Plus: Several Western Countries Recognize Palestinian State; Israel's Netanyahu Vows It Won’t Happen

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There were some really powerful moments at Charlie Kirk’s memorial in Arizona yesterday — including his widow, Erika, saying she forgives the man accused of killing her husband.

She said Kirk’s mission was to save lost young men “just like the one who took his life,” bringing the crowd of tens of thousands in the stadium to their feet.
Other notable moments included President Trump contrasting himself with Kirk, saying Kirk “did not hate his opponents,” while he admitted, “I hate my opponents and I don’t want the best for them.”
Several themes emerged during the several hour event, which featured a who’s who of the American conservative movement. One was that Kirk’s faith and family motivated him, that he believed America was the greatest country on Earth, and that free speech is a force to help bridge divides.

In our next Mo News Premium Workshop on Monday, September 29, at 8pm ET / 5pm PT, we’ll dig into the history and politics of free speech, in the wake of Kirk’s assassination.

We’ll be joined by Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of History of Education at Penn Graduate School of Education, who has written extensively on free expression and campus politics. Sign up for premium today to join. If you’re already a member, RSVP via the link in your email.

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PS: Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, starts tonight. The Mo News Daily Podcast will feature an interview tomorrow morning, instead of our typical news program, as Mosh and Jill celebrate with family. But we will be back tomorrow with our daily newsletter and will continue Instagram coverage as usual. Shanah tovah (שנה טובה) and happy new year to those who celebrate.

🚨 ONE IMPORTANT THING

Trump Admin Links Rising Autism Rates To Tylenol Use — Behind The Science

President Trump and his top health officials drew a link between autism and the use of Tylenol (active ingredient: acetaminophen) during pregnancy, while releasing a new federal report on Monday afternoon from the White House.

Trump announced that the FDA will immediately advise doctors against Tylenol use during pregnancy, except to treat “extremely high fever, that you feel you can't tough it out.” He went further to say that young children should also not take it.
Acetaminophen is widely used among pregnant women and has been considered one of the few safe options for treating pain or fever during pregnancy.

Federal health officials also announced they are updating the label for a drug called leucovorin, a form of the vitamin folate, to include its potential to treat autism symptoms. Leucovorin is typically prescribed to treat anemia or to counteract the side effects of cancer medications.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced it will be devoting an additional $50 million to study autism.

HOW THEY GOT HERE
The administration appears to be relying its Tylenol findings on a recent Harvard-led analysis of 46 previous studies with 100,000 participants, which found an association — but not a direct causation —between prenatal Tylenol use and a child's likelihood of developing neurodevelopmental disorders including autism.

However, a 2024 Swedish study of more than 2 million children found no link between Tylenol use in pregnancy and autism. Instead, it found that genetics and environment may be factors.

By the numbers: One out of 31 8-year-olds in the U.S. was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2022 — up from 1 in 36 in 2020, and 1 in 150 in 2000 — attributed in part to increased screenings and better diagnoses.

Finding the cause of autism has long been a part of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s agenda. He has previously linked autism to vaccines, but numerous studies have proven that to be false.

PUSHBACK FROM DOCS
Linking acetaminophen use to autism is “based on limited, conflicting, and inconsistent science and is premature given the current science,” the Autism Science Foundation has said.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists still says that Tylenol is safe to use — especially for fevers, as those can be harmful to babies in the womb — but recommends pregnant people consult with their doctors first before taking any medication.

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Longtime Israeli Allies Recognize Palestinian State; Netanyahu Vows It Won’t Happen

France officially recognized Palestine as a state on Monday — a day after Britain, Canada, and Australia became the first G7 nations to take this step. Portugal joined them as well, while more nations are expected to make the symbolic move later today.

About 150 countries worldwide, or around three-quarters of UN member states, now recognize a Palestinian state.
The move is significant because these are historically some of Israel’s closest allies. At the same time, the announcements don’t change the reality on the ground. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the recognitions a threat to Israel’s existence and said it rewards terrorism, adding a Palestinian state will never happen.
- This summer, France led a group of countries signaling they would recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. this week. Some said they’d back off if Israel issued an immediate ceasefire, but seemed to have changed their tune after the country intensified its offensive in Gaza.

