The United States Marine Corps has a new ride to get from ship to shore. It’s called the amphibious combat vehicle (ACV), and production on the different variants of the ACV is ramping up. It’s not a tank. The 8×8 platform is a mix between an armored personnel carrier and a boat. The company that…

The tech trade wars between the U.S. and China are heating up again. China is restricting U.S. access to two key metals — germanium and gallium — that are used to make solar panels and computer chips for mobile phones, cars and other products. China’s move is in response to the export controls the Biden…

In the United States’ first notable action regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since the Wagner Group staged a rebellion against Moscow over the weekend, President Joe Biden is expected to announce up to $500 million in military aid to Ukraine. The announcement is expected Tuesday, June 27. The package is set to include: The aid…

The era of work-from-home is winding down for many. New York City offices just hit 50% occupancy for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Dreading those stale cubicle walls? Here are some of the coolest offices on the planet in this week’s Five For Friday. 5: Bahnhof Swedish internet service provider Bahnhof repurposed a…

After months of speculation, President Joe Biden confirmed what most everyone predicted: he’s running for president in 2024. In his video announcement, Biden warned voters that their fundamental rights could be threatened by another Trump presidency. But Biden faces his own obstacles to a presidential win, starting with his age. Straight Arrow News contributor Matthew…

Everyone wants to know the answer to a question literally no one is capable of answering: When will the war in Ukraine end? For starters, experts say, it depends on how you define the end of the war. Some believe it will only end when Ukraine or Russia, or both, collapse, since it’s a matter…

The European Union and United Kingdom are divided on regulatory approval of Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. The U.K.’s main concern is that the deal would give the Xbox maker too much control in the gaming arena. But this merger still wouldn’t give Microsoft the highest revenue in the industry. Here are the…

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the largest transportation network in North America that serves 15.3 million people, has announced that it will no longer provide service alerts on Twitter. The MTA operates New York City Transit, the Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, and Bridges and Tunnels. According to a statement from the MTA’s acting chief…

The Republican-led House Committee on Homeland Security unveiled a new plan to tackle the border crisis. It’s a 68-page bill outlining a total reform on how the Biden administration is currently handling immigration pressures at the southern border. The bill would require the Department of Homeland Security to restart construction of the wall along the…

Ukraine’s much anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russian forces could come any day. Don’t expect a major announcement, though. On April 19, in an interview with local media, Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said the government won’t announce the start of the counteroffensive for a few reasons. First, it’s warfare and Ukraine doesn’t want Russia…