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At least 13 counties in New York state are telling newly-tapped Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul that they will not be enforcing her mask mandate on private businesses — and some of the county leaders are letting their displeasure over the “dictate” be known.
At least 13 counties in New York state are telling newly-tapped Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul that they will not be enforcing her mask mandate on private businesses — and some of the county leaders are letting their displeasure over the “dictate” be known.
 
NEW YORK, NY—After feminists around the country vowed to stop having sex, men across the nation have remained blissfully unaware anything has changed.
NEW YORK, NY—After feminists around the country vowed to stop having sex, men across the nation have remained blissfully unaware anything has changed.
 
A new corporate culture memo from Netflix is taking a hardline stance on attempts to silence artistic expression by warning those who are offended by the streaming service’s content that they may want to go find a job somewhere else.
A new corporate culture memo from Netflix is taking a hardline stance on attempts to silence artistic expression by warning those who are offended by the streaming service’s content that they may want to go find a job somewhere else.
 
Just days after making an accurate, fact-based claim that MAGA was "the most extreme political organization in recent American history," President Joe Biden fell back into his habit of making false assertions about his past, this time claiming he had once had an abortion.
Just days after making an accurate, fact-based claim that MAGA was "the most extreme political organization in recent American history," President Joe Biden fell back into his habit of making false assertions about his past, this time claiming he had once had an abortion.
 
Social media influencer Koerri Washington testified during the Kyle Rittenhouse trial on Wednesday, confirming that he has seen videos of Joseph Rosenbaum, a man fatally shot by Rittenhouse, hurling the N-word and yelling “shoot me” near a Kenosha gas station on the night of August 25, 2020.
Social media influencer Koerri Washington testified during the Kyle Rittenhouse trial on Wednesday, confirming that he has seen videos of Joseph Rosenbaum, a man fatally shot by Rittenhouse, hurling the N-word and yelling “shoot me” near a Kenosha gas station on the night of August 25, 2020.
 
Demons of Hell have released a statement to NPR where they have unanimously agreed upon the importance of gender-affirming care for children.
Demons of Hell have released a statement to NPR where they have unanimously agreed upon the importance of gender-affirming care for children.
 
Federal prosecutors have opened a grand jury investigation into former President Donald Trump and other officials who served in his administration over whether classified material that ended up at his home in Mar-a-Lago was mishandled.
Federal prosecutors have opened a grand jury investigation into former President Donald Trump and other officials who served in his administration over whether classified material that ended up at his home in Mar-a-Lago was mishandled.
 
News of the Supreme Court likely overturning Roe v. Wade got you down? What happens if you get pregnant and you can no longer have an abortion in your state?
News of the Supreme Court likely overturning Roe v. Wade got you down? What happens if you get pregnant and you can no longer have an abortion in your state?
 
We’ve heard a lot, in recent years, about a free speech crisis on our college campuses.
We’ve heard a lot, in recent years, about a free speech crisis on our college campuses.
 
A prominent campaign account for Republican Winsome Sears, who defeated Democrat Hala Ayala for lieutenant governor in Virginia, swiftly trolled Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday.
A prominent campaign account for Republican Winsome Sears, who defeated Democrat Hala Ayala for lieutenant governor in Virginia, swiftly trolled Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper says his proposed 2022-23 budget adjustments would address unfunded pieces of a court-ordered Leandro school funding plan.
Gov. Roy Cooper says his proposed 2022-23 budget adjustments would address unfunded pieces of a court-ordered Leandro school funding plan.
 
The National Education Association’s 2022 “Rankings and Estimates” report included an average teacher salary figure that was significantly lower than the $55,905 average reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
The National Education Association’s 2022 “Rankings and Estimates” report included an average teacher salary figure that was significantly lower than the $55,905 average reported by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
 
Consumer prices climbed 8.3% last month from one year ago.
 
Two of the top leaders at Twitter are no longer with the company as the social media platform begins to make changes ahead of Elon Musk’s expected arrival at the company as its new CEO after his $44 billion purchase of the company is finalized.
Two of the top leaders at Twitter are no longer with the company as the social media platform begins to make changes ahead of Elon Musk’s expected arrival at the company as its new CEO after his $44 billion purchase of the company is finalized.
 
During a recent devotional time, Jesus found himself flummoxed when reading his words in the popular Bible “translation” which renders the text “thought-for-thought” rather than “word-for-word”—“The Message.”
During a recent devotional time, Jesus found himself flummoxed when reading his words in the popular Bible “translation” which renders the text “thought-for-thought” rather than “word-for-word”—“The Message.”
 
