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ITV News
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- ITV News
Supergirl
SSubtitles Drama 1h with violence Turn on Parental controls Meet Superman's fierce, high-flying cousin - turns out saving the world is a family thing! Catch every series of this all-action DC adventure. More info S1: E1 - Pilot Series 1 1. Pilot A new hero takes to the skies in the series premiere. 2. Stronger Together A new threat forces Kara to push her doubts aside. 3. Fight or Flight Supergirl must face down Reactron, one of Superman's enemies. 4. Livewire Kara's Thanksgiving is interrupted by Livewire. 5. How Does She Do It? Kara babysits for Cat while Supergirl saves the city. 6. Red Faced Kara goes too far when facing the cyborg Red Tornado. 7. Human for a Day Kara loses her powers and an earthquake strikes the city. 8. Hostile Takeover Kara goes head-to-head with her aunt Astra. 9. Blood Bonds Kara must find a way to rescue Hank from Astra's husband. 10. Childish Things Winn's dad, the supervillain Toyman, escapes from prison. 11. Strange Visitor from Another Planet Kara helps Hank battle an alien who killed his people. 12. Bizarro Kara faces off against the Bizarro version of herself. 13. For the Girl Who Has Everything Kara is trapped in a dream world by an alien parasite. 14. Truth, Justice and the American Way Supergirl battles the deadly Master Jailer. 15. Solitude Supergirl does battle with Indigo. 16. Falling Red Kryptonite causes Supergirl to turn on her friends. 17. Manhunter J'onn J'onzz reveals the story of his hidden identity. 18. Worlds Finest The Flash crosses over to National City. 19. Myriad Non and Indigo use mind control on National City. 20. Better Angels Supergirl must save the planet in the first season finale.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Brendan Carr's Bizarro World FCC
Fans of the old Superman comics no doubt remember Bizarro World, the cuboid planet where everything is backward. Denizens of this parallel world are distorted replicas of their Earth-based counterparts, and they live by a Bizarro Code which dictates that being good or doing the right thing is a crime. Apparently, the phenomenon is not confined to fiction. Ever since Donald Trump's Inauguration Day appointment of Brendan Carr to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency that licenses broadcast stations has become a Bizarro World version of its former incarnation. And there is some reason to suspect Carr himself has somehow been replaced by his Bizarro doppelganger. Carr, who has been an FCC commissioner since 2017, used to say things that reflected an understanding that the government's authority to regulate the media is sharply constrained by the First Amendment. When Democratic congressmen tried to exert political pressure on broadcasters over their coverage of COVID-19 and the 2020 election, for example, Carr called it 'a chilling transgression of the free speech rights that every media outlet in this country enjoys,' adding in no uncertain terms, 'a newsroom's decision about what stories to cover and how to frame them should be beyond the reach of any government official.' Or when members of Congress urged the FCC to reject a Miami radio station transfer based on the political viewpoints of the proposed new owner, Carr rebuffed this effort 'to inject partisan politics into our licensing process,' correctly calling it 'a deeply troubling transgression of free speech and the FCC's status as an independent agency.' Less than a year ago Carr proclaimed the United States does not need 'the FCC to operate as the nation's speech police,' adding, 'if there ever were a time for a federal agency to show restraint when it comes to the regulation of political speech and to ensure that it is operating within the statutorily defined bounds of its authority, now would be that time.' Back then, Carr wore an American flag lapel pin, suggesting a commitment to the Constitution he swore to uphold. He's since traded that for a Donald Trump lapel pin that looks like a prize fished out of a cereal box, and it suggests an allegiance to … something else. Since the November election, 'Bizarro Brendan' has taken over in earnest, aggressively asserting the kind of government power over speech and the press that normie Brendan professed to abhor. In interviews, social media posts, and by his official acts, Carr has said that the broadcast networks (except Fox) should be investigated for 'news distortion,' that media mergers should be held up because of network news decisions, that public broadcasters should be investigated for their private sponsorships (but really for their editorial policies), and that Big Tech companies should be brought to heel because of their moderation practices. This last example is even more bizarro than the others since the FCC lacks jurisdiction over social media and computer companies, and because it came from the same guy who not long ago insisted 'the American people want more freedom on the Internet—not freewheeling micromanagement by government bureaucrats.' Right before Trump was inaugurated for his second term, the FCC's staff took the kind of action the old Brendan would have applauded. Or so his former rhetoric might suggest. The commission's media bureau dismissed an effort to deny license renewal to the Fox Philadelphia affiliate for its news reporting on the 2020 presidential election. The same day the enforcement bureau dismissed a complaint seeking to penalize WCBS for the way 60 Minutes edited its Kamala Harris interview; another seeking sanctions against an ABC station because a newsman fact-checked Trump during the presidential debate; and a complaint alleging NBC violated the FCC's 'equal opportunities' rule when Harris appeared on Saturday Night Live shortly before the November election (even though the network provided candidate Trump equal time). Outgoing Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said at the