Tennessee professor awarded $500k after firing over Charlie Kirk comments

Days after being reinstated to his position, a theater professor at a Tennessee university will receive a $500,000 payout as part of a settlement following his firing in September due to comments he made on social media about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

A lawyer for Professor Darren Michael confirmed to The Tennessean that Michael, a professor at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, will receive $500,000, as well as reimbursement for therapeutic counseling services, as part of a settlement agreement with the Clarksville university.

David King, Michael's attorney, confirmed that while the settlement closes the chapter on restoring Michael's employment, they are "exploring future options" against those who "interfered with (Michael's) First Amendment rights."

The settlement deal was first reported byWKRN.

Michael was reinstated to his position at the school on Dec. 30, 2025, three monthsafter he was originally fireddue to comments he made on social media about conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, after the school admitted to not following its termination policy.

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Kirk, the founder of the conservative Turning Point USA organization, was killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. Following his death, Michael shared an article on his personal social media account titled "Charlie Kirk says gun deaths are 'unfortunately' worth it to keep 2ndAmendment," which discussed controversial comments made by Kirk shortly after the Covenant School shooting.

There was no additional caption written by Michael alongside the shared post.

Two days later, U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, shared a screenshot of his post on her X account.

Blackburn's caption stated: "What do you say, Austin Peay?"

Later that day,the Clarksville university released a statementsaying that Michael had been fired for social media comments that were "insensitive, disrespectful and interpreted by many as propagating justification for unlawful death."

"Such actions do not align with Austin Peay's commitment to mutual respect and human dignity," APSU President Mike Licari said in a statement about Michael's firing. "The university deems these actions unacceptable and has terminated the faculty member."

But in October,the school walked back his termination,stating that the professor was instead suspended and that administration had begun the process of terminating Michael's tenure.

Now, the school is taking a larger step back. Licari announced in a Dec. 30 emailoriginally obtained by Clarksville Nowand later confirmed by The Tennessean, that APSU "did not follow the required tenure termination process in this matter."

"I deeply regret and apologize for the impact this has had on Professor Michael and on our campus community," Licari said, in the email. "I am committed to ensuring that due process and fairness are upheld in all future actions."

In a request for comment regarding the settlement, a spokesperson for APSU confirmed the settlement agreement, but did not comment on the terms.

Michael one of many employees fighting back after wave of Charlie-Kirk-linked firings

Michael is one of many people across Tennessee and the nation seeking First Amendment vindication after commenting on Kirk's legacy in the wake of his death. His case is part of a broader backlash, as conservative activists, influencers and politicians have mounted a largely online campaign pushing for employment consequences against individuals perceived as posting negatively about Kirk.

Notable Tennessee lawsuits on the issue include:

• A 21-year MTSU faculty member, Laura Sosh-Lightsy, was serving as the Associate Dean of Student Care and Conduct when she was fired on Sept. 10 after posting on her personal Facebook page about Kirk's death. She filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the school in early November.

• Moncia Meeks, a former employee of the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and state representative candidate, was fired after responding to a friend's social media posts about Kirk. She filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the state in early December.

• Larry Bushart, a retired police officer and National Guardsman living in Lexington, was arrested on Sept. 22 after he posted a picture of a quote from President Donald Trump on a social media comment thread about a Kirk memorial.

He was charged with threats of mass violence and held on a $2 million bond, causing him to lose his job in medical transportation due to his incarceration, until mounting public pressure resulted in his release on Oct. 29.

He has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against Perry County, Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems and Perry County Sheriff's Investigator Jason Morrow.

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South Korea's ex-President Yoon faces potential death sentence request in trial

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SEOUL, Jan 9 (Reuters) - A South Korean court trying former President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges put off a sentencing request till next week after a marathon session on Friday, in a ​case that could give him the death penalty over his failed martial law bid in 2024.

Yoon, who is accused ‌of masterminding an insurrection, could face the death penalty or life in prison under South Korean law if found guilty. South Korea has not executed ‌a death-row inmate since 1997, although it has not abolished the death penalty.

A special prosecutor had been expected to make their request for a sentence to the Seoul Central District Court for Yoon and seven other defendants on Friday but the court decided to resume proceedings on January 13 after more than 12 hours of arguments.

Prosecutors have alleged that Yoon and then-defence minister, Kim Yong-hyun, began ⁠devising a scheme as far back as October ‌2023 to suspend parliament and assume legislative powers.

Prosecutors accuse Yoon of seeking to brand his political opponents - including then-opposition leader Lee Jae Myung - as "anti-state forces" and to detain them.

They have said Yoon ‍and Kim also tried to manufacture a pretext for martial law by escalating tensions with North Korea through a covert drone operation.

While the botched bid to impose martial law lasted only about six hours, it sent shockwaves through South Korea, which is Asia's fourth-largest economy, a key ​U.S. security ally and was long considered one of Asia's most resilient democracies.

Yoon, 65, has denied the charges. The conservative ‌former career prosecutor has argued he had the powers as president to declare martial law and that his action was aimed at sounding the alarm over opposition parties' obstruction of government.

DEFENCE LAWYERS HAVE NOT FINISHED PRESENTING ARGUMENTS

Dressed in a dark suit and white shirt and appearing noticeably thinner than at the start of the trial in February, Yoon sat with the seven other defendants including Kim and legal counsel.

The session opened earlier than usual for the defence arguments, followed by the prosecutors' final arguments and ⁠sentencing requests relating to each of the defendants.

But by late Friday ​evening, defence lawyers were still hours away from finishing their arguments, prompting the ​court to set a new session for January 13. In South Korea, the court rules whether to convict a defendant and sets the sentence.

The court is expected to rule in February, capping more than ‍a year of political upheaval following ⁠Yoon's martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, which was revoked within hours after lawmakers scaled fences to break through a security cordon around the National Assembly to vote.

Yoon was later impeached and removed from office by the ⁠Constitutional Court and a snap presidential election in June last year brought liberal-leaning Lee Jae Myung to power.

Yoon faces a string of other criminal charges, ‌including obstructing the execution of an arrest warrant and abuse of power.

(Reporting by Joyce Lee, Kyu-seok Shim ‌and Jack KimEditing by Ed Davies, Kate Mayberry and Gareth Jones)

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Tornadoes tear across Mississippi as major storm threatens millions with severe weather, flash flooding

JACKSON, Miss. —A powerful line of thunderstorms produced at least two radar-confirmedtornadoesin Mississippi around 6:30 a.m. CT. These storms were powered by a cold front from a cross-country storm that's delivering heavy rounds ofrainto millions east of theMississippiRiver, as parts of the Deep South and Gulf Coast remain in the bullseye for significantflash floodingandsevere stormsthrough Friday.

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Tornado Warnings were issued across parts of Mississippi and Louisiana on Friday morning.

No word on the extent of any damage or injuries.

Damaging wind gusts are expected to remain the main threat of severe storms, but moretornadoesare possible. This comes after the first cross-country storm spawned at least four tornadoes across Oklahoma Thursday.

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Meanwhile, an intense corridor of flash flooding will be possible Friday into Saturday across southern Mississippi nearHattiesburgand south ofJackson,according to the FOX Forecast Center.

Over eight million people are under a 2 out of 5 severe storm risk that is in place across parts ofLouisiana,Mississippiand westernTennessee, with the highest risk extending fromBaton Rouge, Louisiana, north toMemphis, Tennesseeand east toBirmingham, Alabama.

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The continued threat of tornadoes comes after a strong EF-1 tornado ripped throughPurcell,Oklahoma, as a line of storms moved through the area. Though no one was injured, the tornado left a trail of destruction, downing power lines and uprooting trees.

The National Weather Service offices inNormanandTulsaare still surveying damage, but confirmed three other tornadoes near the Oklahoma City area/

In a classic set up for severe weather in the South, multiple rounds of storms are expected Friday from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast, elevating the threat of flash flooding.

The first round will arrive on Friday morning into midday, followed by another round later in the afternoon and overnight.

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Given the abundant moisture and the likelihood of repeated rounds of storms, flash flooding remains a concern across middle Tennessee, northern Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana.

Rainfall totals will generally range from 2 to 3 inches across most of theTennessee Valley; however, isolated pockets could see totals reach up to 5 inches.

However, the greatest threat covers parts of southern Mississippi, where NOAA's Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 4 risk of flash flooding.

A corridor from Jackson to Hattiesburg could see rain rates of up to 3 inches per hour Friday, the FOX Forecast Center said.

Flood Watchesare now up fromNew OrleansthroughNashville, extending over 600 miles.

Much of the areas included in flood watches are currently in a drought, increasing the risk for flash flooding as the expected rainfall rates may exceed what the dry ground can absorb.

