December 29, 2025

Trump pushes Ukraine peace; China ramps up military drills near Taiwan

President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend and then spoke by phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. After years of war, could this finally be the moment that changes the trajectory? Plus, a powerful bomb cyclone tears across the country to close out the year. Snow, ice and fierce winds hammer […]

December 29, 2025

Winter storm escalates travel chaos as millions face dangerous conditions

A powerful winter storm is still ripping across large parts of the country on Monday, creating hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruptions from the Midwest to the Northeast. More than 30 million Americans remain under winter weather alerts, as airlines, road crews, and emergency officials warn that impacts will extend into the start of the workweek. A […]

December 29, 2025

Congress faces record-low productivity and voter discontent ahead of midterms

As 2025 draws to a close, Congress faces widespread dissatisfaction from American voters, according to several recent polls. The past year has seen political divisions deepen, with frustration mounting over what many view as legislative gridlock and a lack of meaningful action on pressing issues. A Gallup poll found that 74% of respondents disapproved of […]

December 29, 2025

1 dead following midair helicopter collision in New Jersey

Two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday killing at least one person. The Federal Aviation Administration tells Straight Arrow News the collision happened around 12:25 p.m. Per the FAA, only the pilots were on board each aircraft. According to the Associated Press, one person was killed and another was transported to a […]

December 29, 2025

Trump, after meeting with Zelenskyy, says Russia, Ukraine ‘close’ to deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Russia and Ukraine are “close” to a peace deal. However, he added that there are still “one or two very thorny issues” to iron out.  One of these includes what will happen to the eastern Donbas region. Trump told reporters this […]

December 29, 2025

Intense storm to hit Upper Midwest, Great Lakes before moving to Northeast

Those in the Upper Midwest to the Great Lakes can expect to see an “intense cyclone” within the next 48 hours before the system travels to the Northeast, the National Weather Service reported Sunday. Heavy snow and blizzard conditions are expected to continue into Monday. These blizzard conditions could lead to treacherous travel conditions and […]

December 28, 2025

Hawaii to add 11% ‘green fee’ climate tax on cruise passengers starting Jan. 1

An appellate court is scheduled to consider a temporary hold on a first-in-the-nation 11% tax on passenger cruise ships sailing to the Hawaiian islands — but not before the state begins collecting the tax. The “green fee” to fund climate change mitigation is set to take effect on Jan. 1. The Ninth District appellate panel […]

December 28, 2025

Can dogs have autism or ADHD? This is what researchers say

In recent years, there has been an increased number of people being diagnosed with autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and more research into these conditions — for humans at least. Some researchers say, though, that they see similar behaviors and symptoms in dogs as well.  This doesn’t necessarily mean they can be diagnosed with autism and […]

December 28, 2025

$400k lobster heist leaves authorities fishing for answers 

How do you hide $400,000 worth of live lobsters? It’s one of the many questions authorities are hoping to answer after a truck carrying the crustaceans was stolen.  The logistics company responsible for the delivery, Rexing, says the lobsters were hijacked somewhere between Taunton, Massachusetts and Illinois. Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota were expecting […]

December 28, 2025

Russia hits Ukraine with 500 drones, 40 missiles overnight

Russia attacked the Ukraine with almost 500 drones and 40 missiles overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday. Dozens of people were injured and one was reportedly killed.  “The primary target is Kyiv – energy facilities and civilian infrastructure. Regrettably, there have been hits, and ordinary residential buildings have been damaged,” Zelenskyy said in an […]