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Mark Ruffalo Warns Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

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Mark Ruffalo Warns Disney Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Actor Mark Ruffalo criticized ABC’s indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and warned Disney that its stock could sink further if the show is canceled. Disney’s stock has already dropped seven percent since the suspension earlier this week.

“Don’t Be the Ones That Broke America”

“It’s going to go down a lot further if they cancel his show,” Ruffalo wrote on Threads. “Disney does not want to be the ones that broke America.”

Why Kimmel Was Pulled

ABC halted the late-night program after Kimmel’s Monday monologue about the murder of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Kimmel said some MAGA supporters were trying to “score political points” by downplaying the suspect’s ideology.

Marvel Co-Stars Rally

Ruffalo, known for playing the Hulk in Disney’s Marvel films, joined fellow stars Pedro Pascal, Marisa Tomei, and Tatiana Maslany in defending Kimmel and free speech. “Our freedom of speech is being attacked,” Ruffalo said in a separate online event.

Upcoming Projects

Ruffalo will reprise his Bruce Banner role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled for release on July 31, 2026. He’s also eager to collaborate with Jon Bernthal as the Punisher, calling him “a great actor” and “so funny.”

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Dallas Air Traffic Halted by Major Telecom Outage

Indira Zaldivar
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Dallas Air Traffic Halted by Major Telecom Outage

A widespread telecommunications failure Friday afternoon forced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air traffic controllers in Dallas to lose radar and key communications, halting flights at both Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) and Dallas Love Field airports. Operations began resuming after 3:30 p.m. CT and were back to normal by Saturday, the FAA said.

Cut Fiber Cables Behind the Failure

American Airlines reported the disruption stemmed from “two cut fiber optic cables,” crippling radar and data systems. The FAA confirmed “multiple failures” in the local telecom provider’s service and said a contractor failed to ensure system redundancies.

Controllers Left Without Radar or Phones

“We’ve lost all radar and phone communications,” a Love Field controller said in recorded audio. Pilots and controllers described a near-total blackout as departures across the Metroplex were halted.

Flights Canceled and Delayed

By Friday evening, FlightAware counted more than 430 cancellations and 580 delays at DFW, plus 190 delays at Love Field. American Airlines, with its hub at DFW, canceled over 530 flights Friday and another 160 Saturday, affecting more than 100,000 customers. Southwest Airlines reported minimal cancellations but offered flexible rebooking.

Frustrated Passengers

Travelers described long lines and missed connections. “We just kept getting delayed, delayed,” said passenger Krysta Wagner. Others abandoned travel plans altogether or scrambled to rebook in time for connecting trips and cruises.

Calls for Modernization

The FAA called the outage “a clear example of the FAA’s outdated infrastructure,” urging Congress to fund a modern air traffic control system. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has proposed a multibillion-dollar overhaul, warning that such failures could persist without major upgrades.

Ripple Effects Beyond Dallas

The incident follows similar telecom-related disruptions earlier this year in the Northeast, highlighting vulnerabilities in the nation’s aging aviation communication network.

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Trump Denies U.S. Plan to Oust Maduro as Military Buildup Escalates in Caribbean

Indira Zaldivar
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Trump Denies U.S. Plan to Oust Maduro as Military Buildup Escalates in Caribbean

President Donald Trump denied Thursday that his administration is planning to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, even as U.S. military activity in the Caribbean increases.

Rising Military Presence

The U.S. has deployed additional naval forces and at least 10 stealth fighter jets to the region. Earlier this month, U.S. forces sank two Venezuelan boats allegedly carrying drugs, leaving 14 dead. Trump confirmed the latest strike but offered no details on future actions, saying only, “We’ll see what happens.”

Maduro Accuses Washington

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared relations with the United States “completely broken,” accusing Washington of using anti-drug operations as a cover for political aggression and regime change.

Ongoing Tensions

Trump reiterated that he has not discussed removing Maduro with Secretary of State Marco Rubio or U.S. military leaders. He acknowledged concerns over Venezuela’s contested election but maintained that regime change is not on the U.S. agenda.

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Disney Ex-CEO Slams ABC for Pulling Jimmy Kimmel Show, Citing FCC Pressure and Free-Speech Concerns

Michael Esparza
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Disney Ex-CEO Slams ABC for Pulling Jimmy Kimmel Show, Citing FCC Pressure and Free-Speech Concerns

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner condemned ABC’s decision to suspend “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely, calling it a troubling response to political pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.

