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Saudi's Futuristic City Dream Crumbles: What Went Wrong? New

Saudi's Futuristic City Dream Crumbles: What Went Wrong?

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’s dreams of a glittering, futuristic city spanning his nation’s desert have come crashing down.The futuristic, carbon-neutral Neom project has long been touted as an urban utopia erected upon cutting-edge, sustainable technology.Its best-known component has been dubbed The Line – a sprawling 170km long, 500m high “smart city” which was supposed to be home to 9 million residents.The Wall Street Journal previously claimed it had sourced leaked internal documents revealing The Line’s projected costs had exploded to a whopping $US8.8 trillion ($12.3 trillion) by 2080.Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s futuristic project faces major cutbacks. Saudi Press Agency/APAImages/ShutterstockBut now, reports have emerged indicating that the state-run company behind the project, Neom, has suspended all work on The Line until at least 2030.The international news platform Semafor reports the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund has had a change of heart.It’s redirecting cash flows affected by the Iran War and global energy transition towards more critical infrastructure, such as ports and AI data centres.And Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s vanity projects are paying the price.Adelaide has already fallen foul of the cost-cutting exercises of MbS’s sovereign wealth fund. Its $US5 billion carrot for the breakaway LIV Golf tour has been cut.Neom Stadium, an integral part of The Line’s first construction phase, was being sold as a prime venue for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. But the future of the 46,000-seat sports field is yet to be confirmed.And the $1.6 billion Neom Industrial City Connector (NICC) high-speed rail link to The Line has just had its contract terminated.Then there’s the Trojena mountain resort.Visitors discover images and models of ‘The Line’ project, during a new expo. Balkis Press/ABACA/ShutterstockWork on this vast artificial snow field slated to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games has been halted. The swirling engineering marvel was supposed to produce a luxurious, year-round haven 2km above the surrounding desert sands.Market forcesSemafor, citing “people familiar with the matter”, reports that Neom funding is being restricted to its most productive components. This includes $US3 billion for the Oxagon industrial port city on the Red Sea.This has suddenly become a strategic imperative.Most of Saudi Arabia’s ports are in the Persian Gulf. These remain cut off from the rest of the world as the US/Israeli war against Iran struggles to find resolution.The Crown Prince’s cash splash has become unaffordable.Saudi Arabia’s enormous investment projects have failed to generate the expected excitement. Foreign investment and involvement have been poor. And expenditure has soared.That’s despite the Iran war driving crude oil returns to a three-year high.Oil revenues reached $US24.7 billion after the first month of the war as Saudi Arabia diverted some flows through its East-West pipeline, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. And its network of high-quality highways is carrying thousands of tonnes of fertiliser, diverted by truck across the desert, to its Red Sea ports.But the nation’s economy is being hit hard in other sectors affected by supply chain disruptions.A model of “The Line” project featuring a marina with yachts and lush green landscape. Balkis Press/ABACA/Shutterstock“For Saudi Arabia, each month of fighting costs about 1.5 per cent of GDP in extra spending,” writes Bloomberg Economics analyst Ziad Daoud.“For most of its neighbours, the bill is probably higher.”So savings remain a necessity.Severed dreams“The decisions are the result of a strategic review conducted by Neom’s chief executive Aiman al-Mudaifer after his appointment last year,” reports Semafor’s Matthew Martin.Work on The Cube (Mukaab), a $50 billion skyscraper project in Riyadh, was suspended in January. The massive 400m box design had been intended to dominate a new city centre.And construction work on the 57km high-speed rail interconnector between The Line and Oxagon ended this week, at about 20 per cent complete.Work began last year on redesigning The Line’s twin linear skyscrapers to cut costs. They had been envisaged as ultra-green, energy-efficient, AI-connected structures, filled to the brim with all the mod-cons.It was ultimately supposed to house nine million people. And all transport along its 170km length was to be by an advanced internal electric shuttle system.Illustration of a futuristic mirrored building in a miniature city resembling Paris, France. Blondet Eliot/ABACA/ShutterstockThe future of this redesign work is also unknown.“NEOM has also further scaled down ambitions for how many people will live in NEOM by 2030: the target is now up to 100,000 people,” Martin writes.“At one point, NEOM executives had envisioned 1.5 million residents by the end of the decade before revising the forecast down to 300,000 two years ago.”

