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UFC CEO and President Dana White said he told one of the sponsors for his mixed martial arts organization to “go f*** yourself” when directed by the unnamed company to remove a post on his personal social media account that included former President Donald Trump.
UFC CEO and President Dana White said he told one of the sponsors for his mixed martial arts organization to “go f*** yourself” when directed by the unnamed company to remove a post on his personal social media account that included former President Donald Trump.
 
After years of being jailed with violent criminals, Buffalo Guy was kicking himself today for not simply pulling a fire alarm on January 6th to force Congress to evacuate.
After years of being jailed with violent criminals, Buffalo Guy was kicking himself today for not simply pulling a fire alarm on January 6th to force Congress to evacuate.
 
At least 100 Harvard University faculty members signed on to a letter defending the pro-Palestinian slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”
At least 100 Harvard University faculty members signed on to a letter defending the pro-Palestinian slogan “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”
 
Jason Alexander admitted he doesn’t “know anything about” a reboot of the hit NBC show “Seinfeld” and suggested that they must not need his character George Costanza.
Jason Alexander admitted he doesn’t “know anything about” a reboot of the hit NBC show “Seinfeld” and suggested that they must not need his character George Costanza.
 
Sources claim that Disney World is offering pronoun pins to their employees in its latest act of blatant virtue signaling.
Sources claim that Disney World is offering pronoun pins to their employees in its latest act of blatant virtue signaling.
 
Local dad Kevin Sampson steeled his nerves as adrenaline coursed through his veins, every muscle fiber waiting to fire. Remote control at the ready, he dared any actor to even think about saying a naughty word, ready to mute the bad guy right out of existence.
Local dad Kevin Sampson steeled his nerves as adrenaline coursed through his veins, every muscle fiber waiting to fire. Remote control at the ready, he dared any actor to even think about saying a naughty word, ready to mute the bad guy right out of existence.
 
English police have “arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter” in the death of Minnesota native Adam Johnson, who died after his throat was slashed by the skate of Sheffield hockey player Matt Petgrave on October 28.
English police have “arrested a man on suspicion of manslaughter” in the death of Minnesota native Adam Johnson, who died after his throat was slashed by the skate of Sheffield hockey player Matt Petgrave on October 28.
 
Prominent mental health organizations have come out in support of transgender ideology, demanding that counselors affirm feelings of gender dysphoria in patients and advocate for policies that push transgenderism in schools.
Prominent mental health organizations have come out in support of transgender ideology, demanding that counselors affirm feelings of gender dysphoria in patients and advocate for policies that push transgenderism in schools.
 
A Finnish politician who was on trial over her Christian beliefs on marriage and sexuality was found not guilty after the “hate crime” charges she faced were dismissed on Tuesday.
A Finnish politician who was on trial over her Christian beliefs on marriage and sexuality was found not guilty after the “hate crime” charges she faced were dismissed on Tuesday.
 
Local man Jonathan Barnes, unsure of the efficacy of a single button push, mashed the crosswalk button seventeen times to be certain the message got through.
Local man Jonathan Barnes, unsure of the efficacy of a single button push, mashed the crosswalk button seventeen times to be certain the message got through.
 
A number of State Department staffers joined with staffers from the Agency for International Development — 100 in total — in criticizing President Joe Biden’s response to the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.
A number of State Department staffers joined with staffers from the Agency for International Development — 100 in total — in criticizing President Joe Biden’s response to the war between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas.
 
Hamas terrorists reportedly aimed to kill as many civilians as possible during their October 7 attack on Israel because they wanted to spark an intense military response from Israel in the hopes that it would draw the entire region into a war against Israel.
Hamas terrorists reportedly aimed to kill as many civilians as possible during their October 7 attack on Israel because they wanted to spark an intense military response from Israel in the hopes that it would draw the entire region into a war against Israel.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper offered his official endorsement Wednesday morning to fellow Democrat Josh Stein in North Carolina’s 2024 governor’s race. Stein succeeded Cooper in 2017 as the state’s attorney general.
Gov. Roy Cooper offered his official endorsement Wednesday morning to fellow Democrat Josh Stein in North Carolina’s 2024 governor’s race. Stein succeeded Cooper in 2017 as the state’s attorney general.
 
The GOP-led House approved a motion from the Democrats on Monday to punt on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s (R-GA) impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
The GOP-led House approved a motion from the Democrats on Monday to punt on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s (R-GA) impeachment resolution against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
 
After years of suffering under unfair labor practices, the Bee writers are going on strike. Support us by reading this article and then by joining us on the picket line. We will not get back to work until every single one of these demands is met. They are very reasonable!
After years of suffering under unfair labor practices, the Bee writers are going on strike. Support us by reading this article and then by joining us on the picket line. We will not get back to work until every single one of these demands is met. They are very reasonable!
 
