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Sinclair Broadcast Group, the nation’s largest ABC affiliate owner, outlined demands yesterday for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to return to its stations after the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Kimmel suggested Kirk’s killer came from the MAGA movement, though prosecutors later indicted a suspect whose views were described by family as politically left-leaning.
Sinclair said the comments crossed its expected professional standards and called for Kimmel to directly apologize to Kirk’s family and contribute financially to both the family and Turning Point USA, the group Kirk founded. Sinclair also requested formal talks with ABC executives about ensuring accountability in network programming.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” averaged 1.77 million viewers and led the 18-49 demographic with 220,000 in the second quarter of 2025. Late-night ratings have declined overall, however, with similar shows trailing leading podcasts in younger audiences. Sinclair said it will run a televised tribute to Kirk tonight in the late-night slot. |
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A vaccine advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meets for the second of two days today. It is expected to recommend delaying the hepatitis B vaccine administered to newborns, and will also discuss COVID-19 vaccines for children.
Hepatitis B causes serious liver infections; when infants are infected, up to 90% develop chronic infections. The virus can be transmitted from mother to baby, through sexual activity, or through intravenous drug use. In 2021, nearly 0.5% of babies were born to mothers who tested positive. The CDC has nonetheless recommended all infants receive the first dose at birth—an approach corresponding with a higher percentage of babies completing the dosing schedule by 19 months. The panel is expected to recommend that babies wait until they are at least 1 month old to receive the first dose, assuming the mother tests negative.
The panel separately voted yesterday against recommending a combination vaccine for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) before age 4. For the first dose, the panel recommended the more common approach of separate MMR and chickenpox vaccines. |
Uber Technologies announced plans yesterday to begin aerial food deliveries in partnership with Tel Aviv-based drone operator Flytrex. The service will launch in unspecified test markets later this year; Uber shares closed up 1.9%.
Uber first attempted drone food delivery in 2019 with an in-house aerial arm, but regulatory hurdles stalled the effort. It's now investing an undisclosed sum in Flytrex, one of four companies approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones beyond operators' lines of sight. (Watch in action.) Flytrex has delivered over 200,000 meals to suburban homes in the last three years and partnered with Uber rival DoorDash in June to serve Dallas-Fort Worth. DoorDash also uses Alphabet-owned Wing for drone deliveries in Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, and Australia.
Drone deliveries could become increasingly common if the FAA passes a rule proposed last month easing operating restrictions. Supporters say the rule would expand access to goods and cut emissions, while critics warn of safety risks. |
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