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Woman’s addiction to cheese leads to rehab stint

One woman claimed she became so addicted to cheese that the only way she could treat it was to attend a rehabilitation center. Adela Cojab was a junior at New York University when she developed an unusual hankering for cheese according to the New York Post. Cojab said it started because she found the dairy […]

Michigan Democrats accuse GOP Senate candidates of signature fraud

Michigan Democrats are accusing Republican Senate candidates of signature fraud, and have filed a complaint to the state’s Board of State Canvassers. The complaint alleges that nominating petitions of several GOP candidates for U.S. Senate have fraudulent signatures on them. The Board of State Canvassers cannot validate a candidate unless they have 15,000 legitimate signatures […]

House GOP prepares alternative paths to gain Hur audio if Garland contempt effort fails

The House is poised to vote on two contempt resolutions against Attorney General Merrick Garland as early as next week, but Republicans are already preparing alternatives if the Justice Department declines to bring criminal charges against its leader. Both the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees passed the measures on Thursday that hold Garland in contempt […]

Biden enlisted the help of black alumni when writing Morehouse commencement speech

President Joe Biden turned to Morehouse College alumni ahead of his commencement speech to the historically black college. Biden had meetings with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. of the Morehouse Board of Trustees, along with Morehouse alumni Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed before his speech Sunday per […]

Another month, another jobs record: Texas triples US job growth rate in April

(The Center Square) – Every month, Texas breaks its previous job growth records. April was no different with Texas’ job growth rate tripling the U.S. rate. Last month, the Texas labor market once again set record-high levels for the greatest number of filled jobs, the greatest number of employed Texans, and the largest civilian labor […]

Legislation would charge teachers and others for sexually abusing 18-year-old students

(The Center Square) – In Illinois, it is not illegal for an educator or staff member to have a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student, but some Republican lawmakers want to change that. State Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, says school staff who sexually abuse 18-year-old students should face charges so she has filed House Bill 4241 in Springfield.   […]

State coffers gain $18.9M from April sports wagers

(The Center Square) – With a full 30-day month, North Carolina’s gross wagering revenue cleared $105 million in April – up more than $38 million on the first month launch of legal sports gambling. March counted just the final 21 days following the long-awaited beginning on the Monday of the ACC men’s basketball tournament. Selection […]

WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at annual NRA meeting in Dallas

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the 153rd National Rifle Association annual meeting in Dallas, Texas, along with Gov. Greg Abbott (R) at 2:00 p.m. Trump told supporters at last night’s Minnesota GOP Lincoln-Reagan Dinner that he has heard rumors that the NRA will endorse him at the event. The NRA has […]

Bill defines ‘woman’ as legislators oppose Illinois sponsoring teen drag show

(The Center Square) – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is promoting the Women’s Bill of Rights to define biological sex and respect women.  House Bill 5830 from state Rep. David Friess, R-Red Bud, would define terms like “woman” and “man” and prevent judges and state agencies from redefining the word “woman” to mean anyone who “identifies” as a woman. Given […]

EV rebates won’t ‘move the needle significantly’ on carbon emissions

(The Center Square) – Last month, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee announced a $50 million electric vehicle rebate program through the state Department of Commerce to be implemented later this year and early next year allowing qualifying residents to get subsidies for leasing or purchasing an EV. The EV rebate program is part of a larger effort to electrify […]
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