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Three journalists investigating the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, say the first three patients who contracted the virus were lab researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
Three journalists investigating the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, say the first three patients who contracted the virus were lab researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV).
 
NBC News was roasted after it published an article that seemingly attempted to explain away a chant at a New York City Pride event where participants recited, “We’re here! We’re queer! We’re coming for your children!”
NBC News was roasted after it published an article that seemingly attempted to explain away a chant at a New York City Pride event where participants recited, “We’re here! We’re queer! We’re coming for your children!”
 
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed a piece of legislation Wednesday banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices in public higher education.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott signed a piece of legislation Wednesday banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices in public higher education.
 
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
A bipartisan bill that would allow Blue Cross Blue Shield North Carolina and Delta Dental to reorganize and create a holding company that could transfer billions in surplus policyholder money passed in the Senate Commerce and Insurance Committee Wednesday.
 
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott upped the ante on Tuesday night, busing migrants to yet another city: Los Angeles.
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott upped the ante on Tuesday night, busing migrants to yet another city: Los Angeles.
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro forecast that an emboldened China would move to blockade Taiwan in the next couple of years thanks to weakness from the Biden administration.
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro forecast that an emboldened China would move to blockade Taiwan in the next couple of years thanks to weakness from the Biden administration.
 
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued a joint memo to federal agency leaders with wildfire responsibilities outlining their vision and goals for managing wildland fires this year.
 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to pull off one of the most improbable political upsets in American history, and Democrat Party infighting could give the long-shot candidate a much-needed early boost.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to pull off one of the most improbable political upsets in American history, and Democrat Party infighting could give the long-shot candidate a much-needed early boost.
 
The city council of the only U.S. locale with an all-Muslim governing body and mayor voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the display of LGBTQ Pride flags on all city properties.
The city council of the only U.S. locale with an all-Muslim governing body and mayor voted unanimously Tuesday night to ban the display of LGBTQ Pride flags on all city properties.
 
Vanderbilt University Medical Center ceased providing minors with “gender-affirming care” on June 1 after a bombshell report from Daily Wire host Matt Walsh last year prompted Tennessee lawmakers to prohibit doctors from performing sex-change treatments and surgeries on minors.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center ceased providing minors with “gender-affirming care” on June 1 after a bombshell report from Daily Wire host Matt Walsh last year prompted Tennessee lawmakers to prohibit doctors from performing sex-change treatments and surgeries on minors.
 
A grand jury in Manhattan indicted Daniel Penny, the man who put Jordan Neely into a fatal headlock aboard a New York City subway train last month, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
A grand jury in Manhattan indicted Daniel Penny, the man who put Jordan Neely into a fatal headlock aboard a New York City subway train last month, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
 
A Republican California lawmaker warned families to escape from the Golden State after legislators advanced a bill on Tuesday that would accuse parents of child abuse if they refuse to “affirm” their children’s so-called gender identity.
A Republican California lawmaker warned families to escape from the Golden State after legislators advanced a bill on Tuesday that would accuse parents of child abuse if they refuse to “affirm” their children’s so-called gender identity.
 
The State Board of Elections later this month will host a public demonstration of a new voting system under consideration for use in North Carolina elections.
The State Board of Elections later this month will host a public demonstration of a new voting system under consideration for use in North Carolina elections.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has tossed out a requirement that a felon in North Carolina imprisoned on gun charges must undergo warrantless computer searches after leaving prison.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has tossed out a requirement that a felon in North Carolina imprisoned on gun charges must undergo warrantless computer searches after leaving prison.
 
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) charged a Democratic witness to cite evidence for her claim that sex change treatments were beneficial for children — which she was unable to do.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) charged a Democratic witness to cite evidence for her claim that sex change treatments were beneficial for children — which she was unable to do.
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro said he’s not buying the Biden administration’s shock and condemnation after transgender activist Rose Montoya, a man who identifies as a woman, went topless, “jiggling” bare breasts at a recent White House Pride event.
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro said he’s not buying the Biden administration’s shock and condemnation after transgender activist Rose Montoya, a man who identifies as a woman, went topless, “jiggling” bare breasts at a recent White House Pride event.
 
On Saturday, former Congressman Mark Walker entered the 2024 North Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary after months of speculation.
On Saturday, former Congressman Mark Walker entered the 2024 North Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary after months of speculation.
 
The office of U.S. Attorney David Weiss says the inquiry into Hunter Biden remains active despite a plea deal.
The office of U.S. Attorney David Weiss says the inquiry into Hunter Biden remains active despite a plea deal.
 
In the wake of the shooting at a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left three children and three adults dead, some leaders of religious schools in North Carolina feel uneasy about the safety of their own schools.
In the wake of the shooting at a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee, that left three children and three adults dead, some leaders of religious schools in North Carolina feel uneasy about the safety of their own schools.
 
The North Carolina House, Senate, and governor have each released their budget proposals for the upcoming biennium
 
Todd Blanche and Chris Kise, two high-powered attorneys from New York and Florida, respectively, appeared alongside former President Donald Trump for his arraignment at a federal courthouse in Florida on Tuesday.
Todd Blanche and Chris Kise, two high-powered attorneys from New York and Florida, respectively, appeared alongside former President Donald Trump for his arraignment at a federal courthouse in Florida on Tuesday.
 
Earlier this month, lawmakers introduced two 30-year tax extensions in Charlotte to help fund stadium renovations or build a new stadium for the Carolina Panthers.
Earlier this month, lawmakers introduced two 30-year tax extensions in Charlotte to help fund stadium renovations or build a new stadium for the Carolina Panthers.
 
An eventful Tuesday in Miami saw former President Donald Trump jump from being arraigned in a classified documents case brought by special counsel Jack Smith to greeting supporters at a Cuban restaurant who sang “Happy Birthday” to him.
An eventful Tuesday in Miami saw former President Donald Trump jump from being arraigned in a classified documents case brought by special counsel Jack Smith to greeting supporters at a Cuban restaurant who sang “Happy Birthday” to him.
 
Middle schoolers in Massachusetts were accused of “intolerance and homophobia” after they reportedly revolted against a Pride celebration at the school and chanted that their pronouns were “USA.”
Middle schoolers in Massachusetts were accused of “intolerance and homophobia” after they reportedly revolted against a Pride celebration at the school and chanted that their pronouns were “USA.”
 
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone, as provided below.
The State Board of Elections will hold a remote meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Any member of the public may observe the meeting online or by phone, as provided below.
 
Former President Donald Trump delivered his response at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Tuesday night after turning himself in to authorities in Miami and pleading not guilty to 37 felony counts, declaring that he is “the only one” who can save America.
Former President Donald Trump delivered his response at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, on Tuesday night after turning himself in to authorities in Miami and pleading not guilty to 37 felony counts, declaring that he is “the only one” who can save America.
 
More than 300,000 people who entered the U.S. illegally from four different countries will be safe from deportation for another 18 months after the Biden administration rescinded a Trump-era immigration policy Tuesday.
More than 300,000 people who entered the U.S. illegally from four different countries will be safe from deportation for another 18 months after the Biden administration rescinded a Trump-era immigration policy Tuesday.
 
The city of Graham has asked the N.C. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking media access to law enforcement recordings from an October 2020 protest.
The city of Graham has asked the N.C. Supreme Court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking media access to law enforcement recordings from an October 2020 protest.
 
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew C. McCarthy disputed claims on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump was allowed to retain the sensitive documents that were recovered from his home because of the Presidential Records Act.
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew C. McCarthy disputed claims on Tuesday that former President Donald Trump was allowed to retain the sensitive documents that were recovered from his home because of the Presidential Records Act.
 
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
North Carolina Republican lawmakers recently introduced legislation ( HB 823, SB 406) to significantly expand the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP). The House approved HB 823 while similar legislation in the Senate is still under consideration.
 
Biographer Chadwick Moore claimed that so far, nine former staffers had left Fox News to work for the recently-ousted but still popular host Tucker Carlson.
Biographer Chadwick Moore claimed that so far, nine former staffers had left Fox News to work for the recently-ousted but still popular host Tucker Carlson.
 
The White House was dragged on Tuesday for tweeting a chart that showed inflation is lower than it was last summer — even though the chart also showed that inflation had skyrocketed after President Joe Biden was sworn in.
The White House was dragged on Tuesday for tweeting a chart that showed inflation is lower than it was last summer — even though the chart also showed that inflation had skyrocketed after President Joe Biden was sworn in.
 
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday for refusing to answer questions about alleged audio tapes of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden speaking with a Ukrainian executive
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) slammed FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday for refusing to answer questions about alleged audio tapes of then-Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden speaking with a Ukrainian executive
 
The number of Americans who identify as socially conservative has reached the highest level since 2012, according to a Gallup poll released last week.
The number of Americans who identify as socially conservative has reached the highest level since 2012, according to a Gallup poll released last week.
 
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