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A former employee of the company that controls TikTok told Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) that members of the Chinese Communist Party can access data from American users of the social media platform.
A former employee of the company that controls TikTok told Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) that members of the Chinese Communist Party can access data from American users of the social media platform.
 
An attorney for the so-called “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley asked federal prosecutors repeatedly for all videos showing his client inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, yet told The Daily Wire he never received the bombshell – and potentially exculpatory – footage aired Monday night by Tucker Carlson.
An attorney for the so-called “QAnon Shaman” Jacob Chansley asked federal prosecutors repeatedly for all videos showing his client inside the Capitol on Jan. 6, yet told The Daily Wire he never received the bombshell – and potentially exculpatory – footage aired Monday night by Tucker Carlson.
 
Introverts nationwide can rejoice (quietly, in a room by themselves), as the restaurant chain Chili's has announced plans to add new silent fajitas to menus across the country.
Introverts nationwide can rejoice (quietly, in a room by themselves), as the restaurant chain Chili's has announced plans to add new silent fajitas to menus across the country.
 
The tax burden from illegal immigration at the federal, state, and local levels is roughly $150.7 billion per year, according to an analysis published on Wednesday by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
The tax burden from illegal immigration at the federal, state, and local levels is roughly $150.7 billion per year, according to an analysis published on Wednesday by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR).
 
The N.C. Justice Department is seeking an "expeditious" schedule for the state Supreme Court to address outstanding issues in the Leandro education funding case.
The N.C. Justice Department is seeking an "expeditious" schedule for the state Supreme Court to address outstanding issues in the Leandro education funding case.
 
In the wake of the fury surrounding the woke alteration of famed author Roald Dahl’s classic books, the author of the “Goosebumps” series, which trails only J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” book series in sales among children’s books, pointed out that his publisher censored his work without permission.
In the wake of the fury surrounding the woke alteration of famed author Roald Dahl’s classic books, the author of the “Goosebumps” series, which trails only J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” book series in sales among children’s books, pointed out that his publisher censored his work without permission.
 
A middle school in a woke Virginia school district sent a letter to parents offering college preparation classes urging black and Hispanic students to apply, but ignored white and Asian students.
A middle school in a woke Virginia school district sent a letter to parents offering college preparation classes urging black and Hispanic students to apply, but ignored white and Asian students.
 
while popularity of Democrat enabler Mitch McConnell continues to tank
while popularity of Democrat enabler Mitch McConnell continues to tank
 
A troubling trend for youth mental health and suicide rates emerges from a new annual report released Feb. 27 by the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force.
A troubling trend for youth mental health and suicide rates emerges from a new annual report released Feb. 27 by the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force.
 
The number of job openings in the United States decreased to 10.8 million as of January, according to data released on Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, even as the number of available positions continues to drastically exceed the number of unemployed workers.
The number of job openings in the United States decreased to 10.8 million as of January, according to data released on Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, even as the number of available positions continues to drastically exceed the number of unemployed workers.
 
After an unexpected layoff led to weeks of scanning job boards and submitting applications, local man Aaron Consola regained hope when he passed a screening and aptitude test and scheduled an interview with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
After an unexpected layoff led to weeks of scanning job boards and submitting applications, local man Aaron Consola regained hope when he passed a screening and aptitude test and scheduled an interview with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
 
Russian President Vladimir Putin likely views a long war in Ukraine as his best chance to achieve victory, said a top Biden administration spy chief on Wednesday.
Russian President Vladimir Putin likely views a long war in Ukraine as his best chance to achieve victory, said a top Biden administration spy chief on Wednesday.
 
Packing policy into budgets harms transparency and accountability
 
The annual number of vehicle thefts in the United States surpassed one million for the first time since 2008, according to an analysis released Wednesday.
The annual number of vehicle thefts in the United States surpassed one million for the first time since 2008, according to an analysis released Wednesday.
 
Everything is in flux following a report that the U.S. Department of Energy has concluded that the virus that causes COVID likely leaked from a coronavirus lab in Wuhan, China.
Everything is in flux following a report that the U.S. Department of Energy has concluded that the virus that causes COVID likely leaked from a coronavirus lab in Wuhan, China.
 
For the 157th day in a row, family man Darren Cooper has resisted the siren call of an update for his iPhone that "provides important bug fixes and security updates."
For the 157th day in a row, family man Darren Cooper has resisted the siren call of an update for his iPhone that "provides important bug fixes and security updates."
 
