The impact of man-made noises in the ocean — such as those from oil drilling and wind farm construction — on marine mammals has long been a subject of scientific inquiry. Researchers in Norway embarked on a study utilizing captured Minke whales to delve into this issue, but the project has encountered controversy, with animal…

Can former President Donald Trump be banned from the 2024 presidential election ballot over his actions surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the United States Capitol building? Some legal scholars and politicians are trying to make that case.  Advocates for removing Trump contend the Jan. 6 riot was an insurrection and that Trump should…

Fast food workers in California are set to see an increase in their hourly wages following a recent labor agreement. The deal is part of Assembly Bill (AB) 1228, dubbed the Fast Food Franchisor Responsibility Act, which has been under consideration since its introduction to the California State Assembly in February. Under the terms of…

The gun rights battle is heating up in New Mexico. On Friday, Sept. 8, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham declared gun violence a public health emergency and issued a 30-day ban on carrying firearms in public or on state property. Grisham says the ban is necessary, as several young children have been killed in recent shootings. An…

The biggest antitrust trial in decades got underway on Tuesday, Sept. 12 – The U.S. Justice Department v. Google. The U.S. claims Google violated antitrust laws by paying billions of dollars to Apple and other partners in order to become the default search engine on its devices and web browsers. The Justice Department and 10 states sued…

United States officials issue warnings to Russia and North Korea as their leaders are set to meet. And the biggest antitrust trial in a quarter century is about to begin. These stories highlight the Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. US issues warning as Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia North Korea’s Kim Jong…

The war in Ukraine is showing, in vivid and deadly detail, drones are now a permanent fixture on the battlefield. The United States military wants swarms of drones at its disposal in the event of future conflicts. But operating swarms of drones in the wars of tomorrow means building that capacity today. The defense technology…

The G20 Summit, an annual event that brings together world leaders from the largest economies, is scheduled for Sept. 9-10 in New Delhi, India. Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be present and will instead send a representative. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan argues that Xi’s absence at the summit raises concerns about China’s…

Congress is returning to Washington with less than a month to avoid a government shutdown. It has to pass 12 spending bills but doesn’t have enough time, so party leaders like Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., expect to pass a short-term bill to keep the government open while they negotiate a permanent solution for…

Given the growing concern over climate change, there’s been more and more focus on the possibilities and potential of green energy. Many of the material components necessary for that transition, however, come from China, and that puts the United States in a bind. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten argues that U.S. green energy goals…