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Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University — Latest Updates and Reactions Summary: Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot during a public event at Utah Valley University. Authorities and federal investigators are involved; responses from U.S. leaders poured in as the investigation unfolds. Charlie Kirk, a founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative commentator, was shot during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was taken to a hospital after the incident as law enforcement responded to the scene. 1 Authorities reported the gunfire originated from a nearby building; witnesses and cellphone video captured the chaos as the crowd fled. Local and federal agencies, including the FBI and ATF, are assisting the investigation and appealing for tips as they search for suspects. 2 Major national outlets confirm that Kirk was pronounced dead following the shooting, a development that has sparked bi...

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo's Kasai Province: What You Need to Know Published: 5 September 2025 • Location: Bulape & Mweka, Kasai Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo Health teams are being deployed to Kasai province as authorities respond to the outbreak. Summary On 4–5 September 2025 the Ministry of Health in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confirmed an Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Bulape health zone, Kasai Province. As of the latest official reports, 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths (including four health-care workers) have been reported. Laboratory testing confirmed the presence of the Zaire (EBOV) strain. Current situation (key facts) Index case: A 34-year-old pregnant woman who presented with hemorrhagic symptoms and died in late August 2025. Cases and deaths: ~28 suspected cases with 15 deaths reported in Bulape and Mweka health zones (figures re...

The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Hits Historic 5 Billion Spotify Streams Date: August 31, 2025 Blind Light's 5 billion Streams Global — Spotify has confirmed that The Weeknd’s smash hit **“Blinding Lights”** has officially become the **first song ever to reach 5 billion streams** on the platform, marking a milestone in streaming history. 1 Record-Breaking Streaming Success “Blinding Lights” first surpassed 4 billion Spotify streams in January 2024. 2 It dethroned Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” as Spotify’s most-streamed song at the start of 2023. 3 Today’s achievement cements its unrivaled dominance in the streaming era. 4 Why It Matters This groundbreaking feat underscores the enduring global appeal of *“Blinding Lights”*, blending catchy synth-pop with timeless production. Its cultural impact spans major platforms—from Billboard charts to viral challenges—making it a defining track for the 2020s music landscape. 5 S...