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The 7

Trump’s autism claims; Jimmy Kimmel’s return; TikTok deal; cancer risk; Fat Bear Week; and more

The 7

The Washington Post

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4.51.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Tuesday, September 23. The seven stories you need to know today.


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0:00.0

President Trump made big claims about autism.

0:06.2

Jimmy Kimmel is returning to television.

0:09.1

And it's time to pick your favorite fat bear.

0:13.1

That's some of what we'll get to on the seven from the Washington Post.

0:17.4

I'm Hannah Jewell.

0:18.7

It's Tuesday, September 23rd. Let's get you caught up with today's

0:23.1

seven stories.

0:26.2

Number one. Doctors are concerned about President Trump tying Tylenol to autism.

0:34.6

At a news conference yesterday, Trump and his top health officials ventured into uncertain scientific territory.

0:42.2

They called to limit the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, in early pregnancy, except in cases of high fever.

0:51.6

Trump spoke in no uncertain terms about a topic that is not actually supported

0:56.0

by definitive evidence.

0:57.7

Don't take Tylenol. There's no downside. Don't take it. You'll be uncomfortable.

1:06.3

It won't be as easy, maybe. But don't take it. If you're pregnant, don't take Tylenol.

1:13.0

And don't give it to the baby after the baby is born. This is a sharp pivot in public health

1:19.2

guidance. The administration's interest in acetaminopin was sparked by a recent study into the

1:24.9

connection between the drug, autism, and ADHD.

1:28.7

But the researcher who led that study emphasized that it did not prove a causal link.

1:35.2

And doctors and scientists are concerned that it could prompt pregnant people to avoid Tylenol even when sick.

1:42.6

That has its own dangers. Trump also attacked the childhood

1:46.9

vaccine schedule. Don't let them pump your baby up with the largest pile of stuff you've ever

1:53.1

seen in your life going into the delicate little body of a baby. That line of attack shocked medical

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