As the presidential election approaches, many Americans feel cautious about the economy despite reassuring data. Nearly two-thirds of middle-class Americans report experiencing economic hardship and do not expect their situation to improve. Inflation and unaffordable housing are two of the top concerns respondents cite. In this 40-minute episode of America Speaks, Dr. Frank Luntz asks…

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the economy is one of top issues for American voters. According to a recent poll from the National True Cost of Living Coalition, middle-class citizens report to not be doing well and they don’t expect that to change for the remainder of their lives. According to the poll, middle…

Five months before the November elections, immigration remains a top concern for American voters. Lawmakers in Arizona voted Tuesday, June 4, to give voters a chance to determine how to handle illegal immigration in their state. Come November, people in the Grand Canyon State will vote on a ballot measure that would make it a…

Mexico elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its next president on Sunday, June 2, replacing Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Sheinbaum is from the same political party as López Obrador, so her political ideology and policies will likely mirror what is already in place in Mexico. However, she has also previously spoken about hot topic issues including the…

As fans flock to the U.K. for Taylor Swift’s upcoming sold-out concerts, Edinburgh faces a significant housing challenge. The city is dealing with a housing emergency and the surge of Swift’s fans is exacerbating the situation, putting a strain on accommodations for its homeless population. Swift’s Eras Tour, which is the first to gross over…

Some House Republicans have criticized the Biden administration’s response to the May 20 death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash during a return trip from the Iran-Azerbaijan border. Biden offered his condolences while also acknowledging that the Iranian leader had “blood on his hands.” Watch the video above as Straight…

Coal, one of the original key ingredients of the Industrial Revolution, has fallen out of favor in recent decades as new advances have enabled humans to generate cleaner, more efficient and more sustainable energy. Today, coal generates only 16% of American energy, down from 20% in 2022. Watch the video above as Straight Arrow News…

Sub-Saharan and other African migrants traveling to Europe face dire consequences when they leave the North African coast. Many who try to make it to the European Union (EU) are being picked up before they make land and dropped off in the desert. According to a new report, EU nations are funding these roundups of…

The latest consumer price report released on Wednesday, May 15, showed a slight easing of inflation in April. It was led by lower grocery prices and declining auto prices, both new and used. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said overall consumer prices rose 3.4% on the year and 0.3% on the month, with shelter and…

A recent report from climate think tank Ember has revealed a record-setting 30% of the world’s electricity was generated from renewable energy sources in 2023. Experts said this milestone now sets the stage for a potential global decline in fossil fuel usage, with projections indicating that this shift could occur as early as 2024. “In…