TEST UPDATE TEST (EX. CORRECTION) July is the most happening travel month of the year. Americans jet off to beaches, national parks or theme parks, but nearly half are carrying more baggage than what is in their luggage. According to WalletHub’s 2024 Credit Card Debt Survey, 46% of Americans are still paying down last summer’s…

America is not ready for a major war, says a bipartisan commission A bipartisan commission report reveals that the United States is critically unprepared for a major military conflict, facing significant challenges from China and Russia. The report highlights alarming shortfalls in military readiness, including munitions shortages, recruitment challenges, and an inadequate defense industrial base.…

Germany passed a new law allowing renters to install plug-in solar panels on their balconies. The new law significantly limits the ability of landlords and homeowners associations to prevent such installations. Only in cases where there is a compelling reason can these entities intervene. Renters in Germany can now install solar energy systems with a…

China is arguably the world’s second most powerful country, and its leader, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Xi Jinping, plays a major role in many of its economic and military decisions. So, with no heir apparent, what happens to China when Xi dies? Watch the above video as Straight Arrow News contributor…

The White House released President Joe Biden’s next plans to reassure concerned Democrats after last week’s debate. And July 4 holiday travelers are expected to break records on the road amid soaring temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate President Joe Biden…

Donald Trump is currently projected to win Florida again in 2024, just as he did in 2016 and 2020. But, in response to Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s legal and cultural war against the Left — including what liberals say is a war on women’s rights, education and free speech — many Floridian voters appear…

A federal jury in California ruled against the National Football League on Thursday, June 28, in a class-action antitrust case that could have huge implications for how out-of-market broadcasts are handled in the future. The jury’s decision in the NFL Sunday Ticket case comes with a $4.8 billion price tag that could balloon to more…

The first presidential debate is in the books. We have a full recap, as well as what the reaction has been like. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 28, 2024. Biden, Trump tout their records in first presidential debate  Thursday night, June 27, saw the first time a current U.S. President debated…

Hours away from the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, we’re breaking down what you need to know about the event hosted by CNN. And two giant pandas from China are on their way to the U.S. in a big step for “panda diplomacy.” These stories and more highlight The Morning…

Lia Thomas, a transgender swimmer, lost a case against the World Aquatics at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Wednesday, June 12. Thomas was barred from competing in the women’s events, and the ruling maintains that ban. Thomas had requested arbitration with World Aquatics, the governing body of all aquatic sports, to get…