Neuroscientist explains why Charlie Kirk raised his arms after being fatally shot

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Charlie Kirk was killed while hosting a debate at Utah Valley University.

The Turning Point USA co-founder and commentator was speaking before a large crowd when he was shot in the neck on Wednesday, September 10. 

Disturbing footage from the scene shows Kirk flinching in his seat as the crowd of around 3,000 people erupted in panic. Many who were there have since recounted the terrifying moment.

“We all dropped to the ground, and I want to say we sat like that for about 30 to 45 seconds, and then everyone around us got up and started running,” Emma Pitts, a reporter for Deseret News who attended the debate in Utah, told the BBC.

Authorities made an arrest regarding Kirk’s killing.

The alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, shot Kirk from a rooftop about 200 yards from where he was speaking.

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People reports that “Robinson faces single counts of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and violent offense in the presence of a child, along with two counts each of obstruction of justice and witness tampering.”

According to the publication, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced at a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 16 that prosecutors will seek the death penalty.

Right after the targeted attack, disturbing videos of the father of two’s killing appeared on social media, many of them uncensored, showing blood pouring from the gunshot wound.

They show Charlie Kirk spreading his arms before dropping the mic and collapsing, and neuropsychologist Derek Van Schaik explained why his body reacted that way.

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“Many have speculated his arms moving upward towards his chest is due to a phenomenon known in forensic science as decorticate posturing,” he explained on YouTube recently. “However, that’s unlikely.”

Van Schaik explained the posture happens when “higher brain areas like the cerebral hemispheres are badly damaged,” which “cuts off voluntary motor control.”

“An immediate loss of blood to the brain does not typically result in immediate decorticate posturing,” he went on to reveal, however. “Instead, loss of blood to the brain would have led to rapid unconsciousness and flaccid collapse.

“Therefore, his arms instantly moving up like that after being hit was apparently due to an instant involuntary defensive reflex.”

Comparing the movement to how someone might react instinctively when scared, Van Schaik added that Kirk probably didn’t realize he was about to die when he responded like that.

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“When someone suffers a catastrophic wound to the neck that destroys a carotid artery and jugular vein, the mind only has a fleeting window to possibly register what happened,” he began.

“However, in Charlie’s case, and after analyzing the footage with a digital timer, he was conscious for no more than four tenths of a second after impact. Far too fast for his brain to even register what had happened to him.”

According to Van Schaik, the right-wing activist experienced “no panic, no dread” in his final moments.

“Only an abrupt blackout,” Van Schaik continued. “It was neurologically impossible for him to psychologically realise anything was wrong at all.”

Since Kirk lost consciousness very quickly, his brain had no time to perceive the pain.

“He absolutely did not know he was shot,” the neuroscientist concluded.

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I dressed as a homeless man and visited my own supermarket to see who deserved my inheritance – and then…

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Throughout my life of ninety years, I’ve seen it and experienced it all. What started as a small corner shop in my youth turned into an empire, with my wife and I owning supermarkets all over the country.

However, after my wife died, I felt like I needed to retire and spend the rest of my days enjoying the time I had left.

But there was one thing. Someone needed to inherit my business and my money, and since my wife and I didn’t have children, I was hesitant whether to leave my fortune to some of my cousins’ children, my lawyers maybe, or even the board of directors.

And then it hit me. My assets and everything I had built needed to end up in the hands of a right person, so I made it my mission to figure out who could that person be.

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One day, I dressed as a homeless person and visited some of my supermarkets. In each of them, I was kicked out by the managers and treated with utmost disrespect.

And then, just as I lost hope, Lewis Carter, a junior administrator, quietly took me to the staff lounge, and offered me coffee and a sandwich. He genuinely cared, and I saw kindness in his eyes and his actions.

That was all it took—I changed my will that night.

When I returned to the store in a suit, everyone suddenly acted like I was royalty. Lewis just gave me a little nod when he recognized me.

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Later I found out he had a criminal record from when he was young. When I asked about it, he told me everything and said prison taught him respect.

When my family learned I changed my will, they were fuming. My niece even threatened to sue Lewis, calling him a conman and a thief. But I had made my mind, it was him who was getting everything.

But, to my surprise, Lewis didn’t want my money. Instead, he suggested that we started a foundation that would help people with a past who needed a second chance in life.

