Will those looking to buy a car ever catch a break? With interest rates around 7% and average monthly payments above $700, it has never been more expensive to buy and finance a new car while affordable used cars remain hard to find. A glimmer of hope has arrived for hopeful buyers: According to a…

The identities of the parties responsible for the significant land acquisition near Travis Air Force Base in California have now been unveiled. A consortium of tech billionaires is behind the purchase of approximately 55,000 acres encircling the airbase, with a vision to establish an innovative utopian city situated about 65 miles northeast of San Francisco.…

Reports are swirling, saying Ukraine used cardboard kamikaze drones to attack the Kursk airfield in Russia. But did it really happen? On Aug. 27, the Kyiv Post quoted an anonymous source in the Security Services of Ukraine (SBU). The source said Ukraine used kamikaze drones from Australia to attack the Kursk airbase. Four Su-30 fighter…

A new Associated Press poll revealed that 77% of voters think President Joe Biden is too old to “effectively serve another 4-year-term as president.” According to the poll, 69% of Democrats think Biden is too old to run again. However, 82% of Democrats still say that Biden will have their support if he ends up…

President Joe Biden’s White House has highlighted several achievements in service to the American people, like reducing their expenses, altering the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic and revitalizing U.S. infrastructure. Despite these accomplishments, recent polls show a majority of Americans seem to be placing greater emphasis on other intangibles, such as President Biden’s age. Straight Arrow News…

A contentious negotiation process between the government and the pharmaceutical industry is set to begin. President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act passed last year giving Medicare the authority to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. If the drugmakers don’t comply, they face a hefty excise tax. It’s Biden’s way to force the hand of what…

Revolutionary technologies like generative artificial intelligence have been stealing the spotlight and driving a new wave of innovation. But AI is just one of many upcoming breakthroughs with the potential to tackle complex global issues. So how do countries and organizations actually figure out which trends to prioritize? Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan takes…

The Biden administration is recommending another household item be upgraded for energy efficiency following gas stoves, dishwashers, light bulbs and water heaters. This time it’s ceiling fans. The Department of Energy says its latest proposal to limit the emissions related to using ceiling fans will save a “significant” amount of energy and reduce air pollution.…

The Iron Dome is one of the most widely deployed air defense systems in the world. It’s been protecting Israel from rockets, artillery, mortars, drones, and cruise missiles for over a decade. Now, the United States Marine Corps is expanding the reach of the Iron Dome by equipping its new littoral regiments with the short-range…

China is currently experiencing record high youth unemployment and a decrease in economic growth. Japan faced similar issues in 1989 when deflation and over-investment caused their stock market to collapse. Straight Arrow News contributor Larry Lindsey suggests that China could end up mirroring Japan’s crash. But he believes that China might be hit harder due…