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The $1.4 billion allocation for a non-profit called NCInnovation in the state Senate’s budget plan has raised some eyebrows. Given that this appropriation to the barely five-year-old non-profit organization would amount to nearly five percent of the entire state General Fund budget, it should.
The $1.4 billion allocation for a non-profit called NCInnovation in the state Senate’s budget plan has raised some eyebrows. Given that this appropriation to the barely five-year-old non-profit organization would amount to nearly five percent of the entire state General Fund budget, it should.
 
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick joined “prominent black Marxists” on a book project that aims to defend race-centered curriculum in American schools — and slammed capitalism in the process.
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick joined “prominent black Marxists” on a book project that aims to defend race-centered curriculum in American schools — and slammed capitalism in the process.
 
Hosts of the daytime talk show The View completely shut down Republican candidate Tim Scott's claim of tremendous racial progress in America by donning Klan hoods, sources say.
Hosts of the daytime talk show The View completely shut down Republican candidate Tim Scott's claim of tremendous racial progress in America by donning Klan hoods, sources say.
 
White House aides are reportedly being lied to in strategy meetings in an apparent attempt to cover up the president’s seventh grandchild, an illegitimate child fathered by the president’s son, Hunter.
White House aides are reportedly being lied to in strategy meetings in an apparent attempt to cover up the president’s seventh grandchild, an illegitimate child fathered by the president’s son, Hunter.
 
While some Americans are skeptical about UFOs, one member of Congress is convinced that the federal government covered up a crash of an alien spacecraft in Roswell, New Mexico, back in 1947.
While some Americans are skeptical about UFOs, one member of Congress is convinced that the federal government covered up a crash of an alien spacecraft in Roswell, New Mexico, back in 1947.
 
On Tuesday, for the first time, a North Carolina House committee heard a bill (S.B. 3) to legalize marijuana use for certain medical reasons. The House Health Committee did not hold a vote on S.B. 3 but discussed the bill for about 30 minutes.
On Tuesday, for the first time, a North Carolina House committee heard a bill (S.B. 3) to legalize marijuana use for certain medical reasons. The House Health Committee did not hold a vote on S.B. 3 but discussed the bill for about 30 minutes.
 
A CNN panel on Monday blasted Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley because the two 2024 presidential candidates denied that “systemic racism” exists.
A CNN panel on Monday blasted Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley because the two 2024 presidential candidates denied that “systemic racism” exists.
 
Here are links to information for voters and candidates
Here are links to information for voters and candidates
 
Former New Hampshire Republican Governor Judd Gregg slammed President Joe Biden this week for allegedly trying to “buy votes” through his student loan bailout program.
Former New Hampshire Republican Governor Judd Gregg slammed President Joe Biden this week for allegedly trying to “buy votes” through his student loan bailout program.
 
Tensions flared today after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of sending espionage agents into his country to place little Nazi stickers on all his soldiers' helmets.
Tensions flared today after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of sending espionage agents into his country to place little Nazi stickers on all his soldiers' helmets.
 
"Consumer shopping habits continue to change."
 
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez repeatedly refused to say if he supports building a wall on the U.S. southern border to help stem the tide of millions of illegal aliens pouring into the country under the Biden administration during an interview on Monday.
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez repeatedly refused to say if he supports building a wall on the U.S. southern border to help stem the tide of millions of illegal aliens pouring into the country under the Biden administration during an interview on Monday.
 
A local man was excited by the announcement of Apple's new augmented reality headset but was left disappointed by the high price tag. Unable to afford the new headset, the man has found the next best thing by duct-taping his iPhone onto the front of a pair of old ski goggles.
A local man was excited by the announcement of Apple's new augmented reality headset but was left disappointed by the high price tag. Unable to afford the new headset, the man has found the next best thing by duct-taping his iPhone onto the front of a pair of old ski goggles.
 
Whatever Juneteenth once stood for as a state holiday is dead and gone. Today, leftists use the new federal holiday as merely the latest tool to advance “equity” — aka race-based discrimination — and further entrench Critical Race Theory into American society.
Whatever Juneteenth once stood for as a state holiday is dead and gone. Today, leftists use the new federal holiday as merely the latest tool to advance “equity” — aka race-based discrimination — and further entrench Critical Race Theory into American society.
 
