As the United States seeks to shift away from the fossil fuels that have been the backbone of its economy for over a century, many Americans now favor using nuclear power. Companies are investing in the development of small, modular nuclear reactors, with the belief that they can be constructed more quickly and cost-effectively. However,…

More hostages are set to be released today as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is extended. And, if you don’t use your Google account too often, you have only a few days left before it gets deleted. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. More hostages expected to be released as…

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden grapples with a pivotal issue: How to address voter dissatisfaction with the economy. Recent data, however, paints a positive picture, indicating inflation is easing and the nation’s GDP is growing. Straight Arrow News contributor David Pakman asserts that Biden has effectively nurtured a successful economy, arguing…

Javier Milei has been described an an outsider and a far-right populist, and as of Nov. 19, he is Argentina’s next president. The 53-year-old libertarian secured his victory with 56% of the vote, surpassing his left-wing challenger, Sergio Massa, who received 44%. The Argentine president-elect secured the widest victory margin in 40 years. Milei, a…

The nation’s budget is in constant triage. Congress again packed the wound by passing a temporary funding patch to keep the government’s lights on until early next year, but fiscally, the U.S. is still bleeding. The federal deficit grew to $2 trillion in fiscal year 2023, double the prior year’s deficit, according to Congressional Budget…

Yarden Zemach, 38, has lived in Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel, just 3 miles from the Gaza Strip. During the breach of Israeli defenses by Hamas militants, nearly 1,400 people were killed. Zemach, who grows avocados in the kibbutz, tried to return but was barred by authorities. Zemach’s 39-year-old brother, Shachar, was killed during the…

The upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, may be facing significant attendance issues despite Formula 1’s unprecedented $500 million investment—the highest expenditure for any race this year. Designed to attract international high-rollers, evident in steep entry fees averaging $7,000 and previously surging hotel rates, the event is now grappling with limited…

President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping are coming together for a highly anticipated meeting Wednesday, Nov. 15 in San Francisco. It’s their first in a year, and what a year it has been. From a spy balloon to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit, many say the relationship between the globe’s two economic powerhouses…

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a resolution urging President Biden to keep all options on the table, including the use of military force, if Iran or its proxies attack Israel or the greater region. The group hopes the resolution will send a clear message to Iran to stay out of the Israel-Hamas war. “Iran…

The Russian navy has suffered a string of setbacks recently. The Ukrainians have begun striking targets in Crimea, which formerly served as Russia’s control hub over the Black Sea. Meanwhile, Sweden and Finland together control most of the Baltic Sea, and both of those nations filed to join NATO following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine…