Bots took over the internet. Now, tech firms are trying to woo back humans
Has the internet reached peak slop? On LinkedIn, short, choppy sentences are ubiquitous. Cryptocurrency enthusiasts and serial entrepreneurs leverage artificial intelligence-optimized LinkedIn posts — rife with em dashes — to promote their personal brands. Instagram, once known for highly manicured depictions of the human experience, has become an endless scroll for engagement farming and branded content. […]
Canada blames Trump for drop in US travel, but data tells a more complex story
The Canadian government released a new report this week detailing declining tourism numbers to the U.S. and blaming the Trump administration for it. Turns out, the numbers may not be as bad as government officials are putting on. In a new report, the Canadian government said travel to the U.S. fell 25% in 2025, with […]
High school teacher arrested at city meeting after clapping for anti-data center speech
A high school teacher in Kansas was arrested at a city commission meeting last week after clapping in support of an anti-data center speaker. The 37-year-old physics teacher, Lux Claridge, was taken into custody on July 22 ahead of a planned vote by the Emporia City Commission on the allocation of 1,000 acres of rural […]
The 19 Swing Counties to Watch in 2026 Senate Majority Fight
By Ashleigh Jones It’s no secret that Georgia, Michigan, and North Carolina are at the center of the fight for the Senate majority. But a look below the surface reveals a handful of swing counties in each state that will likely decide whether Republicans or Democrats are in control of the chamber next year. Democrats […]
Unsolved murders are becoming apparent in the media. Is it reality or noise?
Nolan Wells died around July 4. Nancy Guthrie disappeared on Feb. 1. Their cases are unsolved as their families plea for answers and social media latches onto theories or possible evidence to give closure. A police officer tells Straight Arrow unsolved cases aren’t uncommon, but how they’re cared for can help future investigations. The last […]
This standardized test is gaining traction in the US, but not everyone is on board
Texas public universities may soon embrace a new entrance exam when considering applicants. The state’s higher education commissioner, Wynn Rosser, said the state plans to formally approve the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a new test option for homeschool, private school or out-of-state applicants. The acceptance of the conservative-favored CLT comes despite an independent study […]
McConnell’s office shares latest health update and photo
Americans received an update on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health Monday when his office released a new photo and statement, saying he’s still not ready to return to the Senate floor. “I’m still working hard to get back to my full schedule of work in the Senate and in Kentucky, keeping up with intense physical therapy […]
Mexican cattle will return to US despite doubts about screwworm response
Beef prices continue to fluctuate, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture is trying to balance lowering costs with its New World screwworm eradication efforts since officials confirmed the insect crossed into the U.S. earlier this summer. On Friday, the department announced it would again begin importing cattle from Mexico, the epicenter of the insect’s outbreak. […]
Trump administration seeks millions of ER records for consumer safety database
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is best known for protecting consumers from dangerous products – like children’s clothing that fails federal standards or dressers that can tip over. Now, it’s taking on a new role. The Trump administration is demanding that some of the nation’s biggest hospitals turn over patient records. The CPSC has […]