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US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that they will be implementing a $100,000 fee for all H1-B applicants, drastically changing immigration for the next few years. An H1-B is a non-immigrant visa where foreign workers can come to the United States to work in a specific occupation where they are needed. Companies are required to sponsor a visa for people on an H1-B, resulting in a lottery fee of $215 and a filing fee of $780. However, that number is expected to drastically increase following the Trump administration's latest announcement. Trump announced on Friday that all new H1-B applicants will need to pay a $100,000 fee to arrive in the US, sparking outrage and chaos across the world. The H1-B visa system is heavily utilized by the entire world, with hundreds of thousands of people applying each year to attempt to come to the United States and build a better future. For 2025 alone, over 479,000 people applied for the program, but the annual cap for bachelor's degrees is just 65,000 people. Another 20,000 are allowed into the program if they are coming with an advanced degree from an American institution, but they are often transitioning from an existing student visa like an F-1. Among these applicants, around 70-75% of them come from India, and Indians are currently the richest minority in the United States, with an average household salary of $151,000 in 2023. Many of these Indians aspire to move to the US to build a new future, moving into highly-skilled professions like medicine, engineering, and IT, but it is extremely rare for an H1-B applicant to possess $100,000 that they can pay to the US government as part of their filing fee. Within the US, various tech giants have expressed their displeasure with the fee, as they also rely on immigrants when hiring new employees. Amazon is currently the largest employer of H1-B visa holders, with over 10,000 of them in their workforce, and they aren't the only ones. Microsoft and Meta each maintain over 5,000 employees on H1-Bs, while Apple and Google have around 4,000 each. Tech isn't the only industry that relies on H1-Bs, though. Major banking corporations, such as JPMorgan Chase, also employ a large number of H1-B users, along with large consulting firms like EY and Deloitte. Trump, on the other hand, has maintained that the move will help companies work towards hiring more American workers. Immigrants from other countries offer a cheaper alternative for big tech companies, who attempt to hire large amounts of highly-skilled workers at the lowest pay rate possible. Meanwhile, skilled Americans are often left in the dust, as companies offer the job to the immigrant who asks for less to do the same work. Now, Trump's new fee essentially requires companies to employ American workers, as there are very few companies willing to pay $100,000 in filing fees to sponsor a foreign worker who does not have the money to pay for it. Experts fear, though, that there will not be enough Americans to fill the gaps, as many industries simply rely on immigrant workers to function. However, the fee does not apply to existing H1-B visa holders who are currently residing in the United States or abroad, nor does it apply to H1-B visa holders who are looking to renew their visa. Following the initial, vague announcement on Friday, the White House was forced to make another emergency announcement on Saturday clearing up the chaos. Many people had mistakenly believed that the $100,000 was an annual fee, while others were not clear on the fact that only new applicants would receive the fee. The fee went into effect last night at midnight and will last for one year unless it is extended, but it is expected to face various legal challenges before it is truly in the clear. Numerous experts have pointed out Trump's lack of authority to impose such a fee, but whether opposing lawyers will be successful in court is yet to be seen. Nevertheless, the US economy is sure to take a significant hit as long as the fee remains in place, and application numbers are sure to plummet. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): 500 seeds of 5 different types of seeds were taken into orbit around the Moon and later planted around the U.S. as well as several other countries. They were named "Moon Trees," and many are still alive today. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Give up being right. Instead radiate peace , harmony , love, and laughter from your heart. ( Deepak Chopra) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Enmity (noun, EN-muh-tee) - Enmity is a formal word that refers to a very deep unfriendly feeling, such as hatred or ill will, that is often felt mutually. In a Sentence: Having to collaborate on the project only increased the bitter enmity between the two coworkers, who had never gotten along. Image credit to Bloomberg

