From Francis to Charlie Kirk, Many Deaths in 2025 Had a Major Impact

Time's 2025 Person of the Year should be Charlie Kirk

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Time magazine will award its Person of the Year soon. And the front-runners, according to Polymarket, are artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV, New York Mayor-elect Zo…

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, Many Deaths in 2025 Had a Wide Impact

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led—for the first time—by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as he spoke before a crowd horrified many and prompted somber conversations about political violence. And when trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre died by suicide, it brought additional scrutiny to the investigations of sex offender Jeff…

Florida Lawmakers make push for ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’

Florida Senate committee reviews bill to establish October 14 as ‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’ statewide, honoring Turning Point USA co-founder tragically killed in September. SB 194 & HB 125 advance in 2026 session

Erika Kirk Net Worth climbs after husband Charlie Kirk untimely death

Erika Kirk’s life changed in an instant when news broke that Charlie Kirk, the face of Turning Point USA, had been fatally shot during an event in Utah. The shock that swept across political circles was matched only by the sudden shift in attention toward Erika, who stepped into a far more visible role almost immediately. Within days, she became the new leader of the organization her husband built, a move that fueled both sympathy and speculatio…

Milo Claims Charlie Kirk Was 'About to Divorce' Erika — And 'Gay'

Milo Yiannopoulos has asserted on a high-profile podcast that Charlie Kirk was 'about to divorce' his wife, Erika, and that Kirk was secretly gay; explosive allegations that have rippled across conservative media and social platforms without independent verification. The remarks, made during a widely watched episode of Tim Pool's Timcast IRL, were repeated across X and other channels and provoked swift condemnation from some guests on the show a…