Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly reshaping numerous sectors, including banking, education, finance and technology. Its impact extends across various industries, including the military sector, where companies are leveraging AI to enhance productivity and streamline operations. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich is excited about the future application for artificial intelligence and provides examples of how…

The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, mutated to infect dairy cows for the first time, according to reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said eight states experienced bird flu outbreaks in cattle, while 48 reported outbreaks in poultry and 50 faced outbreaks in wild birds. So, what are the implications…

The U.S. national debt is creeping toward $35 trillion after decades of running deficits. According to a former comptroller general who served under two U.S. presidents, the country’s biggest deficit is in leadership. “The truth is, the U.S. has fiscal cancer,” David M. Walker said. “You can beat cancer. My wife beat cancer. But first…

Students at Mt. Nebo Middle School in Utah staged a walkout on Wednesday, April 17, protesting what they claim is the presence of “furries” in their school. However, school officials refute these allegations, stating that the protest is based on misinformation. Furries are individuals with an interest in animals possessing human qualities. According to WebMD,…

In Chicago, a $70 million proposal to address the migrant crisis has sparked a debate, with some residents expressing frustration over what they see as misplaced priorities. In response to backlash, the city has now begun to limit some accommodations for migrants. “$70 million, y’all won’t even put a million dollars in one neighborhood,” Michael…

After months of anticipation, Meta launched the company’s AI chatbot, Meta AI, on Thursday, April 18. Meta AI integrates advanced AI technology across everyday applications such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Ray-Ban smart glasses. The rollout is sparking concerns about the technology’s controversial impact on digital interactions. Like its generative AI competitors, Meta AI…

In July 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s attempt to cancel more than $400 billion in student debt. Biden has since been exploring ways to bypass the ruling. Recently, he announced that over 270,000 individuals enrolled in his income-driven repayment plan (SAVE) will have $7.4 billion in debt canceled. This action brings the…

Congress heard details of ongoing safety failures at Boeing on Wednesday, April 17, as employees described the conditions that led to several deadly incidents involving Boeing planes. Whistleblowers detailed Boeing’s safety culture to the Senate Subcommittee on Investigations during an ongoing inquiry.  “A culture of shortcuts, pressure and hostility,” one employee wrote to describe Boeing.…

The National Basketball Association (NBA) banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life after a league investigation revealed Porter threw games and bet on his own sport. According to a news release from the NBA, the 24-year-old “disclosed confidential information about his own health status to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor”…

More states are beginning to crack down on the surprisingly common practice of medical students and professional staff performing non-consensual pelvic exams on unconscious men and women in hospitals, universities and other medical facilities. Just one year ago today, those practices remained legal in a majority of U.S. states. Now, however, a new directive from…