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Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused of taking pictures and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, is “not cooperating” with authorities. Police nonetheless have no idea — or have not made public — the motive behind the lethal act. Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox mentioned yesterday that authorities imagine 22-year-old Robinson has left-leaning political opinions and did not like Kirk. Robinson is dealing with an aggravated homicide cost, obstruction of justice and the felony discharge of a firearm inflicting critical bodily damage, in line with authorities. He’s anticipated to be charged in state court docket tomorrow.
A memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk stands on the grounds of Utah Valley College on Sept. 13, 2025, in Orem, Utah.
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- 🎧 One of many new particulars Gov. Cox talked about yesterday was about Robinson’s romantic associate, who was shocked by the information of the killing, Elaine Clark of NPR community station KUER tells Up First. This particular person, whom the governor did not title, was listed as a “roommate” within the suspect’s possible trigger affidavit. Cox described the romantic associate as a “boyfriend who was transitioning from male to feminine.” It’s unknown if transgender politics had any correlation to Kirk’s assassination. An NPR producer yesterday attended a church service in Orem, Utah, the place the taking pictures occurred. They witnessed individuals stuffed with feelings. Along with the sermon, there was a desk arrange for counseling assets and a uniformed police officer, which the pastor mentioned had by no means been finished earlier than.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Jerusalem at this time for personal discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and different officers. This go to comes every week after Israel struck Doha, the capital of Qatar, in an assault that it says was concentrating on Hamas leaders. At the very least six individuals have been killed, none of whom have been senior Hamas officers. This lethal strike locations the U.S. in a troublesome place: balancing its assist for Israel with its relationship with a key Gulf ally.
- 🎧 NPR’s Carrie Kahn, who’s in Tel Aviv, spoke yesterday with some Israelis on the Western Wall, a Jewish holy website. Seventy-two-year-old Eli Ben Lulu instructed her he’s involved in regards to the rising worldwide criticism of Israel, and he needs the U.S.’ assist to stay stable. Lulu says he helps Israel’s airstrike in Qatar and that everybody has to look out for themselves. Right now, Qatar has convened an emergency regional summit with Arab and Muslim heads of state to debate how they are going to reply to Israel’s strike. Qatar’s prime minister has known as on the worldwide group to punish Israel for its crimes. Analysts don’t count on important retaliation from the nations as a result of the leaders additionally want to keep balanced relations with the U.S.
Pop Tradition Pleased Hour host Linda Holmes joins this article to recap the 2025 Emmy Awards.
The Emmys have been awarded final night time. The Studio, The Pitt and Adolescence took house high prizes. And although the wins have been deserving, the telecast was meh. Listed below are our takeaways from the night.
- Host Nate Bargatze leaned right into a disastrous evening-long bit.
- The Pitt, The Studio and Adolescence have been all deserving winners — and hooray for Jeff Hiller (Any person Someplace) and Tramell Tillman and Britt Decrease (Severance).
- The Studio proved but once more that present enterprise loves present enterprise.
- The Emmys gave finest drama to The Pitt, an old-school, 15-episode hospital present.
- The Bear continues to be … not comedy.
- Netflix was behind three of the 5 nominees for excellent restricted or anthology collection, together with the large winner, Adolescence.
- Regardless of robust nominations, The Final of Us and The White Lotus have been principally shut out.
- Stephen Colbert’s canceled The Late Present gained finest discuss collection.
Take a look at pictures from the pink carpet and see the full checklist of winners.
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Deep dive
Folks looking for this 12 months’s COVID booster shot could discover it harder than the previous.
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The Meals and Drug Administration has imposed new restrictions for this 12 months’s COVID vaccine, proscribing entry to individuals 65 and older and people at excessive danger for extreme sickness. Trump administration well being officers argue that almost all wholesome youthful individuals have sufficient immunity and now not want annual boosters. Nevertheless, many medical doctors’ teams advise getting the shot to forestall critical sickness and to guard high-risk people. This is what it’s best to find out about attempting to get a COVID shot proper now:
- 💉 The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention has a broad checklist of a number of circumstances which will qualify you for the shot, together with bronchial asthma, diabetes, weight problems, coronary heart circumstances, and a smoking historical past.
- 💉 Being pregnant is taken into account a danger issue, regardless of the CDC’s elimination of routine vaccination suggestions for pregnant ladies. The conflicting steering has led to confusion about pharmacists’ capacity to manage pictures and whether or not insurers can pay for vaccination.
- 💉 Insurance coverage corporations are solely required to pay for the pictures if they’ve been advisable by the CDC. Out-of-pocket prices vary between $150 and $200.
- 💉 The CDC’s vaccine advisory group is ready to satisfy on Sept. 18-19 and is predicted to challenge particular suggestions for who ought to obtain the pictures. The CDC director would then have to approve that steering.
Image present
An image of the within of the David Bowie Centre, a brand new archive on the V&A East Storehouse in London, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, forward of its public opening.
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Large information for David Bowie followers! A brand new exhibit known as the David Bowie Centre opened this weekend in London, showcasing an archive of 90,000 gadgets that belonged to the enduring British rock star, who died in 2016. This marks the primary time followers can rise up near quite a few Bowie treasures, starting from his notable outfits to his favourite devices. The gathering additionally illustrates how he wasn’t only a musician, however an artist. The David Bowie Centre is the house to 1000’s of notes and drawings he made all through his profession as he moved from one stage persona to the subsequent. He additionally stored artwork despatched to him by followers and a key to an residence he shared with fellow rockstar Iggy Pop in Berlin. Preview among the new assortment right here.
3 issues to know earlier than you go
A koala and joey climb a tree in bushland situated close to central Brisbane on Dec. 14, 2024.
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- Australia has permitted a vaccine to assist defend koalas from chlamydia. This illness may cause blindness and result in hunger as a result of the animals are unable to seek out timber to climb for meals.
- Earl Richardson, a former president at Baltimore’s Morgan State College, has died on the age of 81, in line with a Saturday announcement from the varsity. He led a 15-year lawsuit that resulted in a historic settlement for 4 traditionally Black schools and universities in Maryland.
- The NPR Community is engaged on a collection in regards to the rising value of residing. They need to hear from you about what prices are growing and the way you might be managing with the change. Share your experiences right here, and you may be featured in an upcoming story.
This text was edited by Suzanne Nuyen.
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