Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed during an outdoor event Tuesday at Utah Valley University in Orem. He was struck in the neck by a single bullet fired from a rooftop about 200 yards away. President Trump confirmed his death on Truth Social, calling him “the great and legendary Charlie Kirk.” No shooter has been detained as of yesterday evening. (Story URL)
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered Martian rocks that may contain traces of ancient microbial life. The samples, drilled from a dried river channel in Jezero Crater, show chemical features that resemble biological activity on Earth. Associate NASA Administrator Nicky Fox said the findings bring scientists “one step closer” to answering whether life once existed beyond Earth. (Story URL)
A new study shows meat from endangered shark species is being sold in the United States under misleading labels. The team tested 29 shark products, including 19 filets from markets in North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, and Washington, D.C., along with 10 jerky products purchased online. DNA barcoding revealed that 93% of items were vaguely labeled as “shark.” (Story URL)
Three former senior FBI officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi. They claim their dismissals were directed by the White House and Justice Department, and that Patel carried them out to secure his own position. According to the suit, Patel admitted the removals targeted agents involved in cases linked to former President Trump. (Story URL)
Former Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid in her upcoming book 107 Days, calling it “recklessness.” Harris wrote that deferring to the Bidens was wrong, stating “Was it grace, or was it recklessness? In retrospect, I think it was recklessness. The stakes were simply too high.” Harris also criticized Biden’s inner circle for undermining her efforts. (Story URL)
