American states are breaking records for their lowest unemployment rates in history, and the American economy is booming. U.S. workers are also now “mostly happy” with their employment. Straight Arrow News contributor Larry Lindsey cautions that part of this success is due to a phenomenon called “labor hoarding,” where companies retained as much labor and…

To address the ongoing immigration crisis, former President Donald Trump has announced that, if elected, he will expand his first-term border policies, including sweeping raids and placing undocumented immigrants in camps. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has signed a strict immigration law which penalizes employers for hiring undocumented workers. Straight Arrow News contributor Dr.…

People in Argentina are ready to take a chainsaw to their economy. On Dec. 10, President-elect Javier Milei will take office after his resounding electoral victory against the status quo candidate. Milei, a shaggy-haired, rockstar-esque, eccentric economist, fashions himself an anarcho-capitalist. People call him Argentina’s Trump, but former President Donald Trump never destroyed the U.S.…

India’s Adani Green Energy is constructing a 30-gigawatt hybrid renewable energy park, combining wind and solar on the salt flats of Gujarat, one of the largest salt deserts in the world. The Khavda Renewable Energy Park spans 280 square miles and aims to contribute significantly to India’s goal of installing 500 gigawatts of clean energy…

Ukraine’s security service blew up railway connections linking Russia to China in a strike carried out deep in Siberia. This targeted action severed the only significant railway link between Russia and China, potentially impeding the flow of military supplies from China to Russia. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan sheds light on the potential fallout…

In 2023’s third quarter, U.S. real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 5.2%. This growth was driven by upswings in various sectors, including consumer spending, private inventory investment, exports, and local, state and federal government spending. Straight Arrow News contributor David Pakman argues that the Republican forecast of an economic downturn under President Biden never…

In exit polls from the 2020 U.S. presidential elections, 87% of Black American voters reported voting for Joe Biden. Today, however, Biden’s overwhelming endorsement by Black voters is beginning to erode. Recently, as many as 20% of Black voters told pollsters that they would consider voting for Donald Trump. Straight Arrow News contributor Star Parker…

Argentina’s president-elect, Javier Milei, a former TV pundit known for his blunt style and comparisons to Donald Trump, plans to cut government spending, dollarize the economy, and eliminate key institutions. Analysts expect Milei may need to moderate his approach after taking office. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan dismisses comparisons to Trump, emphasizing Milei’s distinctive…

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy remains undeterred in his pursuit of offshore wind development despite the recent withdrawal of two major projects by Ørsted. In a statement issued Wednesday, Nov. 29, Murphy announced that he has directed the state’s Board of Public Utilities to open the state’s fourth offshore wind solicitation in early 2024, inviting…

In December 2022, an Idaho man ordered a limited-edition smoked half-pound Big Mac meal with a side of fries and a soda. The total cost came to $16.10. Now, one year later, his social media post on the purchase is going viral, and is attracting interest from right-leaning outlets like the New York Post, the…