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Hurricane Recovery in South Carolina far surpasses that in North Carolina.
Hurricane Recovery in South Carolina far surpasses that in North Carolina.
 
Asset management company BlackRock contends that the Federal Reserve is not effectively maintaining a balance between reducing inflation and avoiding a downturn amid widespread pressure to control higher prices.
Asset management company BlackRock contends that the Federal Reserve is not effectively maintaining a balance between reducing inflation and avoiding a downturn amid widespread pressure to control higher prices.
 
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke out in opposition to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, referring to it as excessive.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke out in opposition to President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, referring to it as excessive.
 
After weeks of unsuccessfully stoking Trump supporters towards violent action, the FBI has changed course, beginning internal discussions for executing a MAGA-style attack using FBI resources.
After weeks of unsuccessfully stoking Trump supporters towards violent action, the FBI has changed course, beginning internal discussions for executing a MAGA-style attack using FBI resources.
 
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton answered speculations about a 2024 White House bid this week, saying she would never again run for president.
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton answered speculations about a 2024 White House bid this week, saying she would never again run for president.
 
Introductory college courses may have some catching up to do.
 
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) reminded residents of the Golden State to reduce power consumption on Tuesday to avoid blackouts less than two months after he mocked Texas for similar problems.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) reminded residents of the Golden State to reduce power consumption on Tuesday to avoid blackouts less than two months after he mocked Texas for similar problems.
 
Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris announced this week that the southern border is "completely secure." According to sources, she made the announcement while crowd-surfing on a massive caravan of migrants.
Vice President and Border Czar Kamala Harris announced this week that the southern border is "completely secure." According to sources, she made the announcement while crowd-surfing on a massive caravan of migrants.
 
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa just shaved off his signature long mane all in the hopes of influencing people to use fewer single-use plastic items.
Hollywood actor Jason Momoa just shaved off his signature long mane all in the hopes of influencing people to use fewer single-use plastic items.
 
As the North Carolina General Assembly plans to return to Raleigh Tuesday, The N.C. Healthcare Association has indicated a potential break in the standoff over certificate-of-need reform. Disagreements involving CON have helped block a deal for Medicaid expansion.
As the North Carolina General Assembly plans to return to Raleigh Tuesday, The N.C. Healthcare Association has indicated a potential break in the standoff over certificate-of-need reform. Disagreements involving CON have helped block a deal for Medicaid expansion.
 
Health authorities plan to recommend that Americans receive COVID shots annually as new boosters roll out this month in a shift from the nation’s current vaccination focus.
Health authorities plan to recommend that Americans receive COVID shots annually as new boosters roll out this month in a shift from the nation’s current vaccination focus.
 
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon is expected to turn himself in this week after reportedly being indicted on state-level charges related to the federal charges he faced in 2020 from a fraud scheme.
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon is expected to turn himself in this week after reportedly being indicted on state-level charges related to the federal charges he faced in 2020 from a fraud scheme.
 
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.1% in August after remaining constant in July according to the latest release from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On an annual basis, prices have increased 8.3%. This number would have been markedly higher if not for declining gas prices.
 
Emails obtained through public records requested from a parent’s association revealed California’s largest teachers union had a researcher allegedly spy on parents who fought for their children to return to classrooms during the pandemic.
Emails obtained through public records requested from a parent’s association revealed California’s largest teachers union had a researcher allegedly spy on parents who fought for their children to return to classrooms during the pandemic.
 
The editorial board of one of Pennsylvania’s largest newspapers this week slammed Democrat U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman’s attempts to get out of debating his opponent, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz
The editorial board of one of Pennsylvania’s largest newspapers this week slammed Democrat U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman’s attempts to get out of debating his opponent, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz
 
Local man Derrick Gibbens has finally completed a free mobile game and is happy to report that it only took him $3000 and 800 hours of his time to beat it.
Local man Derrick Gibbens has finally completed a free mobile game and is happy to report that it only took him $3000 and 800 hours of his time to beat it.
 
