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NBC's ousting of Ronna McDaniel reinforces status as anti-Trump, pro-Biden network

NBC News’ dramatic decision to hire and then immediately fire former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel in the span of four days shows just how far left the media juggernaut has drifted in recent years, particularly as the 2024 presidential election steadily approaches. On Friday, the network announced McDaniel would be joining the Peacock family as a political analyst across all …

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Vanderbilt students arrested, suspended at rowdy protest over anti-Israel ballot initiative

Some Vanderbilt University students protesting the administration’s removal of an anti-Israel, Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) initiative from the student ballot have been suspended and arrested following an hours-long sit-in on Tuesday, according to reports. An amendment to the Vanderbilt Student Government Constitution, which would prevent student government funds from going to certain businesses that support Israel, was removed from …

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Israeli hostage describes graphic sexual assault, beatings, torture in Gaza

An Israeli hostage recounted for the first time in extensive interviews how she was repeatedly assaulted during her 55 days in captivity. Amit Soussana is the first former hostage to publicly speak out about the sexual and physical abuse she suffered at the hands of her captors in Gaza, according to The New York Times. Soussana told the outlet that …

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Politically incorrect sheriff tells citizens to shoot to kill home invaders to 'save taxpayers money'

A Florida sheriff responded to the criticism and praise he has received for his viral comments about encouraging citizens to use the kill shot against home invaders. During a press conference in April 2022, Santa Rosa County Sheriff Bob Johnson said, “If someone is breaking into your house, you’re more than welcome to shoot. We prefer you to do that, …

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ACLU sues Ohio over law banning minors from puberty blockers, hormone replacement

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing the state of Ohio for a law slated to take effect next month that bars gender transition surgeries and hormone blockers for minors. The lawsuit — filed by the ACLU and global law firm Goodwin against Ohio State Attorney General Dave Yost and the state’s medical board — is on behalf of …

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The latest front in the abortion wars: South Dakota makes a big change

South Dakota became the first state in the nation to end the confusion about the ability of doctors to provide emergency care to pregnant women, which is allowed under every pro-life bill in the country. Gov. Kristi Noem signed the nation’s first so-called “Med Ed” bill that proponents say will protect the health and safety of pregnant women and push …

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Kathie Lee Gifford admits she wouldn't do morning talk shows today: Everyone is 'editing' themselves

Former morning show host Kathie Lee Gifford said she wouldn’t take her old job at the “Today” show nowadays thanks to people “editing” themselves and what they say. Gifford reunited with her former co-host Hoda Kotb in an appearance on the NBC talk show “Today With Hoda and Jenna” on Tuesday morning. She was speaking with her daughter Cassidy about …

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Squatters sue Good Samaritan, trash his property after he allowed temporary free stays

An Atlanta property owner explained how his good deed turned into a nightmare after squatters took advantage of his kindness and trashed his property. “It just got out of hand,” David Morris told “Fox & Friends” on Wednesday. The saga began about ten years ago, when Morris let four people live on the nine-acre Georgia property for free temporarily on …

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California high school embroiled in debate over app that times students' bathroom breaks

Students at one California school say they feel restricted by a digital ID app designed to track their time outside the classroom. According to a local report, Fresno High School rolled out the 5-Star Students app to help monitor trips outside the classroom that borrow from instructional time. Students, who are restricted to two, 7-minute bathroom trips daily, must plug …

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Rutgers University professor says without DEI offices, there is ‘no ability to make meaningful progress'

A Rutgers professor defended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices on college campuses on Thursday. Harvard University held a panel featuring scholars and academics to discuss the role DEI bureaucracy plays on college campuses. “Four academics agreed it was important to protect diversity in higher education, but disagreed over whether universities’ diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives clash with academic freedom …

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