Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10 has sent shockwaves through America—not only politically, but spiritually. Churches across the country are reporting a surge in young adults returning to worship, a phenomenon now widely referred to as the “Charlie Kirk Effect.”
Illinois legislators are preparing to advance public transit legislation during the fall veto session, even as new projections suggest the looming $770 million transit funding cliff may not arrive until 2027. Lawmakers from both parties agree that systemic issues still demand urgent attention.
Russia launched a massive overnight air assault on Ukraine early Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring 70 others, with Kyiv suffering its worst bombardment in over a month. Among the dead was a 12-year-old girl, according to city officials.
A deadly shooting from a passing boat left three people dead and eight injured Saturday night in Southport, North Carolina. Authorities say the attack happened around 10 p.m. near the American Fish Company, a popular waterfront bar near the Cape Fear River.
Actor Sean Penn has publicly mourned the death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, calling for renewed respect for opposing views in American discourse—even those he disagrees with. In a rare moment of ideological bridge-building, the left-leaning Hollywood star emphasized the need for open, honest debate and condemned political violence from all sides.
