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After Charlie Kirk's assassination, millions have gravitated to his social media presence. The spike has been especially pronounced on YouTube, where subscriber growth has translated into higher view counts and a jump in estimated earnings.
Kirk, long a dominant force on social media, has gained more than a million new YouTube subscribers in the past week, according to Social Blade metrics. The surge lifts his subscriber base to 5 million, up from 3.8 million before his death. His weekly video view count has also jumped sharply, rising by 94.1 million.
The YouTube audience for his organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has also climbed to 3.9 million subscribers, up from 3.3 million. 
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Estimated earnings from Kirk's YouTube channel stand at $430,700, while Turning Point USA's channel generated $945,700 and "The Charlie Kirk Show" clips channel added $1,974 - for a combined total of about $1.38 million.
YouTube is not the only platform where Kirk's audience has swelled; his follower counts have also surged across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X.
On Instagram, Kirk's primary account has added 5.6 million followers in the aftermath of his death, nearly doubling his reach to a total of 12.5 million. 
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Meanwhile, the TikTok account tied to "The Charlie Kirk Show" has drawn an additional 2 million followers in just a week. Likes on the videos shared on that account have climbed by 49.7 million over the same period.
Kirk's TikTok account - a feed of debate clips, speeches, news segments, and podcast highlights - has gained 1.2 million followers so far. Additionally, his Facebook page has added 3.4 million followers.
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Adding to his digital surge, Kirk's books are charting in Amazon's top 20, and his podcast has soared to the No. 1 position in multiple categories.

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As sports and technology continue to intersect, young athletes and established professionals have more tools at their disposal. 
Long gone are the days of training without the assistance of data. Shooting percentages have always been a key metric in basketball, and Shoot 360 has stepped in to help elevate player development. Shoot 360 is a basketball innovation firm with a sharp focus on skill development for athletes of varied skill levels. The company leverages immersive technology and promotes a data-driven training environment.
Zaza Pachulia, who won back-to-back NBA titles with the Golden State Warriors, serves as one of the company's ambassadors and is an investor. Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird have also made investments.
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"I've played (at) all kinds of levels. I was lucky to play 16 years in the NBA. I thought I'd seen everything, but I've never seen anything like this," Pachulia told FOX Business.
The retired NBA forward said he eventually traveled to Los Angeles with his friend and colleague to take a closer look at what Shoot 360 had to offer.
"We jump on a plane, we flew there ... (we) get to the facility. The first impression and reaction was like, 'Wow,' it's so many screens, it's like a playground for basketball." 
In 2012, Shoot 360 founder Craig Moody launched the first location in Oregon. Moody set out to build a world-class, technologically advanced basketball training and competition experience. Fast-forward just over a decade, and virtually every NBA franchise utilizes Shoot 360's advanced ball detection technology. More than 100 programs at the NCAA level also rely on the brand's proprietary software.
"On the training side, we're using the most advanced science out there. What matters in shooting is arc, depth, left (and) right. What's important when you're shooting is to get immediate feedback. Prior to this technology, most of the shooting coaching was all subjective," Moody said.
"(However), with our technology, we use what's called a 'splash meter,' and on the screen above the basket on a 75-inch screen, the players can immediately see what's happening on the screen. So, they can adjust their arc, deep, left, right to get within the 'splash zone.' So, what normally might take an elite shooter ten years to become, we're shrinking that down to a two- to three-year period. So, the progress is way faster."
Moody also noted that Shoot 360's technology can also help players develop passing and ball handing skills.
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Pachulia added that there were "so many reasons" he ultimately decided to team up with Shoot 360. 
"This product was the right one, and I decided to personally invest with other NBA players stepping in," Pachulia said. "Jamal Crawford, Thaddeus Young and Trae Young (are) also partners. Some WNBA players, Sue Bird and (others)."
Later this year, Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment's (BSE) will become the first youth basketball facility in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut region to feature Shoot 360's technology. 
New York Liberty star Breana Stewart, who plays home games at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, expressed confidence about Shoot 360's presence at the training center ultimately providing more opportunities for youth basketball players.
"When I was growing up, I did not have access to anything like this, and I can only imagine how much it would have changed my game," Stewart said in a statement sent to Fox Business. "What Brooklyn Basketball is building with Shoot 360 is giving kids real tools to grow, build confidence and have fun doing it. I love seeing this kind of investment in the next generation, right here in our Liberty community."
Shoot 360 continues to expand. The brand seeks to have 600 franchised locations across North America, Europe and Asia operational by 2030. 
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"At Brooklyn Basketball, we're truly excited to introduce Shoot 360 technology to the next generation of athletes," Marissa Shorenstein, chief external affairs officer at BSE, said in a statement. "As the only youth facility in the tri-state area equipped with this cutting-edge tool, we're proud to offer participants an unparalleled training experience, providing instant, data-driven feedback that accelerates skill development like never before. 
"Shoot 360 will also empower our youngest athletes to reach new heights through measurable progress and personalized coaching. We're committed to shaping the future of basketball by combining innovation and passion. And, with Shoot 360, our training center will be a game-changer for our community."

