Record 129 press members killed in 2025; Israel responsible for 2/3 of deaths
Key findings More journalists and media workers were killed in 2025 than in any other year since the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) began collecting data more than three decades ago. This is the second consecutive year-on-year record for press deaths. Israel was responsible for two-thirds of all press killings in both 2025 and 2024. […]
Trump’s top general warns of munitions shortages as Iran strike risks grow
The Pentagon is shifting more than 150 military aircraft into positions ready for a potential strike on Iran, according to publicly available data reviewed by the Washington Post. Despite the posturing of readiness, America’s top general has reservations about how much ammo the country has in the tank after aiding allies in other conflicts. The […]
Can cities block ICE detention centers? How local governments are fighting back
Chris Judd, a City Council member in Surprise, Arizona, first learned about plans for a proposed federal immigration detention center in his district during a phone call with a reporter. “Did you know DHS purchased a facility a few days ago?” the reporter asked during an interview. “Sure enough,” Judd later told Straight Arrow News, […]
This app will alert you if it thinks someone nearby is wearing smart glasses
A new app aims to alert users to the presence of smart glasses, a technology that is raising privacy concerns because of its ability to record people without their knowledge. The app, known as “Nearby Glasses,” was published online last week by sociologist and self-described information technology enthusiast Yves Jeanrenaud. Jeanrenaud says the app, available […]
How ‘chameleon carrier’ truckers exploit laws, new tech, to get paid and vanish
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced it plans to toughen enforcement against so-called “chameleon carriers.” FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs made the announcement alongside U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, saying these bad actors have caused some deadly accidents. What are ‘chameleon carriers?’ “Chameleon carrier is when a trucking company, typically a small trucking company, […]
Awkward! Days after tariff ruling, Trump to face justices at State of the Union
How awkward. When President Donald Trump gives his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, the front row of his audience in the Capitol will be populated by a group he excoriated just four days earlier: the justices of the Supreme Court. The nation’s highest court ruled struck down Trump’s global tariffs in a 6-3 […]
State of the Union preview: Why the president is focusing on your electric bill
At the State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Donald Trump is expected to announce agreements with Big Tech companies intended to prevent Americans from paying higher electric rates because of data centers. Data centers are becoming an increasingly tense political issue, and one that doesn’t fit neatly in a partisan box. From a […]
More teens are using AI chatbots than their parents think: Poll
As artificial intelligence companies struggle with low adoption rates, one group is adapting to the technology with open arms — teens. According to a new Pew Research survey, most teens use AI chatbots, with many using them daily. Chatbots have become a new fear for parents, as lawsuits allege ChatGPT and other programs led their […]
LA Mayor Bass says former fire chief’s retaliation lawsuit has ‘no merit’
The former chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department has filed a lawsuit against the city over her termination last year. Mayor Karen Bass fired Kristin Crowley nearly two months after the Palisades Fire killed 12 people and burned more than 6,000 structures. Bass’ office responded to the suit in a statement to Straight Arrow […]