In no time, we founded the Hutchins Foundation for Human Dignity, and within a year, we opened food banks, hired former prisoners, gave grants to vets, and offered scholarships.

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When I handed Lewis the papers, he said, “Character is who you are when no one’s looking. You saw me for who I am. I won’t waste this.”

I was at ease knowing my hard work and all the money I earned throughout my life ended in the right hands.

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Stray dog refuses to let go of her favorite stuffed toy

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Nikki, a German Shepherd, used to walk the streets of Detroit, Michigan, with her owner, but as days passed by, the neighbors spotted her all by herself, with just a stuffed toy she wouldn’t let go of.

Sadly, her owner died, and she was now left all by herself.

Nikki carried her stuffed toy around dutifully, and it was a heartbreaking sight.

“Typically, a dog who’s a stray wouldn’t hold on to a stuffie. They wouldn’t put anything in their mouths, they would just look for food,” Gail Montgomery, cofounder and director of Almost Home Animal Rescue League, told The Dodo. “But this was her security.”

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The lonely pup wandered the neighborhood for weeks, hoping to find a forever home. Neighbors gave her food and water as they searched for a rescue, finally reaching South Lyon Murphy Lost Animal Recovery.

Following several frustrating days of failed attempts, the rescue team succeeded, but even on the way to safety, Nikki clutched her treasured toy as if it were her lifeline.

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“She felt like that was her comfort and her security,” Montgomery said. “It’s like she thinks that’s her binky.”

Not long after her rescue, Nikki walked into Almost Home Animal Rescue League with her worn stuffie. Both she and her toy needed care, and the team was determined to help.

While vets tended to Nikki, staff mended her cherished toy.

“It was extremely dirty and a total mess with rips in it and stuff like that,” Montgomery said. “We washed it, sewed it up and we gave it back to her.”

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Once they shared Nikki’s story on the social media, people started sending a bunch of plush toys to the shelter.

“Everybody’s sending stuffies to her now,” Montgomery said. “We’ve got, like, a million of them!

“This dog is the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet in your life, and I’ve been doing this for 23 years,” Montgomery said. “There’s just something about her. I love her so much.”

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It didn’t take long before Nikki went into foster care. While she’s still undergoing medical treatments, her foster parents and caregivers are certain she will soon find a loving home.

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How Melania reacted to King Charles’ ‘cheeky’ joke

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were invited by King Charles to visit Britain, which marked their second visit of the country.

Upon touching the British soil, the couple were greeted by The Prince and Princess of Wales before meeting the king and the queen.

The visit was marked by a number of noteworthy moments, among them Camilla’s side-eye at Kate joining her conversation with Melania, and the king cracking a joke with Melania that many found rather amusing.

Truth is, many are aware of the humorous side of King Charles, and him making a witty comment upon greeting Melania became a much-discussed topic in the last couple of days.

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According to forensic lipreader Nicola Hickling, who spoke to Metro, Donald Trump opened with a formal greeting—“How are you doing, it’s a pleasure, Your Majesty. Thank you for inviting me.” King Charles then turned to the first lady and said jokingly, “I do hope the wind doesn’t blow away your hat.”

Melania’s response was a genuine, hearty laugh.

The first lady’s fashion statements have always been bold, and they often incorporated hats — which she clearly loves.

She wore a similar black hat at her husband’s Inauguration Day in January, and just like at that point, this time, her hat sparked debate.

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Stylist and Vogue contributor Marian Kwei is certain it was no accident that she selected that particular wide-brimmed hat for her meeting with King Charles and the other senior members of the Royal Family.

“The wide-brimmed hat that hides her face points to an attitude where she wants all eyes to be on her husband and his agenda while they are here,” Marian Kwei told the BBC.

The visit unfolded with full ceremonial grandeur. The king hosted the president for a review of a Guard of Honour representing three regiments of the Household Division in Windsor’s Quadrangle, after which the presidential couple laid a wreath at Queen Elizabeth II’s grave before ending the day with a lavish banquet at Windsor Castle.

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CEO strikes pregnant wife at Dallas mall, unaware her billionaire father is watching

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The moment the glass doors of an upscale Dallas mall slid open, the place was flooded with shoppers who were unaware of the scandal that would unfold right in front of them.

Jonathan Miller, a 39-year-old CEO of a booming tech firm tried to find his way through the crowd. He had his phone pressed to his ear, his confidence bordering on arrogance. His pregnant wife, Emily Miller, struggled to keep up with him.

