Google released its list of the top U.S. searches for 2025, reflecting a year shaped by breaking news, politics, technology, and pop culture, with conservative activist Charlie Kirk ranking No. 1 overall.
Search interest surged after the death of Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, making him the most-searched individual of the year. The spike outpaced searches tied to major legislation, global events, and entertainment releases.
Kirk was assassinated at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah on Sept. 10. Police identified 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in the slaying and prosecutors have filed a capital murder charge and will seek the death penalty.
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