Powerful earthquake triggered tsunamis, but why didn’t they cause more damage?
The 8.8-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean triggered tsunami warnings on different continents, but the water didn’t end up causing mass damage. So, how did one of the largest earthquakes on record not produce some of the most damaging tsunamis in history? How earthquakes trigger tsunamis The answer lies in the way earthquakes cause tsunamis […]
Trump Organization sues online sellers over counterfeit merchandise
Unauthorized sellers are cashing in on President Donald Trump themed merchandise online, and the Trump Organization is trying to stop them. A new lawsuit filed by the president’s company accuses vendors of selling counterfeit products on platforms like Amazon, Walmart and eBay without permission. These platforms allow third-party sellers to list and ship their own […]
‘Senseless act’: Va. councilman set on fire, police say attack was personal
A city councilman in Danville, Virginia, was intentionally set on fire at his workplace Wednesday, July 30, in what police describe as a targeted and personal attack. Lee Vogler, who serves on the Danville City Council and is the director of sales at Showcase Magazine, was working at the magazine’s office when an individual entered […]
Republicans say Trump’s wrong in his push to end block on judicial nominees
President Donald Trump is calling on Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, to break a 100-year-old tradition to get judicial nominees confirmed faster, specifically nominees who would serve blue states. However, Senate Republicans are backing Grassley and say the president has this wrong. “Whoever advised him on that policy has no brain on this […]
GOP unveils new Texas congressional map in bid to retain control of House
Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a redrawn map of the state’s congressional districts designed to help their party keep control of the House of Representatives after next year’s midterm elections. The redistricting proposal complied with a request from President Donald Trump. The new map, which still needs the approval of the Republican-controlled Texas Legislature, carves […]
US spent billions on missiles defending Israel, needs more
The United States is investing another $2 billion in Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles after depleting its stockpile during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. The Wall Street Journal reported more than 150 THAAD interceptors were launched by U.S. forces to protect Israeli airspace from numerous barrages of Iranian ballistic missiles in […]
FBI documents on Trump–Russia Probe allegedly found in ‘burn bags’: Report
FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly found thousands of sensitive documents pertaining to the origins of the Trump–Russia investigation, Fox News reported. The documents were hidden in “burn bags” located in a secret room inside the FBI. According to unnamed sources who spoke to Fox News Digital, the “burn bag” system is a method the government […]
Earthquakes aren’t predictable, but this manga artist keeps getting close
A Japanese manga artist claimed she could predict global catastrophes through dreams. Now, a new date she warned about has just passed — and some believe her prediction came true. Back in April, Straight Arrow News reported on manga artist Ryo Tatsuki, who published “The Future I Saw” in 1999. The book was based on […]
Kamala Harris ends speculation on governor run, leaves door open for 2028
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday she would not run for governor of California, ending months of speculation about her political future following her 2024 loss to President Donald Trump. According to two people close to Harris, the decision was made in part to preserve her flexibility for a potential 2028 presidential campaign. “In […]
