Candace Owens has questioned claims that Charlie Kirk chose wife Erica Kirk as his successor at Turning Point USA before his murder. Owens cast doubt on the authenticity of an audio recording allegedly captured during a private Aspen donor retreat and demanded the release of the full video footage. TPUSA has refused, citing donor privacy concerns, leading to further debate and controversy online.

The future of Turning Point USA has become the center of a fresh political storm, months after the founder’s death. charlie kirk. New reports surrounding a private donor retreat in Aspen are now fueling online debate, questions of leadership and tension involving conservative commentator Candace Owens.At the center of the controversy is an alleged conversation from 2025 in which Kirk allegedly revealed who he would want to lead Turning Point USA if something ever happened to him. The resurfaced claims have sparked strong reaction online as the recording has never been publicly released.

Charlie Kirk reportedly named wife Erica as TPUSA successor before his death

According to reports reviewed by the Daily Mail, Kirk responded to a question about succession planning during a private donor retreat in Aspen, Colorado, just months before his murder in September 2025.Kirk reportedly responded, “What a great question,” before outlining his vision for the future leadership of the organization.During the meeting he reportedly said, “If anything happens to me I’m appointing my wife to run Turning Point USA. Erica will do a great job.”The comments attracted major attention after Charlie Kirk’s death came just days after TPUSA’s board voted unanimously to appoint Erica Kirk as CEO.Several donors reportedly told the Daily Mail that they remembered the conversation clearly. One board member claimed that the leadership transition plan was already widely understood internally.“The board already knew what the plan was because they had talked about it with Charlie, everyone knew,” the source reportedly told.The revived claims have intensified discussion about the future direction of TPUSA, especially as the organization navigates one of the most emotional chapters in its history.

Candace Owens questions Charlie Kirk audio as TPUSA refuses to release it

While some conservatives readily accepted the succession story, Candace Owens openly challenged the authenticity of the recording played during AmericaFest.“The more I listen to it, the more it sounds like AI,” Owens said on his podcast.Owens later increased pressure on TPUSA by demanding the organization publicly release the full Aspen Retreat footage.Owens wrote on X, “Why wouldn’t they release the video? Sure, if they captured the audio they have the video.”“The claim is that at an Aspen retreat a few weeks before his death, Charlie responded to a donor who asked ‘what would happen if you died’ to which he replied that he wanted Erica to take over. I would like to see the video of that.”Owens later said: “Absolutely. It would certainly help a lot to dispel the narrative that Erica wanted her position for herself. Releasing the footage seems like an easy PR win.”However, TPUSA has refused to release the video publicly. Representatives of the organization reportedly argued that donor privacy policies prevent them from sharing recordings from private investor gatherings.As the political and online controversy continues, unresolved questions surrounding the recording are further exacerbating the already emotional debate.

New Delhi: Five months after putting on hold its decision accepting the controversial 100-metre-height definition for the Aravalli hills, Supreme Court Said on Friday that not even an inch of the Aravalis will be allowed to be used for mining until an expert committee constituted by the apex court redefines the Aravali hills and ranges.After lawyers appearing for mining lease holders and those seeking to obtain mining leases said the process of renewal and grant of leases could be carried forward without finalizing them, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, “We will not pass any order to allow resumption of mining activities in Aravali.”The CJI said, “We will not allow even an inch of Aravali to be used for any purpose unless we are satisfied with the new definition that will be proposed by the expert committee to be constituted by us, which will take into account the names suggested by the amicus curiae, the Supreme Court, the Central government and the parties.”CJI Kant, who hails from Haryana and is aware of the detrimental impact of decades of illegal mining on the environment and ecology of the Aravalis, considered the green lungs of north-western India, said, “The entire problem has arisen because of the powerful mining lobby. We are very clear in our minds that no activity will be allowed without getting the report and satisfying us about the protective umbrella that will be put in place.”On December 29 last year, a bench led by CJI Kant had taken suo motu cognizance of the deep concern expressed by environmentalists over the November 20 judgment of the Supreme Court accepting the definition of 100 meter height for the Aravalli hills. It had ordered a halt to all mining activities and renewal or new mining leases in the Aravalli region.Keeping the implementation of the Supreme Court’s November 20 judgment indefinitely stayed, the bench had said in its order, “This stay will remain in effect until the present proceedings reach a logical final stage, ensuring that no irreversible administrative or ecological action will be taken on the basis of the existing framework.”The CJI-led bench had proposed to constitute a committee of domain experts for a “thorough, holistic and scientific” examination for a comprehensive definition to protect the “structural and ecological” integrity of the Aravalli hills and ranges.Amicus curiae and senior advocate Parameshwara informed the court that in consultation with the government, a list of domain experts has been submitted to the court. The bench said it will list the matter for constituting a committee soon after hearing the parties.

Ken Harwood, who appeared on ‘Gogglebox’ with his wife Anne for nearly 5 seasons, has died. The reality TV star was 77 when he died last week.

