Cook Political Report shifts North Carolina governor’s race to ‘toss up’
Nonpartisan Cook Political Report (CPR) on Tuesday changed the closely watched North Carolina gubernatorial race from “Democrat-leaning” to “close,” citing the Republican candidate’s impressive fundraising metrics. The race is pitting Republican Lt. Governor Mark Robinson against Democratic Attorney General Josh Stein to succeed Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper, who is term-limited. Of the state’s 7.4 million […]
‘I Wouldn’t Say The Secret Service Was Thrilled’: Donald Trump Reflects On Historic North Korea Visit
Presumptive 2024 Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump reflected on his historic visit to North Korea in an interview with Tim Pool released Monday evening. Trump joined the “Timcast” host Saturday evening at the Libertarian National Convention for an approximately 17-minute-long discussion spanning various topics, including global conflict and foreign leaders. “I got one big question […]
North Korea Condemns China for Supporting ‘Denuclearization’
North Korea on Monday slammed South Korea, Japan and even its backer China for backing the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula during a summit in Seoul. North Korea’s rhetoric was business as usual with South Korea and Japan, but was unusually harsh toward China, which went out of its way to avoid criticizing the North […]
North Korea’s launch of a second military spy satellite fails
North Korea said a recent attempt to launch a new rocket purportedly carrying a second military reconnaissance satellite failed after an engine exploded in flight and the rocket crashed into nearby sea. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency announced that it had launched a satellite aboard a new rocket from a space center in […]
Donald Trump flies over Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina
On Sunday, former President Trump flew over the Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina in his private jet, dubbed “Trump Force One,” before attending the NASCAR race. Trump Force One flied The race took place at Charlotte Motor Speedway around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. “We’re going through Charlotte Motor Speedway. […]
5 Dead in Massive North Texas Memorial Day Weekend Tornado
A North Texas sheriff confirmed that at least five people were killed in tornadoes that ripped through two counties over Memorial Day weekend. At least 20 people were injured in the storms Saturday night. Cook County, Texas, Sheriff Ray Sappington reported that at least five people were killed in an attack in a North Texas […]
‘One in a million chance’: North Carolina groundskeeper finds mysterious space object in the woods
A groundskeeper in North Carolina reportedly discovered a mysterious object from outer space on a remote trail. WLOSIt has not been confirmed what the object is or who it belongs to. Justin Klontz, 39, and a coworker were doing maintenance work around Glamping Collective, a luxury campground in Haywood County, when they stumbled upon the […]
Russia, North Korea may be planning ‘October surprise’ ahead of election: report
According to reports, the Biden administration is growing concerned that Russia and North Korea may be planning an “October surprise” ahead of the US presidential election. The strengthening military alliance between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could lead to an expansion of Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal and increase tensions in […]
University of North Carolina Board Votes To End DEI Requirements
The University of North Carolina (UNC) System Board of Governors approved a new policy Thursday that alters the framework for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across its campuses, News & Observer reported. The new policy is poised to reshape administrative and programmatic support for DEI at public universities in the state and has sparked […]
UNC Board of Governors votes to repeal DEI mandates for North Carolina public universities
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Thursday voted in favor of a new policy that would eliminate previous diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) mandates for the state’s public universities. After the vote, about 50 students and other demonstrators gathered outside the UNC System offices in Raleigh, and at least two protesters […]