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India on Tuesday described its latest trade talks with the U.S. as "positive" after tensions mounted late last month when President Donald Trump put 50% tariffs on Indian imports. 
While the details of the talks remain unclear at this time, a statement released by the Indian embassy in Washington, D.C. said the discussions were varied and "forward-looking" as the two sides look to hash out bilateral trade. 
"It was decided to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement," the statement added. 
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A U.S. delegation, led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South and Central Asia Brendan Lynch, met with their Indian counterparts, including Chief Negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, in New Delhi.
It remains unclear if Trump's latest tariff's - which were implemented in late August in a move to pressure India into halting its purchase of Russian oil amid its deadly war in Ukraine - were discussed. 
India has thus far not agreed to Trump's demands amid his pressure campaign and New Delhi canceled previous trade negotiations with Washington slated for late August that coincided with when the punitive tariffs took effect.  
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Though according to a Reuters report on Tuesday, the U.S. and India are now expected to hold another round of trade negotiations, which will mark the sixth round of meetings since Trump pledged his sweeping tariffs on nearly every nation across the globe and which started to take effect in April.
India has also resisted opening its farm and dairy markets to the U.S., which is a key demand in the Trump administration's negotiations, over concerns that U.S. products could flood the market and jeopardize the livelihood of some 80 million Indian farmers and their families. 
The higher tariffs are already being felt both in India and in the U.S. as exports to the U.S. fell to $6.86 billion in August, down from $8 billion in July, according trade ministry data on Monday, reported Reuters. 
The impact of the severe U.S. tariffs are expected to be more fully felt in September.

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Deputies in Florida are looking for a man caught on camera robbing a restaurant at Walt Disney World's Disney Springs shopping area in what appears to be scuba gear.
The unusually dressed suspect went into the Paddlefish restaurant just after midnight on Monday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office (OSCO) told local FOX 35 Orlando, and took an amount between $10,000 and $20,000.
Two employees depositing cash into a safe after the restaurant closed were allegedly told to "get down" and "close their eyes" by the perpetrator in a wetsuit, according to an incident report obtained by FOX 35. 
The suspect did not appear to have a weapon and did not "imply" that he had one, the report said. He was caught on camera wearing all black gear, goggles and blue rubber-like gloves. 
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Some local reports say the suspect jumped into the water the restaurant's replica steamboat sits on when he took off. 
No one was injured during the robbery, but one woman told deputies she "was in fear of her life."
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The restaurant offers "360 degree waterfront views," according to its website. While Disney Springs is part of Walt Disney World Resort, Paddlefish is owned and operated by Levy Restaurants. A spokesperson for the restaurant group declined to comment. 
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A spokesperson for Walt Disney World referred inquiries about the active investigation to OCSO, which did not immediately respond to a FOX Business inquiry. 

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Eli Lilly on Tuesday announced a $5 billion investment in a manufacturing facility in Virginia as the pharmaceutical giant looks to expand its domestic production capacity amid the threat of tariffs.
The manufacturing facility is expected to generate 650 high-wage jobs and 1,800 construction jobs at the West Creek Business Park in Goochland County, Virginia. The facility will produce active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer, autoimmune and other advanced therapies.
Eli Lilly's announcement represents an expansion beyond the original plan for a $2.1 billion facility that would've created 468 jobs.
"Our investment in Virginia underscores our commitment to U.S. innovation and manufacturing - creating high-quality jobs, strengthening communities, and advancing the health and well-being of Americans nationwide," said Lilly CEO David Ricks. "By expanding our domestic capacity, we're building a secure, resilient supply chain that delivers for patients today and supports the breakthrough medicines of tomorrow."
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a statement that "Lilly is one of the world's greatest innovators, and I want to thank them for this significant commitment to Virginia."
"By expanding manufacturing capacity here in the United States, we are strengthening our economy, securing America's critical pharmaceutical supply chain, and positioning Virginia to lead in the industries that will drive innovation for generations to come."
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Pharmaceutical companies have been stepping up their investment in U.S. manufacturing facilities amid President Donald Trump's efforts to push the industry to make more medicines domestically rather than importing them.
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical products, saying he would start small and could raise them to as high as 250% to boost U.S. production.
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Earlier this year, Eli Lilly outlined plans to spend at least $27 billion on four new U.S. manufacturing facilities to counter potential tariffs on drug imports.
Reuters contributed to this report.

