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With Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest stakeholder and a new member of the board of directors, many within the company are worried he may turn their free speech platform into a platform that actually allows free speech.
With Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest stakeholder and a new member of the board of directors, many within the company are worried he may turn their free speech platform into a platform that actually allows free speech.
 
On Friday, the 54-member board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will decide whether to strip Best Actor winner Will Smith of his Oscar after the infamous incident at the ceremony where he slapped comedian Chris Rock
On Friday, the 54-member board of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will decide whether to strip Best Actor winner Will Smith of his Oscar after the infamous incident at the ceremony where he slapped comedian Chris Rock
 
Just what does the Sheriff's Association spend your donations for?
Just what does the Sheriff's Association spend your donations for?
 
A new statewide poll out Thursday shows that a majority of Republican primary voters oppose expanding North Carolina’s Medicaid entitlement program.
A new statewide poll out Thursday shows that a majority of Republican primary voters oppose expanding North Carolina’s Medicaid entitlement program.
 
A 60-year-old California insurance salesman who works out regularly had a heck of a surprise for a burglar, punching him out and holding him until police arrived, later stating, “I went Mike Tyson on him.”
A 60-year-old California insurance salesman who works out regularly had a heck of a surprise for a burglar, punching him out and holding him until police arrived, later stating, “I went Mike Tyson on him.”
 
The father of the young man suspected of attempting to enter Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow has said there is something “horribly wrong” with his son.
The father of the young man suspected of attempting to enter Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow has said there is something “horribly wrong” with his son.
 
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd now leads the pack in the Republican primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, according to a new Civitas Poll of likely GOP voters released Thursday, April 7.
U.S. Rep. Ted Budd now leads the pack in the Republican primary for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, according to a new Civitas Poll of likely GOP voters released Thursday, April 7.
 
Report claims unironically "some of whom have complained to their superiors that the tentative hiring tarnishes the NBC News brand."
Report claims unironically "some of whom have complained to their superiors that the tentative hiring tarnishes the NBC News brand."
 
Did you know that your morning beverage of choice can predict your political leanings with 100% accuracy? Don't look it up—just trust us, it's a totally real thing.
Did you know that your morning beverage of choice can predict your political leanings with 100% accuracy? Don't look it up—just trust us, it's a totally real thing.
 
While Tamika Walker Kelly, President of the state chapter of the national teacher’s union, wants us to believe that “‘Learning loss’ is a false construct”, the data shows otherwise. Yikes.
While Tamika Walker Kelly, President of the state chapter of the national teacher’s union, wants us to believe that “‘Learning loss’ is a false construct”, the data shows otherwise. Yikes.
 
Edzell Lowry knows firsthand about rising gas prices. He owns Sun-Do gas station in Pembroke.
Edzell Lowry knows firsthand about rising gas prices. He owns Sun-Do gas station in Pembroke.
 
We cannot and must not forget that the brains of school-age children have not finished developing.
We cannot and must not forget that the brains of school-age children have not finished developing.
 
Kim Kardashian this week posted a string of tweets urging Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) to stop the execution of a mother convicted in 2007 of brutally beating her two-year-old daughter to death.
Kim Kardashian this week posted a string of tweets urging Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) to stop the execution of a mother convicted in 2007 of brutally beating her two-year-old daughter to death.
 
Message from the Cross
Earlier this year Gov. Cooper issued an Executive Order that would effectively transform the state’s entire economy.
Earlier this year Gov. Cooper issued an Executive Order that would effectively transform the state’s entire economy.
 
In 1987, 41-year-old Vicki Heath was working at the Super 8 Motel just off I-65 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in order to make some extra money. She had recently gotten engaged, and was looking forward to this new chapter in her life as her two kids were reaching adulthood.
In 1987, 41-year-old Vicki Heath was working at the Super 8 Motel just off I-65 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in order to make some extra money. She had recently gotten engaged, and was looking forward to this new chapter in her life as her two kids were reaching adulthood.
 
Elon Musk recently found some spare change in his jeans pocket and decided to buy 9.2% of Twitter. Like a loving father, Musk is helping Twitter get back on the right path. Way to go, Elon!
Elon Musk recently found some spare change in his jeans pocket and decided to buy 9.2% of Twitter. Like a loving father, Musk is helping Twitter get back on the right path. Way to go, Elon!
 
Former child actor and Disney Channel star Cole Sprouse told The New York Times that female child actors on the channel were “heavily sexualized,” emphasizing that his experience as a child actor is far different from females’ experience.
Former child actor and Disney Channel star Cole Sprouse told The New York Times that female child actors on the channel were “heavily sexualized,” emphasizing that his experience as a child actor is far different from females’ experience.
 
The case of the missing Ohio bridge has been solved.
The case of the missing Ohio bridge has been solved.
 
A lackadaisical Adam really phoned it in with his latest animal name, deciding to just call the flying bug he was presented with 'fly'.
A lackadaisical Adam really phoned it in with his latest animal name, deciding to just call the flying bug he was presented with 'fly'.
 
Kim Kardashian is using her celebrity to try to get Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to stop the execution of a mother convicted in 2007 of brutally beating her two-year-old daughter to death.
Kim Kardashian is using her celebrity to try to get Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to stop the execution of a mother convicted in 2007 of brutally beating her two-year-old daughter to death.
 
A chairman of the N.C. Senate’s Redistricting and Elections Committee is raising concerns about the state Supreme Court speeding up the judicial process for “highly political” cases.
A chairman of the N.C. Senate’s Redistricting and Elections Committee is raising concerns about the state Supreme Court speeding up the judicial process for “highly political” cases.
 
The CDC has recently updated its recommended self-isolation protocol for those who test positive for COVID-19. Now, the CDC recommends either staying home or going to see Marvel's Morbius in theaters to stay as far away from others as possible.
The CDC has recently updated its recommended self-isolation protocol for those who test positive for COVID-19. Now, the CDC recommends either staying home or going to see Marvel's Morbius in theaters to stay as far away from others as possible.
 
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Monday reacted to a heckler who called her an “enslaver of women” with a quip about motherhood, bringing the audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to loud applause.
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett on Monday reacted to a heckler who called her an “enslaver of women” with a quip about motherhood, bringing the audience at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library to loud applause.
 
no mail in ballots, all paper ballots, hand counting, no drop boxes means honest count
no mail in ballots, all paper ballots, hand counting, no drop boxes means honest count
 
On Tuesday, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed the “Save Women's Sports Bill.”
On Tuesday, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed the “Save Women's Sports Bill.”
 
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