What if history happened in real time? Thousands are finding out online
American history and how it’s taught in classrooms have become a hot-button issue, with many debating what should — and what shouldn’t be taught. That has led to significant controversy and hesitancy in public schools, with nearly half of U.S. states enacting laws restricting how history can be taught. “Between polarized curricula, dubious pedagogy, and teachers […]
The rule of law is at a ‘breaking point.’ Will future presidents have free rein?
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Straight Arrow is taking a fresh look at the institutions, systems and social contracts that shaped modern America — and the pressures now testing them. Families gathered at prison gates across America the day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration. The new president had promised to pardon supporters […]
Cigarette use is at an all-time low. A tobacco giant pivots to new addictive products
As fewer and fewer people look to get their nicotine fix from traditional cigarettes, one of the world’s largest tobacco companies is trying to keep up. British American Tobacco, known for brands like Pall Mall and Lucky Strike, says it is cutting 20% of its 47,000-person workforce. The goal is to cut 5,500 jobs by […]
Supreme Court throws out ‘geofence’ warrant case, sends back to lower court
The Supreme Court on Monday sent a case involving “geofence warrants” back to a lower court. Geofence warrants are an investigative tool used by law enforcement to determine what cell phones were near the scene of a crime. In a 6-3 decision, the justices tossed out a ruling from a lower court against a Virginia […]
Italy raises Mount Etna alert level as lava flows intensify
Italian authorities raised the alert level for Mount Etna after increased volcanic activity sent lava flowing down the volcano’s eastern side. The Italian Civil Protection Department elevated the alert from green to yellow following what it described as “effusive activity” linked to a rise in volcanic tremor. The change signals a heightened level of monitoring and the […]
DEA hearing on proposed federal marijuana rescheduling to begin Monday
A long-awaited federal hearing on whether marijuana should be reclassified under U.S. drug law is set to begin Monday, marking a pivotal step in a debate that has divided physicians, policymakers and advocacy groups over the drug’s medical value, public health risks and regulatory future. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration said formal proceedings on the proposed […]
Iran Foreign Minister says country has control over Strait of Hormuz, warns against interference
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said at a news conference Sunday that Iran has control over the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days, and warned other parties against interfering with the country’s plans for it. “Any attempt to establish new or separate arrangements from those currently being carried out by the Islamic Republic of […]
The age of outrage: Why everyone is so mad at everyone else all the time
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Straight Arrow is taking a fresh look at the institutions, systems and social contracts that shaped modern America — and the pressures now testing them. Wilk Wilkinson was frustrated with the state of the country and the lack of respect people showed when discussing politics. Like many […]
3 firefighters die battling blaze on Utah-Colorado border
Three firefighters died, and two were injured, while battling the Knowles and Gore wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border, the U.S. Forest Service said on Sunday. The Interior Department said the five firefighters were involved in a “burnover incident,” which is when a fire moves so quickly through a location that it overtakes personnel and equipment […]
