Shein just purchased ‘sustainable’ Everlane — and fans aren’t happy about it
A shake-up in the fashion industry has fans speaking out in a not-so-positive way. The Singapore-based online retailer Shein has acquired Everlane, which was said to be $90 million in debt. But fans are saying the deal abandons all of Everlane’s principles. Reports of the deal began circulating last week, but officials confirmed the news […]
Ex-Prince Andrew investigation could expand to include Epstein-linked sexual allegations
The ongoing investigation into Britain’s former Prince Andrew could broaden to include a review of sexual misconduct allegations tied to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police are asking anyone with information about alleged misconduct during Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s time as Britain’s trade envoy to come forward. His tenure in the role […]
More than 340 newspapers block the Wayback Machine. What that means for the future of the internet
The internet is forever, people warn. But leading newspaper companies could change that in a burgeoning war against artificial intelligence chatbots. More than 340 national and local news publishers, from The New York Times to The Idaho Statesman, have blocked the Wayback Machine from archiving their stories due to concerns their proprietary content could get gobbled […]
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns from role
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has resigned, according to a formal resignation letter obtained by Fox News. The outlet states that Gabbard said she is resigning to support her husband, who is battling “an extremely rare form of bone cancer.” Her last day as director is expected to be on June 30. In her […]
Air France flight to US diverted to Canada after passenger from Congo boards
An Air France flight originally headed to Detroit, Michigan, was diverted to Canada after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded on Wednesday, despite U.S. flight restrictions due to the Ebola virus. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement to Straight Arrow that the passenger boarded “in error.” “Due to entry restrictions […]
Austin’s approval of a gas peaker plant echos America’s power dilemma
AUSTIN, Texas — America’s electric utilities are at a crossroads, balancing environmental goals with escalating electricity demand due to seasonal climate extremes and a wave of data-center buildouts. A new power plant approved by the city of Austin provides a sneak peek at how the push and pull between city-owned utilities, environmental groups and local […]
Teens are ‘taking over’ city streets. Is it the solution to charge parents?
Law enforcement and prosecutors across the nation have turned attention to parents and charged them for their teens’ actions during “teen takeovers.” A criminal justice scholar is skeptical of the approach, as he said the punitive measures criminalize families and are applied too broadly. A trend on social media has spread to Chicago, New York […]
Will rising costs keep Americans home on Memorial Day weekend?
A gallon of gas costs 40% more than it did a year ago. Average air fares are up more than 20%. But soaring prices aren’t keeping millions of Americans from hitting the road or taking to the skies as this Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer. “Americans don’t let much get […]
Google’s shift to AI-powered search results may be the ‘final knife in the back of digital media’
Who won the football game last night? When did California become a state? Will it rain this weekend? Since 1998, people’s questions about the world around them have been met with a simple response: “Just Google it.” As of this week, how people Google — and how Google answers their questions — looks a lot different. The […]