Jun 02, 2026
Tragedy Strikes Again: IndyCar Loses Another Legend New

Tragedy Strikes Again: IndyCar Loses Another Legend

Former IndyCar driver Rick Treadway died on Saturday in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56.Details on the crash that caused the death of Treadway, the son of 1997 Indianapolis 500-winning team owner Fred Treadway, were not released. His death comes as the motorsports world continues to grapple with that of two-time NASCAR Cup Series champ Kyle Busch, who shockingly died on May 21 at the age of 41 following a battle with bacterial pneumonia complicated by sepsis. Rick Treadway of the USA drives a Chevrolet G Force for Treadway and Associates Racing during the Copper World Indy 200 at the Phoenix International Raceway in 2002. Getty ImagesTreadway raced in the 2002 Indy 500 for his father’s team and finished 29th after starting in 17th. He was eliminated from the race in Turn 3 of the 90th lap when he was involved in an accident on the track. In all, Treadway competed in 11 IndyCar Series races between 2001 and 2002 for Treadway-Hubbard Racing and Treadway Racing after making his debut in 2001 at Kentucky Speedway.  NASCAR two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died last month at the age of 41. Getty ImagesHe competed in his final IndyCar race in 2002 at Texas Motor Speedway.Treadway had been a part of Formula 2000 junior formula racing prior to moving to the IndyCar series. Several IndyCar drivers paid tribute to Treadway in posts on X. “Sad news hearing Rick Treadway passed away last Saturday,” Arie Luyendyk wrote on X. “Our condolences go out to my former @IndyCar team owner Fred Treadway, Janice and Brian Treadway. Rick was a fun, crazy, humble, wild and brave personality.”“Really sad to see this news today,” Conor Daly wrote. “If you listen to @SpeedStreetPod you know how much this name means to a certain segment of our show. RIP Ricky. We’ll keep doing our #indy500 driver research in your honor!”

Jun 02, 2026
Shocking Iowa Tragedy: What Drove a Man to Such an 'Act of Evil'? New

Shocking Iowa Tragedy: What Drove a Man to Such an 'Act of Evil'?

A crazed gunman is suspected of killing six family members before turning the weapon on himself – and authorities believe the “act of evil” stemmed from a domestic dispute.Ryan Willis McFarland, 52, was named as the perpetrator behind Monday’s rampage in Muscatine, Iowa, about 50 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids, and bodies were found across several locations, KWQC reported. Two of the victims were Muscatine Community School District students and two were employees of the district, school officials told the outlet.  Four people were found fatally shot Monday at a Muscatine, Iowa, home, approximately 50 miles southeast of Cedar Rapids, police said. KWQC“Today I simply do not have the words — this act of evil and what it has done to our community,” Muscatine Police Chief Anthony Kies said.“Preliminary findings indicate the shootings stemmed from a domestic‑related dispute.”Cops found four people dead with gunshot wounds inside one home just after noon.But McFarland had left the property before the police arrived. He was found on a nearby trail with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Muscatine police said.“While talking to Ryan Willis McFarland, he took his own life,” Kies told reporters. Officers later found the suspect, 52-year-old Ryan Willis McFarland, of Muscatine, on a trail in the city, Kies said. KWQC“Officers and EMS personnel rendered aid. However, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.”Investigators learned there may be additional victims. A man was found dead inside a home located about two miles from where the first set of bodies were discovered.Another man was found dead at a nearby business. The victims have not been identified but they are “believed to be family members of the deceased suspect,” police said.State Senator Janice Weiner described the bloodshed as a “tragedy of massive proportions.”“This tragedy impacts everyone – community, schools, a sense of safety,” Weiner said.Kies revealed McFarland has a criminal record but did not share further details.The investigation is ongoing. 

