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Fulton County investigators reportedly have an audio recording of former President Donald Trump pressuring then-Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R) to push for a special House session to overturn then-President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the state during the 2020 election.
Fulton County investigators reportedly have an audio recording of former President Donald Trump pressuring then-Georgia House Speaker David Ralston (R) to push for a special House session to overturn then-President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the state during the 2020 election.
 
A top Russian official claimed on Wednesday that the U.S. was “directly involved” in fighting the war in Ukraine after Russian pilots initiated a provocation against a U.S. drone operating over international waters this week that led to a collision and destruction of the drone.
A top Russian official claimed on Wednesday that the U.S. was “directly involved” in fighting the war in Ukraine after Russian pilots initiated a provocation against a U.S. drone operating over international waters this week that led to a collision and destruction of the drone.
 
North Carolina’s administrative code is cluttered with over 1,000 rules whose authorizing statutes have been repealed
North Carolina’s administrative code is cluttered with over 1,000 rules whose authorizing statutes have been repealed
 
While college campuses are obsessing over “safe spaces” and diversity, equity, and inclusion, one professor noticed that students are becoming less happy and much angrier.
While college campuses are obsessing over “safe spaces” and diversity, equity, and inclusion, one professor noticed that students are becoming less happy and much angrier.
 
St. Louis clinic staff lied to legislators about procedures
 
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a confidential report this week that 2.5 tons of natural uranium have gone missing from a site in Libya that is not controlled by the government.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said in a confidential report this week that 2.5 tons of natural uranium have gone missing from a site in Libya that is not controlled by the government.
 
Multiple reports out of the U.S. Thursday indicated that Long John Silver's is still a thing. Experts confirmed their findings that the fast-food seafood restaurant, which is an actual thing, is in fact still in existence.
Multiple reports out of the U.S. Thursday indicated that Long John Silver's is still a thing. Experts confirmed their findings that the fast-food seafood restaurant, which is an actual thing, is in fact still in existence.
 
SVB Financial Group, the parent company of now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank, is considering bankruptcy as a possible mechanism to sell its other assets, according to a Wednesday report from Reuters.
SVB Financial Group, the parent company of now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank, is considering bankruptcy as a possible mechanism to sell its other assets, according to a Wednesday report from Reuters.
 
After a train carrying highly toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden hopped on Air Force One, transferred to a train and went to … Ukraine.
After a train carrying highly toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, President Joe Biden hopped on Air Force One, transferred to a train and went to … Ukraine.
 
Well, the day has finally arrived: your cute little parasitical clump of cells has popped out of one of the birthing persons in your relationship, and it's now suddenly a real human being. But what gender is it? It's hard to say. It could even be - fingers crossed - trans!
Well, the day has finally arrived: your cute little parasitical clump of cells has popped out of one of the birthing persons in your relationship, and it's now suddenly a real human being. But what gender is it? It's hard to say. It could even be - fingers crossed - trans!
 
Officials with the United States Surface Transportation Board approved the merger of Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited on Wednesday, marking the first combination of major rail companies in two decades.
Officials with the United States Surface Transportation Board approved the merger of Kansas City Southern Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Railway Limited on Wednesday, marking the first combination of major rail companies in two decades.
 
Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said that he doesn’t consider himself a politician but rather a public servant, as he delivered the Republican response to Gov. Roy Cooper’s final State of the State address on Monday night.
Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson said that he doesn’t consider himself a politician but rather a public servant, as he delivered the Republican response to Gov. Roy Cooper’s final State of the State address on Monday night.
 
General Mark Milley said Wednesday that he was not prepared to consider Russia’s downing of an American drone to be an act of war. “Incidents happen,” he said.
General Mark Milley said Wednesday that he was not prepared to consider Russia’s downing of an American drone to be an act of war. “Incidents happen,” he said.
 
Author and podcast host Sam Harris said author and Daily Wire host Candace Owens “should not” have opinions on subjects like the vaccine, climate change, or the war in Ukraine, adding that people should also not listen to her about such matters.
Author and podcast host Sam Harris said author and Daily Wire host Candace Owens “should not” have opinions on subjects like the vaccine, climate change, or the war in Ukraine, adding that people should also not listen to her about such matters.
 
