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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been shot at an event in Utah

By The Associated Press The conservative youth organization Turning Point USA says its CEO and co-founder, Charlie Kirk, has been shot during an event at a college in Utah. Videos posted to social media show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogan, "The American Comeback" and "Prove Me Wrong." A single shot rings out and Kirk can be seen reaching for his neck with his right hand as stunned spectators gasp and scream, and some run away. The videos were taken at Sorensen Center courtyard on the Utah Valley University campus, ...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Associated Press OREM, Utah (AP) — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States. Videos posted to social media from Utah Valley University show Kirk speaking into a handheld microphone while sitting under a white tent emblazoned with the slogans "The American Comeback" and "Prove Me Wrong." A single shot rings out and ...

When intimacy fades with time

Dear Annie: I married my best friend 19 years ago, but we have known each other for nearly 40. Our shared history runs deep. We have weathered life’s highs and lows together, raised children, supported each other through illnesses, job changes and the inevitable challenges of growing older. In many ways, our bond is strong and steady. However, about three years ago, our physical intimacy came to a complete stop. There were some health issues and other factors at play at the time, and I tried to be understanding. But now, years later, nothing has changed. She seems completely content ...

Weight loss isn’t cause behind globus sensation

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with diabetes and immediately changed my diet and exercise regimen. I was able to lose 17 pounds in about two months but have started to experience a feeling of something being stuck in my throat. Could the sudden weight loss have brought this on? I was sent to get an ultrasound on my thyroid, and it came back negative. –– V.J. ANSWER: A sensation of something stuck in the throat is common in clinical practice and can have many causes. It is referred to as a “globus” sensation. An ultrasound is a very reasonable test as a large thyroid ...

Labeling navy and black clothes in the store

Dear Heloise: I am writing in response to Susan H., who said hat she would love it if manufacturers put the color navy or black on clothing tags. She can do this herself. Just take a fine-point permanent marker and put an “N” or a “B” on the clothing tag. Or she can buy very small blue and black safety pins to attach to the tag. She could also use blue and black clothes hangers. She can do something similar with shoes by using a permanent marker or placing something navy or black inside the shoe. Just take it out when you wear it, then put it back in, or place it inside when ...

Trump’s retirement plan will help all Americans

The Elizabeth Warrens of the world have long complained about how the rules in Washington and on Wall Street are rigged in favor of the rich. Well, there is one federal policy that absolutely does benefit those with higher incomes over working-class Americans. The wealthy have long had access to many of the most lucrative investment funds, including private equity, private credit, crypto assets and real estate investment trusts. These assets have been legally closed off to the middle-class and lower-income retirement accounts. This has enabled higher-income Americans and ...