Jun 02, 2026
Sudden Passing of 'Twin Peaks' Star Owain Rhys Davies Leaves Unanswered Questions New

Sudden Passing of 'Twin Peaks' Star Owain Rhys Davies Leaves Unanswered Questions

Owain Rhys Davies, famous for his roles in “Twin Peaks: The Return” and “The OA,” has died. He was 44.The Welsh actor’s brother revealed the “devastating” news in a lengthy Instagram post Sunday, writing, “It is with profound sadness that my father and I share the news that my brother, Owain, has passed away.”Rhodri Davies explained that the news is shocking as “there are still questions that remain unanswered regarding the circumstances of his death.” However, the family understands that “Owain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.”“Twin Peaks” actor Owain Rhys Davies (seen here in the show) has died. ShowtimeHe was 44 years old. owainrhysdavies/InstagramThe actor’s sibling went on to praise Owain’s “love, friendship, and generosity,” adding that “the outpouring of messages we have received over the past few days has been deeply moving and a testament to the impact he had on so many lives.”He added, “Owain was fortunate enough to have more than one family. Alongside his biological one, he built extraordinary, family-like bonds with many of his closest friends, colleagues, and loved ones. “I am incredibly proud that, while he was my brother, he was also a brother to so many others. We know that this loss will be felt by a great many people, and we take comfort in knowing how loved he was.”Rhodri promised to share more information about his brother’s passing and funeral arrangements in due time before asking for privacy to “come to terms with this devastating loss.”His brother announced his passing, saying, “Owain passed suddenly, naturally, and peacefully.” Suzanne Tenner/SHOWTIMEHowever, per Owain’s brother, “there are still questions that remain unanswered regarding the circumstances of his death.” Getty ImagesBorn on Feb. 20, 1982, in Cardiff, Wales, Owain was best known for his roles as Agent Wilson in “Twin Peaks: The Return,” a revival of the 1990s series, and “The OA,” which starred Jason Isaac and Brit Marling.He also worked in Disney’s “Alice Through The Looking Glass,” “The Indian Doctor,” “My Dead Ex,” “A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life” and many more. Owain also found great success working in London’s West End, with roles in “Mamma Mia!,” “The Wizard of Oz,” “By Jeeves” and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at London’s The Royal National Theatre. He played Agent Wilson in the revival show. owainrdavies/InstagramOwain (seen here in 2017) also had roles in “Alice Through The Looking Glass,” “The Indian Doctor,” “My Dead Ex,” “A Serial Killer’s Guide to Life” Frazer Harrison/BAFTA LAHe recently finished filming his final two projects, “Jeff the Killer” and “La Fantasia,” which are in post-production.In some of his most recent Instagram posts, Owain gushed about his work on the critically acclaimed play, “The Opera Singer.”He is survived by his brother, Rhodri, and his father, Conway. His mother had passed away in May 2021.

Jun 02, 2026
Melissa Casias' Tragic Discovery: What Happened After Her Last Goodbye? New

Melissa Casias' Tragic Discovery: What Happened After Her Last Goodbye?

New Mexico woman Melissa Casias has been found dead nearly one year after she went missing, with her last sighting being when she dropped off lunch for her daughter at work. Casias, 53, was reported missing on June 26, 2025, when she didn’t arrive at work or return home after she was last seen around 2:15 p.m. walking southbound on State Road 518 from Talpa. After she was reported missing, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) classified her as a “missing endangered" person, according to an advisory bulletin. Nearly one year later on Thursday, May 28, a hiker discovered human remains next to a hand gun in the McGaffey Ridge area of the Carson National Forest, the NMSP announced via Facebook on Saturday, May 30. The Office of the Medical Investigator later identified the remains as belonging to Casias. Casias' family also took to their Facebook page “Find Melissa Mondragon Casias” on Sunday, May 31, to confirm her remains had been found. "We confirm that the remains found in Rio Chiquito are Melissa. There will be more information to come but what we can tell you now is she was located in an area previously searched,” the family’s statement read. “This is a lot to process, our hearts are heavy and we fully intend to continue to pursue answers for justice." Casias’ cause and manner of death will be determined by the Office of the Medical Investigator. "The NMSP extend their deepest condolences to the Casias and Mondragon families during this difficult time," the department added in their statement. On the day of her disappearance, Casias brought food to her daughter at work and left the area around 1 p.m., according to KRQE. When her daughter returned home from work, she grew concerned when she discovered that Casias had left behind her cell phone, purse, keys and wallet. The family later learned that a person saw Casias walking alone on the road that same day, which was verified by doorbell cameras located along State Road 518. A Facebook page was created to help amid the search for Casias, which described her as “a beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend.” The page also shared that they offered a $7,000 reward for information leading to her return. Additionally, the family set up a GoFundMe page to help raise money for the reward. “This gofundme was set up in Melissa's parent's name, for the sole purpose of offering a REWARD for information leading to Melissa's return. We are looking for support in furthering this investigation,” the page read. “Unfortunately, cases go cold all the time, and the police will sooner or later need to turn their attention to a new crime. We want to keep Melissa's disappearance in the public eye, and encourage people to share what they know.”

