Grocery prices spark stress for nearly half of Americans, new poll shows
Grocery bills are weighing heavily on the minds and wallets of many Americans. In a new poll, nearly half of adults said the rising cost of food was adding stress to their everyday lives, turning routine trips to the store into a source of financial strain. Grocery bills adding stress for Americans The Associated Press […]
Florida nuclear plant workers feared retaliation over safety concerns: Report
Workers at a Florida nuclear power plant have been afraid to report safety concerns, citing retaliation. A new investigation from the Tributary and the Tampa Bay Times reveals increased anonymous complaints and workers afraid to speak up about issues at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant run by the Florida Power & Light company. Federal […]
Exclusive: Confidential informants exposed in Louisiana sheriff’s office hack
Data stolen by a ransomware gang has exposed highly sensitive information from a Louisiana sheriff’s office, including the names, telephone numbers and Social Security numbers of confidential informants in criminal investigations. Straight Arrow News obtained a copy of the data from DDoSecrets, a non-profit that archives hacked and leaked documents in the public interest. Medusa, […]
Trump backs Sydney Sweeney ad after learning she’s a registered Republican
Nearly two weeks after American Eagle’s controversial campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney stirred debate online, President Donald Trump is now weighing in. His endorsement came after learning Sweeney is a registered Republican. “Genes” vs. “jeans” The American Eagle ad drew attention for its wordplay, comparing “genes,” as in genetics, to “jeans,” as in denim. The […]
US proposes visa bond of up to $15,000 to curb overstays
The U.S. State Department is suggesting a new visa policy in which people who apply for business or tourist visas may need to pay a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for entering the United States. The goal is likely to reduce visa overstays and ensure compliance with immigration rules. New policy could […]
Space station gets crowded as new crew makes an entrance
Four new crew members arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, Aug. 2, temporarily increasing its population to 11. The quick trip from Kennedy Space Center in Florida took only 15 hours to reach the ISS. NASA’s Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan’s Kimiya Yui, and Russia’s Oleg Platonov are scheduled to spend at least […]
US envoy meets with Israeli hostage families; 39 Gazans killed seeking aid
At least 39 Palestinians were killed from Friday into Saturday while seeking aid, as top U.S. officials toured Gaza and met with the families of the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. The visit, meant to give President Donald Trump a “clear understanding of the humanitarian situation” in Gaza, was criticized by an American nurse […]
60% of liver cancer diagnoses can be prevented, saving millions of lives: Study
Liver cancer is the third leading cause of all cancer deaths worldwide, and the number of diagnoses is expected to nearly double by 2050. However, a new study suggests that upwards of 60% of those cases could be preventable, ultimately saving between 8 million and 15 million lives. A growing, but reversible issue The Lancet […]
Apple’s latest quarter revenue increases; CEO estimates $1.1b in tariff costs
Apple said in an earnings call on Thursday, July 31, that its revenue for the quarter that ended in June went up by 10%, which CEO Tim Cook said was “better than expected.” Still, Cook said, the company could see $1.1 billion in costs from tariffs during the September quarter. That’s an increase from the […]
