Top North Carolina Republican files bill to ban DEI and ‘divisive concepts’ in public schools

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs would be banned in North Carolina’s public schools under a bill filed by one of the top Republican leaders in the state legislature. On Monday, Senate leader Phil Berger filed Senate Bill 227, titled “Eliminating ‘DEI’ in Public Education.” “We cannot teach our nation’s history without acknowledging our past,” Berger said…

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Soludo bans loud preaching in Anambra markets, imposes N500,000 fine

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has issued a warning to roadside preachers using loudspeakers in public spaces, particularly in markets, accusing them of causing noise pollution and disturbing residents.   Soludo declared that anyone caught violating the noise pollution order would face a ₦500,000 fine.   A viral video circulating on social media on…

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Pentagon denies report of halt in cyber operations versus Russia

The Pentagon has denied media reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had ordered a halt in offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to a senior defense official. Hegseth has neither canceled nor delayed any cyber operations directed against malicious Russian targets and there has been no stand-down order whatsoever from that priority, said the official who was granted…

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