Letters that The Associated Press found the Justice Department sent to election officials across the nation inquiring about elections and voter information are causing a stir amongst officials, as some decry it for exposing sensitive information. Others criticized it as a mechanism to purge voters by the masses. The notices, which The Associated Press said […]
A group of landowners in Texas is taking legal action against the Trump administration, trying to prevent their land from being taken to build the border wall. The recent budget bill signed by President Donald Trump allocated nearly $50 billion to build the wall. Eminent domain In order to build that wall, the government needs […]
Grocery bills are weighing heavily on the minds and wallets of many Americans. In a new poll, nearly half of adults said the rising cost of food was adding stress to their everyday lives, turning routine trips to the store into a source of financial strain. Grocery bills adding stress for Americans The Associated Press […]
Workers at a Florida nuclear power plant have been afraid to report safety concerns, citing retaliation. A new investigation from the Tributary and the Tampa Bay Times reveals increased anonymous complaints and workers afraid to speak up about issues at the St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant run by the Florida Power & Light company. Federal […]
Data stolen by a ransomware gang has exposed highly sensitive information from a Louisiana sheriff’s office, including the names, telephone numbers and Social Security numbers of confidential informants in criminal investigations. Straight Arrow News obtained a copy of the data from DDoSecrets, a non-profit that archives hacked and leaked documents in the public interest. Medusa, […]
Nearly two weeks after American Eagle’s controversial campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney stirred debate online, President Donald Trump is now weighing in. His endorsement came after learning Sweeney is a registered Republican. “Genes” vs. “jeans” The American Eagle ad drew attention for its wordplay, comparing “genes,” as in genetics, to “jeans,” as in denim. The […]
The U.S. State Department is suggesting a new visa policy in which people who apply for business or tourist visas may need to pay a bond of up to $15,000 as a condition for entering the United States. The goal is likely to reduce visa overstays and ensure compliance with immigration rules. New policy could […]
Four new crew members arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday, Aug. 2, temporarily increasing its population to 11. The quick trip from Kennedy Space Center in Florida took only 15 hours to reach the ISS. NASA’s Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan’s Kimiya Yui, and Russia’s Oleg Platonov are scheduled to spend at least […]
At least 39 Palestinians were killed from Friday into Saturday while seeking aid, as top U.S. officials toured Gaza and met with the families of the Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. The visit, meant to give President Donald Trump a “clear understanding of the humanitarian situation” in Gaza, was criticized by an American nurse […]
Liver cancer is the third leading cause of all cancer deaths worldwide, and the number of diagnoses is expected to nearly double by 2050. However, a new study suggests that upwards of 60% of those cases could be preventable, ultimately saving between 8 million and 15 million lives. A growing, but reversible issue The Lancet […]
