Matt Gagnon and Laurel Libby discuss the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder, emphasizing the need for civil discourse and condemning political violence. Libby expresses concern over the contentious nature of society, citing a threatening voicemail she received. They highlight the importance of free speech and the dangers of misrepresentation and contextual manipulation in political debates.
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.