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From Russia with malice: Report links Moscow to Havana syndrome attacks
A mystery illness reported by some U.S. officials that is causing acute ringing in the ears followed by piercing pain, vertigo, nausea and lasting cognitive problems may have a Russian link, according to a CBS News “60 Minutes” report. The condition, known as Havana syndrome, is now linked to a covert Russian intelligence unit in… -
New EPA regulations target heavy-duty trucks in effort to reduce emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken further steps in its efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles, this time focusing on heavy-duty trucks. Following the recent implementation of new tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles, the EPA has now extended its regulations to target the largest polluters on the nation’s roadways. “In finalizing… -
Balancing safety and privacy: NYC subways to test AI weapons detection
New York City will soon begin testing the use of artificial intelligence to help detect guns and other weapons at subway turnstiles. On Thursday, March 28, New York Mayor Eric Adams, D, announced that the city would be deploying the technology in a few months. “This is a Sputnik moment, when President Kennedy said we… -
Report: X looks to expand journalistic footprint, in talks with Catherine Herridge
Following her controversial firing at the hands of CBS News, Catherine Herridge may soon have a new job. The former CBS News senior investigative correspondent is reportedly in talks to join the social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter. X responded to the potential talks in a statement on Thursday, March 28. “We are… -
A robotic future: US Army considering a platoon of steel to save lives
A proposal to embed new drone and robotics platoons within brigades U.S. Army-wide is reportedly under consideration. The Army says the platoons have the opportunity to save lives by further limiting the direct combat for human troops. The number of robotic platoons embedded within units is still being determined. However, if implemented Army-wide, Defense One… -
Biden has more money from fundraising, Trump has more small donor support
President Joe Biden is out fundraising former President Donald Trump this election season. Biden has about three times as much money on hand compared to Trump, but among small donors, Trump has more support. Biden has raised $248 million compared to Trump’s $168 million. Not only is he raising more, Biden is also spending less… -
Walmart invests in solar, aims to power 2 million homes by 2035
Walmart has announced it is investing in 26 solar projects across the United States, with 20 directly benefiting local communities. The initiatives geared toward residential areas are set to provide energy to approximately 13,000 households and potentially save consumers more than $8 million annually, with three-quarters of those savings earmarked for low- and moderate-income homes.… -
Report: Israel agrees to provide security for US in Gaza pier construction
On Thursday, March 7, President Joe Biden announced during his State of the Union address that the U.S. military would be building a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to help in the delivery of humanitarian aid. Now, despite being at odds over a cease-fire, Israel is agreeing to provide a “security bubble” for… -
Copper crisis threatens the renewable energy transition
As the world pushes toward a greener future, the demand for copper, a crucial component in renewable energy infrastructure, has surged dramatically. This increase in demand, however, has raised concerns about a looming shortage of the metal, threatening to impede progress towards climate goals. Experts predict that the demand for copper will skyrocket over 75%… -
Answering the internet’s most burning questions about EVs
People ask Google about 8.5 billion questions every day, so Straight Arrow News is here to help the search engine out by taking a few of those searches off its hands. You might have seen autocomplete interviews like this before, but in this one, Energy Correspondent Jack Aylmer is going to break down some of… -
Trump has to pay $464 million appeal bond but can’t secure cash. What’s next?
Former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York City began in October of 2023. Six months later, Trump faces a deadline on Monday, March 25, to pay a $464 million judgement as an appeal continues to play out. New York Attorney General Letitia James brought forth the civil fraud case and Judge Arthur… -
US fires off hypersonic missile test amid pressure from China, Russia
In what may be the weapon’s final test, the U.S. Air Force fired a Lockheed Martin Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon from a B-52 Bomber on Sunday, March 17. The test happened over the Pacific near Guam. So far, the Air Force is being tight-lipped on how fast this version of a hypersonic missile flew. Based… -
SEC warns companies against ‘AI washing,’ announces $400,000 penalty
AI is the new buzzword in business and the Securities and Exchange Commission is putting companies on notice for how it’s used. On Monday, March 18, the SEC fined two investing firms a collective $400,000 for “AI washing,” named after greenwashing. “One shouldn’t greenwash and one shouldn’t AI-wash, I don’t know how else to say…
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