Biden says he is “confident” a rail strike will be averted; NATO commits to Ukraine; and the Great Barrier Reef is in danger. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Biden is “confident” strike will be prevented “Congress, I think, has to act to prevent it. It’s not an…

Excerpted from Peter’s Nov. 29 “Zeihan on Geopolitics” newsletter: By Michael N. Nayebi-Oskoui I think an update will be helpful as Iran’s current spate of protests continue into their third month. I would like to state at the beginning of this update that as a personal matter, I stand with all people — especially the…

Congress is called on to prevent a rail strike; 40 million under severe weather watch; and the U.S. vs. Iran. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Congress called on to prevent rail strike After months of failed negotiations between the railroads and unions of railroad employees, President Joe…

After nearly three years of unrelenting COVID-19 measures, a growing number of people in China have had enough. A deadly fire in the Xinjiang region this past week fueled the outrage, where many believe a COVID-19 lockdown delayed emergency response. Ten people died in the apartment blaze, unable to escape. Now protests are sparking up…

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will follow in her father, Mike Huckabee’s, footsteps by taking office as the next governor of Arkansas. Sanders is the first woman to hold the position. President Trump endorsed the former White House press secretary on the campaign trail. Her vision for Arkansas involves phasing out the state income tax. “We have to do it…

Iranians clash at the World Cup as the U.S. gets ready to kick off against England, and a rail strike with potential to cripple America’s supply chain looms. These stories and more highlight the midday update for Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Iran supporters harass protesters at World Cup Iranians clashed at the World Cup today…

Americans take part in Black Friday amid record inflation; Musk grants Twitter amnesty; and Covid lockdown frustrations are growing in China. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Black Friday begins amid record inflation It’s the biggest shopping weekend of the year and Americans are ready for deals after…

Selecting Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup was controversial from the start. Critics were bothered by allegations of bribery, human rights concerns and lack of infrastructure. Qatar is the first Middle East country to host the world’s largest sporting event and spent lavishly on new infrastructure projects, transforming the country. Its minister of finance…

An earthquake in Indonesia kills more than 160, injures hundreds more; the U.N. Security council weighs a response to North Korea’s missile tests; and a potential railroad strike before the holidays could strike a blow to the U.S. economy. These stories and more highlight the noon rundown for Monday, Nov. 21, 2022. Indonesia earthquake kills…

Final results of the 2022 midterm elections are still being tabulated, but two points are clear: the Latino vote stayed with Democrats and the incumbent president’s party lost the fewest seats since 2006. 64% of Latino voters supported Democrat House candidates while 33% reported voting for House Republican candidates. Straight Arrow News contributor Ruben Navarrette believes…