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A roundup of recent profiles and studies shows couples using AI-augmented apps and digital platforms to reconnect, with narratives ranging from AI-curated scenes for intimacy to slower, more patient dating in search of lasting connection.
A Utah judge has ruled on whether prosecutors should face sanctions for public comments about ballistics in the Kirk killing case. The proceedings address potential juror bias and whether the death penalty should be removed as a sanction. A decision on trial proceedings and courtroom access is forthcoming.
Prosecutors have laid out their case against Tyler Robinson in a five-day preliminary hearing for the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The hearing is livestreamed; the judge will decide whether the case advances to trial, with the death penalty possible if convicted.
Prosecutors have presented DNA, notes and witness statements linking Tyler Robinson to the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. A Utah judge is deciding whether there is enough evidence for a trial on aggravated murder. The hearing is ongoing and the decision will come after Sept. 1.
Public hearing in Provo revisits the Charlie Kirk shooting at Utah Valley University. Prosecutors present evidence that Tyler Robinson killed Kirk, with DNA, notes and witness statements to Twiggs shaping the case. Defense fights for transparency and argues against the death penalty before a trial.
Five adults have drowned while attempting to save others after a fishing trip on the Scioto River. The victims, all residents of Columbus, were identified as two Honduran couples and three others, with a lone survivor among their children. Authorities say the events unfolded as multiple swimmers entered deep water to aid those in distress.
A series of updates surrounds Charlie Kirk’s legacy: Turning Point USA leaders at Utah Valley University press for a memorial as Tyler Robinson’s murder case progresses; an Italian artist faces a fundraising shortfall after plans to showcase a Times Square statue.
Prosecutors have presented evidence to support aggravated murder charges in the shooting of Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University rally. A Utah judge has ruled there is probable cause for trial, with potential death penalty considerations.