TEST First Take 10/9/25

TEST First Take 10/9/25

Plus: LA residents, lawmakers sound off after alleged arsonist's arrest, Trump attacks cause spikes in late night and more

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1. Will the Kimmel Feud Come Back to Haunt Nexstar's $6.2 Billion Bid for TV Reach?

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2. LA Residents, Lawmakers Fume as Arsonist Charged for Palisades Fire: 'He Deserves the Death Penalty'

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3. Inside the Ratings: Late Night Sees Viewership Spikes Amid Trump Attacks

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4. Donald Trump Says Hostages Will Likely Be Released on Monday After Gaza Ceasefire Deal: 'So Much Is Happening' | Video

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5. CAA Takes Hard Line Against OpenAI's Sora: 'Blatantly Dismissing Creators' Rights'

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6. Netflix's Greg Peters Shades Big Media Mergers Amid Potential WBD Bid: 'They Don't Have an Amazing Track Record'

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7. Taylor Swift Breaks Adele's Record, Moves Over 3.5 Million 'The Life of a Showgirl' Units in 5 Days

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Gavin Newsom Slams Trump for ‘Abandoning’ LA Fire Victims by Withholding Aid: ‘Where Is the Accountability?’

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