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New golf league backed by Tiger, Rory takes swings in prime time
A new indoor golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will have its primetime debut Tuesday, Jan. 7, on ESPN. The tagline for the venture, dubbed TGL Golf, is “golf reimagined,” and it certainly is different. Six teams of three players will tee up during two-hour matches in a massive indoor arena in… -
Judge blocks US Dept. of Justice release of final reports on Trump cases
As Straight Arrow News previously reported, lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump asked in a letter published on Monday, Jan. 6, for Attorney General Merrick Garland to stop Special Counsel Jack Smith from releasing his final reports on the election interference and classified documents cases. Now, the federal judge who dismissed Trump’s classified documents case is… -
Mexico moves migrants from US border ahead of Trump’s second term
With only a couple of weeks until President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Mexico is working to move migrant caravans away from the United States border. Mexican officials told the Associated Press they’re using a “dispersion and exhaustion” method to spread the migrants throughout the country while limiting how many gather in one place. It’s a… -
US eases restrictions on aid for new Syrian government
The U.S. is easing its restrictions on aid to the rebel groups now governing Syria. It’s a step toward support for the Islamist rebels leading the country. But it’s also a sign of caution from the U.S. as they wait to see whether the government will keep its promises to protect the rights of women… -
Greenland vows independence from Denmark following Trump’s offer to buy
Greenland is largely a self-governing territory, but Denmark still holds ultimate authority over the island, which is rich in valuable minerals. Greenland’s prime minister is now pushing for full independence, despite opposition from Denmark’s king. Prime Minister Múte Egede has called for Greenland to “break free” from what he referred to as “the shackles of… -
Pope Francis names first woman to lead major Vatican office
For the first time ever, a woman will lead a major office at the Vatican. Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla Monday, Jan. 6 to become the head of the department responsible for all the Catholic church’s religious orders. While women have previously been named to number two spots in Vatican offices, this recent move… -
Meta pulls plug on AI bots after backlash over glitches, misinformation
Meta’s experiment with generating accounts using artificial intelligence has hit a snag. The company removed several of its AI bots following user backlash over misleading chats and awkward images. Meta’s AI-generated profiles, complete with bios, selfies and posts, were designed to blend seamlessly into social media platforms. But users quickly noticed flaws, including glitchy visuals… -
‘Retail apocalypse’ saw 57% increase in store closings last year
2024 was not the best year for U.S. businesses, with retailers closing more than 7,300 stores. According to Coresight Research, that’s up 57% from 2023, leading to some media outlets calling it the “retail apocalypse” of 2024. The recent closures are also the highest number of closed stores since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic led… -
Police raid offices of airline and airport involved in South Korean plane crash
South Korean police raided the offices of both the airline and airport operator at the center of a plane crash that killed 179 people on Sunday, Dec. 29. All but two of the 181 passengers and crew aboard Jeju Air flight 2216, landing at Muan International Airport, died in the crash. The raids are part… -
After 20 seasons, Aaron Rodgers concedes last game could be Jan. 5
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has played 20 seasons in the NFL. He doesn’t yet know if he’ll play a 21st. Wednesday, Jan. 1, during his weekly media session, the four-time league most valuable player acknowledged the matchup on Sunday, Jan. 5, with the Miami Dolphins could be his final game. “This game has given… -
New Orleans truck attack: What we know about the victims
A nursing student, a father of two and a former college football player are among the at least 14 people killed in the early morning of New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. Authorities said a man plowed his pickup truck onto New Orleans’ Bourbon Street, hitting multiple people and injuring more than 30. The driver… -
Russia issues ultimatum to migrants, offers legal status for military service
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an order cracking down on people residing in the country illegally. The order gives migrants until the end of April the ability to secure legal status by paying off debts, passing health checks and taking an exam on the Russian language, history and law. But there’s one other route to… -
US releases Guantánamo prisoner held without charge for more than 20 years
The Pentagon revealed Monday, Dec. 30, that it’s releasing one of the longest-held prisoners at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. Ridah Bin Saleh al-Yazidi of Tunisia sat in the prison for more than 20 years without ever being charged with a crime. The Biden administration said al-Yazidi, who is now 59…
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