Tag Archives: Kirks

After Kirk’s Killing, Suspect Joked That His ‘Doppelganger’ Did It – The New York Times

After Kirk’s Killing, Suspect Joked That His ‘Doppelganger’ Did It  The New York Times Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?  BBC Live updates: Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson in custody and awaiting charges  NBC News Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson, 22: All we know  Al Jazeera What is Discord? The messaging platform gains attention …

Read More »

AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk’s death, CBS News analysis reveals

AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk’s death, CBS News analysis reveals

False claims, conspiracy theories and posts naming people with no connection to the incident spread rapidly across social media in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing on Wednesday, some amplified and fueled by AI tools. CBS News identified 10 posts by Grok, X’s AI chatbot, that misidentified the suspect before his identity, now known to be southern Utah …

Read More »

Charlie Kirk’s wife pays tribute after his assassination; suspect Tyler Robinson in Utah jail

Charlie Kirk’s wife pays tribute after his assassination; suspect Tyler Robinson in Utah jail

Oregon coach delivers message about unity following assassination of Charlie Kirk, a Ducks fan The assassination of Charlie Kirk hit close to home for Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning, who recently found out that Kirk was a fan of Lanning’s own Ducks. Lanning offered his condolences to Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two children following their 34-14 victory over Northwestern on Saturday .But …

Read More »

AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk’s death, CBS News analysis reveals

AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk’s death, CBS News analysis reveals

False claims, conspiracy theories and posts naming people with no connection to the incident spread rapidly across social media in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing on Wednesday, some amplified and fueled by AI tools. CBS News identified 10 posts by Grok, X’s AI chatbot, that misidentified the suspect before his identity, now known to be southern Utah …

Read More »

Video of Charlie Kirk’s shooting dominated school and social media

Video of Charlie Kirk’s shooting dominated school and social media

Some students watched the video in the middle of class. Others pulled out their phones as they walked out of school and found themselves watching the videos over and over. Some teachers interrupted lessons to discuss the horrific news. Almost instantly after Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday at Utah Valley University, the news — captured on video in grisly detail …

Read More »

Man arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing

Man arrested in Charlie Kirk’s killing

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — The family of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become “more political” and recounted a dinner table conversation where they discussed whether the conservative activist was spreading hate. Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm …

Read More »

Stephen King’s social media post about Charlie Kirk’s tragic killing sparks uproar; ‘What a vile and horrific take’

Stephen King’s social media post about Charlie Kirk’s tragic killing sparks uproar; ‘What a vile and horrific take’

Stephen King’s social media post after Charlie Kirk’s assassination has drawn criticism. Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday during a campus Q&A session. Following his death, King sparked controversy by calling his murder “another example of American gun violence.” Stephen King reacted to the demise of Charlie Kirk, an ally of …

Read More »

Cancel Culture Comes for Artists Who Posted About Charlie Kirk’s Death

Cancel Culture Comes for Artists Who Posted About Charlie Kirk’s Death

Media pundits, journalists, and academics, including MSNBC commentator Matthew Dowd, have also been fired or targeted over their comments about Kirk. Executives from Comcast, which owns NBC Universal, sent out an email to employees seemingly referencing Dowd’s dismissal over an “unacceptable and insensitive comment about this horrific event. That coverage was at odds with fostering civil dialogue.” In response to …

Read More »