July 15, 2025

Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater suspended from HS coaching job

Former NFL quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been suspended from his high school head coaching job after just one season in charge. He led his alma mater, Miami Northwestern, to a state championship in 2024. Why was Bridgewater suspended, and what was his reaction? Miami Northwestern took disciplinary action after the Florida High School Athletic Association […]

July 15, 2025

Nine dead in Mass. assisted living fire; firefighters union blames understaffing

Nine people have died and several dozen others are injured after a fire broke out at a senior assisted living facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, Sunday night, July 13. Officials with a Massachusetts firefighters’ union said understaffing at the fire department made it challenging for them to respond effectively. “Last night, had they been staffed […]

July 15, 2025

DOJ rolls out plan to make English America’s official language

The Justice Department (DOJ) has released guidance to ensure compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order establishing English as the official language of the U.S. The department stated that it will lead a coordinated effort across several federal agencies to comply with the order. Justice Department’s guidance Trump’s executive order was released by the White […]

July 15, 2025

Trump’s Rosie O’Donnell citizenship comment sparks backlash

President Donald Trump’s decades-long feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell reignited Saturday, July 12. Trump’s threat to revoke O’Donnell’s citizenship drew swift backlash from celebrities and everyday social-media users alike, while legal experts were quick to note that such an action would be unconstitutional. Trump posted threat on Truth Social In his Saturday post, Trump wrote […]

July 15, 2025

From Mr. Rogers to Ms. Rachel: What’s changed in a generation of kids’ TV

Before Frances Turner lets her 4-year-old daughter watch a new show, she researches its benefits. Sometimes, she even prescreens the show by watching it herself. Though it can be time-consuming, Turner said it’s a small price to pay to ensure her daughter, Naomi, consumes the proper media content to best help her development. Turner, who […]

July 15, 2025

Comer used digital signature in filings over Biden autopen probe: Report

Republicans have accused former President Joe Biden of using an autopen to sign some documents, a practice used by past administrations. They say they believe that the use of the autopen means he wasn’t fully in control or aware of his administration’s actions. However, Rep. James Comer, the Republican leading the investigation into Biden’s alleged […]

July 15, 2025

US-Mexico tomato trade deal ends, prices set to rise

As anticipated, a long-standing trade agreement between the U.S. Commerce Department and Mexico has officially expired — a development first reported by Straight Arrow News on July 11. One of the largest tomato importers, NatureSweet, warned it may need to raise prices by 10% as a result. How will this affect prices on store shelves? […]

July 15, 2025

Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta vehicle break-in

Police in Atlanta are searching for the person or people who broke into a vehicle and stole hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music, among other items. The vehicle was a rental used by Beyoncé’s choreographer and one of her dancers, the police report stated. The suspect allegedly smashed the vehicle’s back window, while parked in […]

July 15, 2025

xAI’S Grok secures spot in $800M DoD AI modernization push

The Pentagon has agreed to use Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, as part of a $200 million contract. The Grok for Government suite will allow local, state and federal agencies — including national security operations — to access xAI’s latest frontier AI models. According to xAI, the offerings include […]