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USA Powerlifting is being forced to include biological men who identify as women in the women’s divisions of their competitions after losing an anti-discrimination lawsuit last week.
USA Powerlifting is being forced to include biological men who identify as women in the women’s divisions of their competitions after losing an anti-discrimination lawsuit last week.
 
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis slammed California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday while visiting the state for his speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.
Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis slammed California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday while visiting the state for his speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley.
 
Former Attorney General William Barr penned an op-ed late last week outlining the true extent that Mexico’s drug cartels are responsible for devastation inside the U.S. and called for U.S. military intervention to end the carnage.
Former Attorney General William Barr penned an op-ed late last week outlining the true extent that Mexico’s drug cartels are responsible for devastation inside the U.S. and called for U.S. military intervention to end the carnage.
 
"I would never trust a female pilot if my life depended on it," said local man Ray Strunk, who doesn't know how to change the wiper blades on his car.
"I would never trust a female pilot if my life depended on it," said local man Ray Strunk, who doesn't know how to change the wiper blades on his car.
 
Actor Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, posted a plea online over the weekend asking reporters to leave her husband alone following his recent frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
Actor Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, posted a plea online over the weekend asking reporters to leave her husband alone following his recent frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.
 
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a new policy Feb. 23 banning schools from forcing employees or applicants to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of employment or acceptance as a student.
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a new policy Feb. 23 banning schools from forcing employees or applicants to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of employment or acceptance as a student.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) highlighted numerous problems facing the United States during an interview over the weekend, problems that have largely erupted under the leadership of President Joe Biden.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) highlighted numerous problems facing the United States during an interview over the weekend, problems that have largely erupted under the leadership of President Joe Biden.
 
Jim Bostian, Aetna’s market president for North Carolina, addressed the State Health Plan Board of Trustees at their meeting Wednesday, with promises of building upon a seamless transition as the new SHP third-party administrator beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
Jim Bostian, Aetna’s market president for North Carolina, addressed the State Health Plan Board of Trustees at their meeting Wednesday, with promises of building upon a seamless transition as the new SHP third-party administrator beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
 
Democrats are faced with a big question mark as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) refuses to rush to judgment on his political future.
Democrats are faced with a big question mark as Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) refuses to rush to judgment on his political future.
 
The Cooper administration’s announcement of a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the nation of Denmark to share “knowledge, data, and best practices” over offshore wind energy development predictably set their media acolytes abuzz.
The Cooper administration’s announcement of a “Memorandum of Understanding” with the nation of Denmark to share “knowledge, data, and best practices” over offshore wind energy development predictably set their media acolytes abuzz.
 
First lady Dr. Jill Biden scorned the prospect of her husband, President Joe Biden, taking a competency test for elderly politicians.
First lady Dr. Jill Biden scorned the prospect of her husband, President Joe Biden, taking a competency test for elderly politicians.
 
Former President Donald Trump touted his White House experience and vowed to “deal with the RINOs” in a marathon speech Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference, where he easily won the 2024 presidential straw poll.
Former President Donald Trump touted his White House experience and vowed to “deal with the RINOs” in a marathon speech Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference, where he easily won the 2024 presidential straw poll.
 
BLM inspired audit attacks many prominent British heroes
BLM inspired audit attacks many prominent British heroes
 
Actor Isaiah Washington announced his early retirement from acting on Friday, declaring that the role he played in the 2022 film “Corsicana” would stand as his last hurrah in the entertainment industry.
Actor Isaiah Washington announced his early retirement from acting on Friday, declaring that the role he played in the 2022 film “Corsicana” would stand as his last hurrah in the entertainment industry.
 
Fayetteville’s Dr. Dickson Schaefer is working as hard as he can, but his Cumberland County waiting room keeps filling back up.
Fayetteville’s Dr. Dickson Schaefer is working as hard as he can, but his Cumberland County waiting room keeps filling back up.
 
