Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby has become one of the biggest stand-alone exhibitions on the sports calendar. Monday night, July 14, at Truist Park in suburban Atlanta will be no different, with several players looking to make a name for themselves by smashing the baseball. Which players are making history at the All-Star break? […]
A new report found a growing number of children using AI chatbots for help with things like homework, therapy and friendship. The report from Internet Matters warns that adolescents are using chatbots not designed for them. Chatbot usage increases For their report titled “Me, myself, and AI: Understanding and safeguarding children’s use of AI chatbots,” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