Questioning Leadership

Eisner, who led Disney from 1984 to 2005, accused current CEO Bob Iger of failing to defend free speech. “Where has all the leadership gone?” he wrote on X, arguing that powerful executives must stand up to intimidation.

FCC Pressure and Backlash

The suspension followed comments Kimmel made about the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, appointed by former President Trump, publicly threatened ABC, Disney, and Kimmel, while Nexstar Media announced it would stop airing the show.

Public Support for Kimmel

Protests erupted from New York to California, with supporters denouncing the suspension as a violation of First Amendment rights. Many have posted on social media about canceling Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions in solidarity.

Corporate Silence

Bob Iger has not publicly addressed the controversy, even as Nexstar pursues a $6.2 billion merger with Tegna that requires FCC approval and raises monopoly concerns.

For more on Kimmel’s show suspension, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Assault Across Ukraine

Edward Saenz
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Russia Launches Massive Overnight Assault Across Ukraine

Russia launched more than 600 drones and missiles across Ukraine Friday night into Saturday morning, striking multiple regions and killing at least three people while injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian officials.

Strikes on Key Regions

Targets included Dnipro and the wider Dnipropetrovsk region, as well as Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Kyiv, Odesa, Sumy, and Kharkiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a missile with cluster munitions hit an apartment building in Dnipro.

Moscow’s Claim

Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the attack, saying it aimed at Ukraine’s military-industrial sites and declaring all objectives achieved.

Civilian Toll and Response

Zelenskyy accused Russia of deliberately terrorizing civilians and called for a stronger international response. He warned that without tougher sanctions and tariffs, Moscow will continue to escalate the war.

NATO Tensions

The strikes come a week after Russian drones entered Polish airspace, prompting NATO’s Operation Eastern Sentry to reinforce air defenses. Polish and Dutch fighters downed several drones, while some allies urge broader action against Russian incursions.

U.S. Diplomacy

A proposed meeting between Presidents Putin and Zelenskyy, suggested by U.S. President Donald Trump after his Alaska summit with Putin, has yet to materialize as pressure mounts for decisive global action.

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Scattered showers this weekend, weak front predicted for next week

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Scattered showers this weekend, weak front predicted for next week

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A few showers and thunderstorms will pass through the Southeast Texas sky this weekend, and a weak cool front is still on the way for next week.

What can we expect for the weekend?

Saturday brings a 30% chance of mainly afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Otherwise it will just be partly cloudy and hot with a low near 70 and a high in the low 90s. Then Sunday delivers a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms as higher moisture levels blow inland. These showers will start popping up in the morning and persist into the mid afternoon. With the widespread clouds and earlier onset of rain, highs will likely peak in the upper 80s and low 90s.

What’s the latest on next week’s “cool” front?

Don’t get your hopes too high with this one. The timing is still a little iffy, and assuming it does arrive as expected, it’s more of a humidity drop than a temperature drop. For now we have a the front arriving on Wednesday and deliver a brief dose of slightly drier and slightly cooler air through Saturday morning. The timing of the front’s arrival can still shift, but eventually we expect that slight temperature and humidity drop to arrive. As for temperature, we might get a few mornings in the 60s and a couple afternoons in the 80s out of this one.

When does fall begin?

The autumnal equinox is on Monday, September 22, marking the end of astronomical summer and the beginning of astronomical fall. Meteorological Fall began on September 1st.

What is happening in the tropics?

Tropical Storm Gabrielle is moving over the central Atlantic and a tropical wave over Africa could develop as it heads westward toward the Caribbean. For a thorough update and in-depth video on what’s happening in the tropics, head to our tropical update page.

This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.

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Trump Orders $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Sweeping Immigration Crackdown

Indira Zaldivar
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Trump Orders $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee in Sweeping Immigration Crackdown

President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation to dramatically reshape the H-1B visa program, introducing a new $100,000 application fee aimed at discouraging overuse and protecting U.S. jobs.

The order mandates the hefty payment in addition to existing charges and restricts entry under the program unless the fee is paid, while allowing case-by-case national-interest exemptions.

According to a White House fact sheet, the administration argues the change will deter companies from replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor and reduce abuses of the lottery system used to award visas.