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Books written by Charlie Kirk have ranked among Amazon's top 20 bestsellers, while his podcast has reached the number one spot on Apple in the wake of his assassination.
A Charlie Kirk biography, written by Christina W. Randall, was listed among the best-selling books on the marketplace, underscoring how interest in Kirk and his foundation seemingly surged in popularity since his death. 
As of Tuesday, The Charlie Kirk Show podcast was at #1 in the "All Podcasts" and the "News" categories. 
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The show continued to produce tribute shows in the week after Kirk was shot and killed during a campus event at Utah Valley University last week, including his wife, Erika Kirk's address to the nation as well as an episode hosted by Vice President J.D. Vance. 
Kirk's book Stop, in the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life, published in December 2025, ranked #1 on Amazon Books. 
His earlier release, The College Scam: How America's Universities Are Bankrupting and Brainwashing Away the Future of America's Youth, published in 2022, placed at #6. Published in June 2024, Kirk's book Right Wing Revolution: How to Beat the Woke and Save the West ranked #20."
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His books and podcast are not the only thing that's garnered significant attention following his death last week. 
Andrew Kolvet, the executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show," who also serves as a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, told FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo on Monday that the organization has received more than 37,000 requests to start new chapters around the country.
"They just keep pouring in. And I think that's just a testament to how Charlie's message, his legacy... And, ultimately, his assassination has galvanized so many young people around this country," Kolvet said. 
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Kirk founded conservative nonprofit Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18 with Tea Party activist Bill Montgomery and turned it into a multi-billion dollar political empire whose mission was to "promote the principles of freedom, free markets, and limited government," according to its website. 
Kirk galvanized millions of conservative followers and paved his way to the top of several conservative circles. 
Kirk's goal was to establish a foothold on every high school and college campus in the nation in order to spread his political ideology.
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To date, Kolvet said, the organization has 900 official, school-sanctioned college chapters and 1,200 high school chapters across the country. While it remains short of Kirk's ultimate goal, Kolvet noted that the recent surge in requests to start new chapters suggests his vision is becoming a reality more quickly than they ever imagined.