The United Nations Security Council could trigger snapback sanctions for the entirety of Iran, serving as the latest development in Iran's complex storyline. Snapback sanctions were originally included into the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was made between the UK, France, Germany, Russia, China, EU, US, and Iran. This deal relieved Iran of several sanctions that had been hindering their economy, while Iran did its part to restrain their nuclear program. However, under the special condition, if Iran showed any sort of non-compliance with the agreement's terms in the future, one of the countries that brokered the deal can trigger the snapback sanctions. This would reimpose all of the UN sanctions that were previously removed, and no country in the deal can veto the decision. By suggesting the implementation of snapback sanctions, the Security Council attracted various watchers that quickly began paying attention to their actions. However, Iran refuses to completely shut down their nuclear program, which goes against the rules set by the JCPOA. Now, if the sanctions are successfully put into place, it could have a devastating effect on the Iranian economy. The country's economy is already struggling under the weight of a poor financial situation and increased sanctions from nations all over the world– and those sanctions could become much, much worse if these snapback sanctions were to take effect. Nevertheless, Iran is arguing their point, claiming that the world has no right to punish them after they never reached a real deal with the United States– talks stalled during the summer after American forces bombed Iran in the middle of negotiations. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): Only official members of federally accepted Native American tribes may legally possess or collect eagle feathers. If a normal citizen has one, it is illegal. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Make sure the thing you are living for is worth dying for. ( Charles Mayes) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Succumb (verb, suh-KUM) - Succumbing is about yielding to something: someone who succumbs to a pressure or emotion stops trying to resist that pressure or emotion, and someone who succumbs to an injury or disease dies because of that injury or disease. The word is often followed by to . In a Sentence: The program aims to help kids develop the strength of character required to avoid succumbing to peer pressure. Image credit to Reuters

The United States vetoed a resolution proposed by the United Nations Security Council yesterday, which aimed to bring an immediate end to the war in Gaza. The resolution, which primarily targeted Israel, was agreed upon by the other 14 members of the council, which include four of the five permanent members (China, France, UK, and Russia) and all ten non-permanent members (Algeria, Guyana, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia). The proposal would have mandated Israel to revoke all of their restrictions on aid entering Gaza, along with an immediate ceasefire, and Hamas would have been required to release all Israeli hostages. However, the US – a strong ally of Israel and a permanent member of the Security Council – continues to use their power to veto any sort of UN resolution meant to assist the Palestinians suffering in Gaza, stating that the resolution did not work to condemn Hamas. In fact, this is the sixth time the country has vetoed a solution that would have required an immediate ceasefire, claiming that such actions would strengthen Hamas terrorists and prove to them that actions like October 7 are acceptable. Israel backed this view, alleging that the deal would not release the hostages and would fail to bring peace to Gaza. Nevertheless, the other nations of the Security Council strongly condemned the US' decision to veto, with Algeria apologizing to the Palestinian population for not doing enough to save their lives. Pakistan labeled the veto as "a dark moment" and called the US' actions "deeply regrettable and painful," The resolution came just as the United Nations Human Rights Council confirmed that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as well as the fact that a new Israeli offensive into Gaza City has just begun. The new invasions have led to renewed strikes across Gaza's population epicenter, with Israel aiming to eliminate additional Hamas bases as new intel comes in. It also comes just four days before the beginning of the United Nations General Assembly, where the High-Level Week will begin on Monday. The UN is expected to take significant action to add pressure to Israel to end the war, and various countries such as the UK, France, Canada, and Australia will formally recognize Palestine as a state. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): It snows metal on Venus. There are two types that have been found, galena and bismuthinite. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart. ( Elisabeth Foley) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Rationale (noun, rash-uh-NAL) - Rationale refers to an explanation or reason for something said or done. It is often used with for , behind , or of . In a Sentence: City council members who oppose the zoning change should be ready to explain their rationale for voting against it. Image credit to Better World Campaign

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates yesterday for the first time this year and signaled that more could be coming in the next few months as they hope to stir the economy. The bank has faced numerous challenges over the past few years, but one of the largest has been the persistent issue of rising inflation. Inflation, the constant devaluation of money, has been chipping away at Americans' spending power for years after a surge in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This forced the Fed to dramatically raise interest rates throughout 2022 and 2023, slowing down the US economy. Now, the Fed is beginning to bring rates back down as part of an effort to stimulate the economy, but they are taking great care to avoid another increase in inflation. The bank is aiming to reduce rates to the perfect point between job market growth and inflation, but they are executing their plan extremely slowly to avoid a sudden shift. Yesterday, the Fed lowered rates by a quarter-point, bringing interest rates down from 4.25% to 4%. It marked the first time that they had adjusted rates since December 