Gen Zers are staying home on the weekends because they want to save money and avoid large crowds, according to a new Harris Poll. The Gen Z Weekend report, released Wednesday, is exactly what it sounds like. It breaks down the behavior patterns of Gen Z (those born between 1997 and 2012), specifically on the […]
The Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. In a 51-47 party-line vote Tuesday night, the Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as the Director of National Intelligence. Trump congratulated Clayton in a post on social media Tuesday night, saying, “Jay is outstanding in every way, and will do […]
Iran is accused of attempting a sneak attack on U.S. forces just days after the fighting appeared to cool. The U.S. says it responded quickly, but what happens next could shape where the conflict goes from here. Plus, Anthony Fauci heads back to Capitol Hill with thousands of pages of newly released diary entries looming […]
A Georgia teen who killed two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School will spend the rest of his life in prison. On Tuesday, a judge sentenced 16-year-old Colt Gray to life without parole for the September 2024 school shooting that also wounded nine others. Gray showed little reaction as he stood to be handcuffed after […]
The war between the U.S. and Iran escalated overnight after Iran launched what U.S. officials described as an “attempted surprise attack” on American forces in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says every missile was intercepted and no U.S. personnel were harmed, though officials said American forces in the region remain on high alert. […]
The Senate took a major step Tuesday toward passing new Russia sanctions, advancing a bill named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham just hours after his funeral. Senators voted 86-12 to move the package, clearing the way for a possible final vote later this week. The bill has more than 60 co-sponsors and broad bipartisan […]
Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg is back on X after a three-year hiatus and, apparently, he’s already got it all wrong. In a post on the social media platform Wednesday, the Meta CEO and founder promoted his op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, in which he predicted a positive future with artificial intelligence and said he believes […]
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is suing the state of Minnesota over a law banning deepfake technology that can be used to generate artificial nude imagery. The law, which was passed earlier this year and is scheduled to take effect Saturday, allows people portrayed in AI-generated nude content to file civil suits and seek […]
Would you take $50,000 or flip a coin for a 50% shot at winning $1 million? Most Americans and Britons opted for the quick money, a behavior that an economist told Straight Arrow isn’t likely to fade away as the world ushers in an era of tough economic times. Pollster YouGov asked 15,887 Americans and […]
A work visa is one of many ways for people to immigrate to the U.S. and secure permanent residency. A group is collecting postings from companies they say are illegally scouting for visa-eligible applicants over American citizens, a common target for some politicians. Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and several […]