Severe weather may continue into Saturday as the cold front moves east. A level 1 out of 5 severe storm risk is already in place across parts ofGeorgiaand the Carolinas.

As the storm exits the region, the possibility of flash flooding remains across east Tennessee and westernNorth Carolina.

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Lincoln University football head coach steps down, suspends program

Lincoln University, a private non-profit educational institution in Oakland, California, with an embattled sports program, has announced the resignation of its football coach, Desmond Gumbs, and the suspension of its football program after five seasons.

The short-lived program has been plagued by losing seasons,allegationsof poor facilities, a lack of athletic support staff, and overcrowding in its players' housing.

Theuniversity said in a Tuesday statementreleased on their website that Gumbs made the decision to step down as head coach but will remain the college's athletic director to ensure "stability and leadership within the University's athletics department."

Additionally, the school announced it will not field a football team for the 2026-27 season, allowing a strategic pause to focus on strengthening and building the program as it prepares for its next phase of competition, the university said on its website.

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The Lincoln Oaklanders first formed a football team to compete throughout the country in 2021. The small, independent private school does not belong to the NCAA, or any football division or conference, for that matter. They play all their games on the road due to a lack of a dedicated stadium and routinelyproduce losing seasons.

Lincoln president Dr. Mikhail Brodsky had high praise for Gumbs and his impact on the college in Oakland in a news release statement.

"Gumbs' leadership has been instrumental in laying the foundation for Lincoln University athletics," Brodsky said in a news release Tuesday. "His decision to step away from coaching while remaining Athletic Director demonstrates his commitment to positioning our football program for long-term success. We fully support him as he leads the search for our next head football coach."

As noted in a2024 USA TODAYreport, the program didn't have a dedicated practice field or even a weight room for its players, which has been a recipe for some ugly losses.

The program hasn't had a football win in three seasons, with its lastvictory coming in November 2022against Bluefield.

The Oaklanders lost by an average margin of 51.25 points in the 2025 football season, playing eight games: among those opponents were Prairie View A&M, Mississippi Valley State,Alcorn State, Idaho State and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

The program scored 26 points this past season — all in the first three games. They averaged 3.25 points per game in 2025. The Oaklanders' season-high, 12 points, came in a 60-12 loss to Texas A&M-Kingsville on Sept. 6.

The program was the face of a USA TODAY investigation nearly two years ago followingmultiple allegations from players citing the university and its football programfor having inadequate equipment, lack of water at practices and practices without a certified athletic trainer.

Other allegations included players on food stamps, unexpected financial commitments and overcrowded housing that left players sleeping in living rooms. One player allegedly slept in the kitchen of an apartment unit.

Brodsky, when contacted about the recent development, pushed back against those allegations and explained that corrections have since been made.

"The story is old," Brodsky told USA TODAY Sports in an email response. "We conducted (an) independent investigation, found and corrected (said) problems (which were) a lot less in reality than was mentioned in the negative article a long time ago. It is just a lack of funds, currently a common case for small independent schools."

USA TODAY'S previous reporting included interviews with 46 then-current and former Oaklander players, as well as five former assistant coaches.

Brodsky told USA TODAY Sports that previous allegations about team conditions had nothing to do with their joint decision to end all football-related activity at the university.

"Lincoln University is a non-profit educational institution and our mission is to teach students, not winning any games," Brodsky said. "We use athletic activities as a bonus to education if the university can afford it. At this moment, we cannot afford a football team and it has nothing to do with winning or losing games."

The football tab on their athletics website has since been removed, leaving only basketball and soccer to remain, for both men and women.

USA TODAY Sports reached out to Gumbs for comment, but he was not available before the time of publication.

Gabe Zaldivar contributed to this report.

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WNBPA and WNBA will not extend CBA deadline; sides will continue to negotiate 'in good faith'

NEW YORK (AP) — The WNBA and its players' union will not agree to another collective bargaining agreement extension after the current deadline passes Friday night, WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart said.

That does not mean players will strike or the league will lock them out. Stewart told reporters Thursday at an Unrivaled practice that the players would continue to negotiate in good faith.

With the deadline just before midnight Friday night, the league wouldn't confirm that the two sides won't reach an extension. A WNBA spokesman did say the league would "continue to negotiate in good faith with the goal of reaching a deal as quickly as possible."

"Our focus remains on reaching an agreement that significantly increases player compensation while ensuring the long-term growth of the business," a league spokesperson said.

