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There was always something steady about Chuck Norris.Even at the height of Hollywood’s loudest action era, he carried himself with a kind of calm strength that felt different. Now, that presence is gone. His family confirmed on March 20 that Norris died at the age of 86, saying he passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. The cause of death has not been shared. Just a day earlier, he had reportedly been hospitalized in Hawaii. From quiet beginnings to global screens Norris didn’t arrive in Hollywood the usual way. Born Carlos Ray Norris in rural Oklahoma, his early years were shaped…

Intensifying violence in the Middle East could send oil prices careening above their all-time high, raising the risk of higher inflation and slower economic growth, experts said. “The biggest hit will be the consumer,” said Ryan Sweet, a chief global economist at Oxford Economics. “To kind of put it into context, every penny increase in gasoline prices reduces consumer spending by one and a half billion dollars over the course of a year.” Brent crude briefly topped $119 a barrel on Thursday after fresh attacks on energy infrastructure, and analysts say prices could climb much higher if supply disruptions worsen —…

Action star and martial artist Chuck Norris has died, his family said Friday. He was 86. Norris’ family said on Instagram that his death was sudden but that “he was surrounded by his family and was at peace.” He had been hospitalized recently. The family said they wanted to keep the circumstances of his death private and did not share any updates about the cause. “To the world, he was a martial artist, actor, and a symbol of strength. To us, he was a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, an incredible brother, and the heart of our family,”…

A Longmont police officer shot and killed a woman who refused to drop her weapon, according to investigators. Police said officers responded to a report of a suicidal female at a house located in the 1500 block of East Third Avenue at 4:15 p.m. Thursday. When officers arrived, they made initial contact with her, and as they were leaving the scene, they said she discharged a firearm in the garage. That’s when investigators said officers tried to re-establish contact with her, and the Longmont Police Department dispatched additional resources to the scene. According to investigators, officers attempted to negotiate with…

Alabama Basketball Player Busted: What Are They Teaching These Kids? Another day, another disappointing headline involving young people making terrible decisions. This time it’s Aden Holloway, an Alabama basketball guard, caught with drugs. Key Takeaways: Aden Holloway arrested for possession. Over 2 pounds of marijuana found. Holloway suspended from team activities. Pot and Penalties: The Holloway Arrest Details The West Alabama Narcotics task force searched Holloway’s residence and the details are now public. They found 2.1 pounds of marijuana. Agents also found $400 cash in a jacket belonging to Holloway. He was arrested for first-degree possession of marijuana and failure…

Here’s the cold, hard truth: liberal policies are driving away the very people who pay for their utopian dreams. Governors in states like New York are now begging the wealthy to stay, but is it too little, too late? Key Takeaways: Blue states are panicking as wealthy residents flee to lower-tax states. Some states are getting aggressive, even intrusive, in trying to keep or reclaim tax revenue. Liberal policies are the root cause of this exodus. Begging for Bucks: Hochul’s Hypocritical Plea New York Governor Kathy Hochul is now pleading with millionaires to stay in the state, calling them “patriotic”…

Bob Barker’s legacy is now being re-examined, and it is vital we understand the full picture of influential figures. The man who told us to spay and neuter our pets apparently had a complicated personal life. Key Takeaways: Bob Barker faced deep depression after his wife’s death. Former model Holly Hallstrom alleges a “hostile” work environment. A sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against Barker in 1994. The Pain Behind the Smile: Barker’s Grief After the passing of his wife, Dorothy Jo Gideon, in 1982, those close to Bob Barker say he struggled immensely. A former producer stated that Barker admitted…

Here’s the cold, hard truth: liberal policies are driving away the very people who pay for their utopian dreams. Governors in states like New York are now begging the wealthy to stay, but is it too little, too late? Key Takeaways: Blue states are panicking as wealthy residents flee to lower-tax states. Some states are getting aggressive, even intrusive, in trying to keep or reclaim tax revenue. Liberal policies are the root cause of this exodus. Begging for Bucks: Hochul’s Hypocritical Plea New York Governor Kathy Hochul is now pleading with millionaires to stay in the state, calling them “patriotic”…

Bob Barker’s legacy is now being re-examined, and it is vital we understand the full picture of influential figures. The man who told us to spay and neuter our pets apparently had a complicated personal life. Key Takeaways: Bob Barker faced deep depression after his wife’s death. Former model Holly Hallstrom alleges a “hostile” work environment. A sexual harassment lawsuit was filed against Barker in 1994. The Pain Behind the Smile: Barker’s Grief After the passing of his wife, Dorothy Jo Gideon, in 1982, those close to Bob Barker say he struggled immensely. A former producer stated that Barker admitted…

Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman just handed Republicans a win they desperately needed. In a move that shocked the swamp, Fetterman crossed party lines to advance the nomination of Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security Secretary. Here’s what you need to know: Fetterman voted with Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee. His vote broke a tie, allowing Mullin’s nomination to move forward. Rand Paul’s opposition nearly killed the nomination. Mullin has signaled a potential shift in DHS tactics. A Real Profile in Courage? Or Something Else? The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee was deadlocked. With a razor-thin 8-7 vote,…