2024, but they have begun with another small shift– one member, chosen by Trump, disagreed with the decision and believed they should have cut rates by a half-point. However, the Fed confirmed that they have not cut rates to prevent a recession– usually, when the central bank implements dramatic reductions in rates, they are part of an effort to stimulate the job market, preventing an imminent recession. Jerome Powell, the Fed chair, asserted yesterday that the rate cut was simply to add fuel to the economy rather than prevent an incoming recession. He also stated that the move had a dual purpose: bring down inflation, which had risen during the summer, and stimulate the labor market, which he believed was the more important issue at hand. There are still two meetings left this year, one in October and one in December, and interest rate projections revealed that the Fed plans to cut rates by at least a half-percentage point before the end of the year. This would bring rates down to somewhere around a healthy 3.5%– higher than the 3% rate during the pandemic but much lower than the 7.79% rate at the peak of the 2022-2023 inflation crisis. Powell, though, maintained that the economy is still very uncertain, and there is no definite path that the Fed will take. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site): There is a statue of Nikola Tesla in Silicon Valley that radiates free Wi-Fi. It was done as an homage to his vision for wireless communication. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. ( Seneca the Younger) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Jovial (adj, JOH-vee-ul) - Jovial describes people as well as moods, attitudes, etc., that are cheerful and jolly.  In a Sentence: The audience was in a jovial mood as the headlining comedian walked onto the stage. Image credit to USA Today

The United States and China are working to finalize a major deal that would give 80% of the app's ownership to various American companies, allowing it to stay active in the US. Last year, the Biden administration passed a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to sell the company, and refusing to do so would result in a ban. The American government feared that the Chinese government could have been using ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to manipulate the American population, spy on them, or steal sensitive data. In January, once that deadline expired, TikTok was officially banned by the United States after the Supreme Court denied their appeal against the law. Millions of online businesses use TikTok for advertising and over 170 million Americans are monthly users of the app, making the ban a significant shift for many citizens. However, once current President Donald Trump came into office, he extended the deadline, allowing TikTok to stay active in the US. Over the last few months, Trump has continued extending the deadline, hoping for a plan to materialize, but the US-China trade war earlier this year hindered those efforts. Nevertheless, after weeks of negotiations in Madrid, both countries have confirmed that they reached a framework deal that allows the app to stay active in the US. The deal grants around 80% of TikTok's ownership to various American corporations, including software and cloud computing giant Oracle, global private equity firm Silver Lake, and venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, along with several existing foreign shareholders. These corporations will maintain a stake in a new, US-based parent company which will take over as TikTok's largest shareholder. Trump previously stated that he would attempt to split the ownership equally between US and Chinese companies, but the Biden administration's bill prevents China from owning more than 20% of TikTok. Due to this, ByteDance will only retain ownership of 19.9% of the app, falling just below that 20% threshold. The deal is a huge success for social media users and for the American government– less than one year ago, ByteDance stated that they would never sell their app, and the Chinese government was also strongly against the idea. Additionally, Trump's extensive tariffs damaged the two countries' relationship even further, but talks continued after the trade war came to an end. Now, it appears that TikTok will live on under a new ownership, and ByteDance will still retain a minority stake in the company. However, while they have reached an agreement, the deal has not been completely finalized and could still change before it becomes official. The deadline for the TikTok ban has been extended until December 16, meaning that the deal will likely be approved prior to the expiration date. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site) : The Japanese garment, "kimono" literally means a “thing to wear.” Ki is “wear,” and mono is “thing.” Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. ( Warren Buffett) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Debunk (verb, dee-BUNK) - To debunk something (such as a belief or theory) is to show that it is not true. In a Sentence: The influencer remained enormously popular despite having the bulk of their health claims thoroughly debunked . Image credit to Investopedia

