Authorities investigating the assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University recovered a screwdriver near the rifle used in the attack, suggesting the shooter may have used it to disassemble and reassemble the firearm, CNN reported at approximately 3:10 PM UTC based on information from investigators. Investigators believe the screwdriver could have been used to remove the rifle's stock, which would aid in concealing the weapon in a bag or clothing, according to sources cited by CNN. The rifle and ammunition found at the scene reportedly contained writings with "a range of phrases related to cultural issues," according to a CNN report at approximately 3:05 PM UTC. Ammunition engraved with transgender and anti-fascist ideology was previously reported to have been found in the rifle. In related cultural developments, Comedy Central has pulled a "South Park" episode that mocked Charlie Kirk following his assassination, as reported by the New York Post. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress are coalescing around a funding demand that includes health care provisions, such as extending insurance subsidies, with Senate Democrats reportedly on board, according to Politico. Economically, beef prices saw a significant increase of 2.67% in August, marking the largest one-month rise since September 2021. This follows a broader inflation report indicating a 2.9% year-over-year increase in August, with a 0.4% monthly jump. In military technology news, the U.S. Air Force has unveiled detailed images of its QUICKSINK anti-ship munition, a modified JDAM designed to track moving ships, which was recently tested by a B-2A "Spirit" Stealth Heavy Strategic Bomber alongside Norwegian F-35A fighters and a Poseidon aircraft off the coast of Norway. The QUICKSINK is being developed as a low-cost alternative. A private jet with tail number N888KG reportedly left Provo airport approximately one hour after the shooting on September 10th, subsequently dropping off ADS-B radar for about 30 minutes before reappearing and returning to Provo, according to social media reports.