time the dismissals were necessary because the FCC 'should not be the President's speech police' and cannot act as 'journalism's censor-in-chief,' which sounded a lot like Carr before he was body-snatched. But Bizarro Brendan was fully in charge by the inauguration, and one of his first official acts as chairman was to reinstate the investigations of CBS, ABC, and NBC (but, curiously, not the proceeding against Fox). He doubled down on CBS, seeking public comments on whether the network should be punished for 'news distortion' and holding up FCC approval of a proposed merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global (which includes transfer of 28 owned and operated CBS stations) while the complaint is being reviewed. And this pressure is being exerted on CBS in support of a private lawsuit then-President-elect Trump filed against CBS in Texas frivolously alleging the Harris interview on 60 Minutes was consumer fraud. Since then, Carr has worked out a weird call-and-response routine, where he will post on social media his latest beef with particular networks, which then—miraculously—become the subject of complaints. On April 16, for example, Carr hinted in a social media post that Comcast (the parent company of NBC) committed 'news distortion' with its coverage of Kilmar Abrego Garcia—the man the Trump administration mistakenly deported to El Salvador but refuses to return to the U.S.—for, among other things, referring to him as a 'Maryland man.' Less than a week later, the Center for American Rights, the partisan group behind the 60 Minutes complaint, filed a news distortion complaint against not just NBC, but ABC and CBS as well. Carr's post on X was cited as a principal source for the complaint. The news distortion policy is a leftover corollary of the long-defunct Fairness Doctrine under which the FCC purported to evaluate news coverage of controversial issues to ensure 'balance.' The agency ended that policy nearly 40 years ago during the Reagan administration under a principled FCC chairman, Mark Fowler, who foresaw that such regulatory authority could not be reconciled with the First Amendment and inevitably would be misused as a political weapon. Since then, the 'news distortion' policy has been a dead rule walking, just waiting to be overturned in the right case. Carr well knows that such complaints are an abuse of process and a violation of the First Amendment. The FCC's authority to rule on 'news distortion' has always been extremely limited because the agency recognized from the beginning that it cannot act as the 'national arbiter of the truth' and that doing so 'would involve the Commission deeply and improperly in the journalistic functions of broadcasters.' It is highly doubtful the current FCC will terminate the moribund policy on its own, even though it has opened a proceeding to delete outdated and unconstitutional rules. The news distortion policy has proven to be too useful a tool for bludgeoning the media in a politicized FCC. Indeed, the only way this administration makes sense is to understand it as operating under the Bizarro Code. On Day 1 the president issued an executive order purporting to bar any federal officer from conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge free speech, yet Carr's FCC has been actively involved in threatening media companies—including those beyond its jurisdiction—and reinstituting bogus investigations of broadcast news judgments. Another executive order prohibited weaponizing federal agencies against political opponents, yet that has been Carr's primary occupation since becoming FCC Chair. In the Bizarro FCC, it makes no difference that, just last year, the Supreme Court held the First Amendment does not permit government officials to threaten legal sanctions in order to alter the speech of a private business; that the government cannot interfere with editorial judgments, including the private moderation decisions of social media companies; and that federal agencies like the FCC cannot override statutory commands, such as the Communications Act prohibition against any 'regulation or condition' that interferes with freedom of speech. That's because under the Bizarro Code, doing the wrong thing is the point.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Ottawa Senator Josh Norris Discusses Trade, Says He Had No Idea It Was Coming
For hockey fans, NHL trade deadline day can feel like a Bizarro version of Christmas morning—you're thrilled to get that new toy, but at the same time, you're forced to part with an old favourite. That was the feeling for Ottawa Senators fans on Saturday, as GM Steve Staios made moves on Friday that stirred up a mix of emotions. The day kicked off with the unexpected departure of Josh Norris, an Ottawa fan favourite, who was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. His reaction was one of surprise, as he hadn't seen the trade coming. 'Yeah, it was, uh, kind of just happened pretty quickly yesterday before practice. It was a weird day yesterday for sure,' Norris told the Buffalo media. 'A lot of hard goodbyes in Ottawa. But I'm really excited to be here.' The transition from a team that's finally in a legitimate playoff chase to one that's about to extend its NHL record playoff slump to 14 years isn't lost on Norris. However, he's using this as an opportunity to reset his career. 'Obviously, it's a different situation, but I think just for me, it's a fresh start,' Norris said. 'The last couple of years have been tough with injuries, but I've managed to stay fairly healthy this year. And I really appreciate the opportunity that they're giving me.' Despite another tough season for the Sabres, Norris remains excited about his new team's potential. And why wouldn't he be? Buffalo is filled with talent and won both games against the Senators this season by a combined score of 9-1. 'It's always a team that's not easy to play against when they're clicking and they have a lot of really good pieces. And I'm just excited to get going here; now it's a fresh start for me,' Norris said. Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff sounded disappointed at the loss of Dylan Cozens in the deal but also admitted that the player couldn't quite find his game this season. As for Norris, he's always been impressed with him. 'He's a guy with high speed, high skill level, and good in the face off dot,' Ruff said. 'His IQ in his own end is very good. That, coupled with the speed that he can bring the puck out of his zone. He's had good numbers. You look at all parts of his game and you really feel like you're getting a real good player.' Ruff's assistant coach, Seth Appert, would have some good intel on Norris as both a player and a person, having coached him in the U.S. National Team Development Program. 'Yeah, (Appert) actually met me at the airport late (Friday) night when I got in. So, it was good to see his face,' Norris said. Wearing his new number 13 (Zach Benson has 9), Norris made his Sabres debut on Saturday in a 4-0 loss to the Florida Panthers, and the club certainly set him up for success. He played over 20 minutes, centring their top line with Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch. Norris also got 2:48 on the power play and registered one shot on the night. First look at Josh Norris in the blue & gold 🤩#LetsGoBuffalo — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 8, 2025 While Senators fans felt the sting of losing one of their own, they quickly had a new reason to cheer when Cozens debuted for the Sens on Saturday in their important overtime win against the New York Rangers. Cozens was noticeable and involved all night, contributing with his first assist while adding nine hits. For his efforts, he was named the game's second star. Great first impression for @Dylan_Cozens in #GoSensGo debut. The Workhorse from Whitehorse skated 17:27 TOI, a primary 🍎, 55.56 FOW%, 9 hits. Cozens was voted second star ⭐️ of the game @BuffaloSabres #SabreHood ⚔️ — SabresBuzz (@SabresBuzz) March 8, 2025 All in all, it was an emotional weekend in Ottawa, but now there's a playoff run to focus on. As for the Sabres, no one in Ottawa cares to see their division rival have success, but they'll always have a soft spot for Josh Norris. By Steve WarneSite Editor The Hockey News Ottawa Be sure to bookmark The Hockey News Ottawa for great Ottawa Senators coverage all year around. Tkachuk Shakes Off Deadline Day Emotions To Lead Senators Past Rangers In Overtime Thriller Ottawa Senators: Diving Into The Analytics Of Josh Norris Versus Dylan Cozens Just In Time For The Stretch Run, Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jake Sanderson Has Hit Another Level
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Illinois Democrats vow to push back on Trump administration cuts to programs, staff
CHICAGO — Members of Illinois' Democratic delegation in Congress gathered Monday to rail against Trump administration cuts to the federal government at the direction of billionaire Elon Musk. The most recent cuts — hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration terminated — made headlines shortly before the delegation's press conference at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, an organization that receives 84% of its $41 million budget from federal funds. Since Donald Trump's inauguration, Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has fired thousands of federal workers and either slashed or halted funding for a number of programs. 'What is the plan? Why are they doing all this? If it's to create a fund to give tax breaks to the wealthiest people in the United States, say it. At least let us know what you're doing here,' said Sen. Dick Durbin. The lawmakers say cuts to social safety programs including Medicaid, housing assistance and food safety, are directly related to the $4.5 trillion the administration wants to give in the form of tax breaks to corporations at the expense of lower-income and middle class Americans. 'We are now sitting here today because the Republican Party is saying, 'I need to give a $4.5 trillion tax cut to the wealthiest among us, and because I've made that decision I need to figure out how to cut services to our seniors, to our veterans, cut our air traffic controllers, cut funding for research,' — do all these things that's like a Bizarro version of Sermon on the Mound,' said Rep. Sean Casten (D-Illinois). While challenges to funding cuts make their way through the courts, their impact is being felt in Chicago and across the country, from school districts to non-profits that provide health care and other services. 'These services are critical for every day citizens,' said Erica Bland with SEIU Healthcare. 'Illinois nursing homes are funded 70% with Medicaid. Illinois safety net hospitals, which provide care for the most vulnerable, are funded 50% by Medicaid. And 42% of births in the United States are funded by Medicaid.' Dan Montgomery, president and chief operating officer of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, said his mother's recent could could have been impacted by cuts. 'In her old age, she lived almost entirely on Social Security. She didn't have a lot of money when she died at home with dignity, in her house in her bed,' he said. 'It was with hospice paid for by Medicare. That situation is repeated by millions of people in this country. That's what's at risk.' Casten, among those who have pointed to the moves made so far as priorities of Project 2025, which was dismissed by Trump during his campaign, also claimed that the president would not have won election had he and Republicans 'been honest with the American people about what they wanted to do.' Casten said it's important for Democrats to continue to talk about the administration's 'unpopular ideas' and 'drive down Trump's popularity.' 'Let's get this done,' he said. 'We are in a constitutional crisis.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
