November 28, 2025

Who is Rahmanulla Lakanwal? Suspect in National Guard shooting worked with CIA in Afghanistan

The man accused of ambushing two National Guard members near the White House previously worked with a CIA-linked partner force in Afghanistan. He fled to the United States after the Taliban regained control. Officials identified the suspect as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national. Authorities charged Lakanwal on Friday with first-degree murder in the death […]

November 28, 2025

Here’s how to get the most of holiday shopping with AI and credit card rewards

Between inflation, tariffs and overall economic uncertainty, American consumers are looking to get ahead during the 2025 holiday season. Whether it’s utilizing artificial intelligence or prioritizing group experiences over presents, here are some of the ways shoppers can maximize their spending. Economic uncertainty Fifty-two percent of consumers are “stressed” about their finances during the holiday […]

November 28, 2025

The truth behind the most prevalent Thanksgiving myths

Every year, the Thanksgiving holiday brings together families, loved ones and a cornucopia of holiday myths often repeated at the dinner table. However, many of these commonly repeated stories are just that — stories.  From how it began to what’s served at the table, Straight Arrow News took a look at the most common myths […]

November 27, 2025

Trump admin to review Afghan nationals after 2 National Guard members shot

The Trump administration says it won’t process immigration requests from Afghan nationals for the foreseeable future. The order comes after a gunman opened fire on two National Guard members in the busy streets of Washington, D.C., just blocks away from the White House, on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities identified the shooter as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah […]

November 27, 2025

Trump to review Afghan migrants after shooting; Macy’s prepares for parade

President Donald Trump has called for the review of every person who came to the U.S. from Afghanistan under the Biden administration. The announcement comes after a shooting near the White House critically injured two National Guard members on Wednesday.  Plus, Republicans now have the chance to claim one more seat in the U.S. House […]

November 27, 2025

Another government paid Deloitte for work with AI-generated hallucinations

Consulting firm Deloitte has again found itself under scrutiny for sending a government agency a report containing inaccurate information, likely coming from artificial intelligence. The company responded to the allegations, saying they would fix the issues and that AI didn’t write the report, but that it did assist with citations. The Canadian province of Newfoundland […]

November 27, 2025

Meta researcher compared Instagram to a drug and ‘we’re basically pushers’: Lawsuit

Newly unsealed court documents allege that Meta showed leniency toward sex traffickers on its social media platforms, raising questions over whether the parent company of Facebook and Instagram has prioritized the safety of minors. The allegations came to light in a lawsuit filed by more than 1,800 plaintiffs. The lawsuit claims one Meta researcher compared […]

November 27, 2025

Critically injured National Guard members identified after DC attack

Investigators are revealing new details about a shooting in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members in critical condition. They say the shooter traveled across the country from Washington to conduct what officials called an “ambush-style” attack. The attack happened just after 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, just blocks away from the White House. Investigators previously […]

November 27, 2025

Court rules North Carolina can use Republican-drawn congressional map

A federal court in North Carolina says the state can use a new Republican-drawn congressional map that could help the GOP win another seat in the U.S. House of Representatives during next year’s midterm elections. In a 57-page opinion Wednesday, a three-judge panel unanimously denied preliminary injunction requests in two lawsuits. The lawsuits argued the new map was aimed at diluting […]

November 27, 2025

How weight loss drugs may change the Thanksgiving dinner table this year

More than 10% of American adults have used GLP-1s, which is triple the rate just five years ago, according to the nonprofit RAND. As doctors prescribe more people drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the likelihood of having a family member on it increases, and this could impact Thanksgiving dinner. While most know the drug helps […]