The United States is sending a clear message to Iran’s navy: stop acting like pirates or face the consequences. To make sure its message hits home with Iran, the U.S. military is taking the unprecedented step of offering to station Marines on foreign merchant vessels. It’s the latest sign the U.S. is still very much…

Wind energy is facing a multi-billion dollar setback that some in the sector are calling the “industry’s first crisis.” New reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post point to problems with public approval and financing. These issues have resulted in 10 planned offshore wind projects spanning along the coasts of the United…

Theories abound as to why a 23-year-old U.S. soldier crossed the border from South Korea while on a guided tour. Prior to his defection in July, Travis King had spent two months in detention in South Korea on assault charges. He was supposed to fly back to the U.S. to face disciplinary proceedings but managed…

Former President Donald Trump faces a 45-page indictment from special counsel Jack Smith. The charges claim Trump spread false information about widespread voter fraud in an attempt to sway the 2020 presidential election results. The Trump campaign dismissed the charges as “fake” and questioned the two-year delay in filing. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten…

More school districts have turned to unique ways to combat an ongoing teacher shortage across the country. The Houston Independent School District (ISD) began applying for a state waiver that would allow it to hire hundreds of uncertified teachers. Under Texas state law, teachers must have a bachelor’s degree, complete an educator preparation program, pass…

At the age of 80, President Joe Biden holds the distinction of being the oldest president to serve in the White House, a fact that has sparked apprehension across the electorate. This concern extends to other politicians, as various members of Congress have displayed visible signs of aging, including instances of stumbling, hesitating in front…

The weight loss drug Wegovy has become wildly popular, and the health benefits go beyond just dropping pounds, according to new data released by the drugmaker. Results of the clinical trial released on Tuesday, Aug. 8, suggests the supplement, used for quickly losing weight, directly coincides with a lower risk of heart disease by as…

Severe storms sweep through parts of the U.S., leaving at least two dead and more than a million in the dark. And a 99-year-old book publishing company begins a new chapter. It’s time for The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.   2 dead in stretch of storms across South, East Coast A deadly storm…

Voters in Ohio will make a very important decision Tuesday, Aug. 8. They will determine if the threshold for amending the state constitution should be increased to 60% of the vote or remain at a simple majority.  If the amendment, known as Issue One, passes, it will be effective immediately. The impact will be known…