A Russian group of hackers stole information from a Pennsylvania health network and then published naked photos of cancer patients online when the hospital refused to pay a ransom.
A Russian group of hackers stole information from a Pennsylvania health network and then published naked photos of cancer patients online when the hospital refused to pay a ransom.
 
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein does not oppose state legislative leaders intervening in a lawsuit challenging state restrictions on abortion pills.
N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein does not oppose state legislative leaders intervening in a lawsuit challenging state restrictions on abortion pills.
 
Randy Murdaugh, brother of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, is unsure whether his brother is indeed guilty of killing his own wife and son, but believes Alex knows more about what happened than he’s said so far.
Randy Murdaugh, brother of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, is unsure whether his brother is indeed guilty of killing his own wife and son, but believes Alex knows more about what happened than he’s said so far.
 
Hollywood once again showed its hypocrisy over the weekend when it erected huge walls with armed security to keep the stars free of the crime in Los Angeles for the 2023 Oscars.
Hollywood once again showed its hypocrisy over the weekend when it erected huge walls with armed security to keep the stars free of the crime in Los Angeles for the 2023 Oscars.
 
The state Rules Review Commission faces another legal challenge, the first filed since Gov. Roy Cooper dropped a lawsuit against the group in October 2022.
The state Rules Review Commission faces another legal challenge, the first filed since Gov. Roy Cooper dropped a lawsuit against the group in October 2022.
 
The Federal Trade Commission reportedly demanded that Twitter CEO Elon Musk turn over internal company communications and information about the company’s mass layoffs as well as sit for a deposition as part of an investigation into the company, according to a Tuesday report.
The Federal Trade Commission reportedly demanded that Twitter CEO Elon Musk turn over internal company communications and information about the company’s mass layoffs as well as sit for a deposition as part of an investigation into the company, according to a Tuesday report.
 
A local company came dangerously close to having a productive day, avoiding it only at the last minute by scheduling a meeting that brought all actual work-related operations to an immediate standstill.
A local company came dangerously close to having a productive day, avoiding it only at the last minute by scheduling a meeting that brought all actual work-related operations to an immediate standstill.
 
President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) went down in flames on Tuesday after she faced a brutal confirmation process and a key Democrat said that he would oppose her nomination.
President Joe Biden’s nominee to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) went down in flames on Tuesday after she faced a brutal confirmation process and a key Democrat said that he would oppose her nomination.
 
It’s time to recognize that earning a living in North Carolina is a right, not a privilege. Thankfully, North Carolina senators introduced a bill last week to repeal the redundant and antiquated privilege license tax,
It’s time to recognize that earning a living in North Carolina is a right, not a privilege. Thankfully, North Carolina senators introduced a bill last week to repeal the redundant and antiquated privilege license tax,
 
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) slammed a CNN reporter during a brief interaction with reporters in which he answered questions about releasing footage from the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol to Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) slammed a CNN reporter during a brief interaction with reporters in which he answered questions about releasing footage from the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol to Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
 
Last Tuesday, high-ranking senators from both parties were briefed by the Department of Justice and intelligence communities on the three simultaneous classified document scandals facing former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence, and current President Joe Biden.
Last Tuesday, high-ranking senators from both parties were briefed by the Department of Justice and intelligence communities on the three simultaneous classified document scandals facing former President Donald Trump, former Vice President Mike Pence, and current President Joe Biden.
 
As the North Carolina Utilities Commission works on a Carbon Plan that would dramatically shape the state’s energy future, the state grew by 133,088 people in 2022 alone, the third fastest-growing state in the nation.
As the North Carolina Utilities Commission works on a Carbon Plan that would dramatically shape the state’s energy future, the state grew by 133,088 people in 2022 alone, the third fastest-growing state in the nation.
 
TikTok users are fascinated by “Bare Minimum Mondays,” a trend which encourages employees to exert as little effort as possible on the first day of the work week.
TikTok users are fascinated by “Bare Minimum Mondays,” a trend which encourages employees to exert as little effort as possible on the first day of the work week.
 
would require teaching of both sides of contested historical narratives
would require teaching of both sides of contested historical narratives
 
Will Mark Robinson channel Kerr Scott's road to Blount Street
Will Mark Robinson channel Kerr Scott's road to Blount Street
 
The film that saved “Hollywood’s a**” was rewarded for its heroism with a paltry Oscar for Best Sound at The 95th Academy Awards Sunday night.
The film that saved “Hollywood’s a**” was rewarded for its heroism with a paltry Oscar for Best Sound at The 95th Academy Awards Sunday night.
 
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