At least two people died Friday, Dec. 20, after a driver plowed a car into a Christmas market in Germany. The attack wounded at least 60 others. Authorities said they believed the attack was deliberate and identified the two people who died as an adult and a toddler. They added that 15 people suffered serious…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has launched a billboard campaign to deter migrants from crossing the border from Mexico into Texas. However, many of these billboards aren’t located in Texas, or even the U.S. “How much did you pay to have your daughter raped? Many girls are raped by the coyotes you hire,” one billboard states.…

As President-elect Donald Trump promises the largest mass deportation operation in the nation’s history, a new report by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows that the number of deportations hit a decade-high. ICE deported 271,484 migrants in fiscal year 2024, which ended in September, according to the agency’s report released Thursday, Dec. 20. That…

The U.S. military says a strike killed ISIS leader Abu Yusif in Syria on Thursday, Dec. 19. It marks a significant step in America’s efforts to prevent ISIS from redeveloping after the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad nearly two weeks ago. The strike came the same day the Pentagon acknowledged the U.S. has roughly…

The holiday box office race is heating up. Two major contenders, “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” and “Mufasa: The Lion King,” are vying for the holiday crown. In previews on Thursday, Dec. 19, “Sonic 3” sprinted ahead, earning $6.5 million, the franchise’s best preview performance yet. Meanwhile, “Mufasa” opened with $3.3 million, setting the stage for…

Democrats and Republicans in the House voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill to keep the government open until Friday, March 14. The bill passed just hours before the government was set to shut down. Notably, the bill –– known as a continuing resolution –– did not maintain the debt ceiling suspension, something President-elect Donald Trump…

The man found guilty of killing two teenage girls in a highly publicized trial in Indiana will spend the rest of his life in prison. On Friday, Dec. 20, a judge sentenced Richard Allen to the maximum punishment of 130 years. In November 2024, a jury found Allen guilty in the murders of 13-year-old Abigail Williams…

The Colorado River, a critical water source for approximately 40 million people, faces mounting challenges due to a prolonged drought. In response, officials are considering measures to alleviate the strain, including the possibility of compensating some communities to relinquish their water rights. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is currently in discussions with the city of…

We made it through another election year where the economy was the top issue for voters. So which business stories grabbed you the most this year? We know you came to Straight Arrow News for the unbiased, straight facts. Here are the top five business stories you watched and read at SAN.com. #5: Progress or…

A bipartisan congressional task force released a report containing guiding principles and policy proposals to ensure America is a world leader in responsible AI innovation. The task force hopes the report will be used by future Congress bodies to regulate a developing technology that lawmakers admit they don’t know much about. “We’re advocating for a…