Charlie Kirk assassination report highlights several security failures at Utah Valley University

Utah Valley University did not have a robust security plan in place and failed to properly follow its own guidelines for major events on the day Charlie Kirk was assassinated on the school’s campus, according to an independent report on the shooting released Friday. The 158-page independent review of the events surrounding the Sep. 10, 2025, assassination of the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder determined that nobody at the university acted “in bad faith or in willful and wanton disregard for the safety of others.” But the report identified several eyebrow-raising decisions by school officials that “warrant attention as UVU…

Californians turn against Gavin Newsom in knockout new poll

California voters don’t seem to be feeling as good as they once did about terming-out Gov. Gavin Newsom heading into the November midterm elections, according to a recent poll by Politico and the UC Berkeley Citrin Center. In the poll, conducted September 8 to 14 on 2,418 registered voters, 42%…

UCF unveils unlimited ‘hot dog’ pass — with a catch

If you want a free hot dog, fly to Orlando, Fla., this weekend. No, seriously. UCF football has apparently decided the best way to fill up the Acrisure Bounce House is with an irresistible — or irresponsible, depending on who you ask — amount of beef. The Knights announced a…

Supreme Court denies Trump-backed Missouri congressional map for the third time

The Supreme Court on Friday turned away an attempt to use a new Missouri congressional map backed by President Donald Trump, putting an end to a long-running legal dispute as absentee voting is underway in the midterm elections. The justices halted a federal appeals court ruling that would have revived the Republican-friendly…

Village Inn restaurant files for bankruptcy amid rising costs and weak sales

The operator of a Village Inn restaurant in Oldsmar, Florida, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after reporting more than $554,000 in liabilities, according to court filings obtained by FOX Business. VI Oldsmar LLC filed its Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida on…

Kyle Shanahan has high hopes for former Ole Miss receiver

Despite an early 2-0 start to the season, the San Francisco 49ers are already having to embrace a next-man-up mentality. With the wide receiver room decimated by injuries, head coach Kyle Shanahan appears excited to see former 2025 fourth-round pick, out of Ole Miss, Jordan Watkins make the most of…

Raiders’ Maxx Crosby, Kirk Cousins finally air differences

Maxx Crosby and Kirk Cousins seem to be getting along just fine. Especially after learning about how different they are. At least, with their finances. Crosby and Cousins, who were both picked in the fourth round of the NFL draft, were asked how they spent their first NFL paycheck, and…

Trump agrees to let Ukraine make Patriot missiles in game-changing decision: Zelensky

President Trump has agreed to grant Ukraine the licenses to manufacture its own Patriot missiles, a critical air-defense system that intercepts incoming projectiles from Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “There are concrete agreements regarding Patriot licenses,” Zelensky posted Friday on X. “At our meeting, President Trump stressed that he…

Exclusive | FIFA chief Gianni Infantino hires British marketing king Martin Sorrell for survival campaign, ‘raiding’ org’s coffers: sources

Embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino has tapped British marketing guru Sir Martin Sorrell’s digital machine to salvage his grip on global soccer — and he is footing the bill with the governing body’s own money, three sources familiar with the matter told The Post. The previously undisclosed contract with Monks,…

5 things to get excited about Warriors ahead of 2026-27 NBA season

The Warriors are no longer considered legitimate championship contenders, but they’re still one of the NBA’s most fun teams.  There are great storylines. There’s intrigue. There’s history. There’s suspense.  They won four championships in eight years, becoming the league’s modern-day dynasty. Steph Curry, Draymond Green and coach Steve Kerr are still…

Harry Kane floats trying to be an NFL kicker while playing in MLS

England star Harry Kane is known as a world-class footballer, but he could give that a bit of additional meaning if his words about his future end up being true.  Kane, who starred for England at the World Cup over the summer and is back with the national team during…

California tech giant slashes jobs across the Bay Area

Intel Corporation is downsizing its workforce with a new round of permanent layoffs. The chipmaking giant will eliminate 52 manufacturing roles in its Santa Clara after filing a California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) on Sept 18. Sept 30 will be the last day of work for the affected…

Giants’ injury woes worsen as Brian Burns set to miss time

The injury news only got slightly better for the Giants regarding their most important defensive player after learning that quarterback Jaxson Dart was lost for the season.  Star linebacker Brian Burns will miss time but is not expected to need surgery on the ankle injury he suffered late in the…

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