Following an impromptu inspection of the D.C. jail, a federal judge has ordered the release of January 6 defendant, Christopher Worrell, over the mistreatment of detainees.
Following an impromptu inspection of the D.C. jail, a federal judge has ordered the release of January 6 defendant, Christopher Worrell, over the mistreatment of detainees.
 
Not everyone grows up going to a church camp over the summer. For those special few who bear the honor, consider how blessed you are—you may not be aware of how it has irrevocably changed your life.
Not everyone grows up going to a church camp over the summer. For those special few who bear the honor, consider how blessed you are—you may not be aware of how it has irrevocably changed your life.
 
Despite the record high price of gas in the U.S., the Biden administration has announced it is canceling the sale of a massive oil and gas lease location in Alaska that was pending before the Department of the Interior (DOI).
Despite the record high price of gas in the U.S., the Biden administration has announced it is canceling the sale of a massive oil and gas lease location in Alaska that was pending before the Department of the Interior (DOI).
 
Standardized educational tests do not perfectly measure student aptitude or achievement, and no one argues that they do
Standardized educational tests do not perfectly measure student aptitude or achievement, and no one argues that they do
 
It’s budget season for North Carolina’s local governments, and some officials are taking the opportunity to propose tax increases yet again.
It’s budget season for North Carolina’s local governments, and some officials are taking the opportunity to propose tax increases yet again.
 
After the well-publicized leak of a draft decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, it appears a majority of the court could overturn the current federal precedent — as laid out in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The decision is likely to be released in May or June.
After the well-publicized leak of a draft decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, it appears a majority of the court could overturn the current federal precedent — as laid out in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The decision is likely to be released in May or June.
 
Many of you know that Sloan and I have had what I thought was a friendship relationship for more than a year. However, recently, that appears to have come to an end.
Many of you know that Sloan and I have had what I thought was a friendship relationship for more than a year. However, recently, that appears to have come to an end.
 
Sports Illustrated (SI) has found a way to advance their new agenda even further, trumpeting the new cover model for their swimsuit issue because she shows the c-section scar just above her pelvic area.
Sports Illustrated (SI) has found a way to advance their new agenda even further, trumpeting the new cover model for their swimsuit issue because she shows the c-section scar just above her pelvic area.
 
Local fat man Nicolas Craig has reportedly been frustrated by his inability to lose weight despite neither dieting nor exercising.
Local fat man Nicolas Craig has reportedly been frustrated by his inability to lose weight despite neither dieting nor exercising.
 
A Colorado sixth-grader was told to consider declaring herself transgender while attending what she thought was an after-school art club meeting last year, according to her mother and a parents’ rights organization.
A Colorado sixth-grader was told to consider declaring herself transgender while attending what she thought was an after-school art club meeting last year, according to her mother and a parents’ rights organization.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
The hashtag “#DoNotComply” trended on Twitter Thursday afternoon as The Daily Wire announced a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on some private businesses.
The hashtag “#DoNotComply” trended on Twitter Thursday afternoon as The Daily Wire announced a legal challenge to President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on some private businesses.
 
For students who graduated in spring 2020, it’s safe to say that the semester ended on a disappointing note. After four, five, or more years of working toward degrees, graduates didn’t have the opportunity to walk across the stage or celebrate with their peers.
For students who graduated in spring 2020, it’s safe to say that the semester ended on a disappointing note. After four, five, or more years of working toward degrees, graduates didn’t have the opportunity to walk across the stage or celebrate with their peers.
 
Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) said during an MSNBC interview Wednesday night that the skyrocketing inflation that is happening during President Joe Biden’s administration is one reason why women need to be able to have abortions.
Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) said during an MSNBC interview Wednesday night that the skyrocketing inflation that is happening during President Joe Biden’s administration is one reason why women need to be able to have abortions.
 
Local progressive Juniper Clouts has once again become outraged this week, this time causing her to go searching for her old signs that express her anger about the current thing.
Local progressive Juniper Clouts has once again become outraged this week, this time causing her to go searching for her old signs that express her anger about the current thing.
 
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has dismissed claims that he would lead the social media platform in the future following its acquisition by Elon Musk last month.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has dismissed claims that he would lead the social media platform in the future following its acquisition by Elon Musk last month.
 
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on Thursday revealed that he will no longer allow real guns to be used on any set for his production company, Seven Bucks Productions, and will also enforce his no-real-gun rule on any other company he works with.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson on Thursday revealed that he will no longer allow real guns to be used on any set for his production company, Seven Bucks Productions, and will also enforce his no-real-gun rule on any other company he works with.
 
Last week the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) declared the average teacher in North Carolina earned about $55,905 in 2021-22.
Last week the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) declared the average teacher in North Carolina earned about $55,905 in 2021-22.
 
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