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US National Guard member Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison
In a criminal case prosecutors called “one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history,” a Boston judge sentenced Massachusetts Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira to 15 years in prison. This comes after he pleaded guilty to leaking top secret military documents about Russia’s war in Ukraine. The… -
EPA rule targets methane emissions, critics say it’ll raise energy costs
For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule that requires oil and gas companies to pay for methane emissions. However, opponents argue that these standards could raise energy costs for Americans. They also raised questions about how long the new standards will even remain in effect with the Trump administration… -
NYU study on MTA retracted for flawed research, skewed results
New York University (NYU) conducted flawed research on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City and the violence MTA workers face on the job. A spokesperson for NYU stated that the university has requested the Journal of Urban Health retract the study, which was publicly posted on Facebook, allowing bots and others to… -
NYT tech staff end election week strike, negotiations to continue
The New York Times Tech Guild returned to work on Tuesday Nov. 12 following a weeklong strike that started just before Election Day. The Guild, representing more than 600 employees, says the strike affected the Times’ digital coverage of the election, with workers walking out to protest for better contract terms. In a statement, the… -
Federal judge blocks Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law as unconstitutional
Louisiana’s controversial new law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public schools will not be going into effect come January, after all. A federal judge temporarily blocked it Tuesday, Nov. 12, while the case — brought by a coalition of parents — plays out. That judge called the law “unconstitutional” and barred the… -
Man accused in Laken Riley’s murder waives right to jury trial
The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has waived his right to a jury trial, opting instead for a bench trial where a judge will determine his guilt or innocence. Jose Antonio Ibarra, 26, appeared in court Tuesday, Nov. 12, speaking through a translator to confirm his decision. Superior Court Judge H.… -
Elon Musk’s Starlink stealing votes? An election conspiracy explained
A new conspiracy theory is circulating on social media, alleging that Elon Musk used his satellite internet company, Starlink, to rig the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Voting machine companies and election officials are speaking out against the claims. The theory suggests that Starlink, developed by Musk’s SpaceX to provide high-speed internet worldwide, was somehow connected… -
Harris campaign deficit: Millions spent on Oprah, concerts, ‘Call Her Daddy’ set
Last week, Straight Arrow News reported that the Harris campaign raised over $1 billion but ended with a $20 million deficit. Now, the campaign’s late-stage spending, which included millions on celebrity endorsements and media appearances, is being disclosed. According to a Washington Examiner analysis, the Harris campaign paid $1 million to Oprah Winfrey’s production company… -
Financial strain hits thousands of veterans due to mistakes by VA
On Veterans Day, we honor those who have served our country, but for some veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is causing financial strain instead of providing support. NPR reported that the VA has left thousands of veterans struggling with higher mortgage payments that they cannot afford. Thousands of veterans have been affected by… -
Wildfires on East and West Coasts continue to burn as one turns deadly
Crews on both sides of the U.S. coast continue to battle wildfires as one turned deadly in New York and New Jersey. Officials said a tree fell on an 18-year-old park employee, killing him on Sunday, Nov. 10. New York state officials said while they do all they can to protect themselves, there are always… -
FEMA employee fired for advising relief team to skip Trump supporters’ homes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it had fired an employee on Saturday, Nov. 9. The employee was reportedly fired after advising a hurricane assistance team to avoid assisting homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump. “I want to be clear to all of my employees and the American people, this type… -
Taliban invited to UN climate conference for first time
For the first time since taking over Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban is attending the U.N. climate conference, known as COP29. This year’s conference is being held in Azerbaijan and is one of the most important talks to host the Taliban which isn’t officially recognized as the ruler of Afghanistan. Azerbaijan invited the Taliban-run Afghan Environment… -
Racist text messages targeting Black Americans prompt FBI response
A series of racially-charged text messages referencing slavery and targeting Black Americans have surfaced across the United States, prompting a federal response. Recipients of these messages report being informed they were “selected” to pick cotton at “the nearest plantation.” The texts, reportedly sent from unknown numbers, began appearing shortly after the recent presidential election. Many…
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