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Whether they seem simply irrelevant or filed for bankruptcy long ago, it's shocking to find out these companies are still in business.

We’ve all had a moment like this. You’re in a dentist office waiting room. You reach for the stack of magazines on the table and think to yourself, “Wait, Reader’s Digest still exists?” We’re taking a look at some of the companies you may not realize are still hanging on in this week’s Five for…

A judge ruled FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried could be released on $250 million bail and put under house arrest at his parents’ California home while he awaits trial in New York City on eight federal criminal charges. As Bankman-Fried fights the charges against him, some of his coworkers have already pleaded guilty to fraud charges…

As Iran continues to roil under protests, President Biden must embrace a stronger strategy to take on Iran and its oppressive regime.

Team USA may have scored a huge victory over Iran in the World Cup, but the Middle East nation remains a major adversary on the geopolitical stage. Iran’s rulers have executed hundreds of its own citizens for protesting the regime’s oppressive tactics, sold drones to Russia to use in its ongoing war effort against Ukraine,…

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate has reached a deal on the $1.7 trillion dollar spending bill.

An update you need to know on the proposed spending package meant to avoid a government shutdown, and could Google search engines be a thing of the past? These stories and more highlight your midday rundown, aimed straight down the middle, for Thursday Dec. 22, 2022.  $1.7 trillion spending bill gets green light Senate Majority…

Arizona agreed to stop installing & remove shipping containers from its Mexico border to avoid a preliminary injunction or restraining order.

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, R, has agreed to stop installing shipping containers along his state’s border with Mexico. According to a court filing, Arizona also agreed to remove those that have already been put in place to avoid a restraining order or preliminary injunction. The containers were added to fill gaps in the border wall.…

Against the backdrop of a flawed political system, Biden will decide not to run for reelection, once he finds a suitable replacement.

According to a CNBC survey, two-thirds of Americans are against the idea of President Biden running for reelection. The same survey found a majority of these responders aren’t interested in seeing former President Donald Trump on the ticket either. While Trump has already announced he’ll run again, Biden pointed to early 2023 for an official…

The IRS is required to examine tax returns of all sitting presidents, but that rarely happened during Trump's time in office.

For years, Americans couldn’t escape hearing about former President Donald Trump’s tax returns and why, despite years of precedence, he refused to release them. Trump repeatedly cited it was because he was being audited, but a House committee report reveals the IRS actually failed to audit him as president when it was required. According to…

Solar energy is often mentioned as a solution to the climate crisis. But solar could be more of a problem than many of us realize.

The Biden administration has recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act which includes billions of dollars earmarked for clean energy initiatives. However, the environment remains a global concern. The UN recently issued an alarming report that the planet is well off the pace to hit its greenhouse gas emissions goals. Solar energy is often discussed as…

Despite the Jan. 6 committee issuing criminal referrals, many doubt former President Donald Trump will be prosecuted for his crimes.

The House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot issued criminal referrals to the Justice Department against former President Donald Trump. The Jan. 6 committee determined that Trump was criminally liable for helping incite an insurrection, obstructing an official proceeding and defrauding the United States. This is just the latest legal trouble to arrive…

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will be returning to the U.S. today to face eight federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been extradited to the United States. The Kremlin has condemned Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s trip to Washington, D.C. Plus, a U.K. ambulance shortage and a singing toilet. These stories and more highlight Straight Arrow News’ midday rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. FTX founder extradited to U.S. FTX founder Sam…