Ken Hardwood dies at the age of 77

This news was confirmed by the studio developing the TV show. On May 15, during his latest episode, he paid his respects to the man and added a tribute card for him. Along with a popular photo of him and Anne, he wrote “In loving memory of Ken Harwood 1948 – 2026” and dedicated the episode to him.Harwood, who was from Consett, County Durham, died last week at the age of 77 after battling illness, the studio confirmed.“He will be greatly missed by his wife Anne, sons Simon and Ross, daughter-in-law Elle, grandchildren Freya and Tristram and everyone who knew him,” the statement shared after his death said. Harwood worked as postmaster for three decades and later became a local councillor. He officially retired in 2013.

Tributes are being paid to the beloved TV star

Ken Harewood, during his stint on ‘Gogglebox’, had become a fan favourite, and soon after the news of his demise was shared, fans and netizens alike expressed their condolences. One fan posted, “Oh no Ken is dead I had no idea. RIP Ken. Hope Ann and family are ok”, while another internet user shared that “The lovely gentleman loved them both when they joined RIP Thinking of Anne and family at this difficult time.”“The artist is gone, but his work, his legacy lives on.

Lil TJ reacted online after briefly posting and deleting screenshots of private messages allegedly involving Kai Sennett’s ex-girlfriend, Gigi Aaliyah. Fans criticized the rapper for exposing personal conversations, while others defended his actions amid the ongoing tension with the Senate. The streamer has not responded publicly, and the controversy has already reignited debates about stalking, celebrity privacy and social media drama in entertainment culture.

The latest online drama involving Lil Tjay and Kai Sennett has once again blurred the line between entertainment and personal privacy. What started as subtle tension between the two internet personalities quickly escalated after Lil TJ posted screenshots of private messages involving Cena’s ex-girlfriend, Gigi Aaliyah.Although the posts disappeared within a few hours, the Internet had already taken over everything. Screenshots spread rapidly in X and InstagramA heated debate broke out among fans over whether the rapper had crossed a line or added another chapter to an already public feud.

Lil TJ gets backlash after sharing Kai Senate-related message

The controversy began when Lil TJ uploaded screenshots of direct messages allegedly belonging to Gigi Aaliyah. Some of the conversations reportedly date back several years, while one message from May 12 read, “Don’t open my bullshit you idiot.”The removed upload immediately sparked heavy criticism online. Many fans accused the rapper of unnecessarily dragging private conversations into public view, especially since Kai Sennett recently stepped away from livestreaming following news of their breakup.Reactions on social media were sharply divided. Some users called the move immature and attention-seeking, while others defended Lil Tjay’s right to share conversations related to the ongoing public tension.The situation became even more serious because Rappler and Cenat had previously interacted indirectly. Even though neither party pursued the issue publicly immediately afterward, online communities immediately turned the incident into another major celebrity internet debate.Additionally, observers noted that Lil Taj has been surrounded by controversy in recent months. Along with releasing new music and making talk-show appearances, the rapper has also been linked to public controversies involving other artists, including Real Boston Richie.

Kai Senat remains silent as Lil Taj controversy sparks speculation

While Lil TJ controlled the online conversation for a while, Kai Sennett decided not to respond publicly. The streamer has recently focused more on her fashion brand and business ventures after reducing some of her livestream activity.That silence fueled more speculation on social media. Some fans believed that the Senate deliberately avoided giving the controversy additional attention, while others argued that the lack of response caused the situation to fade faster than expected.A growing number of users also questioned whether Lil Tjay’s actions were partially designed to generate momentum for his recent projects. His latest release, “They Just Ain’t You”, received moderate streaming attention, leading some critics to accuse the rapper of creating drama to stay trending.Meanwhile, old tensions involving Offset also resurfaced following reports regarding Lil Tjay’s past financial disputes and feuds within the rap scene.At present the public feud seems to be cooling down. Still, the incident once again highlighted how quickly personal relationships, celebrity breakups, and online clout can collide in today’s entertainment world.

