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What lawsuit is the Kirk family filing against Utah Valley University?

Dave Anthony 0:02

Charlie Kirk's family is going to court. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. Just over a year after the conservative activist was assassinated at Utah Valley University, shot by a rooftop gunman during a big outdoor campus event. The Kirk family's planning to sue the school in Oram, Utah, where Fox's Claudia Cowan reports

Claudia Cowan 0:20

The family has filed what's called a notice of claim. This is a precursor to a lawsuit. And it alleges school officials and campus police dropped the ball even after being tipped off that people could get onto the roof of the Sorensen Center, which overlooks this quad area.

Claudia Cowan 0:45

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How did the helicopter crash while covering a deadly bus accident unfold?

Dave Anthony 0:48

Utah Valley University just responded that it's aware of the filing and their focus remains on supporting the campus community. The alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, is charged with murder and could give the death penalty if convicted. We did have a helicopter crash here. Los Angeles fire captain Brandon Silverman, the reporter and pilot, died. After the helicopter went down and burst into flames while providing coverage of a deadly bus crash. Congress is considering new AI regulations, and independent Senator Bernie Sanders will host a bipartisan briefing today about artificial intelligence dangers, which President Trump dismisses as a hoax that could benefit China.

Lucas Tomlinson 1:33

Regarding this issue is truly embarrassing. Vice President J.D.

What are the key points of the bipartisan AI briefing hosted by Senator Bernie Sanders?

Lucas Tomlinson 1:37

Vance told the New York Post he would oppose any cartel like activity by artificial intelligence companies that could shield them from antitrust laws, and also said he's highly concerned about the technology's new threats to Americans' privacy and data centers drawing power from the electrical grid.

Dave Anthony 1:52

That's Fox's Lucas Tomlinson at the White House. America's listening to Fox News. There are multiple reports the U.S. is working out a big weapon sale with Israel, nearly three billion dollars worth, including giving the Israelis so-called bunker buster bombs that could get deep underground, and a lot of one ton bombs that Israeli critics are upset about. They have wide blast radius and are blamed for causing significant civilian casualties in Gaza, where there's more death and and destruction of buildings. Damaged during the war, but still being used.

Jonathan Savage 2:31

This tragedy underscores how perilous conditions remain in Gaza.

Why is the U.S. weapon sale to Israel, including bunker‑buster bombs, causing controversy?

Jonathan Savage 2:35

Half a dozen families were sheltering inside the building that collapsed in Gaza City overnight. Rescuers are searching for several people still missing.

Jonathan Savage 3:00

Israel says it won't allow building until Hamas disarms. Jonathan Savage, Fox News. There

Dave Anthony 3:05

is an even bigger disaster in Sudan, a gold mine collapse killing at least sixty seven people. A Federal Reserve meeting will soon resume for a second day assessing the economy before a decision this afternoon in Washington on interest rates. A rate hike is widely expected for the first time since twenty twenty three, following six rate cuts after.

Hilary Barsky 3:23

Stubborn inflation, rising energy prices, and a robust labor market strengthen the case for renewed tightening.

What is the Federal Reserve expected to decide on interest rates after the latest meeting?

Hilary Barsky 3:29

However, it's not a complete slam dunk. Whatever action the Fed does take, it would follow five consecutive pauses in six in total since September of 2024, when the central bank kicked off the current easing cycle with a jumbo half-point move.

Dave Anthony 3:43

Fox is Hillary Barski. She mentioned rising energy prices. Diesel's up another nickel today to a record high of six thirty-one per gallon, according to Triple A regular gas at four thirty-six on Wall Street. Stock futures are rising the day after a sell-off. I'm Dave Anthony, and this is Fox News.

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