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Patel To Face Senate Questions On Charlie Kirk Investigation

FBI Director Kash Patel will testify before Senate and House Judiciary committees Tuesday amid criticism over his handling of the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation. Patel faces scrutiny for initially announcing a suspect was in custody, then later revealing the person was released after questioning. The actual suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested Friday after his father recognized him in photos and convinced him to surrender. Critics including Steve Bannon questioned why Patel flew to Utah for a press conference without providing substantial details about the investigation.

Second ICE Officer Injured By Migrant During Arrest

A second Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was injured by an illegal migrant resisting arrest, this time in Homestead, Florida. Henry Isaul Garcia from Guatemala struck an ICE officer in the leg with his car during a traffic stop Sunday, putting the vehicle in reverse to escape before crashing into several ICE vehicles and a utility van. Garcia and three others were arrested. This follows a similar incident last week in Illinois where an ICE agent fatally shot a man who struck the officer with his vehicle.

Utah Governor's "Disagree Better" Initiative Gains Attention After Kirk Shooting

Utah Governor Spencer Cox's "Disagree Better" initiative has received renewed focus following the Charlie Kirk assassination on his state's campus. Cox led the bipartisan effort as chair of the National Governors Association from 2023-2024, aimed at reducing political polarization nationwide. The initiative encouraged respectful dialogue across political divides, similar to Kirk's campus visits where he invited students to "prove me wrong." Cox had previously made headlines for a joint campaign ad with his Democratic opponent calling for civil political discourse without personal attacks.

NVIDIA Beats Palantir As Better AI Investment Pick

Investment analysts comparing NVIDIA and Palantir recommend NVIDIA as the superior choice despite both stocks having high valuations. NVIDIA trades at less than 40 times forward earnings for 2026, while Palantir trades at over 200 times forward free cash flow. NVIDIA dominates AI hardware with the best-in-class chips for data centers, while Palantir focuses on AI software. Analysts project NVIDIA could reach $350 per share by mid-2027, representing 70% upside with a better risk-reward profile than Palantir's speculative trillion-dollar valuation target.

Google Parent Alphabet Reaches $3 Trillion Market Value

Alphabet hit a $3 trillion market capitalization for the first time Monday, with shares climbing over 4.5% to record highs. The milestone follows a favorable federal court ruling allowing Google to keep control of its Chrome browser and Android operating system. Alphabet joins Apple and Microsoft in the $3 trillion club, while AI leader NVIDIA has surpassed $4 trillion. The rally was boosted by strong cloud computing revenue growth of nearly 32% in the second quarter, driven by investments in AI chips and the Gemini AI model.

West Nile Virus Cases Surge 40% Above Normal Levels

West Nile virus infections are running about 40% higher than normal this summer, with roughly 770 human cases reported as of early September. Nearly 500 cases are classified as severe by the CDC, compared to an average of 350 severe cases by this time in previous years. The virus spreads through infected mosquito bites and peaks in August and September. Most infections cause mild symptoms, but severe cases can lead to brain swelling, paralysis, or death, particularly in people over 50 or with compromised immune systems.

Danish Study Finds Being Underweight More Deadly Than Overweight

A Danish study of over 85,000 people found that being underweight may be deadlier than being overweight. People with a BMI below 18.5 were nearly three times more likely to die within five years compared to those in the upper normal range. Even those in the low-normal BMI range faced increased death risk. Surprisingly, overweight individuals showed no increased death risk, supporting the "fat but fit" concept. Researchers suggest some extra weight may be protective, especially in older adults, though they caution underlying illness may explain some results.