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Drones fall from sky after collision during holiday show, 1 injured
Holiday drone shows have become something of a tradition this time of the year. However, a show in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, Dec. 21, did not go as planned, leaving at least one person injured. According to a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration provided to Straight Arrow News, the incident occurred around 6:45 p.m.… -
1 in 6 skipping their weight loss injections for the holidays
The holidays are notoriously a time for feasting, but for thousands of people on weight loss injections, it’s tough to have their Christmas fruitcake and eat it too. That’s why many are choosing to pause their medications for a little while. In fact, according to a recent survey by weight loss company Levity, about one… -
Former Marine accused of training Chinese pilots to be returned to US
Australia has approved the extradition of former U.S. Marine Daniel Duggan as of Monday, Dec. 23, over accusations he illegally trained Chinese pilots. The move, rubber-stamped by Australia’s Attorney General Mark Dreyfus, puts an end to Duggan’s nearly two-year attempt to avoid a return to the United States. Dreyfus said he came to the decision… -
Starbucks baristas unleash strike against company in 3 major cities
Starbucks joins the list of companies hitting the picket line just in time for the holidays. Baristas started a five-day strike at stores in Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle. Starbucks Workers United is leading the protest. The union is calling out the company for backtracking on negotiations around better labor practices and wages. In a… -
Calif. residents sue 2 members of Congress over aid to Israel
Palestinian rights advocates in northern California are suing two members of Congress over billions of dollars in military aid sent to Israel amid the ongoing Gaza war. A complaint filed Thursday, Dec. 19 in a U.S. District Court alleges Democratic Reps. Mike Thompson and Jared Huffman caused moral injury to a group of over 500 taxpayers… -
Football legend Herschel Walker tapped as next US ambassador to Bahamas
Herschel Walker, the Georgia football legend, could be on his way south to the Bahamas with a job outside of sports. On Tuesday, Dec. 17, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Walker to be the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas. He will still need Senate confirmation to take over the post. Trump made the announcement in a… -
18-year-old planned terror attack on Israeli consulate in New York: FBI
FBI agents arrested a Virginia college student, who they said was plotting a terrorist attack on Israel’s consulate in New York City. As reported on Thursday, Dec. 19, the agency said that 18-year-old Abdullah Hassan, a freshman at George Mason University, told an undercover informant about his plan to pull off a mass casualty attack.… -
Finland to open 300 shooting ranges as national defense interest grows
Finland plans to build more than 300 new shooting ranges by 2030 as part of its efforts to strengthen national defense. The government announced the initiative in February 2024, citing increased interest in defense preparedness following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Finland’s NATO membership, formalized in April 2023. Finland currently has 670 civilian shooting ranges,… -
Ex-world champion skier Lindsey Vonn calls out those critical of her comeback
Legendary ski racer Lindsey Vonn retired from the sport in 2019, saying back then, her body was telling her “It’s time.” On Saturday, Dec. 21, at age 40, Vonn will return to the starting gate during a competition in St. Moritz, Switzerland with what she called a new lease on life. Vonn, an 8-time world… -
NYPD’s top earner, under investigation for massive overtime pay, retires early
The New York Police Department’s highest paid employee, under investigation for massive amounts of overtime pay that contributed to a more than $400,000 salary, is retiring early. Lt. Quathisha Epps claimed to work more than 1,600 hours of overtime, which was uncovered in November by the New York Post. Epps pulled in more than $204,000… -
Mother, 10-year-old daughter sue McDonald’s over E. coli outbreak
Just a few weeks after the Centers for Disease Control announced a deadly E. coli outbreak involving onions served at McDonald’s was over, the fast-food chain has now been hit with a lawsuit. A Colorado mother and her 10-year-old daughter filed the lawsuit in an Illinois court. On Oct. 22, Taylor Farms initiated a voluntary… -
Are social media hashtags dead?
Hashtags may no longer be the golden ticket for boosting social media engagement. Many reports suggest they don’t work as effectively across platforms as they used to. On Tuesday, X owner Elon Musk weighed in on the conversation. “Please stop using hashtags. The system doesn’t need them anymore, and they look ugly,” Musk posted. Musk… -
UK-based company planning to power AI in the US with wood-burning plant
A U.K. based renewable energy company is scouting locations in the U.S. to power artificial intelligence through a controversial method. The plan from Drax involves building plants that house wood-fired electricity generators in the Southeastern American Pine Belt. Over the years, the region has seen a number of pulp and paper mills close, leaving timber…