Jun 01, 2026
Heartbreaking Message: University Hockey Star's Final Note Stirs Deep Emotions New

Heartbreaking Message: University Hockey Star's Final Note Stirs Deep Emotions

University of Maryland hockey player Ian Hutchison shared a message via social media before he died by suicide.  “I had amazing friends, a loving family and had enough memories to last a lifetime,” he wrote, in part, on Thursday, May 28. The Terrapins hockey team confirmed Hutchison’s death on Sunday, May 31. He was 21 years old. “To a great teammate, the funniest friend, a lovable brother, and an incredible man,” the team wrote via Instagram. “Having Hutch as a member of the Terps Hockey family is a beautiful privilege. He loved the Muppets, he loved the Montreal Canadiens, and he loved the ice. As long as we play, #31 will live on.” Patrick Adams, a teammate of Hutchison’s, urged people to “remember to check in on those you love.” “You never truly know what someone is going through despite what’s on the outside,” he commented on the post. “There is love all around us, and sometimes it only takes a conversation to find it. Ian will forever be missed, and if anyone needs to talk, I am always here. Fly high Hutch ❤️��️.” In a separate post via the team’s Instagram Story on Sunday, Hutchison was remembered as “an incredible friend, teammate and son. Words cannot begin to describe the amazing kind of man Ian was.” Hutchison previously played hockey at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, who also paid tribute to him after his death.  “It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of UMBC Hockey alumnus, Ian Hutchison, at the age of 21,” the team shared via Instagram. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, and teammates at UMBC.” Puck Empire, a popular hockey social media account, honored Hutchison on Sunday, saying he was “an active follower of this page for years.” “Just found out about the passing of Ian Hutchison, I'm absolutely devastated. May he Rest in Peace,” an Instagram post read. The account added, “I've talked hockey with him plenty [of] times and I'm sure many of you have as well, he was always talking hockey in the comments. Loved the sport. You're never alone man.” Puck Empire revealed their plans to honor Hutchison during the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals, which begin on Tuesday, June 2.  “In memory of Ian Hutchison, his initials and number will be on our final score posts for the entirety of the Stanley Cup Final,” the outlet said. “Rest in Peace buddy ❤️.” If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

Jun 01, 2026
Why Are Thousands Demanding Jail for Albania's Leaders? New

Why Are Thousands Demanding Jail for Albania's Leaders?

Tirana është përfshirë sërish nga revolta popullore, ku për të dytën ditë radhazi mijëra qytetarë kanë mbushur rrugët e kryeqytetit. Tubimi i sotëm, i cili nisi fillimisht përpara Ministrisë së Brendshme, u pasua nga një marshim masiv në këmbë drejt bulevardit kryesor, duke u ndalur para godinës së Kryeministrisë.Me thirrjet e fuqishme “Dorëheqje!” që bënin jehonë para zyrës së kreut të qeverisë, protestuesit kanë shprehur indinjatën e tyre të thellë ndaj projekteve që prekin Zvërnecin. Në duart e qytetarëve spikasnin pankarta me mesazhe të qarta si “Shqipëria nuk është në shitje” dhe “Anulo projektin”.Ajo që ra në sy gjatë këtij tubimi ishte një distancim i prerë i qytetarëve nga e gjithë klasa e vjetër politike. Përtej kauzës mjedisore dhe pronësore, protesta mori edhe nuanca të forta politike përmes slloganeve të drejtpërdrejta si “Rama në burg, Berisha në burg”.Protestuesit bënë përgjegjës si Partinë Socialiste, ashtu edhe Partinë Demokratike, duke akuzuar të dy krahët e politikës si bashkëfajtorë për situatën e krijuar dhe për atë që po ndodh me hapësirat publike e natyrore në Zvërnec.Kjo është protesta e dytë radhazi brenda dy ditësh që mobilizon një numër kaq të madh njerëzish. Vetëm një ditë më parë, mijëra qytetarë iu përgjigjën thirrjeve të shpërndara në rrjetet sociale, duke organizuar një tubim-marshim që nisi fillimisht përpara Drejtorisë së Policisë së Tiranës, vijoi drejt Ministrisë së Brendshme dhe u përmbyll me të njëjtën vendosmëri përpara Kryeministrisë. -->FACT CHECK: Synimi i JOQ Albania është t’i paraqesë lajmet në mënyrë të saktë dhe të drejtë. Nëse ju shikoni diçka që nuk shkon, jeni të lutur të na e raportoni këtu. JOQ Sondazh KLIKO PËR TË VOTUAR

