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NYC considers housing migrants in private homes
New York City continues to struggle with an influx of migrants, and with a shortage in shelter and hotel space. The city is now considering calling on residents if they have an extra room to house an asylum-seeker. It’s one of many ideas Mayor Eric Adams is considering in order to keep the overflow of… -
Ireland proposes killing 200,000 dairy cows for climate agenda
Ireland is proposing a slaughter of 200,000 dairy cows in order to have cleaner air. Methane from cows is considered a leading contributor to greenhouse gasses. But Irish dairy farmers aren’t having it. They are revolting against the country’s proposal to kill 65,000 cows a year, for three years, to meet climate goals. Cull of… -
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of destroying major dam: June 6 rundown
As the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, both sides are accusing the other of intentionally destroying a dam, flooding from which has caused a new humanitarian crisis in the region. And attorneys for former President Donald Trump held a meeting with Justice Department officials to discuss charges against the GOP 2024 frontrunner. These… -
UN climate chief’s call to phase out fossil fuels may be ignored at talks
A climate conference hosted by the United Nations will happen this fall, but despite calls to phase out fossil fuels, the topic may not even be part of the discussion. The U.N. climate chief says it’s a vital part of the conversation surrounding the Earth’s warming, and claims world leaders need to discuss a process… -
Oregon’s controversial new gun control measure goes on trial
Gun laws in Oregon could dramatically change depending on how a federal judge rules. A trial over the state’s gun control law begins Monday, June 5, to settle a lengthy legal process over a measure passed by Oregon voters in November. Opponents of the law argue it violates the U.S. Constitution. The trial will be… -
Plane that flew over DC crashes, leaving no survivors: June 5 rundown
A plane unexpectedly flew over Washington, D.C., causing the military to scramble fighter jets. The aircraft crashed Sunday, resulting in the deaths of all on board. And newly released footage has revealed another close call between U.S. and Chinese armed forces, this time coming in the Taiwan Strait. These stories and more highlight the rundown… -
Why is China digging a 6-mile-deep hole in the Earth?
Scientists in China have embarked on an ambitious project to dig the deepest hole ever attempted in the country. The hole is 32,808 feet in depth, and in the country’s oil-rich Xinjiang region. The initiative aims to pierce through 10 different layers of rock and could potentially uncover signs of life. This endeavor, estimated to… -
Woman with tuberculosis jailed after refusing treatment, isolation
A tuberculosis patient in Tacoma, Washington, has been arrested and booked into jail for refusing to isolate. The place she is now confined to is specially equipped to force the Washington state woman into confinement where testing and treatment for the highly contagious bacterial disease is available. Straight Arrow News first reported this story in… -
Americans’ life expectancy lowest in decades, 56 countries outperform US
U.S. life expectancy is not going in the right direction. According to the CDC, life expectancy in the U.S. dropped to 76.1 years. That’s the lowest it has been in 27 years. During the pandemic, the U.S. saw its largest drop in life expectancy since World War II. But a new report by the American… -
New documents shed light on the death of Jeffrey Epstein: June 2 rundown
The Senate passed the debt ceiling bill, avoiding the first-ever national default. The legislation now heads to President Joe Biden for his signature. And more than 4,000 pages of newly released documents shed new light on the final days of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, June… -
Former Connecticut HS track star sues state over trans athlete policy
Chelsea Mitchell, a former high school track runner who was once hailed as “the fastest girl in Connecticut,” is taking legal action to overturn the state’s policy that allows transgender athletes to compete in accordance with their gender identity. Mitchell has filed a lawsuit against the Connecticut Association of Schools and the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic… -
Suspected Chinese spies pose as tourists to infiltrate US military bases
Suspected Chinese spies tried to infiltrate military bases in Alaska. According to an Army officer who spoke with USA Today, they were pretending to be tourists. There have been similar encounters of tourists attempting to enter military bases in Alaska. Oftentimes, the incidents are ruled as mistakes. But other times, the incidents are found to… -
Florida solar city survives hurricanes, paves the way for sustainable living
Hurricane season is about to pick up steam again. As many communities in the U.S. are still picking up the pieces from last season, some are looking to learn lessons anywhere they can. In Florida, a place known as America’s first solar city has earned a reputation as the city that survived Hurricane Ian. Babcock…
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