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Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot And Killed At Utah Campus

Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. The 31-year-old conservative activist was struck by a single shot fired from approximately 200 yards while answering audience questions about mass shootings. President Trump confirmed Kirk's death on social media, calling him "Great and even Legendary." Utah Governor Spencer Cox described it as a political assassination. The shooter remains at large despite an ongoing manhunt.

EditUtah Governor Calls Charlie Kirk Shooting Political Assassination

Utah Governor Spencer Cox declared the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk a "political assassination" during an emotional press conference Wednesday evening. Cox called it a dark day for both Utah and the nation, emphasizing that Kirk was first and foremost a husband and father of two young children. The governor pledged to hold the shooter accountable to the fullest extent of the law, reminding people that Utah still has the death penalty. A manhunt continues as the suspected shooter remains at large.

South Korea Arranges Charter Flight For Detained Workers

South Korea reached a deal with Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the release and repatriation of Korean nationals detained in last week's Georgia immigration raid. A charter plane arrived in Atlanta Wednesday to transport over 300 South Korean workers home, though the departure was delayed until Thursday. The workers were among 475 people detained at a Hyundai battery plant construction site. South Korean officials negotiated for voluntary departures rather than formal deportations to avoid 10-year reentry bans.

Wall Street Warns Stagflation May Return With Fed Rate Cuts

Investment analysts are concerned that 1970s-style stagflation could return as the Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut rates next week amid sticky inflation. Stagflation combines economic stagnation with rising prices, creating a challenging environment for policymakers. Five dividend-paying companies that historically perform well during stagflation include Altria with a 6.13% yield, Fortis at 4.98%, National Fuel Gas at 2.44%, PepsiCo at 3.74%, and United Bancshares at 3.87%. These dividend kings have raised payouts for 50-plus years.

FDA Launches Crackdown On Misleading Drug Advertisements

The Food and Drug Administration is implementing sweeping reforms to stop deceptive pharmaceutical advertising. The agency sent thousands of warning letters to drug companies and issued about 100 cease-and-desist orders for misleading ads. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary noted that drug companies spend 25% of their budgets on advertising, money that could reduce drug prices instead. The US and New Zealand are the only countries allowing direct consumer drug advertising, with companies spending $10.8 billion on such ads in 2024.

Study Reveals Nearly Half Of Diabetics Undiagnosed Worldwide

A global study published in The Lancet found that 44% of people with diabetes don't know they have the condition, leaving millions at risk for serious complications. Researchers analyzed data from over 200 countries between 2000 and 2023, finding that while 91% of diagnosed patients receive medication, less than half achieve proper blood sugar control. Young people are most likely to go undiagnosed despite facing long-term risks like heart disease and kidney failure. By 2050, 1.3 billion people are expected to have diabetes.

Experts Warn Against Unproven Lyme Disease Tests And Treatments

Medical experts are cautioning against an industry of unapproved Lyme disease tests and alternative treatments that includes lasers, herbal remedies, and electromagnets. Dr. Robert Smith of MaineHealth warns it's a "buyer-beware situation" as patients may spend thousands on bogus tests not covered by insurance. Only FDA-approved blood antibody tests are legitimate, while tests using saliva or urine are red flags. Some clinics charge up to $6,000 for unproven treatments like ozone therapy, with long-term antibiotic use potentially causing life-threatening infections.