Jun 01, 2026
Rama's Bold Challenge: Show Me the Project to Cancel! New

Rama's Bold Challenge: Show Me the Project to Cancel!

Kryeministri Edi Rama ka reaguar ashpër përmes një reagimi të gjatë në rrjetin social X, pas protestës së dytë masive të zhvilluar nga qytetarët përpara godinës së Kryeministrisë në mbrojtje të Zvërnecit. Kreu i qeverisë i është drejtuar drejtpërdrejt organizatorëve dhe zërave kritikë, duke e cilësuar kauzën e tyre si një fushatë të mbushur me shpifje, manipulime dhe gënjeshtra të qëllimshme.Në reagimin e tij, Rama ka sqaruar se kërkesa e protestuesve për të anuluar projektin është absurde, pasi sipas tij, aktualisht nuk ka ende një projekt përfundimtar për të anuluar. Ai zbuloi se mbi këtë ide po punojnë pesë nga studiot më prestigjioze të arkitekturës në botë dhe se çdo gjë do të bëhet publike në momentin e duhur."Nuk ka asnjë projekt për të anuluar"Kryeministri sfidoi organizatorët që t'i paraqesin projektin që po kundërshtojnë, duke theksuar se ai po hartohet nga emra të mëdhenj të arkitekturës ndërkombëtare."Në rregull, pajtohem – më sillni projektin dhe ne do ta anulojmë! Por si është e mundur që nuk keni asgjë për të sjellë sepse nuk ka projekt?", shprehet Rama, duke listuar studiot ndërkombëtare si Kengo Kuma, Bjarke Ingels, Jean Nouvel, Emre Arolat dhe K-Studio si autorët që po punojnë për këtë sipërmarrje.Akuzat për manipulim dhe të vërtetat e investimit 4 miliardë euroRama akuzoi organizatorët se po keqpërdorin ndjenjat e qytetarëve të mirë që e duan natyrën, duke përhapur teori konspirative rreth një "pushtimi izraelit" apo shndërrimi të Zvërnecit në një "geto palestineze". Ai sqaroi se bashkëinvestitorët në këtë projekt gjigant turistik prej 4 miliardë eurosh janë nga Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës dhe Katari, specifikisht konglomerati "Power Holding" përmes kompanisë "Assets".Sipas kreut të qeverisë, kjo luftë politike synon ta mbajë Shqipërinë të gjunjëzuar dhe të dëmtojë imazhin e saj si një destinacion i "Ligës së Kampionëve" në turizmin mesdhetar. "E vërteta vonon, por nuk harron, dhe gënjeshtrat e tua kanë filluar që sot të pengohen në këmbët e tyre të shkurtra", përfundon reagimi i tij.Komenti i plotë i Ramës në X:"A duhet ta anuloj projektin? A është kjo arsyeja pse i thirrët njerëzit e mirë për të protestuar, ata qe ju ndoqën edhe sot? Në rregull, pajtohem – më sillni projektin dhe ne do ta anulojmë! Por si është e mundur që nuk keni asgjë për të sjellë sepse nuk ka projekt? A e dini pse nuk ka projekt? Sepse projekti po punohet nga pesë nga studiot më prestigjioze në botë! Klikoni te Kengo Kuma (Japoni), Bjarke Ingels (Danimarkë), Jean Nouvel (Francë), Emre Arolat (Turqi), K-Studio (Greqi) dhe njihuni me autorët e projektit arkitektonik. Së shpejti, kur projekti të jetë