The league and the players have had two previous extensions and have met several times this week. Any stalled negotiations could delay the start of the 2026 season. The last CBA was announced in the middle of January 2020, a month after it had been agreed to.

It could easily take two months from when a new CBA is reached to get to the start of free agency, which was supposed to begin later this month.

While a strike or lockout isn't imminent, both sides could change their viewpoints.

Stewart said calling a strike is "not something that we're going to do right this second, but we have that in our back pocket." The league hasn't been considering a lockout, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.

As of Thursday, the sides remained far apart on many key issues, including salary and revenue sharing, and it seems unlikely a deal could have been reached before Friday's deadline.

Revenue sharing a sticking point in talks

The league's most recent offer last month would guarantee a maximum base salary of $1 million in 2026 that could reach $1.3 million through revenue sharing. That's up from the current $249,000 and could grow to nearly $2 million over the life of the agreement, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told the AP. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the negotiations.

Under the league's proposal, players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue — though that would be their take of the profits after expenses are paid. Those expenses would include upgraded facilities, charter flights, five-star hotels, medical services, security and arenas.

The average salary in 2026 would be more than $530,000, up from its current $120,000, and grow to more than $770,000 over the life of the agreement. The minimum salary would grow from its current $67,000 to more than $250,000 in the first year, the person told the AP.

The proposal would also financially pay star young players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers, who are all still on their rookie contracts, nearly double the league minimum.

Revenue sharing is one of the major sticking points in the negotiations.

The union's counter proposal to the league would give players around 30% of the gross revenue. The player's percentage would be from money generated before expenses for the first year and teams would have a $10.5 million salary cap to sign players. Under the union's proposal, the revenue sharing percent would go up slightly each year.

Union wants expansion fees included; league saying no

The union feels that the $750 million in expansion fees that the league just received with the addition of Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia by 2030 should be considered revenue and included in projections. The league says that the money actually goes to all the current teams that were in place before expansion to make up for the future money they'll be losing by dividing the total revenue by more franchises.

Other major sports leagues like the NBA, NHL and NFL don't include expansion fees in their revenue-sharing structures. Major League Baseball's salary structure is not tied to its revenue, so expansion fees don't matter.

League wants players to pay for own housing

The league has proposed making players pay for their housing instead of having teams continue to incur the costs. With the potential new minimum salary over $250,000, the WNBA has said that like most every other pro league, players should pay for their own housing.

The union's stance is that teams should continue to pay for players' housing.

Why stalled negotiations could delay the season

An extended delay in getting a deal done could cause a number of problems, specifically getting the season started on time or even played for several reasons. There are several factors that indicate that time is near:

— Free agency

With nearly all the veteran players free agents this offseason, this will be the biggest year in the league's history as far as potential movement. Free agency was supposed to start later this month. However, once a new CBA is reached, it could take both parties two months to get free agency started.

— Revenue-generating events could be delayed

The release of the schedule has been delayed because of the lack of a new CBA. In the past, the league has tried to get it out before the holidays so teams can sell tickets. With so many players potentially changing teams as free agents, new merchandise wouldn't be able to be sold.

— Expansion draft

With Portland and Toronto entering the league this year, an expansion draft has to be held for the two new teams. Last year when Golden State came into the WNBA, a draft was held in December. Current teams need to figure out who they will be protecting from being selected in the draft, and that is made more complicated due to all the free agents.

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Sabres beat the Rangers 5-2 to win for the 12th time in 13 games

NEW YORK (AP) — Josh Doan scored, Colten Ellis made 30 saves in his first game in a month and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.

The Sabres last did that from Nov. 23 to Dec. 19, 2005. Buffalo moved into the second Eastern Conference wild-card slot by winning its 43rd game, making this the latest point in a season the team has been in a playoff spot since Feb. 24, 2023, through 57 games played.

While the organization with the NHL's longest playoff drought is still a long way from making it for the first time since 2011, there were a few positive signs about the ability to keep this run going. Bowen Byram made everything happen to set up Alex Tuch's goal, and Jason Zucker scored off his back on a power play in his second game back in the lineup following a lengthy absence.

Most notably, the Sabres held on when the ice was tilted in their direction clinging to a one-goal lead in the third period. Ellis stopped the final 12 shots he faced after allowing a bad goal to Vincent Trocheck in the first minute of the third period, and Mattias Samuelsson scored short-handed seconds after teammate Peyton Krebs' double-minor for high-sticking put Buffalo on a 4-minute penalty kill.

