Do beach umbrellas kill millions? How Google perpetuates a legend
A strong wind gust sent a Straight Arrow reporter to Google for stats about umbrella deaths. He fell down a rabbit hole of misinformation.
Thousands of LA fire survivors look to join California’s lawsuit against State Farm
Survivors of the Palisades and Eaton Fires came up with a new plan to get insurance money from a company they say stiffed them.
Dad finally gets his due: Father’s Day spending is headed for a record
Amid record-breaking spending on gadgets and gear, most people are keeping it simple for their dads on Father’s Day.
As LA weighs noncitizen voting, immigrants face a difficult choice
As LA considers noncitizen voting in local elections, experts question whether immigrants will actually register amid federal scrutiny.
The novel legal strategy that Taylor Swift, Matthew McConaughey are using to fight AI
In a world of AI-generated voices and deepfakes, Matthew McConaughey’s novel trademark move could become a common strategy for celebrities from Taylor Swift to a Bollywood superstar who want to protect themselves against AI misuse.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but officials signal possible rate hike in 2026
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, holding borrowing costs steady as policymakers weighed rising inflation against signs the economy is slowing.
Companies reduced support for LGBTQ+ in the face of politics, legal issues
Hundreds of LGBTQ+ workers told Harris Poll their workplace decreased support of the community. One man told Straight Arrow he’s never felt more supported.
Peter Thiel’s ‘Dialog’ network was super-secret. A data leak changed that
A data leak has exposed private data on billionaire Peter Thiel’s “Dialog,” an invitation-only network of high-profile figures.
Comedian’s alleged ‘fishy’ $25k job offer illuminates sponsored information industry
A comedian says he was offered $25k to post a scripted defense of a businessman accused abroad, revealing how paid influence shapes what we see online.
How an AI slop shop is flooding TikTok with pro-war disinformation
A coordinated influence campaign “likely of foreign origin” is flooding the internet with AI videos of U.S. soldiers, new research finds.
As Musk becomes the first trillionaire, historian sees warning signs
An expert on wealth and power breaks down what Musk’s trillion‑dollar fortune means for inequality, history and the future of democracy.
Can prediction markets foresee elections? California’s results offer clues
California’s governor and mayor races show where popular prediction markets hit and where they fell short.
Experts call foul on Trump and FIFA claims of a World Cup economic boom
The Trump administration predicts the 2026 World Cup will boost the U.S. GDP by more than $17 billion, but host countries rarely get the boom they expect.
White House and data at odds over who’s to blame for screwworm invasion
Screwworms, eradicated 60 years ago, have returned to Texas. Six cases confirmed across two states as officials clash over who is to blame.
Pump.fun says people can ‘pay anyone to do anything.’ Is it legal?
A trading website released a new feature to encourage people to pay others to do anything. The feature is being compared to insider trading.
Local newspapers are failing. Can they convince wealthy donors to save them?
The Minnesota Star Tribune is joining a growing list of news outlets turning to philanthropists to keep the lights on.
Despite economic headwinds, job gains beat expectations in May
The U.S. labor market added 172,000 jobs in May, leaving the unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
In Trump’s IRS settlement, he saw ‘collusion.’ Why a retired judge went to court to stop a $1.776 billion deal
When President Donald Trump sued his own government, retired federal judge John Jones III thought the case smelled of collusion.
Exclusive: Newspaper chain’s executives tell journalists to accept AI or face ruin
McClatchy Media is going all in on AI-generated articles, and demands its reporters get on board.
Why are young professionals facing such a tough job market? Hint: It’s not just AI
Young professionals face a constricting job market, and new research suggests it's not just because of AI. Remote work is also playing a role.
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