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Turning Point USA is seeing a flurry of job applications in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death, as supporters look to carry on his mission.
Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show," said interest in joining the organization has surged.
"I have personally received hundreds of offers to work for us, or to work for free, or to just help, however," he told Fox News Digital.
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Kolvet, who is also a spokesman for Turning Point USA, said the organization has received more than 37,000 inquiries from people wanting to start new campus chapters. Kolvet said that TPUSA currently has 900 official college chapters and approximately 1,200 high school chapters.
"Charlie's vision to have a Club America chapter (our high school brand) in every high school in America (around 23,000) will come true much, much faster than he could have ever possibly imagined," Kolvet wrote on X on Sunday, calling the response to expand Kirk's mission "truly incredible."
In a separate post, he wrote, "This is the Turning Point."
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Kirk was assassinated Wednesday during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University. The gathering was the first stop on TPUSA's planned "American Comeback Tour," and, at first, nothing seemed out of the ordinary. 
The charismatic founder of TPUSA gained recognition for his signature political debates on college campuses. Before the shot that killed him, Kirk sat under a white tent marked with the slogan "Prove Me Wrong," fielding open-mic questions from thousands.
The energetic movement Kirk built, which reshaped conservative youth politics, now falls to others to carry forward. On Friday evening, his widow, Erika, made clear in her first public remarks that she intends to lead that effort.
"To everyone listening tonight across America, the movement my husband built will not die," Erika Kirk said. 
"I refuse to let that happen. No one will ever forget my husband's name. And I will make sure of it. It will become stronger. Bolder. Louder and greater than ever," she added.
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She also said that TPUSA's annual "AmericaFest" conference in Phoenix this December will continue as scheduled.
Kirk's celebration of life ceremony is scheduled for next Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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The Federal Reserve is expected to announce its first interest rate cut this year on Wednesday despite signs of tariffs pushing inflation higher amid rising concerns about the labor market.
Policymakers on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) are expected to cut the benchmark federal funds rate by 25 basis points, the first since December 2024, which would lower the target range to 4% to 4.25%.
Markets have priced in a cut, with the CME FedWatch tool showing a 96% chance of a 25-basis-point cut and a 4% probability of a larger 50-basis-point cut.
Fed policymakers have been monitoring economic data as they consider adjusting monetary policy in support of their dual mandate to promote maximum employment as well as stable prices in line with the Fed's longer-run 2% inflation target. The September meeting comes as both of those goals are under pressure.
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The latest jobs reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics have shown weakening job creation, with the most recent release showing just 22,000 jobs added in August, with a slight upward revision leaving July's figures at 79,000 and a downward revision to June showing the economy shed 13,000 jobs that month.
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, has trended further away from the Fed's 2% target since this spring. Since PCE inflation fell to 2.2% year-over-year in April, when core PCE also declined to 2.6%, both figures have trended higher as headline PCE rose to 2.6% in July while core PCE inflation rose to 2.9%.
Another popular inflation metric, the consumer price index (CPI), rose in August to 2.9% from the previous year, with core CPI inflation up 3.1%.
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With both sides of the dual mandate showing signs of weakness, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said that in such situations, policymakers would assess whether the labor market or inflation is further away from target and focus on whichever element is in worse shape. 
That dynamic, coupled with weaker than expected labor market data, has led to expectations of a rate cut despite signs of inflation rising.
The Fed's anticipated first interest rate cut of the year comes amid an intense pressure campaign by the Trump administration aimed at pushing the central bank to lower rates in a bid to boost the economy and potentially lower interest rates on the national debt.
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Fed policymakers have debated whether President Donald Trump's tariffs will ignite persistent inflation or will instead represent a one-time shift in the price level.
During a panel discussion on monetary policy earlier this summer, Powell was asked whether the Fed would have cut interest rates more by now if it weren't for the tariffs spurring inflation concerns.
"I think that's right," Powell said. "In effect, we went on hold when we saw the size of the tariffs and where, essentially, all inflation forecasts for the United States went up materially as a consequence of the tariffs."
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Two FOMC members dissented from the Fed's decision in July to hold interest rates steady. Fed Governors Michelle Bowman and Christopher Waller each authored dissents calling for 25-basis-point cuts at that meeting, marking the first time since 1993 that two Fed policymakers have dissented in favor of rate cuts.

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Costco is recalling bottles of Prosecco over concerns that the bottles may spontaneously shatter even if they are left alone. 
Costco, in a warning letter, told consumers across a dozen states that the Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene is being recalled due to the risk of unopened bottles shattering. 
The letter was sent to customers who purchased the product between April 25 and Aug. 26 in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota or Wisconsin. 
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The affected bottles have the item number 1879870.
"If you have an unopened bottle, do not open it. Dispose of the bottle immediately (do not return the item) by wrapping the unopened bottle in paper towels and placing it in a plastic bag before placing it in the garbage to avoid risk from shattered glass," Costco wrote in a note to customers. 
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The company also said the customers will be entitled to a full refund if they return the letter to their nearest Costco location.
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OpenAI on Tuesday announced new measures aimed at creating a safer experience for teens who use ChatGPT.
The strengthened protections for teens will allow parents to link their ChatGPT account with their teen's account, control how ChatGPT responds to their teen with age-appropriate model behavior rules and manage which features to disable, including memory and chat history, the company said in a blog post.
"We prioritize safety ahead of privacy and freedom for teens; this is a new and powerful technology, and we believe minors need significant protection," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wrote in an accompanying blog post.
Parents will also receive notifications when the system detects their teen is in a moment of acute distress, a feature that OpenAI says will be guided by expert input. 
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"If an under-18 user is having suicidal ideation, we will attempt to contact the users' parents and, if unable, will contact the authorities in case of imminent harm," Altman wrote.
Parents will also have access to a new control that allows them to set blackout hours for when their teen cannot use ChatGPT.
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OpenAI said it is also working on technology that will help predict a user's age, something it says can be difficult even for the most advanced systems to get right.  
"If there is doubt, we'll play it safe and default to the under-18 experience," Altman wrote. "In some cases or countries, we may also ask for an ID; we know this is a privacy compromise for adults but believe it is a worthy tradeoff."
Altman said that OpenAI understands not everyone will agree with how they are resolving the conflict of teen protection versus freedom and privacy.
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"These are difficult decisions, but after talking with experts, this is what we think is best and want to be transparent in our intentions," he wrote.

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