It sent shockwaves through Hollywood when Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” was taken off the air following controversy over comments made by the host about the killing of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk. Many in the industry, citing alleged pressure by the Trump administration’s FCC, called for the show’s network, ABC, to reverse its decision. But Kimmel is just the latest in a long line of television pundits and cable hosts who have faced criticism.

Jimmy Kimmel
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was suspended Wednesday “after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing” caused a backlash among conservatives, said The Associated Press. The host’s commentary was not about the actual shooting of Kirk, but about the right-wing reaction to it.

“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,” Kimmel said during his monologue. The decision to ax Kimmel’s show “raised serious First Amendment concerns” among free speech watchdog groups, said CNN.

Brian Kilmeade
Brian Kilmeade, a morning host on the Fox News show “Fox & Friends,” garnered a barrage of criticism after asserting on-air last week that mentally ill homeless people should be executed. Homeless people should either accept help or “decide that [they] are going to be locked up in jail,” said co-host Lawrence Jones. “Or involuntary lethal injection or something. Just kill ’em,” Kilmeade replied. 

“Heavy criticism followed” when the comments spread on social media, said The New York Times. Kilmeade offered an apology for the “extremely callous remark” days later. However, some thought the apology didn’t go far enough and urged Fox to fire him regardless. 

Chris Cuomo
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo was a mainstay on the network for years. But his career with the channel came to an end in 2021 after Cuomo allegedly “aided his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, when the then-governor was accused of sexual harassment,” said CNN. The network fired Cuomo over conflict-of-interest concerns.

After being fired, Cuomo sued the network because it “repeatedly breached its agreement,” lawyers for the anchor said in a lawsuit. He eventually landed another job and currently hosts “Cuomo” on NewsNation.

South Korea’s spy agency has confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, is likely to be his “recognized heir.” The report comes two weeks after Ju Ae, who is thought to be 12 or 13 years old, made her first public international appearance, accompanying her father to Beijing, where he met Chinese and Russian leaders. 

What do we know about her? 
Born in 2012 or 2013, Ju Ae is the daughter of Kim and his wife, Ri Sol-ju. South Korea’s spy agency has previously said Ju Ae has an older brother and a younger sibling, although these reports are not confirmed. Kim first “introduced his daughter to the world” in 2022, “holding her hand in front of an intercontinental ballistic missile,” said The New York Times. 

Since then, she has appeared alongside him at many events within North Korea, and some analysts say she has effectively “replaced her mother” in the position of first lady. Although there has yet to be any formal recognition of Ju Ae as a potential heir, she is a likely candidate to be the country’s next leader — especially following her international debut in China. 

How does North Korea handle succession? 
Kim Jong Un’s sister, Yo Jong, has also held positions of power in the country, serving in government and publicly criticizing South Korea. But the choice of her or Ju Ae to replace him would raise the question of whether North Korea, a “heavily chauvinistic society,” would accept a female leader, said The Washington Post. 

The North Korean constitution does not lay out a defined succession process, but the last two transitions of power have passed from parent to child, although not always through the rule of primogeniture. Kim Jong Un was the youngest of three sons of Kim Jong Il. 

In the lead-up to his accession, Kim was called “Brilliant Comrade” in state media and had songs written about him. Ju Ae’s similar nicknames — “the beloved child” and “great person of guidance” — are another clue that she might be on the same path.

Britain’s Katarina Johnson-Thompson goes head-to-head with Belgium’s Nafi Thiam and Australia’s Tori West over the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where Johnson-Thompson is hoping to win her third heptathlon world title.
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After the lazy days of summer, autumn demands a touch of effort. But let’s be real, not too much. This collection of cocktail recipes will introduce you to a stylish dame and a reconsideration of a few classics, including the espresso martini and the Penicillin.

Greta Garbo
Like its Pa, the daiquiri, the Greta Garbo was born in Cuba. The crucial difference with the liquid Ms. Garbo is the addition of three dashes of absinthe. That mere touch of anise edge complements — rather than steamrolls — the green brightness of a traditional daiquiri.

Hot Penicillin
The honey-ginger-Scotch mingling of a Penicillin is consistently soothing. When you boil together a honey-ginger syrup and add two kinds of Scotch and a wallop of fresh lemon juice, the tingly warmth of this Hot Penicillin is so tranquilizing, you'd best have an armchair and a blanket at the ready.

Tequila Espresso Martini
Hoo boy, like an espresso martini needed to feel better about itself! In this take on the classic, slightly aged reposado tequila is the ballast. Providing assists are coffee liqueur, Licor 43, two kinds of bitters and espresso, of course. The agave verdancy of the tequila moves the drink effortlessly across the caffeine-up and alcohol-down roller coaster of a proper espresso martini.