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September 14, 2025

USA Today

Firings Follow Kirk Comments

The assassination of Charlie Kirk sparked widespread backlash, with public figures, employees, and business owners fired or suspended over celebratory or critical social media posts about his death.
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Tuscaloosa News

Crimson Tide Rolls Badgers

Alabama dominated Wisconsin 38-14 behind Ty Simpson’s efficient passing, Ryan Williams’ big plays, and a relentless defense, bouncing back from Florida State loss before SEC play.
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New York Post

Revelations About Alleged Assassin

Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson lived with transgender roommate Lance Twiggs, who is cooperating with the FBI. Relatives confirmed the living arrangement; neighbors reported suspicious activity before the shooting.
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Mediaite

Poll Result a Stunner

Michael expressed surprise over a poll showing 92% of respondents believe the killing of Charlie Kirk marks the start of a darker chapter in U.S. history, urging the masses to go mingle.
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The New York Times

Pharma Ads Mislead Americans

Dr. Marty Makary, FDA Commissioner, criticizes pharmaceutical ads for misleading consumers and distorting the physician-patient relationship, urging stricter regulation.
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ABC News

New Hobby Tips: Go Screen-Free

Rachel Martin discovered the joys of screen-free hobbies, like journaling, in her quest to reduce digital time, underscoring the benefits of analog activities for mental and physical well-being.
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CBS News

AI Errors Fuel Misinformation

AI tools like Grok, Perplexity, and Google spread false claims after Charlie Kirk’s death, misidentifying suspects, distorting images, and fueling conspiracy theories before corrections emerged.
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The Atlantic

Trump Has a Warning for Cox

After Charlie Kirk’s murder, Utah Governor Spencer Cox recounted Trump’s warning that leaders face grave danger, citing assassination statistics, while urging Americans to resist escalating political violence.
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NPR

Documents Defend Lisa Cook

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook described a condo as a “vacation home,” undermining Trump’s fraud allegations as he pushes to remove her, while courts temporarily block dismissal.
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