Big government, big problems: Public corruption highest in places with large bureaucracies, report says

A new think tank analysis finds that public corruption is a significant problem in the U.S., and is most prevalent in state and local governments that have larger bureaucracies and higher regulations. The libertarian Cato Institute said it analyzed Department of Justice data on public corruption convictions in the nation’s 94 federal judicial districts and…

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Auburn’s Bruce Pearl pumps brakes on US Senate rumors

Bruce Pearl’s name was floated as a possible candidate to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., in his U.S. Senate seat as the lawmaker announced his intention to run for Alabama governor. The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball head coach even received the support of Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, despite Pearl’s fervent support for President…

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SCOOP: Former CIA officer, Air Force veteran launches GOP campaign for Dem-held Ohio district

First on Fox: Eric Conroy, a U.S. Air Force veteran and former CIA case officer, announced his campaign to represent Ohio’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday.  Speaking with Fox News Digital ahead of his announcement, the Cincinnati native said southwest Ohio deserves a “common-sense advocate” in Washington, D.C., who…

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MORNING GLORY: Defining vulgarity down

The Federal Communications Commission has long forbidden licensees from using the airwaves allotted by the federal government to broadcast obscene, indecent or profane content.  The rules are very easy to understand. Lenny Bruce and George Carlin did a public service when they made comedy schtick out of the generally agreed-upon standards for broadcast content. Every broadcaster…

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Experts reveal 5-step approach to a healthier gut and stronger immunity

A healthier gut could start with one letter. Some medical experts recommend using the “5R approach” to help restore the gut’s biodome, which may improve mood, reduce inflammation and alleviate some chronic health conditions, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and autoimmune disease. First coined by the Institute for Functional Medicine in Washington, the plan focuses…

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TikTok is putting the spotlight on songwriters

TikTok will now let songwriters highlight tracks they’ve written or co-written directly on their profiles. The list of songs will live within the “Music” tab on their profile, similar to the one TikTok already offers for artists on the platform. Users who register as songwriters will also get a “Songwriter” label beneath their account name….

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