With a commanding lead, former President Donald Trump is declared the winner in New Hampshire. And scientists put out a grave warning as the Doomsday Clock nears midnight. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 24. Trump wins Republican primary in New Hampshire “Well, I want to thank everybody,” former President…

In the wake of a groundbreaking year for electric vehicles (EVs), with over 13.5 million units sold globally, the industry is now contemplating its trajectory for the future. The recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, billed as the most powerful tech event in the world, provided a glimpse into the potential innovations that could shape…

As the Iowa caucuses near, two Republican candidates spar on the debate stage while the former president holds a town hall. And an avalanche leads to at least one death at a California ski resort. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Candidates clash in 2-person debate; Trump holds…

Deep sea mining advocates say metals found at the bottom of the ocean are key to facilitating a global transition away from fossil fuels, while scientists have warned the full effects of this practice on surrounding ecosystems have yet to be determined. Still, one nation is plunging ahead, as Norway has become one of the…

Thousands of farmers in Germany began a nationwide weeklong protest on Jan. 8, expressing their discontent with government cuts to agricultural subsidies. The demonstrations escalated as farmers, opposing the elimination of diesel tax breaks, blocked highways and city roads, leading to widespread traffic disruptions throughout the country. Reinhard Jung, a spokesperson for the Free Farmers,…

If the landscape in the journalism world seems to lean left, it’s with good reason. The fewest journalists ever say they are Republicans, according to a 2022 study from the Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications. The findings show of 1,600 journalists polled, just 3.4% identified as Republicans. More than 36% said they are…

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recently released a report addressing meat and dairy alternatives to help combat climate change. The report recommends that wealthier nations, including the U.S., cut their meat consumption while advocating for developing countries to increase meat production. Beef lover and Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich argues that the UNEP…

Businesses and the U.S. government are investing more in the electric vehicle (EV) movement, with corporations and agencies pushing to electrify their fleets. EV use has surged in the private sector, and the federal government is also moving ahead with plans to use more EV and hybrid vehicles. From making Amazon and FedEx deliveries, to…

In what is being called a “historic” agreement, nearly 200 nations have agreed to transition away from fossil fuels during the United Nations’ annual climate summit, COP28, held this year in Dubai. This pact marked the first time a consensus was reached on phasing out oil, coal and gas during the nearly three decades of…

A group of young people in California ranging in age from eight to 17 years old is suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The group claims the EPA is discriminating against American children by “intentionally” allowing the release of dangerous greenhouse gasses, which experts say is a major contributor to climate change. The lawsuit states…