Bipartisan congressional members investigating the origins of COVID and the federal government’s gain of function research pushed a new memo Sunday claiming new evidence suggests Dr. Anthony Fauci “prompted the drafting” of ‘Proximal Origins’ to disprove the lab leak theory.
Bipartisan congressional members investigating the origins of COVID and the federal government’s gain of function research pushed a new memo Sunday claiming new evidence suggests Dr. Anthony Fauci “prompted the drafting” of ‘Proximal Origins’ to disprove the lab leak theory.
 
Bright. Shiny. Treat. That’s what Wordle is. The New York Times started a trend in a game that takes the Jumbles to a new height.
Bright. Shiny. Treat. That’s what Wordle is. The New York Times started a trend in a game that takes the Jumbles to a new height.
 
Not the only city to fall for the scam
Not the only city to fall for the scam
 
An illegal immigrant allegedly “violently assaulted” a female Border Patrol agent who was taking him into custody in Arizona, according to a new report.
An illegal immigrant allegedly “violently assaulted” a female Border Patrol agent who was taking him into custody in Arizona, according to a new report.
 
I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are below:
I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are below:
 
Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan warned that President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might not be up to the task.
Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan warned that President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) might not be up to the task.
 
Poor lil' guy! According to sources, Senator Mitch McConnell became so spooked today by the release of unedited Jan 6 footage that he withdrew his head into his shell and is refusing to come out.
Poor lil' guy! According to sources, Senator Mitch McConnell became so spooked today by the release of unedited Jan 6 footage that he withdrew his head into his shell and is refusing to come out.
 
Democratic 2024 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson said Sunday that her primary campaign is not about taking on President Joe Biden, but a rigged system.
Democratic 2024 presidential candidate Marianne Williamson said Sunday that her primary campaign is not about taking on President Joe Biden, but a rigged system.
 
At this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) shared how, in a few short months, he is setting the pace in regard to subpoenas during this session of Congress.
At this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) shared how, in a few short months, he is setting the pace in regard to subpoenas during this session of Congress.
 
A bill that would reduce the number of bids required for the state to contract house repairs after a disaster passed a N.C. House Committee on Wednesday.
A bill that would reduce the number of bids required for the state to contract house repairs after a disaster passed a N.C. House Committee on Wednesday.
 
Daily Wire host Michael Knowles spoke Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland and detailed how conservatives can defeat radical gender theory, saying that conservatives should not compromise and meet the Left halfway.
Daily Wire host Michael Knowles spoke Saturday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Maryland and detailed how conservatives can defeat radical gender theory, saying that conservatives should not compromise and meet the Left halfway.
 
Local man Rusty Davis became extremely self-conscious today after suddenly realizing he was the only person in all of Walmart walking on legs.
Local man Rusty Davis became extremely self-conscious today after suddenly realizing he was the only person in all of Walmart walking on legs.
 
Remember when social media platforms forbade anyone from even suggesting that the COVID virus may have leaked from a lab in China that was studying coronaviruses?
Remember when social media platforms forbade anyone from even suggesting that the COVID virus may have leaked from a lab in China that was studying coronaviruses?
 
There is growing demand for the right to repair technology, especially expensive farm equipment, without being compelled to use the manufacturer’s licensed professionals
There is growing demand for the right to repair technology, especially expensive farm equipment, without being compelled to use the manufacturer’s licensed professionals
 
Attorney General Merrick Garland attended a conference in Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that the result of the Ukraine-Russia war would have a “direct” impact on democracy in America.
Attorney General Merrick Garland attended a conference in Ukraine on Friday at the invitation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that the result of the Ukraine-Russia war would have a “direct” impact on democracy in America.
 
Since President Joe Biden took office, about 724,545 Americans have died of COVID, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
Since President Joe Biden took office, about 724,545 Americans have died of COVID, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University.
 
The “NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, passed the Senate Finance Committee today.
The “NC Compassionate Care Act,” a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in North Carolina, passed the Senate Finance Committee today.
 
Policymakers in the United States are focused on a renewable energy transition despite the geopolitical and economic risks that emerge from a lack of reliable and cheap power sources.
Policymakers in the United States are focused on a renewable energy transition despite the geopolitical and economic risks that emerge from a lack of reliable and cheap power sources.
 
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