A plush doll known for its toothy smile has surged in popularity in recent weeks, but U.S. officials are warning parents about counterfeit versions. The knock-offs of Labubu dolls, nicknamed “Lafufus” online, can break apart easily, creating small pieces that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says pose a serious choking hazard and risk […]
Rats have infested significant portions of almond orchards in California, where 80% of the world’s supply of the product is grown. The damage from the rats has caused a significant economic loss to growers. Rat infestation A survey from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) found the infestation is impacting more than 100,000 […]
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has been trying to change the game to welcome in a new generation of fans. His latest proposal could mean those fans have some new teams and rivalries to cheer for. Manfred gets credit for new rules that have sped up the game and a strike zone challenge system that could […]
Since President Donald Trump federalized Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and deployed the National Guard one week ago, overall crime has decreased by 8%, according to the D.C. Police Union. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal agents and MPD officers have made nearly 400 arrests since the operation began and seized dozens of firearms. […]
The Trump administration has revoked more than 6,000 student visas, according to several reports. The U.S. State Department said those students had either overstayed their visa or had otherwise broken the law. Visas revoked The reports said the majority of the legal violations were for cases of assault, driving under the influence, burglary and allegations […]
More than 1 in 8 U.S. households are “food insecure,” meaning they do not have access to enough quality food to meet their basic needs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The 7 million-plus children in these homes are more likely to experience poor health and absenteeism, and typically score lower in math and reading. […]
Monday was a pivotal day in Washington: President Donald Trump met face-to-face with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and then spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone. The big question now is whether a three-way summit is finally on the horizon. Plus, Hurricane Erin barrels up the East Coast, leaving rip currents and rescues in […]
Hurricane Erin, still a dangerous Category 3, is now giving us a dramatic new look at its power as it continues to move through the ocean. The storm is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but East Coast states could still experience significant swells and rainfall. Fresh video from the U.S. Air Force […]
HOOD COUNTY, Texas — Throwing a barbecue at Danny Lakey’s house in Hood County, Texas, isn’t any fun. The problem isn’t his grill master skills. Lakey told Straight Arrow News he’s a three-time finalist for the Texas Steak Cookoff, and he used to enjoy inviting people over for ribeye steaks, grilled chicken, corn and vegetables. […]
A Texas Democrat is making a stand at the state Capitol on Tuesday morning by camping out on the House floor overnight. State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to sign a Republican order that would have put her under police escort, so she stayed through the night in protest. Collier said she wouldn’t “sign her dignity” […]
