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Range anxiety slows mass EV adoption as auto, oil companies look to help
For the first time ever, Tesla’s superchargers will be deployed on an independent electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Oil and gas giant BP is making a $100 million investment in the chargers, which it plans to roll out by as early as 2024. The first of these chargers will be installed at locations in Chicago,… -
Orsted backs out of New Jersey offshore wind projects amid financial challenges
Offshore wind developer Orsted has decided to back out of two controversial projects along the coast of New Jersey. The Danish company will cease development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects, citing factors such as inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain issues as reasons for this decision. Orsted could lose the $100… -
Israel-Hamas war goes underground as IDF attacks tunnels beneath Gaza
Israel’s war against Hamas terrorists is moving into its second phase. That means there will be more ground troops in Gaza, where much of the fighting is expected to take place below the surface. On Oct. 31, more than three weeks after the war started, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) started attacking Hamas fighters inside the… -
‘Vigilant Defenders’ from US, South Korea take to skies
Air assets from the United States and South Korea kicked off their annual exercises this week at this year’s Vigilant Defense drills. During the drills, 130 U.S. and South Korean warplanes will work on simulating 24-hour wartime operations. The air armada includes different variations of the fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter, F-16s, refueling tankers and other… -
Video shows rodents ravaging Russian trenches
Rodents are running rampant over Russia’s troops and trenches in Ukraine. A video recently posted to social media shows a slice of life during modern trench warfare, with dozens of mice crawling through every nook and cranny they can find. The video was posted to X by an open-source intelligence account that monitors the war… -
One year later: Musk’s X losing users and value
A year has passed since Elon Musk assumed leadership at what is now known as “X,” formerly Twitter. With ambitious plans for a free speech platform turned super app, Musk’s tenure has been nothing short of eventful. Since Musk’s takeover, X has faced its share of challenges. Third-party data from Apptopia suggests a significant drop… -
Amid Pakistani expulsion threats, Afghan refugees return home
An ongoing crisis has been unfolding along the borders of Afghanistan for over 40 years — a region marked by conflict, instability and political shifts. It’s currently the world’s most extensive refugee crisis, with 8.2 million Afghans residing in neighboring countries, according to the United Nations. Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, nearly 600,000 Afghans… -
Gen Z endorses location sharing, associates it with safety
Most members of Gen Z are concerned enough about their safety that they’re willing to sacrifice their privacy, according to a survey from the location tracking app Life360. The findings show 74% of the generation says the perceived “physical safety and convenience” from location sharing is worth the trade-off. Studies show that Gen Z, encompassing… -
Texas sues DHS for cutting razor wire barrier during ongoing border crisis
Migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border surged in 2023, reaching 2.47 million encounters. The Biden administration is working to address the immigration crisis but faces additional pressure from Texas. The state has filed multiple lawsuits accusing the administration of obstructing its efforts to curb illegal immigration. In September, federal courts sided with Texas, allowing the… -
Why Israel delayed its Gaza ground invasion
Israel’s ground invasion into Gaza is still expected to happen by most accounts, but no one seems to know exactly when it will start. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said his troops are ready to take their war with Hamas terrorists in Gaza to the next stage, but there are… -
NY Times editors admit paper got it wrong on the Gaza hospital blast
At a time of war, when concise, accurate, and reliable reporting is most needed, many media outlets have added further confusion to a complicated, contentious conflict. Since the Israel-Hamas war began, multiple outlets have published conflicting reports out of Gaza. Consider outlets’ reporting on the Gaza hospital blast. Straight Arrow News covered it on Friday,… -
Over two dozen migrant minors found working illegally in Ohio poultry plant
As U.S. meat processing plants face labor shortages, they rely on migrant workers to bridge production gaps. Some of these migrant workers, however, are actually minors who are working illegally. In October, federal agents discovered over two dozen minors, reportedly from Guatemala, working unlawfully at a Kidron, Ohio poultry plant. NBC News reported that these… -
Israel’s Merkava tank designed for upcoming fight with Hamas
To be successful, any ground invasion into Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will need to include armored vehicles and tanks. The armored chariot of choice for the IDF is the Merkava Mk4 main battle tank. The Merkava is a battle proven system. It was designed and tailored to meet Israel’s specific warfighting needs.…