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Killing of Charlie Kirk deepens fears of rising political violence

Killing of Charlie Kirk deepens fears of rising political violence



Authorities are still searching for the person who shot Charlie Kirk. Reuters lays out what we know about the shooter, while Politico explores the rising fears over political violence in the U.S.

A group of common chemicals known as phthalates, used in everything from medical devices to garden hoses and food packaging, has been linked to adverse health outcomes. The Washington Post’s Shannon Osaka joins to discuss their link to pregnancy problems.

Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico has generated an estimated $196 million in economic activity for the island. The Wall Street Journal’s Elias Leight breaks down the financial and cultural impact of the concerts — and explains why Bad Bunny’s global tour is skipping the mainland U.S.

Plus, Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted former President Jair Bolsonaro, U.S. mortgage rates fell to their lowest level in a year, and a look ahead at the WNBA playoffs.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.


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