Arizona, California and Nevada may see significant water use restrictions over the next two years under a plan released Friday to manage the drought-stricken Colorado River. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation will require the three states to cut water usage by a combined 20% by 2028. As previously reported by Straight Arrow, agreements that delegated […]
New York is suing Kalshi, alleging the prediction market operates an illegal, unlicensed gambling platform. It comes after a federal court ruled that New York could enforce its gambling rules on Kalshi. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced Friday they filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to block Kalshi from operating […]
Authorities in Arizona released two ransom notes Friday that they say were written by people who have knowledge about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News “Today” host Savannah Guthrie. In a series of posts on X, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office published the two notes in the hope that making them […]
Just days after a deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival, the city’s police chief has resigned. Shon Barnes submitted his resignation Thursday, and Mayor Katie Wilson accepted it, saying multiple factors led to the decision. “It has been an honor to serve the Seattle Police Department and this city,” Barnes’ prepared statement reads in […]
President Donald Trump is threatening to pull Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general rather than accept demands from two Republican senators over a controversial Justice Department settlement, a move that would leave Blanche running the department as acting attorney general instead of confirmed to the job. The standoff escalated after Republican Sens. John Cornyn of […]
President Donald Trump says he has reached a major new milestone in his Gaza peace plan, announcing what he calls a historic agreement for Hamas to disarm. The group has not publicly confirmed the agreement, but told numerous news organizations that it has agreed. In a Truth Social post Thursday night, Trump announced a “historic […]
When Amy Lutz’s son, Jonah, was diagnosed with autism 27 years ago, she didn’t know any other parents raising autistic children. At the time, autism was almost universally understood as a profoundly disabling developmental condition. That described Jonah Lutz. After his language development was delayed as a toddler, Amy Lutz initially wondered whether he might […]
Puberty came for Jez Roberts early. The hormones, which often made her menstrual cycles incredibly painful, never let up. Even at the age of 10, when she first got her period, she knew something wasn’t right. With each passing year, her menstrual cycle worsened. So did the pain. It would take 14 years for her […]
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on Morocco’s coast, was overwhelmed Friday after tens of thousands of migrants entered in a single day, prompting Spain and Morocco to reinforce the border. Spanish officials estimated about 60,000 people crossed into Ceuta in 24 hours. Reuters reported Spain’s Department of National Security briefly posted that estimate online, citing the […]
Popular fast-food chain Taco Bell is trying to overcome bad publicity and slumping sales linked to the recent cyclospora outbreak by offering discounts and promoting menu items without lettuce. Deals to win back customers This week, Taco Bell sold Mexican Pizzas for $1 to bring customers back. Some customers reported severe diarrhea and stomach cramps […]
