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As his first act, Chick-fil-A's new VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Erick McReynolds has revised company vocab guidelines, requiring white employees to move away from simple phrases like "my pleasure" and instead use preferred equitable language such as, "my privilege."
As his first act, Chick-fil-A's new VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Erick McReynolds has revised company vocab guidelines, requiring white employees to move away from simple phrases like "my pleasure" and instead use preferred equitable language such as, "my privilege."
 
The U.S. soldier currently detained in North Korea after crossing into the communist nation at the DMZ line was facing disciplinary action for alleged assault, according to military officials.
The U.S. soldier currently detained in North Korea after crossing into the communist nation at the DMZ line was facing disciplinary action for alleged assault, according to military officials.
 
Misdiagnosing male or female health issues can have dire consequences, doctors say
Misdiagnosing male or female health issues can have dire consequences, doctors say
 
Approved dangerous fuel ingredient
Approved dangerous fuel ingredient
 
The opening statement for “Whistleblower X,” an unidentified special agent with the IRS’s criminal investigations division, has been released ahead of his Wednesday afternoon testimony before House lawmakers.
The opening statement for “Whistleblower X,” an unidentified special agent with the IRS’s criminal investigations division, has been released ahead of his Wednesday afternoon testimony before House lawmakers.
 
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is warning of a potential financial crisis for retiree healthcare provided by local governments across the state.
North Carolina State Treasurer Dale Folwell is warning of a potential financial crisis for retiree healthcare provided by local governments across the state.
 
Former President Donald Trump said during an event on Tuesday evening that the legacy media was lying about Russia’s war in Ukraine by underplaying how bad the death and destruction truly are.
Former President Donald Trump said during an event on Tuesday evening that the legacy media was lying about Russia’s war in Ukraine by underplaying how bad the death and destruction truly are.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said during an interview on Tuesday that as President of the United States, he will clean house at the FBI and Department of Justice following a series of investigations that have been criticized as being politically motivated.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said during an interview on Tuesday that as President of the United States, he will clean house at the FBI and Department of Justice following a series of investigations that have been criticized as being politically motivated.
 
One Republican in Congress proposed stopping the flow of money to special counsel Jack Smith to rein in his federal investigation into former President Donald Trump.
One Republican in Congress proposed stopping the flow of money to special counsel Jack Smith to rein in his federal investigation into former President Donald Trump.
 
Today marked the end of an era, as the Mafia announced it was officially closing its Chicago branch due to the rising wave of violent crime in the city.
Today marked the end of an era, as the Mafia announced it was officially closing its Chicago branch due to the rising wave of violent crime in the city.
 
An FBI attorney warned an agent-turned-whistleblower who investigated Hunter Biden not to respond to certain questions from the GOP-run House Oversight Committee, which is looking into claims the bureau and the Department of Justice deliberately undermined their own case against the president’s son.
An FBI attorney warned an agent-turned-whistleblower who investigated Hunter Biden not to respond to certain questions from the GOP-run House Oversight Committee, which is looking into claims the bureau and the Department of Justice deliberately undermined their own case against the president’s son.
 
Two days after actor Kirk Cameron and former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines announced that they would be appearing at a faith-filled story hour hosted by the conservative political organization Moms for Liberty at the Madison Public Library in Alabama, the event was abruptly canceled
Two days after actor Kirk Cameron and former NCAA champion swimmer Riley Gaines announced that they would be appearing at a faith-filled story hour hosted by the conservative political organization Moms for Liberty at the Madison Public Library in Alabama, the event was abruptly canceled
 
Just three of seven N.C. Supreme Court justices voted last year to overturn a 90-year precedent involving nurses' protection from legal liability. The absence of a clear four-vote majority is prompting new legal action.
Just three of seven N.C. Supreme Court justices voted last year to overturn a 90-year precedent involving nurses' protection from legal liability. The absence of a clear four-vote majority is prompting new legal action.
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said during an interview this week that as president controversial transgender policies in the U.S. military would come to a swift end because he wants the military to focus on its job — winning wars.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said during an interview this week that as president controversial transgender policies in the U.S. military would come to a swift end because he wants the military to focus on its job — winning wars.
 
Surprising findings from a new study show retail chain Target going "woke" has quickly resulted in more families getting themselves out of crippling debt than financial guru Dave Ramsey.
Surprising findings from a new study show retail chain Target going "woke" has quickly resulted in more families getting themselves out of crippling debt than financial guru Dave Ramsey.
 
The plea deal negotiated between Hunter Biden’s lawyers and the Department of Justice fell apart after a judge questioned the extent of immunity from prosecution that Hunter could receive from the deal.
The plea deal negotiated between Hunter Biden’s lawyers and the Department of Justice fell apart after a judge questioned the extent of immunity from prosecution that Hunter could receive from the deal.
 
