The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/09/18 at 14:00 EDT

Episode Date: September 18, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/09/18 at 14:00 EDT

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An Isidari has more on the uproar. Jimmy Kimmel is not a talented person. U.S. President Donald Trump reacting to TV network ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel, and his late-night talk show, just days after Kimmel commented on the death of Charlie Kirk, blaming what he called the MAGA gang. You can call that free speech or not. ABC hasn't given a reason for suspending the show, but it came just hours after a federal regulator says his agency might take action over Kimmel's comments.

The government may not use its power to squash political dissent. Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic senator from Maryland. He says this Kimmel situation is just one example. of Trump targeting not just media outlets, but universities and law firms for political purposes. Trump and his Attorney General have vowed to go after groups and organizations whose views they disagree with. As for Kimmel, no word yet on when he's back on air or if. Any state R. CBC News, Washington. The U.S. President has wrapped up his second state visit to the U.K. with a deal that would see major tech investments in both countries.

The two governments say their partnership will put joint resources and expertise into emerging technologies like AI and nuclear power. The bond between our countries is like no other anywhere in the world. But Donald Trump does admit there are some points of disagreement between the two nations, chief among them, the recognition of a Palestinian state. UK Prime Minister Kirstarmer intends to formally recognize Palestinian statehood ahead of the UN General Assembly next week. The situation in Gaza is intolerable.

The hostage is being held for a very, very, very large. long time, and they must be freed. And we need aid to get into Gaza at speed. The question of recognition needs to be seen. Canada and other nations are also expected to make that recognition of statehood at the UN summit. In Toronto, We'll work, works. Ontario public sector workers were out today, protesting the province's mandate that they return to their offices full time by January. The public sector workers' union says remote work saves taxpayer money, cuts down on commute-related emissions, and improves work-life balance. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has said that in-person work is better for productivity and will give a boost to downtown businesses suffering from a lack of foot traffic.

And Quebec-based department store, Simons, is continuing its expansion today by opening a location in downtown Toronto. It comes at a time when other retailers are struggling and even shuddering their businesses. Nisha Patel has more. We've been focused on finding the right locations, the right timing. Simon's CEO Bernard LeBlanc is hoping to succeed where other department stores have failed. The company opening its latest location in downtown Toronto's Eaton Center. Simons is nearly 200 years old, but only began expanding outside Quebec recently. Our numbers across the country right now, we're seeing mid-teen growth in comparable sales.

Simon seems to be bucking the trend at a time. when retailers are facing higher costs and uncertainty from the trade war, and the shine of department stores has been fading with Eaton's, Sears, Nordstrom, and Hudson's Bay all closing their doors. Retail analyst Bruce Winder says the company's growth has been well-planned. They've really been slow, they're careful. They have both accessible price points and premium price points. Simons now operates 19 stores across the country.

Nisha Patel, CBC News, Toronto. And that is your world this hour. For news anytime, visit our website, cbcnews.ca. You can also listen to us anytime on your voice-activated devices like Amazon Echo or Google Home. For CBC News, I'm Kate McGilfrey.