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- Media · United States
New Yorker publishes cartoon captions
The New Yorker published a collection of cartoon captions from its October 19, 2026 issue. Other outlets reported on collections of cartoons, with one outlet depicting the US Department of War livestreaming an execution.
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Media · Middle EastNew book linking Hebrew punctuation to colonialism sparks criticism
A book review published by The New Yorker has ignited controversy online. The review discusses a new book that claims Hebrew punctuation is linked to colonialism and Jewish migration to Israel, prompting criticism from commentators.
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Media · United StatesJared Kushner disputes CNN report on Middle East work and investments
Jared Kushner has publicly challenged a CNN report that linked his diplomatic work in the Middle East to investments in Israeli defense companies. He claims the network's own reporting contradicts its main assertions, a dispute that has been noted across various news outlets.
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MediaTrump attacks TV hosts Scarborough and Maher on Truth Social
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Joe Scarborough's show is 'too predictable and boring' and has 'REALLY BAD RATINGS.' Scarborough responded on air that he had asked Trump not to watch his show and to 'watch channels where they say shit that you like.'
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Trump vetoes CNN, Politico, MS NOW; networks boycott coverage
President Donald Trump vetoed CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, impacting audiovisual coverage of his UN trip. In response, CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox halted their joint television coverage of Trump, citing solidarity with the banned outlets.
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MediaOlu Jacobs, Nigerian actor, dies aged 84
Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84. His passing was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram. The family described the late actor as 'The Lion of Lufodo'.
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Media60 Minutes opens 59th season with no mention of off-season changes
The 59th season of "60 Minutes" premiered on CBS-TV on Sunday night. The broadcast did not directly address the behind-the-scenes turmoil and staff changes that have occurred in recent months.
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Politics · United StatesWhite House fires back at journalist over 'blonde Trump flunkie' comment
Journalist Aaron Rupar posted a video of a White House press wrangler directing photographers away from President Donald Trump in Ireland, calling her a 'blonde Trump flunkie'. The White House Rapid Response account responded by calling Rupar 'gutter trash' and stating the wrangler was 'doing her job'. Rupar claims the White House's response led to harassing messages.
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Media · United StatesJimmy Kimmel moves interview with James Talarico to YouTube
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
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Media · United StatesJimmy Kimmel Returns to Late-Night TV, Mocks Trump
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television on Tuesday after a summer break, marking the 4,000th episode of his show. His monologue included jokes about President Donald Trump, the war with Iran, and the Reflecting Pool repairs.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 87 · Hype 30![US President Donald Trump attends an event with Republican lawmakers at the White House on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Washington, DC, the United States [Alex Brandon/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ap_6a999e01888bb-1788452353.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Conflict & Security · United StatesTrump calls media 'treasonous scum' over munitions reports
President Donald Trump has labelled media outlets reporting on low US munitions stockpiles during the Iran war as 'treasonous scum'. He claims US production is at 'levels never seen before' and stockpiles are 'far more than we could ever use'. Experts, however, warn that replenishing key weapons could take at least two years.
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Media · United StatesTrump threatens FCC action against NBC anchor Kristen Welker
Donald Trump has threatened to report NBC News anchor Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission. The president took issue with Welker's characterisation of his primary endorsements as having 'mixed results'. NBC News has publicly defended its anchor.
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Media · Middle EastTrump attacks Fox News reporter; Baier defends him
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt's report on Iran was inaccurate. Anchor Bret Baier responded on air, defending Hunt and clarifying the network's reporting on US-Iran relations.
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