The 7 Trump’s TV threat; vaccine delay recommendation; wildfire smoke; Wegovy pills; and more
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Sep 19, 2025 Trump stirs controversy with threats toward critical TV networks. A vaccine panel causes a stir by recommending delays on childhood shots. Arrests of New York Democrats protesting at an ICE facility raise eyebrows. A study reveals toxic wildfire smoke contributes to 41,000 premature deaths in the U.S. In health news, the oral Wegovy pill shows promise for weight loss parity with injectables. Also, an investigation into OpenAI's new video tool raises questions about copyright and transparency.
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Threats Against Critical Networks
- Donald Trump suggested networks critical of him might lose licenses, signaling pressure on media institutions.
- That remark intensified debate about censorship after ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel amid backlash.
Panel Seeks To Delay Childhood Shot
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine panel recommended delaying a combined MMR-varicella shot until age four, altering long-standing guidance.
- The 12-member panel showed confusion during votes and may push more immunization changes to CDC policy.
Officials Arrested At ICE Protest
- More than a dozen New York elected officials were arrested while protesting and seeking access to an ICE facility at 26 Federal Plaza.
- The demonstration highlighted accusations of overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and ICE's expansion plans.