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DC comics cancels comic book series, while Panthers staffer, educators face discipline over social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death

DC comics cancels comic book series, while Panthers staffer, educators face discipline over social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s death

In the wake of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on Wednesday, several people — including comic book writers, employees in education and professional sports — are facing consequences at work over their social media posts responding to his death. From Iowa to the United Kingdom, a number of institutions have confirmed …

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Patel and F.B.I. Face Scrutiny as Kirk’s Killer Remains at Large – The New York Times

Patel and F.B.I. Face Scrutiny as Kirk’s Killer Remains at Large  The New York Times Pressure Grows on FBI Leadership as Search for Kirk’s Killer Continues, Kennedy Center Fires More Staffers, and Spotted Lanternflies Are Everywhere  Washingtonian Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah event; manhunt for shooter continues for 3rd day  CBS News Fact-checking claims about sniper’s identity in Charlie Kirk shooting  Al …

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Charlie Kirk’s death shows limits of AI chatbots for breaking news

Charlie Kirk’s death shows limits of AI chatbots for breaking news

It took mere hours for the internet to spin out on conspiracies about the murder of Charlie Kirk — who died yesterday after being shot at a public event in Utah — according to reports. The far-right commentator, who often engaged in vitriolic debates about immigration, gun control, and abortion on college campuses, was killed while on a university tour …

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No Arrests in Charlie Kirk’s Killing as FBI Seeks Help From Public – The New York Times

No Arrests in Charlie Kirk’s Killing as FBI Seeks Help From Public  The New York Times Tracking Trump: Kirk killer manhunt continues; Trump’s D.C. police takeover ends; ambassador fired over Epstein links; and more  The Washington Post St. Paul police chief on Charlie Kirk shooting, gun reform, city budget  FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul ‘He will be caught’: ATF vet on finding Kirk assassin, …

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DC cancels comic book series after writer posts about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media

DC cancels comic book series after writer posts about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media

Facebook Tweet Email Link DC Comics has canceled the just-released “Red Hood” comic book series after author Gretchen Felker-Martin made comments about Charlie Kirk’s death on social media. Kirk, a conservative activist and campaigner for President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a speaking event at a university in Utah. In since-deleted posts captured in screengrabs shared by …

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Charlie Kirk’s body flown on Air Force Two to his home in Arizona

Charlie Kirk’s body flown on Air Force Two to his home in Arizona

Charlie Kirk’s body was flown Thursday on Air Force Two — the vice president’s plane — from Utah to Arizona, where he lived with his family. The 31-year-old conservative activist was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon at an event at a Utah university. He is survived by his wife, Erika, and two young children. Vice President JD Vance was seen helping carry Kirk’s …

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Search continues for Charlie Kirk’s shooter

Search continues for Charlie Kirk’s shooter

OREM, Utah (AP) — The shooter who assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk and then vanished off a roof and into the woods remained at large more than 24 hours later Thursday as federal investigators appealed for the public’s help by releasing a pair of photos of the person believed responsible. Investigators obtained clues including a palm print, a shoe impression …

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DC Comics Cancels ‘Red Hood’ After Writer Celebrates Charlie Kirk’s Death

DC Comics Cancels ‘Red Hood’ After Writer Celebrates Charlie Kirk’s Death

DC Comics has canceled its latest “Red Hood” series after its creator, Gretchen Felker-Martin, appeared to make multiple Bluesky comments celebrating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s death. The comic book company told retailers they were canceling orders of “Red Hood #2” and “Red Hood #3” and would credit them for copies of “Red Hood #1,” which came out on Wednesday, even if they …

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Panthers fire employee after social media post about Charlie Kirk’s murder – Charlotte Observer

Panthers fire employee after social media post about Charlie Kirk’s murder  Charlotte Observer MTSU employee fired over Charlie Kirk comments called ‘inappropriate and callous’ by university president  The Tennessean NFL’s Carolina Panthers Fire Staffer Charlie Rock Over Charlie Kirk Post  Newsweek Middle Tennessee State University dean fired over Kirk comments  yahoo.com Statement from MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee – Office of the President  Middle Tennessee …

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Panthers fire staffer over insensitive post after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Panthers fire staffer over insensitive post after Charlie Kirk’s assassination

The Carolina Panthers have fired a member of their communications department due to an “insensitive social media post” following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. The Charlotte Observer reported Thursday morning that Charlie Rock, a football communications coordinator, had been let go in the wake of the post, citing a source. “The views expressed by our …

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