Over a dozen former Defense secretaries and Joint Chiefs chairmen signed a letter warning of a “challenging civil-military environment” days after President Joe Biden delivered a polarizing political speech with two marines in the backdrop.
Over a dozen former Defense secretaries and Joint Chiefs chairmen signed a letter warning of a “challenging civil-military environment” days after President Joe Biden delivered a polarizing political speech with two marines in the backdrop.
 
California energy prices hit their highest levels since the summer of 2020 on Tuesday.
 
Getting Ted Budd to the U.S. Senate appears to be a top priority for national Republicans. In campaign spending reports out Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Senate Leadership Fund PAC spent more than $3.4 million in ads for the North Carolina congressman this week.
Getting Ted Budd to the U.S. Senate appears to be a top priority for national Republicans. In campaign spending reports out Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Senate Leadership Fund PAC spent more than $3.4 million in ads for the North Carolina congressman this week.
 
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday afternoon that his state’s joint lawsuit with Louisiana against the Biden administration over alleged censorship coordination with social media companies scored a major victory
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday afternoon that his state’s joint lawsuit with Louisiana against the Biden administration over alleged censorship coordination with social media companies scored a major victory
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ (R) office fired back at a Democrat sheriff in Texas who announced Monday afternoon that his county was opening an investigation into the 50 illegal immigrants that were flown to Martha’s Vineyard last week.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ (R) office fired back at a Democrat sheriff in Texas who announced Monday afternoon that his county was opening an investigation into the 50 illegal immigrants that were flown to Martha’s Vineyard last week.
 
In an effort to escape the wrath of a weaponized federal government, supporters of former president Donald Trump are placing Biden signs in their yards with the hope that it will cause the FBI to pass over their houses.
In an effort to escape the wrath of a weaponized federal government, supporters of former president Donald Trump are placing Biden signs in their yards with the hope that it will cause the FBI to pass over their houses.
 
The Democrat sheriff that opened an investigation Monday into 50 illegal immigrants that were sent to Martha’s Vineyard last week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) said during a press conference that he was “not able” to point to any laws that were broken but just said “it’s wrong.”
The Democrat sheriff that opened an investigation Monday into 50 illegal immigrants that were sent to Martha’s Vineyard last week by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) said during a press conference that he was “not able” to point to any laws that were broken but just said “it’s wrong.”
 
Actor Kirk Cameron celebrated that his adoption movie “Lifemark” scored the number 2 spot at the box office — and that it’s getting a 97% by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Actor Kirk Cameron celebrated that his adoption movie “Lifemark” scored the number 2 spot at the box office — and that it’s getting a 97% by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
 
Although most families are hoping that back to school means back to normal, there are still some wanting to go back to forced masking, social distancing, isolated lunches outside, daily testing, lengthy quarantines, and even virtual schooling despite the learning loss that results
Although most families are hoping that back to school means back to normal, there are still some wanting to go back to forced masking, social distancing, isolated lunches outside, daily testing, lengthy quarantines, and even virtual schooling despite the learning loss that results
 
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) recently released new guidelines for children in their new “Standards of Care.”
 
Eden Gordon Hill speaks with Dr. Jennifer London, Co-Author of “Ever Vigilant” Remembering Everyone Deployed; Honoring our Veterans," and Marlene Norgard
Eden Gordon Hill speaks with Dr. Jennifer London, Co-Author of “Ever Vigilant” Remembering Everyone Deployed; Honoring our Veterans," and Marlene Norgard
 
Legendary soccer player David Beckham tried not to attract any attention as he joined the thousands waiting hours upon hours to say farewell to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Legendary soccer player David Beckham tried not to attract any attention as he joined the thousands waiting hours upon hours to say farewell to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
 
We all know there are tremendous benefits to reading the Bible, but it's so hard to be consistent with reading it every day!
We all know there are tremendous benefits to reading the Bible, but it's so hard to be consistent with reading it every day!
 
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) kicked off its 27th annual conference in Montreal on Saturday night with a keynote address from Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, who identifies as a transgender woman.
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) kicked off its 27th annual conference in Montreal on Saturday night with a keynote address from Rachel Levine, the assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, who identifies as a transgender woman.
 
Americans facing largest national debt ever, just as Biden announces student loan forgiveness
 
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