18 h. ago US professors facing threats, firings and harassment over Charlie Kirk posts

As many as 40 academics have been dismissed in aftermath of shooting, allegedly without due processA “climate of fear” is still shrouding college campuses across the US, academics have warned, after a string of professors were fired or punished for their comments after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.As many as 40 academics have been dismissed in recent weeks, according to the American Association of University Professors. Many were targeted by rightwing campaigners, who seized on remarks they wrote or shared, and pressured their employers to take action. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Professor is put on leave for Facebook post about 'dangerous white men' in the wake of Charlie Kirk's murder

Nuchelle Chance, an assistant psychology professor at Fort Hays State University, posted several controversial statements to Facebook following Charlie Kirk's death.

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2 w. ago University of South Dakota professor can’t be fired for calling Charlie Kirk a ‘Nazi’, judge rules

Phillip Michael Hook wrote online that he did not ‘give a flying f***’ about Kirk, and described him as a ‘hate spreading Nazi’ in a post on the afternoon the MAGA activist was killed

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2 w. ago German soccer star who condemned Charlie Kirk shooting banned from posting online without approval

Borussia Dortmund has reportedly placed social media restrictions on one of their players after he offered his thoughts and prayers to the murdered American MAGA political pundit, Charlie Kirk.

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2 w. ago Tennessee man arrested for posting meme ‘threatening violence’ in Facebook group for Charlie Kirk vigil

Members of the Perry County community reportedly believed he was making threats against local schools

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2 w. ago What is Apple TV+ drama The Savant about? Inside the 'cancelled' political thriller

The Savant was due to premiere soon on Apple TV+ this week but has just been postponed without a new release date

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2 w. ago What is The Savant about? Inside the Apple TV+ drama that’s been pulled from the schedule

An upcoming political thriller has just been pulled from Apple TV+’s schedule in the wake of recent events - let’s take a look at the real-life story that inspired The Savant

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2 w. ago Trump’s pick to run the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations says he was fired over Charlie Kirk Instagram post

Commission planning 250th anniversary has been riven with internal tensions for years

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2 w. ago Donald Trump pays tribute to 'martyr' Charlie Kirk with highest civilian honour

US President Donald Trump has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late political activist Charlie Kirk, while also revealing his is to posthumously receive America's highest civilian honour

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2 w. ago School board meeting holds crisis talk over member's Charlie Kirk post... then comes the 'butterfly' excuse

Misty Hunt, of the Homer-Center School Board, was ridiculed after a post emerged on her social media the day that Kirk was fatally gunned down in Utah.

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk makes posthumous appearance in Kanye West's bombshell documentary

The conservative political activist made a posthumous appearance in the controversial rapper's documentary, which was released just days after his murder.

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3 w. ago Dozens of workers disciplined after Charlie Kirk shooting, from journalists to Jimmy Kimmel

Employers and officials are cracking down on comments considered ‘inappropriate’ after far-right activist was killedIn the aftermath of far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, dozens across the United States have been fired, suspended or disciplined over social media posts about Kirk and his death, as employers and public officials crack down on remarks they deem “inappropriate”.After Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on 10 September while speaking at Utah Valley University, members of the Trump administration called on the public to expose anyone appearing to be “celebrating” his killing. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Dozens of workers penalized after Charlie Kirk shooting, from journalists to Jimmy Kimmel

Employers and officials are cracking down on comments considered ‘inappropriate’ after far-right activist was killedIn the aftermath of the far-right activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination, dozens across the United States have been fired, suspended or disciplined over social media posts about Kirk and his death, as employers and public officials crack down on remarks they deem “inappropriate”.After Kirk, 31, was shot and killed on 10 September while speaking at Utah Valley University, members of the Trump administration called on the public to expose anyone appearing to be “celebrating” his killing. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect appears in court as officials say he left note on shooting to roommate – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and prosecution seeks death penalty; hearing to be held onlineFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and w...

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk murder suspect left note on shooting to roommate, authorities say as charges revealed – live updates

Utah attorney says Tyler Robinson faces seven counts including aggravated murder and will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyFull report: Kirk suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and...

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3 w. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors will seek death penalty – live updates

Utah attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk; suspect will be held without bail as prosecution seeks death penaltyCharlie Kirk killing suspect charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutorsUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his o...

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3 w. ago Utah files seven charges against Kirk shooting suspect including aggravated murder – live

Utah county attorney details charges against Tyler Robinson, suspect who fatally shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah university last weekUnder-fire FBI director Kash Patel will confront Senate Democrats at a congressional hearing at 9am ET, likely to be dominated by questions about the investigation into the killing of Charlie Kirk, as well as the agency’s role in reviewing the files related to the Epstein case, and recent firings of senior officials who have accused Patel of illegal political retribution.His appearance before the Senate judiciary committee represents the first oversight hearing of Patel’s young but tumultuous tenure. Most recently he has faced criticism for his actions and social media posts during the Kirk shooting investigation, which have raised questions about his experience and judgement, including being seen as “grandstanding” with regards to his own role, and prematurely (and wrongly) announcing on X that the suspect had been caught. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago FBI 'probing social media posts' which appeared to predict Charlie Kirk murder

Nearly a week on from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a number of social media posts have surfaced claiming to indicate knowledge of the shooting before it happened

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3 w. ago British comedian sparks outrage after posting rant about assassination of Charlie Kirk

Gina Yashere, who found fame on BBC’s Mock The Week, said the conservative activist ‘got what (he) had advocated for’ because he opposed gun controls

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3 w. ago Columnist Karen Attiah is FIRED by Washington Post over 'white men' post after Charlie Kirk murder

Prominent columnist and editor Karen Attiah has been fired from the Washington Post over a series of posts she wrote following the murder of Charlie Kirk.

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