What we are reading September 17, 2024
Lots of economic news and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and Trump ally, dies after shooting at Utah campus event | CNN Politics
Charlie Kirk, the conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was killed Wednesday after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. He was 31.
Eric Bradner
Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Charlie Kirk Despite Disagreeing With Him ‘on Almost Every Point’
Jamie Lee Curtis spoke out about Charlie Kirk’s death on a new episode of Marc Maron’s ‘WTF’ podcast.
Emily Zemler
Trump to send national guard to Memphis and says Chicago is ‘probably next’
Move is latest push by administration to expand military-led response to urban crime in Democratic-run cities
Lauren Gambino
Americans are feeling a lot worse about the state of the economy | CNN Business
Americans are downbeat on the economy, according to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index.
Elisabeth Buchwald
Emmys 2025: How Stephen Colbert Stole a Show That Needed Stealing
The 2025 Emmys were long on tired gags and wonky moments. Luckily, Stephen Colbert came to the rescue and punched a higher floor.
Rob Sheffield
Trump endorses dramatic shift to the US economy | CNN Business
In his latest bid to reshape the American economy, President Donald Trump has endorsed ending the decades-long practice of public companies sharing their financial results once each quarter.
Matt Egan
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