US President Donald Trump is promoting the idea of semi-annual earnings reports, scrapping quarterly reports: here's what that means and why it's significant. An earnings report is an announcement where a company releases all of their latest developments, along with various financial statements for the quarter and projections for the future. Earnings reports are crucial in the stock market, where investors look to a company's most recent earnings to determine its ability to offer a good return to a shareholder. These announcements, which occur quarterly, also create an environment with high transparency and short-term expectations, which can be viewed in positive or negative ways. Now, Trump is calling for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to shift these quarterly reports to twice a year, similar to Australia, New Zealand, and most markets across Europe. Many large companies have backed Trump's idea of semi-annual reporting, primarily because it simply creates less work for managers and executives. Before a company's earnings report, high-level employees are forced to compile a massive list of data, taking up time and energy that Trump claims could be used doing other, more productive tasks. Additionally, quarterly reports often motivate companies to focus on short-term goals rather than long-term ones, and expectations from shareholders looking for a spectacular earnings report builds pressure on the company to prioritize small improvements within three months over large changes over several years. On top of that, most companies seem to beat expectations almost every quarter, which is virtually impossible for the entire market to do every quarter– many corporations purposely set low targets to beat, allowing them to maintain a better reputation. Some people believe that companies are gaming the entire system, permitting spectacular earnings reports that hide the true financial position of the company. However, Wall Street investors and other experts have raised concerns over the idea. Quarterly reporting also allows for high transparency, as companies are required to release the information every three months and are not able to hide anything. Many investors believe that a shift to semi-annual reporting could lead to an uptick in illegal activity, such as accounting fraud or insider trading, which would go unnoticed for longer periods of time. Experts have also expressed concern over an increase in volatility, as investors would lack the amount of information that they have now– investors would know less about each stock, leading to larger, more dramatic changes in the market because of that uncertainty. Nevertheless, the change – if approved – is not expected to occur quickly. Although Trump did push the idea during his first term, the SEC largely ignored it. This year, while they have confirmed that they will "prioritize" his plan, it will likely require extensive discussions and debate before such a massive change is even considered. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site) : Only primates, humans, and opossums have opposable thumbs. Out of these, the opossum is the only one with no thumbnail. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Physical stamina is the root of mental toughness. ( Major Dick Winters) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Askance (adv, uh-SKANSS) - Askance means "in a way that shows a lack of trust or approval" or "with a side-glance."   In a Sentence: I couldn't help but look askance at the dealer's assurances that the car had never been in an accident. Image credit to Corporate Finance Institute

Poland and Romania were both forced to scramble fighter jets over the past few days after Russian drones entered their airspace. Last Wednesday, Poland reported that between 19 and 23 Russian drones entered their airspace without ammunition. While Poland attempted to eliminate the drones, they were only able to shoot down three of them. Then, Romania confirmed yesterday that a Russian drone had entered their airspace as well. Romania was not able to shoot it down, as it was detected in an extremely remote area and disappeared from radar soon after. The airspace breaches came just as Russia launched another massive attack on Ukraine, hitting various cities with missiles and drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that the incident was completely intentional and was an effort by Russia to expand the war into two other countries. He also asserted that Russia knows exactly where each and every one of their drones is located, using the breach to ask Western countries for stronger sanctions against Russia. Poland, on the other hand, alleged that the incursion was a "test," with Russian forces attempting to get an idea of how Poland would react to a surprise attack. While Poland declared that the operation was a success, they were only able to shoot down three out of 19 drones, suggesting that they may have lacked adequate preparation for such an incident. Belarus, one of Russia's major allies, alleged that the drones had entered Poland by accident due to jammed navigation systems. Meanwhile, Russia argued earlier today that the drone that entered Romania belonged to Ukraine and was simply an excuse for Zelensky to request tighter sanctions. Nevertheless, NATO has responded. The Czech Republic announced yesterday that they have sent three Mi-171S helicopters to Poland to assist them in defending against any future attacks, and Poland has shut down one of their primary border crossings with Belarus. US President Donald Trump has also given up on his efforts to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Instead, Trump has agreed to implement sanctions on Russia, but on the condition that all NATO countries stop purchasing Russian oil. He has also requested NATO member nations to impose significant tariffs on China as a penalty for buying Russian oil, forcing them to wean off their dependence on Russia as well. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site) : Queen Elizabeth II had a personal net worth of 425 million dollars. That includes the $65 million Sandringham House and $140 million Balmoral Castle. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Be steady and well-ordered in your life so that you can be fierce and original in your work. (Gustave Flaubert) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Perpetuity (noun, per-puh-TOO-uh-tee) - Perpetuity refers to a state of continuing forever or for a very long time. In a Sentence: The property will be passed on from generation to generation in perpetuity .   Image credit to ABC News

Warning: This article contains sensitive information that may be inappropriate for young readers. Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah native, has been confirmed to be the culprit of the tragic Charlie Kirk shooting several days ago. Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative politician who helped fuel President Donald Trump's campaign, was shot on Wednesday at a rally on the Utah Valley University campus near Salt Lake City. Surveillance footage showed the gunman firing from the roof of a nearby building, hitting Kirk in the neck, before the shooter fled the scene and disappeared into a forest. After the manhunt begun, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released several videos revealing certain characteristics belonging to the shooter. They also collected prints from his hands and feet, hoping to analyze them in a lab. However, it proved unnecessary, as the father of the culprit recognized the video showing his own son. He went on to ask his son if he had committed such a crime, and his son confessed to killing Kirk at the rally on Wednesday. While the suspect, who has now been identified as Tyler Robinson, was reluctant to admit his crime to authorities, a family friend told the Washington County Sheriff's Office about his identity as the shooter. This information was then conveyed to local police forces, who arrested Robinson. Police also double-checked with the official surveillance footage, which confirmed that Robinson possessed similar clothing and the same car as the gunman. Furthermore, several posts he made on Discord solidified their evidence, as Robinson explicitly mentioned attempting to pick up and hide a rifle in his messages. Robinson is now in custody without bail and awaits trial, where the prosecution will be looking to impose the death penalty. However, his motive is still unclear, as his close friends and family have stated that he did not lean towards either party and was a non-voter. He has also refused to speak to authorities and answer any questions, but several anti-conservative, mocking engravings were found on the bullet casings within his rifle, revealing that he may have been politically against far-right ideologies like those of Charlie Kirk. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site) : Daniel Craig, the actor of James Bond, was an anonymous Storm Trooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens . Originally, he denied his cameo and claimed he wouldn’t bother being an extra in a movie. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we have made along the way. (Irish Proverb) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Consummate (adj, KAHN-suh-mut) - Someone or something described as consummate is very skilled or accomplished. Consummate can also mean “of the highest degree” and “complete in every detail.” The adjective is always used before the noun it describes. In a Sentence: Ever the consummate professional, the planner ensured that no one attending the event was aware of all the elements that had not gone as planned. Image credit to Press Trust of India

Nepal now has their first-ever female prime minister after days of extremely violent unrest from the young generation across the country, sending major buildings up in flames. The unrest began on Monday after the country's government banned all forms of social media, including the likes of YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Whatsapp, after they did not meet a deadline to register with Nepal's Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. To back up their decision, the government also confirmed the ban as an attempt to combat fake news and hate speech online. However, the plan dramatically backfired, outraging thousands of students and younger adults across the country who believed that it limited their free speech. Meanwhile, several stories had also been trending on social media regarding the topic of corruption among various politicians within the Nepali government. This led many to believe that the misinformation prevention campaign was simply a cover for the real purpose of the initiative: to stop Nepali citizens from learning about the corruption interwoven into their government. Massive anti-corruption protests ensued, with thousands of students taking to the streets and storming Parliament. After an emergency meeting on the same day, the government quickly revoked the ban, but protests continued. The ban was simply the catalyst that set off a ticking time bomb, and citizens across Nepal utilized this opportunity to express their displeasure with the suspected corruption in their government. The protests quickly shifted from focusing on the social media ban to encompassing the topic of corruption as a whole, and the situation rapidly escalated into an extremely violent conflict. Protestors threw stones at now-former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's house and later set it on fire, leading to his resignation. Various other governmental offices and the homes of many politicians were also attacked and burned, leading to chaos across the country. The Nepali Parliament building was also set ablaze, along with the headquarters for the incumbent Nepali Congress Party. With