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Twitter watchdogs are calling on Elon Musk to ban pornography on the platform until it can implement an age and consent verification system for those depicted in the images and videos amid alarming concerns over the internet's child sexual exploitation epidemic.
Twitter watchdogs are calling on Elon Musk to ban pornography on the platform until it can implement an age and consent verification system for those depicted in the images and videos amid alarming concerns over the internet's child sexual exploitation epidemic.
 
2022 saw worst bond and equity losses since 1871
2022 saw worst bond and equity losses since 1871
 
Tragedy struck Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky Friday as he shot himself in the eye with a rocket launcher he had received only days before as a gift from the United States.
Tragedy struck Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky Friday as he shot himself in the eye with a rocket launcher he had received only days before as a gift from the United States.
 
Former President Donald Trump responded to the House January 6 Committee's recommendation Tuesday to refer him to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution by rehashing everything that has happened since the 2016 election.
Former President Donald Trump responded to the House January 6 Committee's recommendation Tuesday to refer him to the Justice Department for criminal prosecution by rehashing everything that has happened since the 2016 election.
 
Jurors reached a split verdict Monday in the sexual assault and rape trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in Los Angeles.
Jurors reached a split verdict Monday in the sexual assault and rape trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein in Los Angeles.
 
Local wife Chelsea Hammond has just proposed a brand new 4,155-page Target funding bill to her husband but is only giving him 2 days to read through it all.
Local wife Chelsea Hammond has just proposed a brand new 4,155-page Target funding bill to her husband but is only giving him 2 days to read through it all.
 
An Ohio teacher is suing her former school after she was forced to quit her job for not using students' new gender identity pronouns, she says.
An Ohio teacher is suing her former school after she was forced to quit her job for not using students' new gender identity pronouns, she says.
 
A federal judge approved a class action settlement of more than $10 million for workers at an Illinois healthcare system whose religious exemptions against taking the COVID vaccine were rejected.
A federal judge approved a class action settlement of more than $10 million for workers at an Illinois healthcare system whose religious exemptions against taking the COVID vaccine were rejected.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled that a man convicted of felony child abuse can be charged with murder 21 years later in connection with the same set of facts.
The N.C. Court of Appeals has ruled that a man convicted of felony child abuse can be charged with murder 21 years later in connection with the same set of facts.
 
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) released a national public safety alert on Monday regarding an increase in "financial sextortion schemes" targeting children and teenagers.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) released a national public safety alert on Monday regarding an increase in "financial sextortion schemes" targeting children and teenagers.
 
The House January 6 Committee voted on Monday to recommend the Justice Department charge former President Donald Trump over the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The House January 6 Committee voted on Monday to recommend the Justice Department charge former President Donald Trump over the January 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
 
More RNC members are coming forward to support Harmeet Dhillon as the next chair of the Republican National Committee, breaking with those who support incumbent Ronna McDaniel, who has presided over numerous GOP election failures.
More RNC members are coming forward to support Harmeet Dhillon as the next chair of the Republican National Committee, breaking with those who support incumbent Ronna McDaniel, who has presided over numerous GOP election failures.
 
Because Ukraine is so close to Sweden, it was expected that the assembly would be simple due to the nation's reliance on IKEA furniture.
Because Ukraine is so close to Sweden, it was expected that the assembly would be simple due to the nation's reliance on IKEA furniture.
 
Fr. Frank Pavone, one of the most prominent U.S. Catholic priests organizing to defend life, has reportedly been defrocked by the Vatican with no possibility of appeal over social media posts deemed "blasphemous."
Fr. Frank Pavone, one of the most prominent U.S. Catholic priests organizing to defend life, has reportedly been defrocked by the Vatican with no possibility of appeal over social media posts deemed "blasphemous."
 
Title 42 is a U.S. law that gives the government the power to shut down the border as an emergency action to keep communicable diseases out of the country.
Title 42 is a U.S. law that gives the government the power to shut down the border as an emergency action to keep communicable diseases out of the country.
 
More than four dozen Republican lawmakers have committed to unconditionally backing the speaker campaign of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
More than four dozen Republican lawmakers have committed to unconditionally backing the speaker campaign of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA).
 
Dobson will have served 14 consecutive years in three different offices when his term ends in 2024, first as a McDowell County commissioner, then as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and as the Commissioner of Labor.
Dobson will have served 14 consecutive years in three different offices when his term ends in 2024, first as a McDowell County commissioner, then as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, and as the Commissioner of Labor.
 
CNN CEO Chris Licht says he has taken a "stunning" level of hate, mostly from the Left, since taking over the top job at CNN earlier this year.
CNN CEO Chris Licht says he has taken a "stunning" level of hate, mostly from the Left, since taking over the top job at CNN earlier this year.
 
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket conducted its record-setting 15th mission on Saturday, further extending the company's record for reusable rocket missions.
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket conducted its record-setting 15th mission on Saturday, further extending the company's record for reusable rocket missions.
 
two Republicans weaned away from GOP to caucus with Democrats
two Republicans weaned away from GOP to caucus with Democrats
 
will use environment and potential overpopulation to pull liberal votes
will use environment and potential overpopulation to pull liberal votes
 
Only consistent thing about the COVID shots are their inconsistency
Only consistent thing about the COVID shots are their inconsistency
 
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said Republicans would take ownership of President Joe Biden’s border crisis if GOP leaders hand Democrats a “blank check” and back an omnibus spending bill.
Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) said Republicans would take ownership of President Joe Biden’s border crisis if GOP leaders hand Democrats a “blank check” and back an omnibus spending bill.
 
Lopsided financial contributions indicate dwindling ideological diversity.
Lopsided financial contributions indicate dwindling ideological diversity.
 
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers said Friday the agency intercepted a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints this year, a nearly 10% increase over 2021's record level.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers said Friday the agency intercepted a record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints this year, a nearly 10% increase over 2021's record level.
 
In a stunning reversal from decades of scientific consensus, scientists have now revealed that the planet is hurtling toward a devastating ice age and that we need to pump as much CO2 into the atmosphere as possible or we're all going to die.
In a stunning reversal from decades of scientific consensus, scientists have now revealed that the planet is hurtling toward a devastating ice age and that we need to pump as much CO2 into the atmosphere as possible or we're all going to die.
 
The mayor of El Paso, Texas, declared a state of emergency on Saturday over a surge in unlawful migrant crossings ahead of the upcoming end of Title 42.
The mayor of El Paso, Texas, declared a state of emergency on Saturday over a surge in unlawful migrant crossings ahead of the upcoming end of Title 42.
 
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