China has now confirmed a surveillance balloon found hovering over the U.S. is Chinese; a drug to treat COVID-19 is creating mutations and robots are taking over Amazon. These stories and more highlight the daily afternoon rundown for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023.  Blinken postpones China trip amid controversy China is claiming the balloon found hovering…

China said it was looking into reports of a Chinese spy balloon spotted over the United States; former Vice President Mike Pence has spoken with the FBI about a potential search of his house; and lab-grown coral could save a reef off the Florida Keys. These stories and more highlight the daily morning rundown for…

The market for new and used cars has been difficult over the last two years. Pandemic-induced supply chain issues emptied dealership lots and pushed prices through the roof. It looks like the situation could be turning back in favor of the consumer. Here are the reasons now is finally the time to buy in this…

Mass shooters. COVID-19-related deaths. Hate crimes. Natural disasters. School shootings. The traumatic events that shape our collective consciousness are impossible to ignore. Following the daily news is now a risk to our mental health. As Straight Arrow News contributor Jordan Reid argues, we can’t avoid the constant media exposure to tragedy, but we can control…

As the price of eggs soars in the U.S., due in large part to the bird flu, more people are trying to score deals south of the border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is scrambling to let travelers know that raw eggs and poultry can’t cross that road. In California, a dozen eggs will…

President Joe Biden’s refusal to give Ukraine F-16 fighter jets is ruffling feathers. So much that a U.S. weapons manufacturer is now offering to sell Ukraine multi-million dollar drones for $1. Linden Blue is the CEO of General Atomics, which makes things like the Predator, Avenger and Reaper drones. In a statement on the company’s…

The U.S. military is about to have a greater presence in the Philippines; President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy meet to discuss the debt ceiling; and we have some fun facts about Punxsutawney Phil for this Groundhog Day. These stories and more highlight the daily morning rundown for Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023.  U.S.…

For the first time since the war broke out almost a year ago, the United States will send Ukraine longer-range rockets. The announcement is expected as part of a new military aid and weapons package totaling more than $2 billion. In addition to support equipment for Patriot air defenses and Javelin anti-tank weapons, the U.S. will…

The U.S. was once the world’s leader in the production of solar power equipment, but over the years it ceded the majority of production to China. Now, as President Biden attempts to wean the U.S. from Chinese manufacturing domination, he mandated the country produce a percentage of solar panels stateside. China isn’t making it easy…

President Biden’s beach house is being searched for classified documents, and Tom Brady is retiring… again. These stories and more highlight your daily afternoon rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.  Justice Department searches Biden’s beach house The investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified information continues. The president’s lawyer says the Justice Department is searching…