gati, padyshim që do ta paraqesim publikisht, siç bëjmë gjithmonë me projektet e mëdha të arkitektëve ndërkombëtarë, veçanërisht për një investim historik si ky. Pra, më vjen keq, por nuk kemi një projekt për të anuluar. Por me "Izraelin që ka marrë Zvërnecin për ta bërë atë një geto palestineze", a do ta vazhdoni akoma? Pra, do të vazhdoni të shfrytëzoni ndjenjat e qytetarëve të mirë, pavarësisht besimit apo ideologjisë, që e duan Shqipërinë me gjithë zemër dhe natyrën e saj? Ata dalin në rrugë për shkak të kësaj ndjenje të plagosur nga manipulimet tuaja rreth shkatërrimit të supozuar të natyrës, por absolutisht jo për të fyer kujtimin legjendar të gjyshërve tanë myslimanë dhe të krishterë, të cilët i dhanë Shqipërisë vendin e nderit në Luftën e Dytë Botërore duke mbrojtur hebrenjtë me jetën e tyre! Ata duhet ta dinë të vërtetën e bukur: se bashkëinvestitorët në sipërmarrjen më të madhe turistike në Mesdheun evropian të sotëm, atje në Zvërnec, janë miq të dashur amerikanë të Shqipërisë dhe miq nga Katari – ky i fundit është bashkëpronar i konglomeratit gjigant Power Holding – pra nga një vend që nuk ka lidhje me Izraelin, por ndryshe nga djajtë e trushpërlarë dhe brutalë që duan ta "mbrojnë" Zvërnecin nga pushtimi izraelit, ata janë myslimanë vizionarë dhe të përulur ndaj Allahut dhe ndaj punës! Klikoni http://powerholding.com për të parë se çfarë dëmi po i bëni Shqipërisë duke treguar mungesë mikpritjeje ndaj një investimi prej 4 miliardë eurosh, i cili do të kryhet nga kompania "Assets", pjesë e Power Holding! Kliko, kliko. Epo, mirë—si do ta mbash gjallë këtë luftë tënden, të mbushur me shpifje dhe manipulime, me të njëjtat gënjeshtra? Apo mendon se ata midis jush që më kanë besuar dhe më kanë votuar do të të ndjekin verbërisht derisa të zbatosh planin për të cilin je paguar, trajnuar, orkestruar—jo nga një mjeshtër i vetëm, por nga krerët e ndryshëm të bandës, për të cilët natyra e Zvërnecit nuk do të thotë asgjë, por që e duan Shqipërinë si tokë të djegur për investimet e mëdha që e dallojnë Ligën e Kampionëve nga destinacionet turistike të nivelit të dytë dhe të tretë?! Edhe më keq, e duan në gjunjë siç ishin mësuar deri dje, jo në këmbë dhe me kokën lart siç është tani—e lëre më me kurorën e princeshës së turizmit mesdhetar… Do ta shohim—e vërteta vonon, por nuk harron, dhe gënjeshtrat e tua kanë filluar që sot të pengohen në këmbët e tyre të shkurtra" -->FACT CHECK: Synimi i JOQ Albania është t’i paraqesë lajmet në mënyrë të saktë dhe të drejtë. Nëse ju shikoni diçka që nuk shkon, jeni të lutur të na e raportoni këtu. JOQ Sondazh KLIKO PËR TË VOTUAR

Jun 01, 2026
Explosive New Evidence in Charlie Kirk Case to Be Revealed: What You Need to Know New

Explosive New Evidence in Charlie Kirk Case to Be Revealed: What You Need to Know