My recent column for the Foundation for Economic Education looks at Daylight Saving Time (DST).
 
A treasure hunter made the find of his life with a metal detector, unearthing medieval gold jewelry and silver coins in the Netherlands, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities recently announced.
A treasure hunter made the find of his life with a metal detector, unearthing medieval gold jewelry and silver coins in the Netherlands, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities recently announced.
 
“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic might be serving time in federal prison, but that is not stopping him from exploring his political ambitions — he’s announced a run for president in 2024.
“Tiger King” star Joe Exotic might be serving time in federal prison, but that is not stopping him from exploring his political ambitions — he’s announced a run for president in 2024.
 
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told investors on Wednesday that the asset management company views climate change as a risk to portfolio companies.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told investors on Wednesday that the asset management company views climate change as a risk to portfolio companies.
 
While at his first job interview with a prospective employer Thursday, local man Justin Rasberger was crestfallen to learn that "quoting Monty Python" does not count as relevant job experience, and in fact is not currently considered a "marketable skill" among employers.
While at his first job interview with a prospective employer Thursday, local man Justin Rasberger was crestfallen to learn that "quoting Monty Python" does not count as relevant job experience, and in fact is not currently considered a "marketable skill" among employers.
 
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the social media company would dismiss 10,000 employees and cease efforts to fill 5,000 open roles amid economic turmoil and lackluster performance.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the social media company would dismiss 10,000 employees and cease efforts to fill 5,000 open roles amid economic turmoil and lackluster performance.
 
Deposits have grown by more than $15 billion in Charlotte-based bank as investors seek safer shelter for their money
Deposits have grown by more than $15 billion in Charlotte-based bank as investors seek safer shelter for their money
 
Senators, including seven Republicans, voted on Wednesday to confirm President Joe Biden‘s nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to India, embattled former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Senators, including seven Republicans, voted on Wednesday to confirm President Joe Biden‘s nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to India, embattled former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti.
 
Many Americans are growing worried over the looming financial crisis as banks continue to close down due to lack of funds, a dilemma that kicked off over the weekend with a run on Silicon Valley Bank.
Many Americans are growing worried over the looming financial crisis as banks continue to close down due to lack of funds, a dilemma that kicked off over the weekend with a run on Silicon Valley Bank.
 
Russian officials shared plans to salvage the remains of a U.S. military drone that crashed into the Black Sea on Tuesday.
Russian officials shared plans to salvage the remains of a U.S. military drone that crashed into the Black Sea on Tuesday.
 
North Carolina Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper gave his fourth and final State of the State address Monday night to what appeared to be, at times, a divided room between Democrats and Republicans.
North Carolina Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper gave his fourth and final State of the State address Monday night to what appeared to be, at times, a divided room between Democrats and Republicans.
 
President Joe Biden expressed a strong degree of economic confidence even as the Consumer Price Index rose 6.0% between February 2022 and February 2023 and price pressures from household staples continued to worsen.
President Joe Biden expressed a strong degree of economic confidence even as the Consumer Price Index rose 6.0% between February 2022 and February 2023 and price pressures from household staples continued to worsen.
 
Executives at Silicon Valley Bank are reeling after learning one of the most brutal lessons in banking: if you invest your money irresponsibly, the government will just bail you out.
Executives at Silicon Valley Bank are reeling after learning one of the most brutal lessons in banking: if you invest your money irresponsibly, the government will just bail you out.
 
Fox News regular Geraldo Rivera voiced his frustration on Tuesday with Republicans who are continuing to investigate President Joe Biden’s embattled son Hunter, telling them to “put up or shut up.”
Fox News regular Geraldo Rivera voiced his frustration on Tuesday with Republicans who are continuing to investigate President Joe Biden’s embattled son Hunter, telling them to “put up or shut up.”
 
The Supreme Court has asked for significant extra funding for police protection in the wake of abortion activists targeting SCOTUS judges because of the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court has asked for significant extra funding for police protection in the wake of abortion activists targeting SCOTUS judges because of the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
 
radical gender activists file complaint against two feminists
radical gender activists file complaint against two feminists
 
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