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NEED TO KNOW
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President Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to “fearless warrior for liberty” Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder who was fatally shot, on what would have been his 32nd birthday.
The latest: Erika Kirk, the activist’s widow and current Turning Point CEO, accepted the medal on his behalf yesterday. “Charlie always said the next generation will decide whether freedom endures,” she said. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for the suspected gunman. [USA Today]
Clamping down: Since Kirk’s death, Trump has pushed for sweeping measures against what he calls “radical left extremism,” deploying multiple federal agencies to investigate groups accused of political violence. Just yesterday, the State Department revoked six visas over comments about Kirk’s death. [Reuters/CBS News]
Rallying point: For some conservatives, Kirk is remembered as a martyr. In Dallas, thousands of women assembled this past weekend for a conference. “Welcome to the fight,” one speaker said. “The fight for truth, the fight for our Christian faith, the fight for our children.” [AP]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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Remembering D’Angelo
Grammy-winning neo-soul icon D’Angelo died at 51 after a private battle with cancer. Born Michael Archer, the R&B singer was known for albums including Brown Sugar and Voodoo, which helped shape modern soul music. Read tributes. [Yahoo Entertainment/People]
Govt. shutdown enters 3rd week
The Senate rejected a bill to fund the government for the eighth time, bringing the federal shutdown into a third week with little resolution in sight. Thousands of federal workers have been fired since the shutdown began. [The Hill/Reuters]
Lead in protein powders
A new Consumer Reports investigation found that most protein powders and shakes contain more lead in one serving than is considered safe to ingest in an entire day. It noted that even small amounts of lead can build up in the body, contributing to health risks. [Yahoo News]
An emotional ‘DWTS’ episode
Competitors honored loved ones last night for Dancing With the Stars’ Dedication Night. One standout moment: Robert Irwin’s tribute to his mom, Terri. “She always made sure my dad was present in our lives,” he said. Watch his performance. [Entertainment Weekly]
Yamamoto goes the distance
The Dodgers overpowered the Brewers again to take a 2-0 lead in the NLCS, thanks to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who pitched his first complete game a day after Blake Snell’s dominant showing. “It really has been amazing,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
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Now streaming
The first three episodes of true-crime drama Murdaugh: Death in the Family, starring Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette, are on Hulu. Watch the trailer. [USA Today]
On the runway
Models including Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Gigi Hadid will hit the catwalk for the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, streaming live at 7 p.m. ET on Prime Video. [Yahoo Entertainment]
In the MLB playoffs
The Mariners, who are two wins away from their first World Series appearance ever, face the Blue Jays in Game 3 of the ALCS at 8:08 p.m. ET on FS1. [Yahoo Sports]
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TODAY IN HISTORY
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In 1985, Nintendo launched the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in North America, changing the gaming industry forever. But did you know that it was released in Japan a few years earlier as the Family Computer, aka Famicom? Read about the differences. [How-To Geek]
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
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Gardening enthusiast Brandon Dawson of California recently won an annual pumpkin-weighing contest with his 2,346-pound gourd. His victory was especially sweet after losing by just 6 pounds last year. “My mind is kind of racing,” he said. If you ask me, that’s a lot of pie. [AP]
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: You can refresh your kitchen sink (and slow-moving drain) without resorting to harsh chemicals. Here’s what to do instead. [People]
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