“Yeah, babe. West parking lot. Don’t worry about her—she’s just dragging me around,” Jonathan told the person on the other side of the phone.

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Hearing his words, Emily froze. She knew Jonathan was seeing someone else behind her back, but she never assumed that he would speak to his mistress right in front of her, feeling no shame.

“Jonathan,” she said quietly. “Not here. Please.”

He ended the call with a smirk. “Do what? You’re living off my success.”

Emily was devastated. “You’re embarrassing me. I deserve respect.”

At that moment, Jonathan snapped and slapped her across the face. The sound of that slap echoed and people gathered around them. Someone yelled, “Call security!”

One of the guards approached from the corner. His gaze was sharp and he was ready to stand for Emily, because to the crowd, he was just a security guy, but to Emily, he was her estranged father, William Harrington, a billionaire tycoon, who went undercover because he needed to make sure his daughter wasn’t mistreated as rumors had it.

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“Mind your own business!” Jonathan yelled at William, believing he was a guard, not his father-in-law.

“No, Mr. Miller,” William said. “This business is mine.”

Jonathan was confused and threatened to sue the guard, telling him that he was a phone call away from losing his job for intervening.

William guided Emily away, and although she hadn’t spoken to him in years, he was her only solid ground at that point.

William then turned to Jonathan and said, “You should worry less about lawsuits and more about the Harrington name.”

Jonathan started shouting, “Who are you and how can you know the Harringtons? They are the most powerful family in the country, why would they know a poor guard like you.”

“I’m William Harrington, and you just laid hands on my daughter.”

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Jonathan pleaded with William as security led him toward a holding room.

The incident exploded online. Video clips went viral within hours. Hashtags like #JusticeForEmily trended nationwide. Jonathan’s company, Miller Capital, lost all of its investors. scrambled.

That evening, Emily sat at her father’s estate.

“I should have stopped you from marrying that guy,” William said.

Emily shook her head. “No, Dad. I thought he loved me. But today I realized I have to protect my child.”

William kissed her on the forehead. “You’re not alone. He’ll never touch you again.”

Jonathan’s empire collapsed, and Emily found her voice thanks to her father.

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Wives’ breast cancer risk linked to husbands’ unhealthy habits

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A husband’s habits have more influence on his wife’s health than people may even imagine. Even minor decisions, like missing workouts or smoking, can silently impose long-term risks, including those relating to the breast.

Although a woman’s own diet, physical activity and daily habits play crucial roles for her health, research suggests that a husband’s lifestyle choices as well can make an impact.

A supportive husband doesn’t just provide emotional support, he can also help make sure his wife stays healthy.

Two everyday habits men have can influence women’s breast health in subtle ways, experts say. Couples who address these behaviors as a team can not only improve their health, but also enhance their bond.

  1. A Sedentary Lifestyle — How One Partner’s Inactivity Affects the Other

Although it may not always be obvious, a husband’s lack of activity can shape his wife’s daily routines over time. In long-term relationships, couples tend to mirror one another’s behaviors, so if one spends extended periods of time sitting, misses exercise, or has irregular eating habits, the other may fall into the same rhythm over time.

Scientific research links physical inactivity and body fat to raised risk of breast issues, particularly in women over 40. Being inactive may upset hormone balance, for example, estrogen, and raise the risk of abnormal cell growth in breast tissue. As the couple settles into an inactive routine, it is increasingly hard to be energetic or maintain healthy weight.

  1. Smoking — A Hidden Hazard to a Wife’s Health

Smoking is an underrated hazard in the home. Even if a man smokes outdoors or in another room, poisonous particles cling to his clothes, hair, skin, and furniture. This “third-hand smoke” has a long life — several hours after a cigarette has been stubbed out — still poisoning loved ones with cancer-inducing chemicals.

Women, especially those who are premenopausal, are at higher risk of breast problems when they are consistently exposed to second-hand or third-hand cigarette smoke. The World Health Organization estimates that women having smokers in the home are likely to have a 20–30% higher risk compared to their counterparts in smoke-free homes.

The dangers don’t end there with breast health.

Secondary smoke increases the chances of heart disease, lung disease, and reproductive issues. A husband does not even have to smoke in front of his wife. The leftover chemicals he brings into shared spaces can be harmful by themselves.

