British Petroleum’s earnings more than doubled in the third quarter; a judge blocked a merger between two major publishers; and the Powerball prize is now $1.2 billion. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. BP earnings soar – BP reported Tuesday that its earnings jumped to $8.15 billion in the third…

The weeks leading up to election night are usually filled with debates, pitting candidates against each other on a stage to address the most divisive issues in their race. But in 2022, several candidates have hesitated to engage or simply decided not to participate at all. In Ohio, Republican Gov. Mike DeWine (R) decided not to…

For thousands of years, humans have used physical money to pay for goods and services. But in a time where people can answer an international call from a watch, do they really need that wad of cash? Or is it time for a digital dollar? In the U.S. and around the world, there’s growing movement…

World Bank President David Malpass found himself in the international hot seat after botching his answer responding to allegations he’s a climate denier. During New York City’s Climate Week in September, Malpass dodged a New York Times reporter’s repeated questions regarding the human impact on climate change. “Do you accept the scientific consensus that the…

Russian nationals are risking their lives to avoid fighting in the war against Ukraine. They are fleeing the country and seeking asylum in the U.S.  The dangerous journey across the Bearing Sea highlights the lengths to which some Russians are willing to take to dodge being called up to fight in Putin’s military. Two Russians…

In the wake of the Russian military’s struggles in the Ukraine War, Vladimir Putin has mobilized 300,000 additional troops and even made what some think are veiled threats of nuclear aggression. Straight Arrow News contributor Larry Lindsey says Putin’s actions reek of desperation. He also warns it’s time to think about what happens if Russia…

Seven months after Russia invaded Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has called up to 300,000 reservists to support its struggling military. The draft has led to a massive exodus of young Russian men, with some reports estimating the number fleeing the country exceeding the total number of troops in the original invasion force. Straight Arrow…

Apple’s iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro offer a number of new features, including upgraded cameras, faster processors and emergency SOS via satellite. But dropping the physical SIM card tray in favor of a digital eSIM in U.S. models could have the biggest impact across the mobile phone landscape. The Subscriber Identity Module card, or…

Large numbers of Russians rushed to book one-way flights out of the country after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a “partial mobilization” of 300,000 military reservists to continue the war in Ukraine. Putin said conscription would “prioritize people who served in the armed forces and those with military specialization and experience.” The decree took effect…

In a sign that Russia’s casualties in Ukraine are mounting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country will mobilize 300,000 reservists to support its troops. Putin confirmed he promised to use all military means in Ukraine and was “not bluffing” when hinting that Moscow was prepared to use nuclear weapons. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter…