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Sesame St. or Bourbon St.: How 2 SCOTUS cases may change the internet
This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is looking at whether to narrow Section 230, a foundational internet shield law that passed in 1996. But even some of the justices are grappling with that role. “I mean, we’re a court, we don’t really know about these things. These are not, like, the nine greatest experts on… -
Google, Twitter face Supreme Court this week to defend major internet shield law
The Supreme Court will hear two cases this week that have major implications for the future of the internet. Google and Twitter are both facing lawsuits by families of victims killed in separate ISIS attacks, challenging the tech companies’ legal immunity for what users post on platforms granted through Section 230. Section 230 has been… -
From Big Red Boots to Satan Shoes: 5 wildest MSCHF drops
New York Fashion week wrapped up Wednesday but the hottest fashion trend of the week didn’t hit the runway. The most talked-about wearable sensation is boots made by Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF. The collective is known for taking shots at consumerism in creative ways. Here are some of the wildest MSCHF drops in this week’s… -
Tesla recalls 362,758 vehicles over crash concerns from self-driving mode
Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles over concerns its full self-driving mode could cause crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall on Thursday involving Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Ys equipped with the full self-driving beta program. The announcement comes just days after The Dawn Project aired a… -
US will add $2 trillion to deficit every year over next decade, CBO reports
Over 20 years, Congress has raised, suspended and reinstated the debt ceiling two dozen times, going from under $6 trillion to $31.4 trillion. Now, sometime between July and September, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) predicts the U.S. will run out of funds. But the nonpartisan office warns it could happen even sooner. “For example, if… -
Train with hazardous materials derails outside Detroit
A train derailed in Van Buren Township outside of Detroit, Michigan, Thursday morning. Local media outlets are reporting at least six cars are off the tracks. According to Fox 2 Detroit, one of the derailed train cars was carrying hazardous materials. Officials say it is not a hazmat situation. The outlet is also reporting no… -
Ford suspends F-150 Lightning production over EV battery issue
Ford Motor Company has suspended the production and shipping of its F-150 Lightning trucks over an electric vehicle battery issue it recently discovered. The company said it could take weeks to get back on track. Ford spokesperson Emma Bergg wouldn’t elaborate on the specific battery issue but told Straight Arrow News it was discovered during… -
Russian troop loss in Ukraine highest since start of war
It seems Russia’s much anticipated spring offensive in Ukraine is underway. The Kremlin has yet to fully acknowledge its start, but conditions on the battlefield indicate Russia is trying, in earnest, to gain ground. As expected, most of the fighting is in the industrialized eastern part of Ukraine, an area known as the Donbas. Intelligence… -
Salesforce facing rare 5 activist investors after stock lost 48% in 2022
Salesforce and its co-founder and CEO Marc Benioff are facing pressure from five activist investors. The latest activist investor, Third Point’s Dan Loeb, recently called off his proxy fight with Disney. Starboard Value, ValueAct Capital, Inclusive Capital and Elliott Management round out the five. Elliott Management is believed to be the most active, with a… -
US shoots down ‘high-altitude object’ over Alaska days after Chinese balloon
The White House confirmed that fighter jets shot down what they described as a “high-altitude object,” about the size of a small car, over Alaska. The Pentagon said they do not know the origin of the object and that it was unmanned. John Kirby, coordinator for Strategic Communications for the National Security Council, said the… -
Missouri clinic accused of using experimental drugs on children
A whistleblower’s allegations of a Missouri transgender clinic has sparked a state-led investigation. The clinic is being accused of using experimental drugs on children. The state attorney general confirmed a full investigation of the clinic is currently underway. Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced that his office has already received documents that support the whistleblower’s allegations.… -
Home prices higher in 90% of metros. Here’s where buyers may find relief.
Home prices went up in 90% of metro markets across the U.S. in the last quarter of 2022 despite weakening demand, new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows. Compared to a year ago, the national median price of a single family home rose 4% to $378,700. The price increase is happening in… -
Where are they now? FTX and other Super Bowl ad-buying crypto companies
The NFL’s Super Bowl attracts hundreds of millions of viewers each and every year. It’s technically a football game but the commercials are their own main event. In 2022, it cost $6.5 million for 30 seconds between the action. Last year, the big game was dubbed the Crypto Bowl because of all of the ads…