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Quick look at Friday's news: |
The fallout continues following Kirk comments |
Scores of individuals, ranging from professors and emergency workers to late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, have faced terminations and suspensions from their jobs due to comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk or his stances. |
Hate speech or free speech? Free speech advocates and others say Kirk's political allies, including in the White House, are using his death to curtail First Amendment rights and potentially prosecute opponents. |
| • | Is hate speech protected? Many Democrats and Republicans, as well as First Amendment experts, agree on one fact: hate speech is almost always considered free speech, and receives high levels of First Amendment protection. | | • | "Consequence culture": Outspoken figures in the Make America Great Again movement suggest getting tough on those commenting on Kirk's death is long overdue. Some conservatives are calling the moment "consequence culture" needed to combat hateful comments aimed at right-leaning figures and groups. | | • | Does Trump get to choose what we watch on TV? The president said negative coverage of him by television networks should be grounds for the Federal Communications Commission to revoke broadcast licenses. | |
📺Here's what Jon Stewart and other late-night TV hosts said last night about Kimmel's suspension. | People demonstrate outside the El Capitan Entertainment Centre, where "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is recorded for broadcast, in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday. Daniel Cole, REUTERS |
RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel to vote on Hep B vaccine |
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices will hold a pivotal vote on the hepatitis B vaccine on Friday. Current ACIP guidance recommends all infants receive the hepatitis B vaccine in three doses. ACIP members will decide whether the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine should not be given until a child is at least one month old, if the mother tested negative for the virus, according to proposed recommendations. But health experts say the birth dose of this particular vaccine is intended to prevent disease in newborns in cases where the mother is unaware she might be carrying the highly contagious virus. The committee is also slated Friday to discuss and vote on COVID-19 vaccines. |
| • | Time is running out for Democrats and Republicans in Congress to avoid a government shutdown. | | • | How is Trump going after antifa? | | • | Human remains found in Washingston are believed to be a man wanted for the deaths of his three daughters. | | • | Anti-immigrant rhetoric and deportations could exacerbate the home health care shortage. | |
Mississippi releases autopsy of student found hanging from tree |
An autopsy by the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office concluded that a Black student, whose body was found hanging from a tree at Delta State University, had died by suicide, police announced on Thursday. The findings of the autopsy were consistent with the initial investigation and preliminary examination by the local coroner's office, authorities said. The incident reignited conversations over Mississippi's long history of racial violence. Reed's death immediately sparked anger and skepticism on social media, prompting civil rights leaders and organizations to call for transparency and justice in the investigation. | Demartravion "Trey" Reed's family gathers in a circle to pray in Cleveland, Miss., on Wednesday. Lauren Witte/Clarion Ledger |
After an epidemic of jail deaths, this CA sheriff is running for governor |
'All these families deserve respect. Bianco's callousness is appalling. There's absolutely no personal responsibility. You can't continue to blame families because they want answers.' |
~ Former Riverside County Captain Victoria Flores in an exclusive interview with The Desert Sun, part of the USA TODAY Network. Flores says Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is a leading candidate for governor of California, hid the causes of a mounting epidemic of jail deaths behind a culture of cover-up and retaliation. | Victoria Flores, a former Captain with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, is interviewed in Huntington Beach, California, on August 25, 2025. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun |
Why is Kybella recovery so extreme? |
For many, Kybella — an FDA-approved injectable treatment that helps the body break down the fat cells under the chin — is an easy "yes." The injection process takes only 15 to 20 minutes. Unlike Botox, Kybella is a permanent treatment, but the number of treatment sessions depends on the amount of fat under the chin and the patient's desired profile. But everyone seems to agree on one thing: The recovery process was jarring. Before seeing results, patients who undergo Kybella treatments can experience extreme swelling under the chin, resulting in the "Kybella bullfrog effect" many are posting on TikTok. Doctors told USA TODAY the swelling is normal. | Morgan Cohen, 27, had Kybella done in May 2024. Provided by Morgan Cohen. |
Photo of the day: This woman just made history |
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone made a strong case to be considered the best female athlete in the country. The U.S. sprinter made history by winning gold in the women's 400 with a championship record time of 47.78 at the 2025 World Track and Field Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday. It's the second fastest time ever in the history of the event. | Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone competes in the women's 400 final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 18, 2025. JEWEL SAMAD, AFP via Getty Images |
Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here . Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | Trump took to Truth Social to deride Jimmy Kimmel and throw some barbs at Stephen Colbert, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon. It's not the first time. | | The Sept. 17 shooting happened as officers were following up on a domestic-related investigation. A suspect was also killed by police. | | | | CDC employees with a reasonable accommodation to work from home are being told they now must work in person, according to internal documents. | | | | How the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates could impact U.S. borrowers. | | | | As the new Chief Wellness Amassador at Noom, a weight loss platform, Rebel Wilson is endorsing their GLP-1 'microdosing' campaign. | | | | "Grey's Anatomy" actor and celebrity photographer Brad Everett Young died due to injuries sustained from a traffic accident in Los Angeles. | | | | Across three major conferences, there are key games matching ranked opponents in Week 4 of the college football season. Our experts make their picks | | | | USA TODAY's NFL experts make their NFL picks against the spread for every Week 3 matchup. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Try our free Quick Cross! | Test your best time on our miniature crossword or check out one of our other games. | | | | |
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