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Trump and other supporters of Charlie Kirk suggest he was killed for his religious and political beliefs, and are calling for revenge. LA Times
VOA VIEW: He was a voice of inspiration.
Republicans and Democrats came together on the House floor to hold a moment of silence in honor of Charlie Kirk. The bipartisanship lasted about a minute. LA Times
The execs said that it is important to "maintain a respectful exchange of ideas" even if you did not agree with Kirk's political views. New York Post
VOA VIEW: MSNBC is a joke.
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A bipartisan pair of senators is hoping to steer servicemembers away from ultra-processed food and fast food dining options through a measure that would give them coupons to shop at on-base grocery stores. New York Post
“At some point, we have to find an off-ramp, or it’s going to get much, much worse,” Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, said of political violence after a suspect was caught in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. New York Times
The agency is expected to present details about birth defects and fatalities involving children that have possible links to the shots, at an influential C.D.C. panel meeting next week. New York Times
President Trump is said to be planning a meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani in New York on Friday, after an attack that has rattled Persian Gulf states. New York Times
Vouchers are spurring the growth of low-priced schools that often serve small populations of students. They’re also pushing up tuition prices. New York Times
Acute necrotizing encephalopathy, or A.N.E., can result from influenza or other infections, including Covid-19. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The medical profession is lacking.
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Seth Meyers and other hosts talked about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, denouncing political violence and incendiary rhetoric. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The left has become unhinged.
Authorities are now reporting they’ve identified and taken into custody the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University (UVU). OANN
The Pentagon announced that it is actively “tracking” any military personnel and civilian employees who celebrate or mock the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and “will address” any such incidents. OANN
President Donald Trump met with New York Yankees players ahead of their 9/11 anniversary game against the Detroit Tigers. OANN
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Authorities say that the 16-year-old male student who opened fire at his Colorado high school this week, injuring two classmates before taking his own life, was radicalized by an “extremist network.” OANN
President Trump's sweeping policy changes on topics ranging from the economy to government spending have inspired Americans to learn more about their rights. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
ICE has now tallied more than 300,000 deportations for the fiscal year, marking the first time in more than a decade that the deportation agency has topped that milestone. Washington Times
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A series of threats toward Black colleges and universities across the U.S. on Thursday led to lockdown orders, canceled classes and heightened security. Washington Times
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly a year, reflecting a pullback in Treasury yields ahead of an expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week. Washington Times
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. CBS
Over 300 lawsuits challenging many of Trump's second-term plans have been winding through federal courts, and a handful poised for Supreme Court review. CBS
VOA VIEW: The SC has to take down activist liberal judges.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family. CBS
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The Federal Trade Commission wants to know more about potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
As the job market weakens, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last weak to its highest level in nearly four years. CBS
VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused. CBS
VOA VIEW: Republicans must stay strong.
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The president called Memphis "deeply troubled." CNBC
In the ongoing trade tensions with the U.S., China's countermeasures have included restrictions on exports of minerals critical to the production of cars. CNBC
VOA VIEW: China will lose a trade war with the US.
United CEO Scott Kirby said that the discount airline model is over. CNBC
Kodak launched a line of seven toy cameras inspired by 1980s film cameras, selling them in blind boxes. CNBC
Health care inflation is rising, helping to fuel what is expected to be the biggest rise in employer health spending in 15 years in 2026. CNBC
The suit seeks a jury trial and injunctive relief, monetary damages and to charge Uber a civil fine for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They should pay if guilty.
The U.S. Naval Academy is on lockdown after a midshipman who had been kicked out of the school returned to campus armed with a weapon. FOX News
Russia's oil-producing machine was the principal target of an overnight Ukrainian assault with hundreds of drones. Moscow claimed it shot most of them down. UPI
The Trump administration is warning non-citizens in the United States against making disparaging remarks about Wednesday's shooting death of conservative provocateur and activist Charlie Kirk. UPI
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned nearly three dozen people and firms, accused of being part of a massive fundraising, smuggling and weapon-procurement network for the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. UPI
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the "Stop Illegal Entry Act" to increase penalties and deter people from illegally entering the United States. UPI
Belarusian officials released 52 political prisoners from several countries on Thursday after meeting with a U.S. delegation in Minsk earlier this week. UPI
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Typical Biden stupidity. The Biden administration quietly eliminated the top testing threshold for the highest-performing applicants seeking to become air traffic controllers, an internal slide seen by The Post confirms.
In 2023, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials scrapped the previous “best qualified” tier for candidates who scored 85% or above on the Air Traffic Skills Assessment (ATSA) exam in favor of a “well qualified” threshold for applicants who scored at least 80%. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed the change to The Post’s Miranda Devine on the latest episode of “Pod Force One,” out now. FAA “They lowered the standard from 85% to 80% to be best qualified … to get these young people into the academy,” Duffy said, referring to the FAA training school in Oklahoma City.
Since the Trump administration took office, Duffy claimed, “we’re getting the best scores in the academy first.” “In two months after you take the entrance exam, we’re getting you into the academy. And what we’re doing is, if you’re at 98% on that test [or] 94 [%], you are going to take the top slots as slots become available.” Once air traffic control candidates graduate from the academy, Duffy said, “it takes them, depending on where they’re at, if they’re in a not-so-busy airspace, they can be certified in a year.
Under Duffy’s watch, the FAA has instituted a revised version of the prior ATSA grading system Applicants are now separated into four tiers: “Best-qualified” for scores of 90% or more, “well-qualified” for scores between 85% and 89%, “qualified” for scores between 70% and 84%, and “not referred” for scores under 70%.
