Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Senators Chris Coons and James Lankford urged bipartisan cooperation to combat online extremism. They highlighted the internet's role in amplifying anger and division, echoing concerns from Utah Governor Spencer Cox who called social media a "cancer." While acknowledging the internet's...
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at Utah Valley University. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is in custody, charged with aggravated murder and related offenses. Gov. Spencer Cox stated Robinson is uncooperative, though investigators are exploring a motive linked to Robinson's left-leaning views and dislike of Kirk. While...
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for his role in a coup attempt. This unprecedented outcome follows a trial where Moraes, despite facing pressure from the US government, led a panel convicting Bolsonaro and several allies. While lauded...
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau apologized for the detainment of 316 South Korean workers in Georgia. The workers, who returned home Friday, will face no US re-entry issues, according to South Korea's foreign ministry. Landau, visiting Seoul for a Korea-US vice foreign ministerial meeting, expressed regret...
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologized for suggesting lethal injection for mentally ill homeless individuals after a discussion about a stabbing. His comments, made during a segment on the killing of a Ukrainian refugee, sparked outrage online, drawing comparisons to Nazi euthanasia programs. Kilmeade's apology followed widespread criticism on...
The Jets face a tough challenge in Week 2 against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. The Jets' pass defense struggled against the Steelers, needing to improve coverage and pressure Allen to avoid a repeat performance. Their rushing attack, however, showed promise against Pittsburgh. This AFC East...
Pope Leo XIV, in his first interview since his election, discussed his dual American and Peruvian identities, his approach to the papacy, and his commitment to peace. He emphasized the need for dialogue and synodality to counter polarization and highlighted the Holy See's neutral stance in mediating global conflicts,...
Ukrainian drones attacked Russia's Kirishi oil refinery, causing a fire, according to both Ukrainian and Russian sources. The refinery, one of Russia's largest, produces significant amounts of crude oil. While Russian officials reported the fire extinguished and no injuries, the attack is the latest in a series...
Pop star Charli XCX and The 1975 drummer George Daniel had a lavish second wedding ceremony in Sicily, Italy, on September 14th. This follows their intimate London wedding in July. The Sicilian celebration included friends and family, notably Matty Healy and his mother. Charli shared pre-wedding photos...
Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), a prize often seen as a predictor of the Oscars. Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" and Rian Johnson's "Wake Up Dead Man" were runners-up. Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" received the International People's Choice...
