A city on the moon: Why SpaceX shifted its focus away from Mars
Artist’s illustration of SpaceX’s Starship vehicle on the moon during an Artemis astronaut mission for NASA. (Image credit: SpaceX) Elon Musk has always been locked in on Mars. The world’s richest man has repeatedly said that he founded SpaceX back in 2002 primarily to help settle the Red Planet. Indeed, the company’s website places MarsContinue Reading
How long will the ISS operate with a skeleton crew? SpaceX’s Crew-12 astronaut mission delayed to Feb. 12
Backdropped by a faint moon and bright blue sky, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon “Freedom” is mounted atop a Falcon 9 rocket poised to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station on the Crew-12 mission from Space Launch Complex-40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. (Image credit: SpaceX) NASA and SpaceX are readyContinue Reading
Palisades community reacts to claims LA Mayor Bass altered fire report
A new report from the LA Times found Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass allegedly watered down the after-action report on the deadly and destructive Palisades Fire that hit the city in January 2025. Community leaders in the Palisades told Straight Arrow News they’re frustrated by the report but not surprised.Continue Reading
How DHS is using a controversial legal tool to target critics of immigration enforcement
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using a legal tool known as an administrative subpoena to obtain private information on Americans from tech companies. But what exactly are administrative subpoenas? And why are they controversial? The topic is receiving attention after The Washington Post reported last week that anContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Quote of DPWH’s Dizon threatening case vs vlogger is fabricated
Claim: Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon said the following statement, as seen in multiple quote cards circulating online: “Doon sa matabang vlogger na nagpunta sa llocos wag mo akong pangunahan at siraan alam mo bang pwede kitang kasohan sa ginagawa mo sinasabi mo na iniiwasanContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Marcos did not say cocaine use led to diverticulitis diagnosis
Claim: After disclosing that he was diagnosed with diverticulitis, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. admitted that his health condition was caused by heavy cocaine use. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: A YouTube video titled “President Marcos, umamin na dahilan health condition ay heavy cocaine use (President Marcos admitted the reasonContinue Reading
LIVE: Keir Starmer chairs Cabinet meeting after furor over Mandelson-Epstein ties
Watch live exteriors of 10 Downing Street as Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in London. The British prime minister has vowed to fight for his job as revelations about the relationship between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein spiraled into a full-blown crisis for his government, with some Labour lawmakersContinue Reading
LIVE: Cabinet meeting at Downing Street, London
Arrivals as a cabinet meeting takes place in Downing Street, London. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer refused to heed calls to quit, even by the leader of his party in Scotland, pledging to fight on after his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador plunged his government into crisis. #BritainContinue Reading
How does the cutoff of Starlink terminals affect Russia’s moves in Ukraine?
Russian drone operators have been dealt a blow, but experts say the shut-off is unlikely to change the course of war., Russian drone operators have been dealt a blow, but experts say the shut-off is unlikely to change the course of war. Kyiv, Ukraine – A heavy Russian Geran droneContinue Reading
Vonn reflects on Winter Olympics downhill crash and tibia injury
Despite undergoing surgery for a fractured left leg, ski icon Lindsey Vonn defended her decision to compete at Games., Despite undergoing surgery for a fractured left leg, ski icon Lindsey Vonn defended her decision to compete at Games. American ski athlete Lindsey Vonn said on Monday she had suffered aContinue Reading
Variations on a theme: The evidence refuting the false claim that vaccines cause autism
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
Conservative Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi wins massive majority in landslide election
“We will prioritise the sustainability of fiscal policy. We will ensure necessary investments. Public and private sectors must invest. We will build a strong and resilient economy.”…Continue Reading