Trump also directed the Labor Department to revise prevailing-wage rules to make it harder for employers to undercut U.S. wages, a move that could particularly affect tech firms and outsourcing companies that depend heavily on H-1B hires.

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U.S. Attorney Resigns Under Trump Pressure

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U.S. Attorney Resigns Under Trump Pressure

U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert resigned Friday after the Trump administration pushed him to bring criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James, according to ABC News sources. Investigators had found no clear evidence to support mortgage fraud allegations against James.

Investigation Yields No Charges

The probe began in April after a referral claimed James falsified records in a 2023 home purchase. After five months and 15 witness interviews, investigators concluded there was no proof she knowingly falsified documents.

Trump’s Response

President Trump reportedly intended to fire Siebert, saying he wanted him “out” after Virginia’s two Democratic senators supported Siebert’s nomination. Trump argued James was “very guilty of something,” despite the lack of evidence.

Impact on the Office

Siebert’s departure leaves the Eastern District of Virginia without a confirmed leader, as his deputy has also stepped down. It’s unclear who will oversee ongoing prosecutions.

Political Backdrop

James, who previously led a successful civil fraud case against Trump, called the effort a “brazen attack on the rule of law.” Critics say the ouster underscores a pattern of retribution as Trump faces multiple investigations and ongoing political battles.

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Family Day at Rienzi

Michael Esparza
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month: Family Day at Rienzi

Prepare for a vibrant afternoon of art, culture, and family fun! The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) is hosting Family Day at Rienzi – “Hispanic Heritage” on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Rienzi, 1406 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77019
Admission: Free with ticket. Advance booking is highly recommended, as capacity is limited.

What to Expect

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this special Family Day will offer a rich array of activities designed to highlight the artistic and historical contributions of Spanish and Latino cultures. Visitors will be able to:

  • Explore the galleries of Rienzi — MFAH’s house museum specializing in European decorative arts — and discover how Spanish‐influenced art and decoration has shaped styles across centuries.
  • Enjoy family‐friendly programs that engage all ages in the stories, traditions, and aesthetic expressions rooted in Hispanic and Latino heritage.

The Experience

For families and individuals interested in art, history, or simply looking for a meaningful and fun way to spend a Sunday, this event offers a unique chance to connect with culture in an immersive and accessible way. Since Rienzi’s spaces are intimate and richly curated, the experience promises to be both educational and inspiring without the overwhelm of a large museum floor.

Planning & Other Details

  • Ticketing: Get your free ticket in advance to guarantee entry. Given the limited capacity, arriving without one may mean you’ll be turned away.
  • Location Directions: Rienzi is part of MFAH. The entrance is located at 1406 Kirby Drive. If you need maps or transportation options, MFAH provides helpful directions and visitor information.
  • Questions: For further details (including accessibility, program schedules, or special features), you can contact [email protected].

Celebrate, learn, and be inspired — Family Day at Rienzi is a wonderful way to honor Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston. Whether you’re a longtime follower of MFAH or seeking something enriching to do with family, this event is not to be missed. You can find out about the Museum of Fine Arts event here.

Heating Bills Set to Rise This Winter

Michael Esparza
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Heating Bills Set to Rise This Winter

American households face an average 7.6% jump in winter heating costs, reaching about $976, according to the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. The increase comes from higher electricity and natural gas prices and forecasts for a colder season, adding to already elevated grocery, health care, and utility expenses.

Electric and Gas Costs Climb

Electric heat users—about 56 million households—could see bills surge 10.2% to roughly $1,205, with southern states bracing for spikes of more than 21%. Natural gas customers, about 60 million households, are projected to pay 8.4% more, around $693, with Midwesterners facing hikes of up to 16.4%. Over 100 utilities have raised or proposed rate increases, driven partly by growing demand from AI data centers and grid upgrades.

Oil and Propane Offer Relief

Families relying on heating oil or propane may see some relief. Heating oil costs are expected to fall 4% to about $1,455, while propane could drop 5% to around $1,250.

Limited Federal Assistance

Despite rising costs, federal funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) remains flat at about $4 million for a third year. States are scaling back outreach as demand climbs, leaving many households—especially in places like Philadelphia and Delaware—waiting in long lines for help.

A New Normal

Since 2021, electricity and natural gas prices have risen 31% and 27% respectively, and experts warn that higher heating bills are here to stay. “Customers should be prepared for this being a new normal,” said Mark Wolfe, the association’s executive director.

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