broadcasters.
Pattern Of Institutional Pressure
- Experts say Kimmel's case fits into a pattern of the Trump administration exerting control over independent institutions.
- Observers warn that channeling regulatory and legal levers against critics undermines democratic norms.
State Visit Focused On Deals
- Donald Trump and Keir Starmer signed AI and nuclear deals during Trump's UK state visit, focusing on business over sharp public disputes.
- They largely sidestepped thorny issues like Gaza and Russia to keep the visit calm and productive.
