When someone volunteers for the U.S. military, they typically expect basic needs like food, housing and healthcare will be provided. On the whole, the United States takes care of most of its service members’ needs, but there is room for improvement. Take Fort Cavazos, for instance, the Army post formerly known as Fort Hood. It’s…

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers’ frustration with charging options has hit a new all-time high. According to a recent study from J.D. Power, EV consumer satisfaction with public Level 2 charging has reached its lowest point since data collection first began in 2021. Meanwhile, drivers reported an even sharper decrease in their approval of fast chargers.…

After repeatedly churning out disappointing economic data, banks are slashing China’s growth outlook for 2023. Many economists now say the modest 5% growth target China set in March is now at risk, with JPMorgan Chase cutting its estimate to 4.8% and Barclays going down to 4.5%. The world’s second-largest economy cut two key policy rates…

According to North Korean state media, the country has concluded that U.S. Army private Travis King crossed the South Korean border into the North due to “inhuman maltreatment and racial discrimination.” The report marks North Korea’s first public acknowledgement of the crossing, nearly a month after it happened. “During the investigation, Travis King confessed that…

President Joe Biden commented on the deadly wildfires in Hawaii, and new data showed how television viewers are changing the industry. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. Biden speaks on deadly Hawaii wildfires President Biden has offered his first remarks on the Hawaii wildfires after facing criticism for not…

As the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), e-bikes and scooters continues to increase, the potential fire hazards created by their rechargeable lithium-ion batteries have been posing new challenges for first responders. Fire departments across the country are grappling with the challenges of handling these battery-related fires, which can be more complex and resource-intensive to extinguish…

One of the nation’s top RICO lawyers with over 40 years of experience litigating high-profile criminal cases said Donald Trump’s Georgia election trial will take place in a federal courtroom. Buddy Parker, a partner with Maloy Jenkins Parker legal practice, predicted that Trump’s legal team will successfully make a motion to move the case into federal…

These days, it’s pretty clear that Americans can’t see eye to eye on much. And now, with yet another indictment slapped on former President Donald Trump, you can bet that the already-wide gap between the nation’s political factions is only going to get wider. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette shares his thoughts on how…

According to recently released data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number of people who committed suicide in the United States reached a record high of 49,449 in 2022. The suicide rate in 2022 — 14.9 deaths for every 100,000 people — was also 5% higher than the previous record high…

An encouraging step takes place in a plan to get detained Americans home from Iran. And a 300,000-year-old skull is raising new questions about humans. It’s time for The Rundown for Friday, Aug. 11, 2023.    Americans moved to house arrest in Iran under planned prisoner swap Five Americans imprisoned in Iran have been placed…