Authorities are looking for suspects after businesses in Washington, D.C., were targeted by explosives and a Molotov cocktail early Sunday morning.
Authorities are looking for suspects after businesses in Washington, D.C., were targeted by explosives and a Molotov cocktail early Sunday morning.
 
Popular clothing retailer Lululemon has announced additional firings, this time for employees who refused to offer to bag stolen merchandise and load it into looters' getaway vehicles for them.
Popular clothing retailer Lululemon has announced additional firings, this time for employees who refused to offer to bag stolen merchandise and load it into looters' getaway vehicles for them.
 
Baltimore Police recently released video surveillance of an unidentified male attacking two pro-life advocates in front of a Planned Parenthood last month.
Baltimore Police recently released video surveillance of an unidentified male attacking two pro-life advocates in front of a Planned Parenthood last month.
 
Presidential candidate Chris Christie, who has made no secret of the fact that he wants to attack former President Trump on his record, railed against him on Sunday, calling him “Loser. Loser. Loser.”
Presidential candidate Chris Christie, who has made no secret of the fact that he wants to attack former President Trump on his record, railed against him on Sunday, calling him “Loser. Loser. Loser.”
 
Recently discovered evidence has led biblical scholars to believe Noah made the mistake of washing his ark the day before it began raining. This new understanding has given researchers reason to think the flood itself may have been the result of this rookie mistake.
Recently discovered evidence has led biblical scholars to believe Noah made the mistake of washing his ark the day before it began raining. This new understanding has given researchers reason to think the flood itself may have been the result of this rookie mistake.
 
Republican legislators and officials in Kansas have reported receiving “cryptic” letters containing white powder since Friday, with some officials speculating they are politically motivated.
Republican legislators and officials in Kansas have reported receiving “cryptic” letters containing white powder since Friday, with some officials speculating they are politically motivated.
 
Senior Citizens win their battle to keep their Senior Center intact
 
Civil rights activists angered by the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions are suing Harvard over legacy admissions, arguing the practice gives mostly white children of wealthy alumni an advantage over minorities.
Civil rights activists angered by the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action in college admissions are suing Harvard over legacy admissions, arguing the practice gives mostly white children of wealthy alumni an advantage over minorities.
 
The race for North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor just became a bit more crowded as another candidate threw his hat in the ring over the weekend.
The race for North Carolina’s next lieutenant governor just became a bit more crowded as another candidate threw his hat in the ring over the weekend.
 
Maryland Governor Wes Moore was speaking figuratively Sunday when he called bans on certain kids’ library books tantamount to “castrating children,” but the Democrat just last month signed a bill that potentially allows the literal castration of kids.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore was speaking figuratively Sunday when he called bans on certain kids’ library books tantamount to “castrating children,” but the Democrat just last month signed a bill that potentially allows the literal castration of kids.
 
Every official should be held accountable and immunity must be constricted
Every official should be held accountable and immunity must be constricted
 
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley warned Sunday that China has been building up its defenses and military for “decades” to prepare for war with the United States.
Former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley warned Sunday that China has been building up its defenses and military for “decades” to prepare for war with the United States.
 
Summertime is just around the corner, which means one thing: churches across the country are soon to be overrun with thousands of feral children.
Summertime is just around the corner, which means one thing: churches across the country are soon to be overrun with thousands of feral children.
 
The FBI is accused of misleading the wife of an American hostage as U.S. officials worked to release missionary Jeff Woodke, who was held captive by Islamic extremists for more than six years.
The FBI is accused of misleading the wife of an American hostage as U.S. officials worked to release missionary Jeff Woodke, who was held captive by Islamic extremists for more than six years.
 
Actor Russell Crowe said he’s taken so many questions about the upcoming film “Gladiator 2” that producers should pay him.
Actor Russell Crowe said he’s taken so many questions about the upcoming film “Gladiator 2” that producers should pay him.
 
In a true emergency declaration, Council of State members would have to vote on on the action taken by Cooper, or any other governor, under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1.
In a true emergency declaration, Council of State members would have to vote on on the action taken by Cooper, or any other governor, under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1.
 
Former Vice President Mike Pence declared on Sunday that the days of America needing affirmative action are “over” following the Supreme Court’s ruling last week that two colleges that were using race as a determining factor in the admissions process acted illegally.
Former Vice President Mike Pence declared on Sunday that the days of America needing affirmative action are “over” following the Supreme Court’s ruling last week that two colleges that were using race as a determining factor in the admissions process acted illegally.
 
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