Why your favorite online deals might start getting more expensive
Millions of Americans have grown used to scoring super cheap deals with free shipping from overseas sellers. Now with a tax exemption closing in the coming weeks, those bargains could get pricier and slower to arrive. Shoppers might see higher costs, fewer options and longer wait times as companies scramble to adjust, and the way […]
Battle over self-driving vehicles brewing in Boston
Several cities in America now have self-driving cars from Waymo on the road, but it’s unclear if Boston will be one of them. Various unions are pushing back against the potential plan. Waymo in Boston Straight Arrow News spoke with a Waymo spokesperson. She said the company has no timeline for when they would move […]
Trump order revives Presidential Fitness Test in public schools
Kids in public schools could once again be competing against one another in the Presidential Fitness Test. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, July 31, that brings back the test that was abandoned in 2012. Why is President Trump bringing back the test? Flanked by several high-profile athletes in the Roosevelt room […]
LA County dog deaths raise water safety concerns near Venice Canals
Los Angeles Department of Public Health officials are trying to solve a mystery and are warning pet owners following the unexplained deaths of multiple dogs after walks near the Venice Canals. The deaths have prompted an investigation and stirred concerns within the community about the safety of the water in the canals. The deaths were […]
Minnesota activates National Guard after capital city hit by cyberattack
Minnesota’s National Guard has been activated to help respond to a cyberattack that shut down municipal computer systems in St. Paul, the state capital. The city also declared a state of emergency on Friday, July 25, after detecting “suspicious activity” on its internal systems. In a press conference on Tuesday, July 29, St. Paul Mayor […]
Lawsuit challenges federal move on transgender worker rights
A legal advocacy group is suing the federal government over its decision to scale back workplace protections for transgender employees. Democracy Forward filed the lawsuit after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission began changing how it enforces anti-discrimination laws under President Donald Trump’s executive order. Legal challenge targets rollback of transgender workplace protections The order, signed […]
Beyond the missing minute: CBS News finds discrepancies in DOJ Epstein probe
A CBS News investigation found multiple “new discrepancies” — beyond the missing minute — in surveillance videos the FBI released in early July of Jeffery Epstein’s jail cell, the news station reported. The story drives a wrench into the federal government’s handling of the sex offender’s death and personal files that possibly implicated a number […]
MLB trade deadline: Pitchers are in demand, so where are the big trades?
Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is just over 24 hours away, and things have been quiet so far. Those involved, however, expect a flurry of activity as the clock ticks down to Thursday, July 31, 6 p.m. ET. Which teams are looking for pitching help? Straight Arrow News previewed the latest position players rumored in […]
Samantha Bee, Jay Leno say ratings, revenue and ‘lecturing’ doomed Colbert
Since CBS announced it would cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” speculation has swirled over the network’s reasoning. Now, several former late-night hosts are weighing in — pointing to declining revenue, shrinking viewership and increasing political division as potential factors behind the decision. Losing CBS millions During a recent appearance on the “Breaking Bread […]