Ryan McLeod sealed it with an empty-netter with 1:30 remaining.

The Rangers, playing withoutinjured No. 1 goaltender Igor Shesterkinand top defenseman Adam Fox, have lost two in a row and five of seven. Jonathan Quick allowed four goals on 20 shots, and New York lost for the 15th time in 20 home games this season.

Referee Peter MacDougall left midway through after taking a puck to the face and did not return.

Sabres: Open a five-game homestand Saturday night against Anaheim.

Rangers: Visit the Boston Bruins on Saturday in an Original Six matinee.

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Kate Middleton Celebrates Her 44th Birthday with King Charles and Queen Camilla Leading Well Wishes

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NEED TO KNOW

• King Charles and Queen Camilla led the birthday wishes for Kate Middleton as she turned 44 on Friday, Jan. 9

• "Wishing a Happy Birthday to The Princess of Wales," the Royal Family's social media accounts posted, alongside a birthday cake emoji and a photo of Princess Kate

• Princess Kate stepped out with Prince William and their children at Sandringham on Christmas, before resuming royal duties the day before her birthday

Happy birthday,Kate Middleton!

On Friday, Jan. 9, Princess Kate was feted with well-wishes on social media, including from members of the royal family, as she turned 44.

King CharlesandQueen Camillaled the tributes with a post on the officialRoyal Family Instagram account.

"Wishing a Happy Birthday to The Princess of Wales," they wrote alongside a birthday cake emoji and a photo of Princess Kate smiling.

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The post came as Princess Kate shared a personal video onInstagramabout healing through nature on her special day.

The video, titled "Winter," marks the fourth — and final — installment in the royal's quarterly "Mother Nature" series, which she began in 2025.

Thepoignant film sees Princess Kate strolling over a bridge, dipping her hand in a stream and looking reflective as she stands in a frosty field, while providing a voiceover about her own personal experience with healing.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales resumed royal duties the day before Kate's birthday, visiting Charing Cross Hospital in London for theirfirst official duty of 2026. There, they met with staff and volunteers to thank them for their work, especially during the busy winter months.

Prince Williamand Princess Kate are parents toPrince George, 12,Princess Charlotte, 10, andPrince Louis, 7. The family of fivestepped out for the royal family's church outing at Sandringham on Christmas Day.

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Former royal butler Grant Harrold recently spoke withHeart Bingoabout how the royals celebrate their birthdays,hinting at some of the presentsPrincess Kate may receive this year.

Harrold revealed, "You might get something a little bit silly because the royals like to give silly presents," or there could be something shinier in store.

"There are a couple of options for presents from William," he said. "It could either be something jewelry-based, or it could be something that she needs for the home, or it could be a mixture of both."

Harrold said that King Charles and Queen Camilla may give Princess Kate a "joint gift, in addition to throwing her a small party or dinner.

"It could be a hand-me-down from his mother. It could be something from his private collection of things that he likes to give family members... things that are sentimental to him," he explained. "When he was Prince of Wales, he would give things that had the insignia on them, depending on who it was. It's possible that he could do something like that. Or it might be something he's advised from the Royal Collection, maybe something that's a family heirloom that he's allowed to pass on."

"You've got to remember, family heirlooms — a lot of the items do personally belong to the King, but some of them are not personally owned by the King, but they're in the Royal Collection. He could still give something that remains in the Royal Collection."

Last year was significant for the Wales family, as Princess Kate announced in January 2025 that she wasin remissionafter receivingtreatment for cancerin 2024.

The Princess of Wales announced in March 2024 that she wasundergoing treatment for cancerfollowing a planned abdominal surgery that January. She reduced her royal duties to focus on her health and said in September 2024 that she completedchemotherapy treatment.

After sharing that she was in remission, the Princess of Wales returned to a more regular schedule of royal duties. In July, she spoke aboutadjusting to a "new normal" after cancer treatment— and the struggles that come with finding that balance.

"You put on a sort of brave face, stoicism through treatment. Treatment's done, then it's like, 'I can crack on, get back to normal,' but actually, the phase afterwards is really, really difficult," the Princess of Wales said at the RHS's Wellbeing Garden at Colchester Hospital, in a stop made to highlight the healing power of nature.

"You're not necessarily under the clinical team any longer, but you're not able to function normally at home as you perhaps once used to," she continued. "You have to find your new normal and that takes time… and it's a roller coaster, it's not smooth, like you expect it to be. But the reality is you go through hard times."

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