North Carolina

Major Federal Judge Decision Boosts North Carolina’s Abortion Regulation, Loosening Restrictions

A federal court judge lifts restrictions on North Carolina’s abortion ban, boosting access to reproductive healthcare. In a groundbreaking decision, District Judge Catherine Eagles grants a preliminary injunction to Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, rendering certain provisions of the abortion ban unenforceable. These specific provisions, which required documentation of an intrauterine pregnancy and mandated surgical abortions …

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Did Pangolins Play a Role in Starting the Covid Pandemic? Study Reveals Striking Similarity between Virus Strains in Pangolins and Humans

In the ongoing investigation into the origin of the Covid pandemic, new research suggests that pangolins may have played a role as intermediaries between the original animal host and humans. The latest report, led by virus expert Ralph Baric of the University of North Carolina and published in Nature, reveals that the strain of coronavirus …

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Google Faces Lawsuit as Bereaved Father Philip Paxson Drowns Tragically Due to Misleading Navigation App Directions on Collapsed Bridge

The tragic death of a North Carolina man who drove off a collapsed bridge while following directions from Google Maps has led his family to sue the tech giant for negligence. The family claims that Google failed to update its navigation system after the bridge had washed away nine years prior. Philip Paxson was driving …

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Unveiling a Risky Political Game: Wisconsin and North Carolina Republicans Take it to Another Level

Even as U.S. politics became more contentious and polarized over the past quarter-century, certain areas of the government managed to maintain a level of impartiality. The courts and state capitols, in particular, strived to distance themselves from partisan politics. However, in recent years, these havens have been breached. The Supreme Court has become increasingly aligned …

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Uncovering the Key Problem Fueling the UAW Strike: A Deep Dive

The United Automobile Workers’ (UAW) strike against the Big Three manufacturers that commenced today poses a major political vulnerability to President Joe Biden’s clean-energy economy initiative. Despite Biden’s successful passage of three bills promoting clean-energy projects, the majority of green investments and job creation are benefiting red-leaning communities that are typically hostile towards Democrats and …

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Exploring the Contemporary Divide in the Charter-School Movement: A Closer Look

**In early June, a state board in Oklahoma did something that seemed obviously unconstitutional:** It approved a new, openly Catholic charter school. Students at the proposed St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School would receive religious instruction, and the online school would participate in “the evangelizing mission of the Church,” according to St. Isidore’s application …

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Mack Brown Criticizes NCAA’s Denial of Devontez Walker’s Eligibility Appeal: Powerhouse UNC Unleashes Strong Response

Mack Brown, the University of North Carolina football coach, expressed his frustration with the NCAA after the organization denied the Tarheels’ appeal for immediate eligibility for transfer receiver Devontez Walker. Brown’s scathing statement came shortly after Walker was unable to play in the team’s season-opening victory against South Carolina. According to NCAA rules, players are …

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