This is confirmed by evidence: a study in the British Journal of Cancer found that non-smoking women exposed to secondhand smoke had a 24% higher risk of breast cancer, and risk was higher with longer and more intense exposure. Similarly, a Japanese study showed a dose-response association between husbands’ smoking and risk of breast cancer in women.

Remember that small routine changes can help couples remain healthier and develop a healthier relationship.

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    My 2-year-old girl loved playing with the neighbor’s horse, but then we found out something shocking

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    Growing up around animals myself, I found it adorable that my 2-year-old daughter has been drawn to animals too.

    When she first met our neighbor’s horse, a big but gentle animal, the two bonded immediately. At first, I was hesitant about letting her spend that much time with the animal, but I realized they truly enjoyed each other’s company, so I made sure I took her to the horse almost every day.

    My girl would press her cheek against the soft mane of the horse, wrap her tiny arms around its neck, and pat its warm back with delight.

    Sometimes they played together in the hayloft, other times she would simply curl up in the straw beside it, drifting off to sleep as though next to a trusted friend.

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    Over time, their bond deepened, and then, out of the blue, there was a knock at our door that changed our lives forever.

    I went to open the door and noticed my neighbor, visibly worried.

    “We need to talk,” he said as he stepped inside.

    “What’s wrong?” I asked. “Did my daughter do anything to your horse? Did she hurt him?”

    “Oh, no, nothing like that,” the neighbor said. “But it does have to do with my horse and your daughter.”

    I was totally puzzled at that point.

    “You see, you need to take your daughter to the doctor’s as soon as possible.”

    His words didn’t make any sense, but then he explained that the horse was trained to sense changes in human health and it behaved strangely around our daughter during the last couple of days.

    Instead of its usual calm demeanor, the animal often sniffed at our girl with unease, as though trying to understand something. At times, it even positioned itself protectively between our daughter and others.

    The neighbour said he noticed that the carefree play they once shared had noticeably changed.

    I thanked my neighbor for his concerns, but I believed he was just imagining things. Maybe he didn’t want my daughter around his horse any longer. But a couple of days later, something inside me told me that he could be right, that something could be possibly wrong with my girl, so we took her to the doctor’s.

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    Sadly, our fears turned out to be real. She was diagnosed with cancer, but since it was caught early, she was able to undergo treatments.

    It took months of battling the disease, but eventually, our little girl ended up a winner.

    Had it not been for the neighbor and his horse, things could have turned out differently for our daughter.

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    Queen Camilla’s side-eye at Princess Kate fuels fresh royal rift speculation

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    US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid Britain a visit on Wednesday, and a moment from the meeting with the members of the Royal Family has gone viral, sparking fresh royal rift speculations.

    The clip in question shows Queen Camilla losing patience with her daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, during an exchange with Melania Trump.

    Namely, Camilla and Melania were engaged in a conversation when Kate approached joined in the discussion, which Camilla apparently didn’t like.

    According to social media users, the queen was seen glancing away multiple times before seemingly motioning for Kate to step aside.

    The Princess of Wales seemed to hesitate, considering joining Prince William and the others, but ultimately walked away.

    The clip, which has since been seen over 3.1 million times, and appears to be shared from an X account supporting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, was captioned, “Ok you can go now, the grown ups need to talk 😂 Cammy is no joke 😂😂😂.”

    Netizens were quick to share their thoughts on what many dubbed a rather awkward moment that spoke trouble among the royals, with one person writing, “Queen Camilla ejected the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, from her conversation with First Lady Melania Trump.”

    Another person added: “Camilla: Alright, Alright you can go now. You’re stealing my shine. I won’t be able to get a word in, with you standing here. She is so focused on you. Grab your husband and go.”

    “I’m here for Camilla’s side eye,” a third person wrote, clearly enjoying the royal drama. Someone else noted, “The ‘shoo’ heard round the world. Camilla looked her dead in the face and went: ‘Piss off, Melania and I are talking here.’ Cold as ice.”

    “Don’t think she likes Catherine,” a user posted.

    Some users even dubbed the moment as karma at its finest, recalling an incident from Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, when Meghan was treated in the same manned by Kate.

    “You know how I like a slowed down video, after Cammy sent her away she found herself in a very lonely place amongst people.. .. 3yrs ago at the REAL Queen’s funeral she was part of the ‘mean girls group’ who treated Meghan the same way now she finds out how cold outside can be,” one X user posted.

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