The government shutdown is hitting communities nationwide, including farmers who were expecting federal relief to offset economic losses. Straight Arrow News reported last week that billions in aid had been earmarked for farmers affected by tariffs, but new reports say the payments have been delayed. In fact, payments and loan services to farmers have already […]
A rash of cheerleading-related abuse cases across the nation in recent weeks has led to multiple criminal charges and questions about what one lawsuit describes as a “culture of misconduct” in the sport. Where are these cases occurring? Former Cheer Coach Christopher Sotelo, 32, is out on bond after a court appearance in El Paso, […]
Thousands of U.S. homeowners might get surprise bills related to “zombie mortgages,” according to a Bloomberg investigation. A zombie mortgage occurs when a homeowner thinks their property was taken by the bank through foreclosure, but the process was never finalized, so the home still legally belongs to them. Before the 2008 housing market collapse, thousands […]
American energy companies are concerned that the infrastructure that makes up the power grid is aging, but some experts say more money goes toward new projects than repairs. A new survey found that 9 in 10 energy executives believe a preventable major incident on the power grid or pipelines will occur due to deteriorating infrastructure. […]
Under President Donald Trump, the man who popularized the term “fake news,” covering the White House has become unlike anything reporters have experienced. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins said the president’s unusual accessibility — and his constant readiness to take media questions — keeps reporters on their toes, and sometimes leaves them sleep-deprived. “Most politicians are […]
The U.S. military has killed Muhammad ‘Abd-al-Wahhab al-Ahmad, a terrorist with links to terror organization al Qaeda. U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, made the announcement on Tuesday. Terrorist killed CENTCOM said al-Ahmad was killed by a strike in Syria but did not give details on what kind of strike. “U.S. forces in the Middle East […]
If the federal government remains shut down next week, approximately three million military service members will miss a paycheck on Oct. 15. It’s a reality Democrats call “unacceptable,” and they’re trying to pressure House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., into bringing up a standalone bill specifically for the troops. “Shame on the Republicans for remaining on […]
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California has charged a Florida man with allegedly starting the Palisades wildfire. In January, the fire destroyed a large portion of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, becoming one of the most destructive blazes in Los Angeles history. On Tuesday, authorities arrested Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, and charged him […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new California law requiring video streaming services to follow the same commercial loudness standards long applied to broadcast television under federal law. The law, Senate Bill No. 576, directs streaming platforms to ensure that the audio of commercial advertisements is consistent with the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, or […]
President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan. The president made the announcement in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday. Peace plan “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon […]