Daily Wire host Matt Walsh torched former President Barack Obama‘s defense of “pornographic books” about “gay sex” after Obama spoke out against what he called the ban on books that “shaped” his life.
Daily Wire host Matt Walsh torched former President Barack Obama‘s defense of “pornographic books” about “gay sex” after Obama spoke out against what he called the ban on books that “shaped” his life.
 
Local man Dirk Chonkleton has expressed frustration at what he describes as a concerning trend occurring in his local town, claiming, with deep aggravation, that anti-gun protestors show up every time he leaves his home wearing a tank top.
Local man Dirk Chonkleton has expressed frustration at what he describes as a concerning trend occurring in his local town, claiming, with deep aggravation, that anti-gun protestors show up every time he leaves his home wearing a tank top.
 
The target letter that former President Donald Trump says that he received over the weekend in special counsel Jack Smith’s federal criminal investigation into his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election mentions three statutes that the former president may have violated.
The target letter that former President Donald Trump says that he received over the weekend in special counsel Jack Smith’s federal criminal investigation into his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election mentions three statutes that the former president may have violated.
 
House Bill 815, titled The Loving Homes Act, would allow one child or siblings in foster care to be placed in a foster home even if the foster family already exceeds the N.C. limit of five biological or other adopted children.
House Bill 815, titled The Loving Homes Act, would allow one child or siblings in foster care to be placed in a foster home even if the foster family already exceeds the N.C. limit of five biological or other adopted children.
 
In the wake of ex-chief Chris Licht’s sudden exit, CNN was apparently thrust deep into the throes of an identity crisis – and nowhere was that more evident than in their breathless coverage on Tuesday of Trump prosecutor Jack Smith’s … sandwich?
In the wake of ex-chief Chris Licht’s sudden exit, CNN was apparently thrust deep into the throes of an identity crisis – and nowhere was that more evident than in their breathless coverage on Tuesday of Trump prosecutor Jack Smith’s … sandwich?
 
House Republicans are moving closer to an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, according to Speaker Kevin McCarthy as party leaders continue to investigate allegations that the president accepted millions of dollars in bribes from foreign entities
House Republicans are moving closer to an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, according to Speaker Kevin McCarthy as party leaders continue to investigate allegations that the president accepted millions of dollars in bribes from foreign entities
 
Lord Acton famously observed that “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”
Lord Acton famously observed that “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely”
 
U.S. Senate lawmakers on Tuesday added legislation targeting transnational criminal organizations trafficking fentanyl into American communities to their version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
U.S. Senate lawmakers on Tuesday added legislation targeting transnational criminal organizations trafficking fentanyl into American communities to their version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
 
Did you know that you might be gay and not even know it? It's true! We've consulted with experts in psychology and sodomy to help you identify the telltale signs that you are a closet homosexual.
Did you know that you might be gay and not even know it? It's true! We've consulted with experts in psychology and sodomy to help you identify the telltale signs that you are a closet homosexual.
 
Critics lambasted President Joe Biden’s Justice Department after information regarding child sex trafficking was apparently scrubbed from the website.
Critics lambasted President Joe Biden’s Justice Department after information regarding child sex trafficking was apparently scrubbed from the website.
 
In a rare move, the Louisiana legislature has voted to override Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that shields children from life-altering sex-change procedures.
In a rare move, the Louisiana legislature has voted to override Democrat Governor John Bel Edwards’ veto of a bill that shields children from life-altering sex-change procedures.
 
Two N.C. State University civil engineering students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer, gave a Flag Day virtual presentation on Wednesday to unveil proposed new state flag designs.
Two N.C. State University civil engineering students, Wyat Hamilton and Adam Fleischer, gave a Flag Day virtual presentation on Wednesday to unveil proposed new state flag designs.
 
After scanning thousands of photographs and cross-referencing facial features with political affiliation, researchers have discovered a bizarre connection between being liberal and have enormous, googly eyes.
After scanning thousands of photographs and cross-referencing facial features with political affiliation, researchers have discovered a bizarre connection between being liberal and have enormous, googly eyes.
 
In a press conference on Tuesday where he delivered remarks on “expanding access to mental health care,” President Joe Biden bragged that his administration had “ended cancer as we know it.”
In a press conference on Tuesday where he delivered remarks on “expanding access to mental health care,” President Joe Biden bragged that his administration had “ended cancer as we know it.”
 
Both Locke and the Carolina Journal in the last couple of days have highlighted work by the Tax Foundation highlighting ways North Carolina could continue its pro-growth tax reform.
Both Locke and the Carolina Journal in the last couple of days have highlighted work by the Tax Foundation highlighting ways North Carolina could continue its pro-growth tax reform.
 
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday that 16 residents in the state have been charged with felonies over their alleged role in a scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Tuesday that 16 residents in the state have been charged with felonies over their alleged role in a scheme to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
 
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