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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… -
Spirit Airlines flight shot at by gangs as it attempts to land in Haiti
Haiti’s international airport temporarily shut down on Monday, Nov. 11, as gangs reportedly started shooting at a Spirit Airlines flight in Port-au-Prince. A flight attendant sustained minor injuries in the incident. The violence unfolded as official swore in a new prime minister. The bullets hit the plane as the crew attempted to make a landing… -
Brooklyn man charged with staging car crash in viral dashcam video
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges after a staged car crash, captured on dash cam and shared on TikTok, went viral. Prosecutors say the incident, which appears to be part of an insurance fraud scheme, shows a car reversing into the vehicle behind it. The crash occurred last October on the Belt Parkway in… -
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… -
Calls for ‘Jew Hunt’, anti-Arab slurs: What sparked the Amsterdam attack
Violence erupted against Israeli soccer fans on Thursday, Nov. 7, with fans being chased, cornered and beaten. Now, a new controversy centers on what happened before the violence started. Israeli fans were allegedly seen on video pulling down Palestinian flags across the city, vandalizing a taxi cab and chanting anti-Arab slogans. Some media outlets reported… -
Red Lobster’s revival with 35-year-old CEO: Will a millennial makeover work?
Don’t prepare to say your final goodbyes to cheddar bay biscuits just yet. Red Lobster is hoping for a comeback with a millennial makeover led by the company’s new 35-year-old CEO. Damola Adamolekun has been at the job since August and is now working to bring in younger guests after the chain closed more than… -
Trump’s mass deportation plan could place migrants in military bases: Report
More information has been revealed about President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to carry out what he says will be the largest deportation in U.S. history. According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump’s team wants to use military bases for migrant detention and military planes to help with the deportations. The team said the plan is possible… -
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… -
North Korean soldiers in Russia ‘gorge on porn’ accessing internet for first time
North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia are experiencing unrestricted internet access for the first time, and many are reportedly using it to view pornography. According to Financial Times journalist Gideon Rachman, the troops, who have never had free access to the internet before, are “gorging on pornography.” This marks a strange new chapter for soldiers… -
Judge grants request to put Trump’s 2020 election interference case on hold
President-elect Donald Trump’s criminal 2020 election interference case is on hold, at least for now. The judge overseeing the federal case granted a request from special counsel Jack Smith to pause the process and give him a month to formally request how to move forward following Trump’s 2024 election victory. This is likely the first… -
Iran attempted to assassinate Trump ahead of second term: DOJ
The U.S. Justice Department unsealed criminal charges Friday, Nov. 8, showing a foiled Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before the 2024 election. A criminal complaint reveals that an official in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard ordered the surveillance and eventual assassination of Trump in September. The assassination attempt comes as Iran faces growing internal turmoil,… -
Harris campaign raised $1 billion, ends $20 million in debt: Reports
Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign has ended in financial turmoil, according to multiple media reports. Despite raising over $1 billion, the campaign has reportedly finished at least $20 million in debt. Politico’s Christopher Cadelago reported that two sources familiar with the situation confirmed Harris’ campaign was $20 million in debt after raising more than $1…