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Podcasting Popularity: How the format is growing in revenue, viewership, nostalgia
The podcasting format has been around for decades but it’s seen significant growth in the past few years growing ad revenue and new shows popping up from all over the world, including at Straight Arrow News. SAN’s Ryan Robertson has held many positions in his broadcast career, including reporter, producer, and news director, and now… -
WNBA union head believes league is worth more than $2.2B broadcast deal
The WNBA is experiencing a historic season, with viewership and attendance reaching unprecedented levels. However, despite this success, the league is projected to lose approximately $50 million in 2024. This financial discrepancy is central to ongoing discussions about the value of the WNBA’s broadcasting rights. Currently, the WNBA operates as a subsidiary of the NBA,… -
Women’s risk of death higher depending on their state: Study
According to a new study, where in the U.S. women live could be a matter of life or death. In its first ever state-by-state analysis of women’s health, the Commonwealth Fund found women are facing a growing number of threats to their overall health and well-being. The Commonwealth Fund is a private nonprofit that supports independent… -
Nation’s largest offshore wind project under federal investigation
The nation’s largest offshore wind farm, located 14 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, is now under federal investigation. The Vineyard Wind project, comprised of 62 turbines and designed to power over 400,000 homes once fully operational, suffered a setback during the week of July 14. The incident occurred when a blade over 350 feet… -
The future of global energy is likely to be made in China
A recent report by U.S.-based think tank Global Energy Monitor revealed that China is currently building nearly two-thirds of the world’s wind and solar power projects. These new facilities are expected to produce twice as much energy as all other countries combined, which is enough to power around 250 million homes. “All told, 2023 saw… -
Scientists say they’ve found root cause of lupus, possible cure
Scientists believe they have figured out a root cause of lupus and they might be able to reverse it. Up until now, no one knew what caused lupus, but researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital said they may have uncovered one specific cause of the disease. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease… -
46% of Americans are still paying off last summer’s credit card debt
July is the most happening travel month of the year. Americans jet off to beaches, national parks or theme parks, but nearly half are carrying more baggage than what is in their luggage. According to WalletHub’s 2024 Credit Card Debt Survey, 46% of Americans are still paying down last summer’s credit card balance. “And almost… -
What the June jobs report tells us about the state of the economy
The June jobs report came back a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the U.S. economy added slightly more jobs than expected at 206,000. On the other hand, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. It’s the first time the unemployment rate has been above 4% since late 2021. Analysts had expected unemployment to… -
Credit card companies face competing state laws over gun store code
As of July 1, a California law requires credit card networks to give banks a code to track purchases at gun stores. On the same day, Georgia, Iowa, Tennessee and Wyoming have laws taking effect that block the use of a gun shop code in those states. Merchant category codes are meant to provide a… -
FBI: Active shooter incidents down 4% last year, up 89% over past 5 years
The FBI has released the annual active shooter report. The report found that 2023 saw fewer active shooting incidents than 2022, leading to a 4% decrease. However, over the last five years, active shooter incidents have gone up 89%, according to the FBI. The FBI defines “active shooter” as one or more individuals actively engaged in killing… -
Caitlin Clark’s Olympic ‘snub’ reminds us the best athletes used to be banned
One of the most covered stories about the upcoming Olympics is who’s not competing in Paris. WNBA rookie Caitlin Clark has been left off the Team USA roster in favor of more veteran talent, like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and Diana Taurasi. But a generation ago, none of these women would have been allowed to… -
Solar power is outpacing Big Oil in a shift that China may benefit the most from
For the first time, solar power is surpassing oil in terms of energy production capacity. According to Bloomberg, the seven largest solar companies now have the capability to generate more energy than the seven biggest oil companies, marking a shift which also suggests a potential change in control of the global energy sector, moving from… -
Bill Gates wants to shake up US energy with a next-generation nuclear reactor
Nearly half a century ago, Bill Gates helped revolutionize the computer industry. Now, the Microsoft co-founder is aiming to bring about a similar transformation in the energy sector by building a next-generation nuclear reactor. “We started a company with a very bold idea to revolutionize a nuclear power,” Gates said at a groundbreaking ceremony for…
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