Recent comments from California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom surfaced online showing him defending San Francisco for clearing out areas of the city occupied by homeless camps and public drug markets before world leaders
Recent comments from California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom surfaced online showing him defending San Francisco for clearing out areas of the city occupied by homeless camps and public drug markets before world leaders
 
Several college campus rabbis spoke out over the weekend, addressing the dramatic spike in brazen anti-semitic protests and demonstrations that have spread like wildfire since the October 7th terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas in Israel.
Several college campus rabbis spoke out over the weekend, addressing the dramatic spike in brazen anti-semitic protests and demonstrations that have spread like wildfire since the October 7th terror attacks perpetrated by Hamas in Israel.
 
A new report on Florida’s K-12 education system describes the main tenets of Critical Social Justice, discusses how this ideology finds its way into K-12 schools, and documents how Florida has worked to reduce its spread
A new report on Florida’s K-12 education system describes the main tenets of Critical Social Justice, discusses how this ideology finds its way into K-12 schools, and documents how Florida has worked to reduce its spread
 
Photos were released on Monday of the cocaine that officials discovered over the summer that prompted an evacuation of the facility.
Photos were released on Monday of the cocaine that officials discovered over the summer that prompted an evacuation of the facility.
 
With the ongoing migrant crisis along the southern border of the United States, President Joe Biden has taken decisive action and announced he is deploying U.S. military personnel to the border to stop the state of Texas from securing the border.
With the ongoing migrant crisis along the southern border of the United States, President Joe Biden has taken decisive action and announced he is deploying U.S. military personnel to the border to stop the state of Texas from securing the border.
 
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video on Monday showing a tunnel belonging to the terrorist group Hamas that was located right next to the Rantisi Hospital inside Gaza.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video on Monday showing a tunnel belonging to the terrorist group Hamas that was located right next to the Rantisi Hospital inside Gaza.
 
The Supreme Court unveiled a formal ethics code this week amid scrutiny from the media and Congress over concerns that the justices have failed to properly disclose gifts and did not recuse themselves in cases in which they might have a conflict of interest.
The Supreme Court unveiled a formal ethics code this week amid scrutiny from the media and Congress over concerns that the justices have failed to properly disclose gifts and did not recuse themselves in cases in which they might have a conflict of interest.
 
North Carolina has a growing problem, both figuratively and literally. Being ranked as the #1 state for business two years in a row is definitely a good problem to have
North Carolina has a growing problem, both figuratively and literally. Being ranked as the #1 state for business two years in a row is definitely a good problem to have
 
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over the weekend after a massive fire reportedly erupted at a homeless encampment beneath a major freeway near downtown Los Angeles
California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over the weekend after a massive fire reportedly erupted at a homeless encampment beneath a major freeway near downtown Los Angeles
 
When asked about the viral social media topic, former Vice President Mike Pence told reporters that he refuses to think about the Roman Empire unless his wife is present.
When asked about the viral social media topic, former Vice President Mike Pence told reporters that he refuses to think about the Roman Empire unless his wife is present.
 
A group of American cowboys from Montana and Arkansas answered a call for help from Israelis in need of labor as the war with Hamas has caused foreign agriculture workers to flee, and reservists to leave their day jobs to fight in Gaza.
A group of American cowboys from Montana and Arkansas answered a call for help from Israelis in need of labor as the war with Hamas has caused foreign agriculture workers to flee, and reservists to leave their day jobs to fight in Gaza.
 
A “DEI teacher” and “team leader” at the Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools outside of D.C. has defended Hamas and pushed a frenzy of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in recent weeks.
A “DEI teacher” and “team leader” at the Montgomery County, Maryland, public schools outside of D.C. has defended Hamas and pushed a frenzy of anti-Semitic conspiracy theories in recent weeks.
 
State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls has filed a federal lawsuit against the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission. Earls says the commission is trying to chill her free-speech rights.
State Supreme Court Justice Anita Earls has filed a federal lawsuit against the North Carolina Judicial Standards Commission. Earls says the commission is trying to chill her free-speech rights.
 
Iceland declared a state of emergency, and officials are evacuating thousands of residents over concerns of volcanic activity.
Iceland declared a state of emergency, and officials are evacuating thousands of residents over concerns of volcanic activity.
 
What began as a pleasant weekend evening in the Belnap household quickly soured due to husband Lance's relational ineptitude. Trisha had grown frustrated that he did not realize she wanted him to be quiet and also talk to her and also leave her alone and also come and talk to her.
What began as a pleasant weekend evening in the Belnap household quickly soured due to husband Lance's relational ineptitude. Trisha had grown frustrated that he did not realize she wanted him to be quiet and also talk to her and also leave her alone and also come and talk to her.
 
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched precision airstrikes against Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon over the weekend in response to what appears to be a continued gradual escalation of fighting along Israel’s northern border.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched precision airstrikes against Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon over the weekend in response to what appears to be a continued gradual escalation of fighting along Israel’s northern border.
 
In Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign he asked the voters one question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? It’s worth asking now.
In Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign he asked the voters one question: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? It’s worth asking now.
 
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