no particular goal in mind, the protestors continued to burn government-related buildings as part of their wider demonstration against corruption, and they were angered further after facing violence from authorities. At least 19 protestors were killed on Monday alone after police fired rounds of live ammunition as a way to defend against the mobs– by September 12, the death toll had risen to 51. Now, as the protests have cooled off slightly, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has taken the position of interim prime minister until the country's elections, which will likely be organized within the next 6-8 months. During that time period, Karki will work to use her popularity among the young population of Nepal to gain support and quell any remaining unrest– as a former Chief Justice, she takes an extremely hardline stance against corruption, which is exactly the kind of leader that Nepal needs right now. She is also the country's first-ever female prime minister, marking a significant step forward in the Nepali government's approach towards gender equality– another important concept that remains crucial to younger generations' thought processes. However, it will be difficult. Parliament and most other government buildings have been largely destroyed, leaving the Nepali government without a designated center to convene, and she will still need to determine her cabinet and advisors before truly assuming office and ensuring a safe transfer of power to the winning candidates of next year's elections. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site) : Times Square was originally called Longacre Square until it was renamed in 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the then-newly built Times Building. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. (Benjamin Franklin) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Flummox (verb, FLUM-uks) - To flummox someone is to confuse or perplex them. In a Sentence: The actor was easily flummoxed by last-minute changes to the script. Image credit to Press Trust of India

Warning: This article contains sensitive information that may be inappropriate for young readers. Charlie Kirk, a far-right political activist, was shot at a rally at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, and officials are still conducting a massive manhunt to search for the suspect. Charlie Kirk was a prominent conservative political activist who supported various far-right and even extremist ideas, but had great success in his field. In 2012, at the age of just 19, Kirk founded Turning Point USA, a major organization that supports conservative politics on high school and college campuses, cementing his arrival into US politics, and he quickly became a close ally of current US President Donald Trump. However, the 31-year-old was shot at a rally in Orem, Utah on Wednesday as part of a targeted assassination. Kirk had been giving a speech at an open amphitheater in the center of the campus as part of his "American Comeback" tour, which was planned to go on to visit 14 other universities as part of his program. At least 3,000 people were attending the rally, which was free to enter. Using surveillance footage from various cameras across the area, authorities found that the gunman arrived on campus approximately 30 minutes before the shooting, heading up the stairs to the roof of a nearby building. This roof had a direct shot at Kirk, and extremely graphic videos posted on social media showed the gunman firing a supersonic bullet towards his neck at around 12:20 pm, instantly killing him. Ironically, the political activist was killed just seconds after he was asked a question about mass shootings in the United States. Nevertheless, the tragic incident sparked fear and concern among the people attending the rally, but several managed to spot the gunman sprinting across the roof of a nearby building. Additional surveillance footage released by the FBI showed the gunman jumping off the edge of the building and sprinting into a small forest, and a manhunt for the culprit has already begun. While a suspect was taken in for questioning on the day of the shooting, he was later released. However, authorities managed to recover the high-powered bolt-action rifle used in the shooting, which had various political messages written on it. Officials are currently analyzing the prints on the gun to try to discover the gunman's identity. The FBI has offered up to $100,000 for anyone with information on the shooter, who they suspect is around college age. They have also released several other photos of who they believe to be the gunman in an attempt to get someone to turn him in. Meanwhile, comments mourning Charlie Kirk have been rapidly pouring in from politicians and citizens – both left-wing and right-wing – for days. Yesterday, his body was carried in a casket by Vice President JD Vance, his wife, Usha Vance, and his family members to Phoenix, Arizona aboard Air Force Two. While Kirk was born in Illinois, his lifelong project, Turning Point USA, is headquartered in Phoenix. Fact of the Day (The Fact Site) : Owners of personalized license plates in Uganda are facing a tax increase of over 300%, which will raise the tax from $1,498 to $5,992. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage . Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness. (Brene Brown) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Zoomorphic (adj, zoh-uh-MOR-fik) - Zoomorphic describes things that have the form of an animal. In a Sentence: The local bakery is famous for its wide variety of zoomorphic treats, from “hedgehog” dinner rolls to delicate, swan-shaped pastries. Image credit to Wikipedia