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NASA holds UFO hearing as Pentagon says alien life has not been ruled out
A NASA panel established last year to investigate Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs, held its inaugural public hearing on Wednesday, May 31. Comprised of 16 experts from various scientific fields, the panel was assembled to examine unclassified UFO sightings and provide rigorous scientific scrutiny to these occurrences. “It is our collective responsibility… -
New Nevada law protects election workers, could land violators in prison
There’s been a growing amount of scrutiny over the security of U.S. elections, particularly since 2020. All eyes are on those working the frontlines on election night. They are sometimes used as a scapegoat for those who disagree with the results, prompting some states to pass new protections for election workers in cases of harassment… -
Musk: Twitter has no ‘actual choice’ as it complies with government censorship requests
Twitter CEO Elon Musk is responding to criticism over allegations the platform has been complying with an increasing number of censorship demands. Musk, who recently arrived in Beijing to strengthen business ties with China, claimed that Twitter has no “actual choice” when it comes to government compliance. Bloomberg columnist Matthew Yglesias shared a report on… -
Kohl’s becomes latest to face boycott calls over LGBTQ+ support
After Bud Light and Target faced boycott calls for supporting the LGBTQ+ community, the same has begun to happen to Kohl’s. The department store chain has been criticized for selling a “Baby Sonoma Bodysuit” with a trans-inclusive pride flag on it. Kohl’s also sells t-shirts with rainbow colors on them. According to Straight Arrow News’… -
Ford gets access to Tesla charging tech in surprise deal
Ford Motor Company announced it will be partnering with Tesla to provide its electric vehicle customers with access to Tesla’s extensive charging network in the U.S. and Canada. Ford CEO Jim Farley and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the agreement Thursday, May 25, during a “Twitter Spaces” audio chat. “We think this is a huge… -
Twitter has approved 83% of censorship requests under Elon Musk: report
Twitter is complying with more government requests to censor content on its platform, including requests from authoritarian countries, according to data compiled by the nonprofit organization Rest of World. The data reveals that since Elon Musk took over, Twitter has approved 83% of requests to restrict content, up from around 51% under the previous leadership.… -
Clean energy spending to outpace fossil fuels for first time ever
Global investment in clean energy is rising and is now set to outpace spending on fossil fuels for the first time ever. That’s according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), who released its latest World Energy Investment report on Thursday, May 25. According to Straight Arrow News’ exclusive Media Miss tool, out of the dozens of… -
Target removing some Pride merchandise amid boycott threats
Target announced it will remove some of its LGBTQ-themed merchandise from its stores after facing customer backlash and threats of boycott. The move comes just weeks after a viral campaign to boycott Bud Light due to its collaboration with a self-identified transgender influencer. Target offers more than 2,000 products, including clothing, books, music and home… -
Texas, Louisiana advance bills targeting sexually explicit books in libraries
Two states have advanced bills that would restrict youth access to sexually explicit materials in libraries. In Texas, the state Senate gave its initial approval to a House bill that would create a rating system for school libraries. According to Straight Arrow News’ exclusive Media Miss tool, out of the dozens of sources covering this… -
Judge dismisses Kari Lake’s final claim challenging election results
An Arizona judge has dismissed Kari Lake’s final case challenging the results of the 2022 midterm elections in her state. The Maricopa County Superior Court judge, appointed by a Republican, ruled that Lake failed to prove her claim of signature verification issues on mail ballots. The judge determined Lake’s team did not present “clear and… -
Newsom demands records from textbook publishers regarding Florida revisions
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., wrote a letter to textbook publishers demanding records from them as well as the state of Florida. The records sought are related to revisions made by the companies to ensure their textbooks aligned with Florida state law. According to Straight Arrow News’ exclusive Media Miss tool, out of the sources covering… -
GoFundMe for woman accused of racism in viral confrontation raises over $100K
A pregnant nurse, Sarah Comrie, who found herself at the center of a viral confrontation has raised over $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign after being labeled a racist white woman. The incident, which occurred on May 12, involved a dispute over who rightfully paid to use a Citi Bike. In the video, Comrie is seen… -
DeSantis in spotlight as Disney cancels $1 billion Florida project
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing renewed criticism after Disney announced it is scrapping a $1 billion project to build a new campus in central Florida. In its decision, Disney parks chief Josh D’Amaro cited “changing business conditions.” The move comes just days before DeSantis, who has had a contentious relationship with Disney, is set…