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Renowned astro-physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson delivered an unsolicited science lesson on Christmas Eve, using his own research to “prove” that Santa Claus’ holiday delivery schedule was an impossibility.
Renowned astro-physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson delivered an unsolicited science lesson on Christmas Eve, using his own research to “prove” that Santa Claus’ holiday delivery schedule was an impossibility.
 
Chaos erupted Monday after Twitter went live with a surprise new feature, which CEO Elon Musk called a "late Christmas present for twits everywhere." The new feature allows users to select a "top 8 friends" to feature prominently in their profile.
Chaos erupted Monday after Twitter went live with a surprise new feature, which CEO Elon Musk called a "late Christmas present for twits everywhere." The new feature allows users to select a "top 8 friends" to feature prominently in their profile.
 
in another poll only a minority of Germans consider themselves free
in another poll only a minority of Germans consider themselves free
 
Special counsel John Durham has spent at least $6.5 million over the last two years on its investigation of the FBI’s inquiry into ties between former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
Special counsel John Durham has spent at least $6.5 million over the last two years on its investigation of the FBI’s inquiry into ties between former President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia.
 
New K-12 Science Standards for North Carolina schools were released last month, and the results are a mixed bag
New K-12 Science Standards for North Carolina schools were released last month, and the results are a mixed bag
 
On Wednesday, two food truck operators were giving away free lobster rolls and cheesesteaks in downtown Jacksonville, N.C.
On Wednesday, two food truck operators were giving away free lobster rolls and cheesesteaks in downtown Jacksonville, N.C.
 
Top Republican strategist Karl Rove, now a Fox News contributor, said during a segment this week that the U.S. has been governed by the “boomer” generation for nearly 32 years, and that now is the time for fresh leadership on both sides of the aisle.
Top Republican strategist Karl Rove, now a Fox News contributor, said during a segment this week that the U.S. has been governed by the “boomer” generation for nearly 32 years, and that now is the time for fresh leadership on both sides of the aisle.
 
NC State radio broadcaster Gary Hahn was suspended indefinitely late this week after he mentioned “illegal aliens” during the Wolfpack’s bowl game against Maryland.
NC State radio broadcaster Gary Hahn was suspended indefinitely late this week after he mentioned “illegal aliens” during the Wolfpack’s bowl game against Maryland.
 
According to Catherine Truitt, N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the limited nature of North Carolina’s accountability on public schools.
According to Catherine Truitt, N.C. superintendent of Public Instruction, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the limited nature of North Carolina’s accountability on public schools.
 
Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and former Trump administration official, told Fox News in an interview this week that wokeness came from political correctness that started back in the 1990s.
Dr. Ben Carson, a neurosurgeon and former Trump administration official, told Fox News in an interview this week that wokeness came from political correctness that started back in the 1990s.
 
Finally, lawmakers are taking action against TikTok, the social media platform run by the communist Chinese.
Finally, lawmakers are taking action against TikTok, the social media platform run by the communist Chinese.
 
TORONTO — In an attempt to change with the times, toy and game manufacturer Hasbro has introduced a special edition of its popular game Operation. This new version of the game, available only in Canada, simply has players end the patient's life immediately.
TORONTO — In an attempt to change with the times, toy and game manufacturer Hasbro has introduced a special edition of its popular game Operation. This new version of the game, available only in Canada, simply has players end the patient's life immediately.
 
A judge in Arizona dismissed a lawsuit brought by Kari Lake, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump, seeking to overturn her defeat in the state governor’s race.
A judge in Arizona dismissed a lawsuit brought by Kari Lake, a Republican endorsed by former President Donald Trump, seeking to overturn her defeat in the state governor’s race.
 
The late United State Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was justifiably famous for his sharp dissents.
The late United State Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was justifiably famous for his sharp dissents.
 
Journalist Matt Taibbi released a new installment of “The Twitter Files” Saturday afternoon that showed that the FBI was not the only government agency that was in regular contact with Twitter about content on the platform.
Journalist Matt Taibbi released a new installment of “The Twitter Files” Saturday afternoon that showed that the FBI was not the only government agency that was in regular contact with Twitter about content on the platform.
 
Recent discoveries have revealed a motive behind Cain's decision to murder his brother Abel out in an open field. While it was long assumed that Cain chose this location due to its convenience
Recent discoveries have revealed a motive behind Cain's decision to murder his brother Abel out in an open field. While it was long assumed that Cain chose this location due to its convenience
 
The Republican National Committee needs new leadership to beat the Democrats at their finely tuned ballot-gathering mastery, would-be party chair Harmeet Dhillon told The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro.
The Republican National Committee needs new leadership to beat the Democrats at their finely tuned ballot-gathering mastery, would-be party chair Harmeet Dhillon told The Daily Wire’s Ben Shapiro.
 
As applicant pools get smaller, colleges will have to work hard to maintain standards.
As applicant pools get smaller, colleges will have to work hard to maintain standards.
 
With the last hours of the Christmas and New Year's seasons ticking away, a local man found himself looking forward to the coming peace and quiet he will experience when returning to work after the holiday break.
With the last hours of the Christmas and New Year's seasons ticking away, a local man found himself looking forward to the coming peace and quiet he will experience when returning to work after the holiday break.
 
As members of the House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill one day before Christmas Eve, many appear to have done so from the comfort of their homes.
As members of the House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus bill one day before Christmas Eve, many appear to have done so from the comfort of their homes.
 
President Joe Biden signed an $847 billion defense policy bill on Friday that includes a provision repealing the COVID vaccine mandate for the military.
President Joe Biden signed an $847 billion defense policy bill on Friday that includes a provision repealing the COVID vaccine mandate for the military.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
The U.S. Supreme Court spent nearly three hours dissecting arguments in North Carolina's Moore v. Harper congressional redistricting case.
 
More than one million homes and businesses have lost power as a severe winter storm sweeps the United States.
More than one million homes and businesses have lost power as a severe winter storm sweeps the United States.
 
Sometimes the moment is made when one least expects it.
 
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), passed a $1.7 trillion spending package on Friday with nine Republicans joining Democrats to send the massive omnibus to the White House in a 225-201 vote.
The House of Representatives, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), passed a $1.7 trillion spending package on Friday with nine Republicans joining Democrats to send the massive omnibus to the White House in a 225-201 vote.
 
Sources close to local man Payton Martin allege that he used to be a fun, carefree young man who loved getting fun gifts for Christmas — and who was "super sad and disappointed" when he opened a big package under the Christmas tree only to find that it was a pack of socks.
Sources close to local man Payton Martin allege that he used to be a fun, carefree young man who loved getting fun gifts for Christmas — and who was "super sad and disappointed" when he opened a big package under the Christmas tree only to find that it was a pack of socks.
 
Florida was the fastest-growing state in the country over the last year — the first time that has happened since 1957, the Census Bureau said Friday.
Florida was the fastest-growing state in the country over the last year — the first time that has happened since 1957, the Census Bureau said Friday.
 
In 2002, NASA announced that it was naming its upcoming deep-space telescope after James Webb, the former leader of the agency from 1961 to 1968 who set in motion the 1969 moon landing.
In 2002, NASA announced that it was naming its upcoming deep-space telescope after James Webb, the former leader of the agency from 1961 to 1968 who set in motion the 1969 moon landing.
 
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
 
During the race to be the Democrats’ nominee in 2020, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden engaged in several acrimonious exchanges before Harris’ campaign went down in flames.
During the race to be the Democrats’ nominee in 2020, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden engaged in several acrimonious exchanges before Harris’ campaign went down in flames.
 
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