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Bill Maher argued on CNN that President Donald Trump secretly despises sycophants, despite the leader's public demand for loyalty. Maher stated that Trump’s opinions are malleable and that he needs critics like himself to engage in dialogue. This stance follows recent clashes where Trump criticized Maher’s show ratings, though Maher maintains he would still accept a dinner invitation with the president.
Bill Maher used his October 2, 2026, Real Time monologue to address the newly completed Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which created the entity Skydance. He joked that he is now 'owned' by Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison and requested that his new corporate owners disregard recent criticisms from President Donald Trump regarding his show's viewership. Trump had previously posted on Truth Social that Maher's ratings were too low for the show to continue, though he added that he actually liked Maher. Maher dismissed the insults, stating they do not bother him, and joked that Trump should not mention his attendance at Cornell University, referencing recent headlines about a gang rape allegation at a Cornell frat house.
Bill Maher used his September 25 'Real Time' monologue to mock President Donald Trump’s tour of White House renovations with Chinese President Xi Jinping, labeling the leader an 'arch-criminal' due to his fixation on adding a triumphal arch. The comedian criticized the administration’s focus on minor upgrades like a new helipad and driveway, contrasting them with China’s rapid city-building capabilities. The segment drew loud applause from the studio audience, prompting Maher to clarify he was joking while noting the ongoing tension between the two figures.
On the September 25 episode of Real Time, Bill Maher mocked President Donald Trump for showing Chinese President Xi Jinping minor White House renovations, including a new helipad and driveway. Maher criticized the administration's focus on redecorating, comparing it to China's rapid city-building capabilities. He coined the nickname 'arch-criminal' to describe Trump's obsession with adding a triumphal arch to the White House grounds, arguing that lacking one is a criminal act in the president's eyes.
A single 253‑electrode implanted array can simultaneously decode intended speech and gestures, translating them into on‑screen text and driving a personalized animated avatar within seconds. In a two‑participant study, the AI‑assisted system tackles overlapping neural signals to enable real‑time, multimodal communication for people with paralysis, signaling a step toward multifunctional neural prostheses for daily use.
Bill Maher mocked the reaction to Dolly Parton’s death during his Real Time monologue, suggesting the coverage of her passing was overshadowed by the US–Canada trade dispute; Parton, who died at 80 after a brief cancer battle, has prompted tributes from Miley Cyrus, Donald Trump and Barack Obama, among others.
Bill Maher dedicates Real Time to Dolly Parton after her death, but the tribute is described as one of the show’s lamest; the piece notes Parton’s death at 80 following a brief cancer battle and her enduring philanthropic and cultural impact, framed alongside Maher’s Trump-related quips and broader culture-war jabs.
In a Real Time interview, Hunter Biden was asked about a potential presidential bid by Bill Maher. Biden quipped, “Here’s my thing: If I announce for president, somebody should check and see if I relapsed,” while reiterating that he has no plans to run. The exchange comes amid ongoing speculation, with Biden noting his seven years of sobriety and his openness about addiction; Maher also referenced the laptop controversy during the discussion.
On HBO’s Real Time, Bill Maher grillled Hunter Biden with sharp jokes about the infamous laptop while Biden opened up about seven years of sobriety, his addiction advocacy, and the possibility of a presidential run as his father, Joe Biden, battles Stage 4 cancer; Biden also pushes back on privilege and contrasts his family’s profile with the Trump children’s business dealings amid a swirling media blitz.
On the Club Random podcast, Bill Maher said he’s invited Ben Affleck to return to Real Time every year since their tense 2014 on-air clash over Islam, but Affleck hasn’t appeared. Maher suggests there could be a middle ground, while recalling Affleck calling Maher’s Islam remarks “gross and racist.”
Bill Maher joked about Ariana Grande’s weight during Real Time, pairing a UFO-file punchline with a quip about Grande’s health, which drew laughs from some but groans from others. The piece also notes Grande recently said she’s stepping back from visible public appearances after the Eternal Sunshine Tour due to ongoing scrutiny, explaining the break was planned and thoughtful.
On HBO's Real Time, Bill Maher mocked Trump’s remarks about expensive Knicks playoff tickets, noting prices nearing seven figures for courtside seats and contrasting that with Trump’s streaming-price complaints, delivering a sharp rebuke about the cost of sports for everyday Americans.
NextThere’s 4.1 update adds a real-time vehicle map, departure analytics, and an improved UI, expanding from Australia/New Zealand to select US regions and Ontario. It combines historic route performance with current delays, offers widgets, Live Activities, and alerts, plus a Pro plan for deeper insights; a web app is also available. US coverage is selective (not all cities).
SEPTA has begun a pilot of solar-powered digital real-time arrival signs at a Broad Street and Oregon Avenue bus stop in South Philadelphia, with plans to expand to nine more locations; the e-paper displays show live arrival times and include a text-to-speech option for blind and low-vision riders to aid accessibility and guide future placements.
Mira Murati's startup Thinking Machines is developing 'interaction models' that let AI continuously ingest audio, video, and text and respond in real time, enabling natural, cross-modal collaboration with humans, with a limited research preview planned in coming months and a wider release later this year.