The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine has caused some towns to be submerged by flooding and has raised fears of a catastrophic humanitarian disaster. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan thinks Ukraine missed a huge opportunity by not capturing the dam before it was destroyed. He argues that from a military perspective,…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken mocked Russia’s armed forces during a speech in Finland, saying that “many see Russia’s military as the second-strongest in Ukraine.” Those remarks came about after a more detailed dissection of the Kremlin’s strategic failures in the Ukraine War. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan says that while he appreciates…

Although Ukrainian officials haven’t confirmed that their widely-anticipated counteroffensive against Russia has begun, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, says Ukraine’s campaign to retake territory has started. In a series of tweets on June 8, the ISW said, “Activity throughout #Ukraine is consistent with a variety of indicators…

Former president Donald Trump has been indicted on seven counts for mishandling classified documents. And Texas officials have deployed a new tactic at the U.S. Mexico border. A buoy border wall is now afloat. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for June, 9, 2023.  Trump indicted on 7 counts for mishandling classified documents…

In a shocking score for Major League Soccer, superstar Lionel Messi reportedly turned down $1.5 billion from Saudi Arabia’s oil coffers to play for Inter Miami, the struggling MLS team co-owned by David Beckham. Messi’s deal may be less lucrative on paper than what the Saudis offered but comes with plenty of perks. Though the…

It happened when Latina actor Rachel Zegler was cast as Snow White in the upcoming 2024 movie. It happened when Black actor Yara Shahidi was cast as Tinker Bell. And now it’s happening with Halle Bailey, a Black actress starring in “The Little Mermaid.” While these are all Disney movies, it’s not uncommon to find…

Two days after the Kakhovka Dam in southern Ukraine was destroyed, authorities are still trying to get a handle on just how far-reaching the destruction is and will be. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited some of the flooded regions Thursday to monitor rescue efforts. Russians then started shelling the area, forcing rescuers to jump for…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has a new proposal. He wants to add a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would restrict access to guns for the entire country. The proposed amendment would raise the federal minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21 years old. Universal background checks would be required.…

The hallways are empty, rooms are dark and chairs are on top of desks at Weeping Water High School on Mondays. Students do not arrive until Tuesday. Weeping Water Public Schools in eastern Nebraska is one of a growing number of districts across the country that have switched to a four-day school week. The move…