Iran says 1 dead, 4 injured after commercial ship struck in Strait of Hormuz 
More than 130 missing after Indonesian ferry overturns in Java Sea 
America’s restaurants are struggling. The solution? Close for summer break 
Judge rules DHS acted illegally by telling FEMA to cut half its staff 
Former officer arrested after threats to shoot police station in southern Florida 
Lettuce eat again — but check your fridge first
Good news: You can eat lettuce again! Just steer clear of the recalled iceberg lettuce tied to the cyclospora outbreak.
Suppressors sold unregistered for the first time since FDR, but not for everyone
A Texas ruling limits National Firearms Act registration for suppressors and short-barreled firearms, but background checks may still apply.
Pennsylvania’s SNAP costs expected to increase by $190M due to cost-share changes
States are racing to cut food stamp error rates as penalties in the One Big Beautiful Bill could depend on...
5 people injured during shooting at Virginia State University involving multiple suspects
Five people were wounded in a shooting at Virginia State University days before classes are set to begin, prompting a...
Everyone is glued to their phones. These apps and gadgets may help you disconnect
Digital detoxes help people regulate phone usage. A psychologist told Straight Arrow it could help those with phone addictions.
Earthquakes raise fears, but prediction remains elusive
Can scientists predict where and when the next major earthquake will hit? Experts say no — but one says they...
Firefighter entrapments are at a two-decade high for this point in the year
An already historic wildfire season is setting another tragic record, with 12 entrapments so far this year.
6 people, including suspect, dead and 1 wounded after mass shooting in Michigan
Six people are dead, including the suspected gunman, and one is injured, after a shooting in northern Michigan on Friday.
Murder rate down 18% in 2025. Who gets to take credit?
New FBI data shows 2025 homicide rates may be the lowest in over a century. But who — or what...
Trump DOJ surprises California prison reform advocates with crackdown on sexual abuse
The U.S. Justice Department says several women’s prisons in California are violating the U.S. Constitution.