Srinagar: The BJP on Friday protested outside the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah demanding a ban on liquor in the Kashmir Valley.The party said that if the National Conference government failed to act, it would launch a second phase of protests in the near future from Qazigund town in South Kashmir to Karnah area on the Line of Control in North Kashmir.BJP’s Altaf Thakur told reporters outside the CM residence, “BJP is against all types of drugs and alcohol. The NC government wants to push the youth of Jammu and Kashmir towards alcohol.” He said, “The way NC officials are making statements in support of sale and consumption of liquor is not acceptable. Kashmir is the land of sages and we will not allow liquor shops in this land.”BJP general secretary Anwar Khan, who participated in the protest, said that if the CM and NC President Farooq Abdullah are concerned about the revenue generated from liquor sales, BJP workers will sit outside mosques and beg for money for the ruling party, but will not allow anyone to play with the future of the youth.Many BJP workers also questioned LG Manoj Sinha’s 100-day campaign against drug addiction and wondered why the sale of liquor was not included in it.However, the police took prompt action against the protesters and pushed them away from the CM residence.BJP spokesperson Sajid Yusuf Shah said at least 10 protesters, including him, were detained by police but released after an hour.On Sunday, CM Abdullah had rejected the call for prohibition in Jammu and Kashmir, rejecting the opposition People’s Democratic Party’s argument that allowing the sale of liquor amounts to encouraging alcohol consumption.After him, Farooq said that his father Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah had refused to impose such a ban in 1977 because it would have generated substantial revenue for the UT (which was a state at that time). He had said, “Even today, if the Government of India compensates us (for revenue loss), I am sure the (Jammu and Kashmir) government will ban liquor.”While Farooq claimed that he does not drink alcohol, he said that banning liquor in Jammu and Kashmir would not stop liquor smugglers from smuggling it from outside.LG Manoj Sinha had launched a 100-day campaign against drugs on April 11, following which demands were raised from various sectors that it should be extended to the sale of liquor.Meanwhile, NC spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said it was the PDP-BJP government that had implemented an excise policy mandating liquor shops in “unserved and under-served areas” in 2017.

For many years, the Indian hill station of Mussoorie served as a mid-career training school for Bangladeshi civil servants, a symbol of close and stable relations between the two neighbours. But due to strain in relations, expired agreements and visa hurdles, Dhaka has replaced Mussoorie with Lahore.Twelve Bangladeshi bureaucrats are undergoing training (4-21 May) at the Civil Services Academy in Lahore – the first such structured program between Bangladesh and Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in a range of sectors since Sheikh Hasina stepped down as Prime Minister.However, many in Dhaka believe the situation may be changing, with officials visiting both India and Pakistan for training programmes, as Dhaka and New Delhi look to re-establish their ties.Until 2024, Bangladeshi officers traveled to the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie for training. The arrangement began under the Hasina government in 2014 through a memorandum of understanding between Bangladesh’s Ministry of Public Administration and the Delhi-based National Center for Good Governance, ministry officials said.He said the second MoU was signed on February 9, 2019 and the third on April 30, 2024 in Dhaka. The last agreement was valid for one year.According to NCGG’s website, between 2019 and 2024, NCGG trained 1,019 Bangladeshi civil servants in field administration under its Capacity Building Program (CBP). But the total number of Bangladeshi officials, including trained civil servants, is about 2,500. Apart from Bangladesh, officials from countries like Maldives, Myanmar, Cambodia, Gambia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Kenya have also participated in CBP.Bangladesh ministry officials said one additional secretary and 11 joint secretaries are undergoing training. The Government of Pakistan is bearing the entire cost of training of the officers. There is no financial involvement of Bangladesh Government in this journey. A notification from the ministry said the officers will have to submit a report upon returning home after the training.

New Delhi/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The CBI on Friday said it has arrested a retired chemistry professor in Latur, whom it has identified as the main accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case.PV Kulkarni, who spent more than three decades in academia, was associated with the National Testing Agency (NTA) as part of the question paper setting panel. TOI had reported on Friday that the CBI was searching for those who had prepared the questions.Officials claimed that Kulkarni first attempted to sell the newspaper locally, but turned to a wider network after failing to convince buyers of its authenticity. “In the last week of April, Kulkarni, with the help of another accused named Manisha Waghmare, gathered students and conducted special coaching classes for them at his residence in Pune,” a CBI spokesperson said.Kulkarni reportedly set questions with options and correct answers during these special classes. “The questions were handwritten by the students in their notebooks and exactly matched the actual question paper of the examination held on May 3,” the CBI said.CBI sources said that the agency is now interrogating more people related to asking the questions.This leak is different from the leaks that surfaced earlier. The investigation into the first leak revealed people outside the main chain of access who were part of an organized gang and violated the integrity of the exam such as paper distribution at exam centers in the later stages.Coaching institutes have also been brought under the ambit of investigation. The CBI questioned the director of a Latur-based coaching center with units across Maharashtra. Officials conducted searches at his residence, seized his cellphone and issued a notice to the agency’s Pune office for further questioning.As earlier reported by TOI, the CBI has sought detailed information from the NTA about each stakeholder who had access to the question papers before it was sealed: the people who set the questions, the subject experts, and the professors and teachers on the panel who prepared the questions, besides details of the entire paper preparation process.Kulkarni is the eighth arrest in this case. Waghmare was earlier arrested by the CBI along with six others. Officials said Waghmare had received money from around 21 bank accounts before the examination held on May 3. She runs a beauty parlor in Pune and was acting as a mediator for co-accused Dhananjay Lokhande, who is a BAMS graduate and runs a consultancy in Pune.In New Delhi, special CBI judge Ajay Gupta sent Lokhande to six days’ police custody, with the CBI saying it was necessary to identify “the NTA officials involved in the paper leak”.