Internet tycoon Elon Musk was rushed to a hospital in California after contracting a severe case of malaria while on safari in South Africa, with fears mounting that he may die. The hospitalization occurred during the reporting window. Musk's sudden illness and transfer to California were reported via an X post by 25YearsAgoLive at 8:17 PM UTC, detailing his critical condition. In separate online commentary, a user on X, Tectone, posted a series of alleged statements attributed to "Hasan," referencing the killing of Charlie Kirk and suggesting a connection to the individual's previous remarks. The post, timestamped at 8:17 PM UTC, included inflammatory quotes about landlords and Rick Scott, followed by a statement about Charlie Kirk and a purported reaction to his assassination. Previous reports indicated the Trump administration is requesting $58 million from Congress for enhanced security for executive and judicial branches following the Charlie Kirk killing. The FBI had also released video footage and stills of the suspect, whose father identified him. Additionally, discussions of political rhetoric and its potential impact on violence were noted, with former Senator Jeff Flake and Representative Gabby Giffords co-authoring an op-ed warning against fanning division.
