ABC affiliates end their boycott, putting Jimmy Kimmel back on the air nationwide

Here is a 185-word summary of the news article: ABC affiliates Sinclair Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group have ended their boycott of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and will begin airing it again nationwide. The affiliates had previously suspended the show's broadcast under pressure from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, following Kimmel's joke about the alleged shooter of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. Both Sinclair and Nexstar downplayed Carr's influence, stating their decisions were independent of any government intervention. Sinclair said it had discussions with ABC about measures to "strengthen accountability, viewer feedback, and community dialogue," though ABC has not yet adopted these proposals. Nexstar also emphasized that its decisions were guided by its principles, and that it had constructive discussions with Disney, ABC's parent company. Disney declined to comment. The reversal means Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to the air tonight across Sinclair and Nexstar's ABC affiliate stations, which together account for around 25% of ABC's national audience. The episode of Kimmel's show that was suspended will now be aired.