French President Emmanuel Macron, at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, said, "We must recognize that Palestinians and Israelis are living in twin solitude: The solitude of the Israelis following the historic nightmare of the 7th of October 2023 and the solitude of Palestinians at their wits' end in the face of this ceaseless war."

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he hopes the decision will “revive the hope of peace for Palestinians and Israelis.” He added, “This solution is not a reward for Hamas because it means Hamas can have no future, no role in government, no role in security.”

TWO-STATE SOLUTION
Recognition of a Palestinian state indicates a two-state solution with a sovereign Palestinian state — encompassing the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital — next to Israel. Among the major challenges: there are no agreed upon borders of what Palestine encompasses, and Palestinians currently are led by two different governments, including one (Hamas) that believes Palestine includes all of Israel.

The Palestinian Authority (PA) is in partial control of the West Bank, which has been occupied by the Israel since the 1967 war. More than 95% of Palestinians see the PA as a corrupt governing body.
Hamas has been the sole governing body of Gaza since 2007.

European countries backing a Palestinian state have specified that it would be led by the Palestinian Authority.

REACTIONS
The U.S. is backing Netanyahu, who has vowed that “there will be no Palestinian state” and hinted that he will respond by annexing large parts of the West Bank.

Both Palestinian governments celebrated the move. The Palestinian Authority called it “an important and necessary step toward achieving a just and lasting peace.” Hamas called it “one of the fruits” of the October 7th terror attacks.

The two sides held talks for two decades in the 90s and early 2000s. But ultimately, Palestinian leaders rejected several offers to create a Palestinian state as insufficient.
The U.S. continues to hold its position that Palestinian statehood should only come from a negotiated peace process that includes Israelis and Palestinians. Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitted he failed to dissuade allies from moving forward.

BIG PICTURE
Symbolically, this is one of the sharpest breaks yet between Israel and its key Western allies. Practically, nothing changes on the ground: borders remain undefined, and multiple Palestinian governments remain in power.

Diplomatically, it underscores growing frustration with Netanyahu as the war nears its two-year mark — and signals that more global pressure is coming at this week’s UN General Assembly.

⏳ THE SPEED READ

🚨NATION

Trump: TikTok buyer group includes Rupert Murdoch, Michael Dell (MO NEWS)
Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes (ABC)
Pentagon tightens media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified information (AP)
San Francisco Bay Area rocked by magnitude 4.3 earthquake (FOX)
Man charged with murder in connection with shooting at New Hampshire country club (WMUR)

🌎 AROUND THE WORLD

German and Swedish jets intercept Russian military plane over Baltic Sea (NPR) Ukrainian drones strike a resort in Russian-occupied Crimea (EURO NEWS)
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says open to talks with U.S. if Washington drops denuclearization demands (REUTERS)
Thousands protest in Brazil against bill that could grant Bolsonaro amnesty (BBC)
Super typhoon blowing by Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures (AP))

📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH

White House tries to tamp down corporate panic for high-skill visa holders after last-minute overhaul (POLITICO)
Nvidia will invest $100 billion in OpenAI as it expands data centers (CNBC)
Wall Street drifts around its record levels following a relentless rally (AP)
Build-A-Bear Workshop is a bright spot in retail even with tariffs, dwindling mall traffic (CNBC)

🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Jimmy Kimmel's show returning to ABC Tuesday (MO NEWS)
Angelina Jolie says she doesn’t ‘recognize my country’ amid free speech battles (CNN)
George Takei named honorary chair of Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorship (AP)
Tom Holland suffers concussion while filming 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (ABC)

ICYMI FROM THE 📲

In case you missed it… Watermelon sugar runner’s high. 😮‍💨 👟 Singer Harry Styles was spotted running the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, reportedly under the pseudonym “Sted Sarandos," a play on the name of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos.

The 31-year-old British singer-songwriter, formerly the lead singer of boy band One Direction, ran the marathon in 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 13 seconds.
- Fewer than 5% of marathon runners complete the race in under three hours, according to the activewear brand ASICS.
- He was among about 55,000 runners on the route that’s considered one of the fastest marathon tracks in the world.
The singer previously competed in the Tokyo Marathon in March.