New evidence in the Charlie Kirk assassination is set to be made public at a hearing next month, a Utah judge ruled Monday.Suspect Tyler Robinson’s lawyers sought to bar news cameras from a five-day preliminary hearing set for July, when the prosecution is expected to lay out evidence against the 23-year-old defendant.District Judge Tony Graf rejected that motion. Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, appears during a hearing in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah. APThe Kirk case has been the subject of prevalent conspiracy theories, and Erika Kirk has sought to keep the proceedings as open as possible.Prosecutors say Robinson fatally shot the Turning Point USA founder during an appearance at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sept. 10 — then confessed to the murder to his lover via text.Robinson’s team also claimed prosecutors have illegally sensationalized the case, pushed political agendas and villainized him in the eyes of the public, violating a pre-trial publicity order.Graf did not find the Provo County District Attorney’s office in contempt of court on Monday, but he said both sides would have the chance to present their arguments on June 12. Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah moments before being fatally shot. Getty ImagesGraf also ruled that media would be allowed to film and live stream a much-anticipated July hearing in which the prosecution is expected to present its most damning evidence.Tyler’s attorneys have repeatedly argued that media access would be tantamount to blasting potential jurors with anti-Robinson propaganda before the trial begins.Judge Graf argued that most of the evidence in question has already been revealed and discussed in the public arena, and that there are other ways to protect Robinson’s rights.“Several methods remain available to protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial, including enlarging the veneer of potential jurors, utilizing detailed juror questionnaires, and conducting thorough voir dire,” Graf said.

Jun 01, 2026
Matt Brown's Tragic Final Days: What His Family Wishes They Had Known New

Matt Brown's Tragic Final Days: What His Family Wishes They Had Known

“Alaskan Bush People” star Matt Brown saw his brother Noah Brown the day before he died by suicide.It was “just one of those, like, driving by [and] wave-type situations,” Noah told Us Weekly on Monday, going on to share his regrets about not stopping last week.“I wish I had more time when I drove past,” the 33-year-old confessed. “But … it is what it is.”Matt Brown (pictured above in 2024) ran into his brother Noah Brown the day before his tragic death by suicide. mattbrown511/InstagramThe duo had “one of those, like, driving by [and] wave-type situations,” Noah (pictured above on Saturday) told Us Weekly. noah_dc_brown/InstagramNoah, who identified Matt after his body was pulled from a Washington river Saturday, went on to describe his final conversation with his late sibling “two or three weeks” before Matt’s passing.“I ran into him in the grocery store [and] the last thing I said to him was, ‘Okay, love you more, man,’ which was our thing,” Noah recalled. “You never know when the last time you’re going to see someone is, so [our family] always [says] how you feel right before you say goodbye, because it could be the last thing,” he added. “Then that was it.”As for their relationship dynamic prior to Matt’s death, Noah said they were “good” but “kept [their] distance.”Noah regrets not having “more time” to chat with Matt (pictured above on May 10). YouTube/Matthew BrownNoah’s last conversation with Matt (pictured above in June 2025) took place at a grocery store. Matt Brown/YouTubeHe explained, “In the later years, I realized it was best to just kind of let him do his own thing. … The stress of a large family gets to some people, and it’s just one of those things. [I] just let’s let him live his life.“He and I were good and I’m very, very thankful for that,” Noah continued. “I do wish, though, that there could have been more, but in the end, that’s kind of always how it is. You always wish that you could have done more, no matter how much it was that you were doing.”Matt went missing on Wednesday, with the Okanogan County Sheriff Office revealing a 911 caller “heard a sound” at the Okanogan River, turned and saw a man “facedown in the water drifting away in the current.”A gun was later recovered from the area.He died by suicide, according to brother Bear Brown’s TikTok video over the weekend.Noah shared his “love” with Matt (pictured above on May 12) at the time. Instagram/abpmattbrownMatt (pictured above in June 2025) went missing Wednesday. Matt Brown/YouTube“I didn’t think he would hurt himself, it does look like the injury is self-inflicted,” Bear told his social media followers. “Obviously, the coroner has to look at him and stuff, but I thought you guys should know it is him.”Bear, like Noah, ran into Matt prior to his death while out shopping “a little bit ago.”Matt, who struggled “for a long time with alcohol and drugs,” told his brother that he had “fallen off the wagon,” Bear claimed.The 38-year-old, at the time, urged Matt to go to rehab.His body was recovered from a Washington river and identified by Noah on Saturday. mattbrown511/InstagranThe family members appeared on “Alaskan Bush People” between 2014 and 2019. Discovery+He insisted via TikTok that his family did not “shun” Matt, alleging instead that his sibling “didn’t want anything to do with the family.”The Brown family, notably, appeared on Discovery Channel’s “Alaskan Bush People” between 2014 and 2019.If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

Jun 01, 2026