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From Memes to Murder: Is “Assassination Culture” Normalizing Political Violence in the U.S.? (Rutgers Study Reveals Shocking Justification Levels)

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Shock Poll: 55% of Left-Leaning Americans Justify Murdering a Major Political Figure. Is Digital Extremism Spilling Offline?

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New Brunswick NJ, A disturbing new study from Rutgers University and the National Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has brought to light an alarming trend: the growing acceptance—and even justification—of political violence and assassination, particularly among politically left-leaning segments of the U.S. population.

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In 2024, McDonald’s Once Again Proved its Place at the Heart of American Life

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River Edge NJ, in 2024, McDonald’s once again proved its place at the heart of American life—not just as a fast-food giant, but as a cultural touchstone where everything from politics to criminal drama unfolds. Two major news stories in recent months highlight the unexpected ways McDonald’s continues to reflect the quirks, contradictions, and connections of ordinary Americans.

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Person of Interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Arrested in Altoona, Pa.

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New York NY, a 26-year-old man with ties to Maryland and Hawaii has been arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the ongoing investigation into last week’s shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. While not formally charged in the shooting, Luigi Mangione has been described by the New York City Police Department as a “person of interest.”

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