Authorities have reportedly apprehended a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to statements made by former President Donald Trump. Speaking publicly, Trump stated, “With a high degree of certainty, we have him in custody,” noting that the individual was turned in by someone close to him. Charlie Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on September 10 during a public debate at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. The attack occurred when the assailant fired a single shot from a rooftop, striking Kirk in the neck. The suspect then fled into the crowd,…
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Police captured the suspect who fatally shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, President Donald Trump announced Friday. Trump told Fox News he learned about the arrest minutes before going on air. A source close to the suspect revealed the individual’s location, helping authorities make the arrest. Public Tips Aid Investigation FBI and Utah police released new video Thursday showing a person fleeing after Kirk’s shooting. Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said public tips produced critical leads in the manhunt. The footage shows the suspect in sunglasses, Converse shoes, and a black American flag shirt running across…
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a coup to retain power after his 2022 defeat. Three of five justices ruled Bolsonaro guilty on five counts, with one vote still pending. Justice Cármen Lúcia ruled for conviction Thursday, after Justice Luiz Fux voted to acquit Bolsonaro on all charges. The court will determine Bolsonaro’s sentence after all five justices vote, potentially sentencing him to decades in prison. Political Tensions Escalate The ruling has intensified Brazil’s political divisions and could trigger reactions from the United States government. Donald Trump called Bolsonaro’s prosecution a “witch hunt” and linked Brazilian…
Eyewitnesses saw a bullet hit Charlie Kirk’s neck before aides rushed him from the Utah stage. US President Donald Trump later announced Kirk’s death on Wednesday, calling him “great and even legendary.” Trump said Kirk deeply understood America’s youth and added personal condolences to his wife Erika and family. Shooting at Utah Event Sparks Outcry Videos showed Kirk speaking at Utah Valley University before a shot struck him, spilling blood from his neck. Police detained a suspect immediately but released him later, with investigations continuing under federal supervision. Trump, Utah Governor Spencer Cox, and Senator Mike Lee condemned the attack,…
The US housing market has soared in value over the past five years, reaching a record $55 trillion. According to Zillow, this is a 57% increase since 2020, meaning Americans added $20 trillion to housing wealth in just half a decade. Even as mortgage rates remain high, home prices have continued to climb, keeping the housing market historically expensive. Zillow’s data, released Monday, shows a clear split in market growth across different states. New York saw the largest increase last year, adding $216 billion in housing value, more than any other state. New Jersey, Illinois, and Pennsylvania followed closely behind.…
Russian citizens seeking U.S. visas for tourism, study, or temporary work now face new travel requirements. The U.S. State Department announced that all visa applicants from Russia must travel to Poland or Kazakhstan for their interviews. The change comes under updated rules requiring applicants for both non-immigrant and immigrant visas to schedule interviews in their country of nationality or residence. However, routine visa services are suspended in 16 countries, including Russia, Belarus, North Korea, and Afghanistan, forcing citizens to apply elsewhere. In 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Russia stopped offering non-diplomatic services, including non-immigrant visas. This followed a Russian government…
BioMar, a leading aquaculture feed company, has joined forces with Cefetra Ecosystem Services to cut greenhouse gas emissions from its key feed ingredients. The partnership aims to reduce the carbon footprint of BioMar’s feed production and support more sustainable farming practices. Cefetra Ecosystem Services works with farmers to lower greenhouse gas emissions across a variety of vegetable crops. The company rewards farmers financially for adopting methods that reduce emissions, improve soil health, and promote long-term sustainability. By targeting the ingredient level, BioMar can lower emissions upstream, affecting the overall environmental impact of aquaculture operations that use its feed. “Although aquaculture…
Kazakhstan’s Almaty city is set to modernize its wastewater treatment infrastructure through a new partnership with US-based World Water Works. The collaboration, discussed in a recent meeting between Almaty Governor Darkhan Satybaldy and representatives of the firm, focuses on upgrading the city’s sewage facilities with advanced technologies. The initiative aims to significantly improve the quality of wastewater management in Almaty. By adopting modern treatment methods, the city expects to reduce environmental pollution and enhance overall urban sustainability. Governor Satybaldy emphasized the importance of the project, noting that effective wastewater treatment is essential for public health and the environment. World Water…
A major new copper mining company is set to emerge as Anglo American and Teck announce a historic merger. The combined group, valued at more than US$50 billion, aims to complete the deal within 12 to 18 months, pending regulatory approval. The new company, named Anglo Teck, will be headquartered in Vancouver with a primary listing in London. It represents the largest merger in the mining sector in recent years. Copper demand has surged globally as countries shift to cleaner energy and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) fuels industrial growth. The metal is crucial for electric-vehicle batteries, wind turbines,…
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told Marines stationed in Puerto Rico that their mission in the Caribbean is more than just training, signaling a more assertive US posture in the region. Hegseth made the remarks during a surprise visit on Monday to the USS Iwo Jima, a warship currently operating near Puerto Rico. Addressing the troops, he said, “What you’re doing right now is not training; this is a real-world exercise on behalf of the vital national interests of the United States of America to end the poisoning of the American people.” The mission aligns with the administration’s…