Ben Ray
@benrayboi.bsky.social
Writer, Journalist, Musician, future Show Runner
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The U.S. is considering a new rule: visa‑waiver applicants from countries like the UK, France, and Japan may need to share five years of their social media history before entry.
Do you think this is a necessary step for safety, or too much intrusion into personal lives?
Do you think this is a necessary step for safety, or too much intrusion into personal lives?
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The U.S. is considering a new rule: visa‑waiver applicants from countries like the UK, France, and Japan may need to share five years of their social media history before entry.
Do you think this is a necessary step for safety, or too much intrusion into personal lives?
Do you think this is a necessary step for safety, or too much intrusion into personal lives?
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Canada just lost its measles-free status after over 5,000 cases in a year. Experts say low vaccination rates are driving the surge. Provinces are ramping up clinics and outreach, but public health trust is key. What do you think about Measles vaccines?
#Measles #Canada #Medical
#Measles #Canada #Medical
November 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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How flushing your water heater could save you thousands in repairs.
Experts recommend flushing it at least once a year, or every 3 to 6 months if you have hard water.
Is your water heater running clean or on borrowed time?
Experts recommend flushing it at least once a year, or every 3 to 6 months if you have hard water.
Is your water heater running clean or on borrowed time?
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
How flushing your water heater could save you thousands in repairs.
Experts recommend flushing it at least once a year, or every 3 to 6 months if you have hard water.
Is your water heater running clean or on borrowed time?
Experts recommend flushing it at least once a year, or every 3 to 6 months if you have hard water.
Is your water heater running clean or on borrowed time?
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Oct 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel approached individuals in the parking lot of a Walmart located in Cicero, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
The woman featured in the video was ultimately identified as a U.S. citizen and was not taken into custody.
The woman featured in the video was ultimately identified as a U.S. citizen and was not taken into custody.
October 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Oct 22, U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel approached individuals in the parking lot of a Walmart located in Cicero, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.
The woman featured in the video was ultimately identified as a U.S. citizen and was not taken into custody.
The woman featured in the video was ultimately identified as a U.S. citizen and was not taken into custody.
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This Halloween, Airbnb is cracking down on unauthorized parties with new "anti-party" technology.
The system flags suspicious bookings, like one-night stays, last-minute reservations, or locals renting too close to home.
The system flags suspicious bookings, like one-night stays, last-minute reservations, or locals renting too close to home.
October 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This Halloween, Airbnb is cracking down on unauthorized parties with new "anti-party" technology.
The system flags suspicious bookings, like one-night stays, last-minute reservations, or locals renting too close to home.
The system flags suspicious bookings, like one-night stays, last-minute reservations, or locals renting too close to home.
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President Donald Trump says the U.S. Constitution is “pretty clear” that he cannot run for a third term – even as he continues to flirt with the idea and allies hint at possible workarounds.
https://ow.ly/OJ7S50XjXSx
https://ow.ly/OJ7S50XjXSx
October 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
President Donald Trump says the U.S. Constitution is “pretty clear” that he cannot run for a third term – even as he continues to flirt with the idea and allies hint at possible workarounds.
https://ow.ly/OJ7S50XjXSx
https://ow.ly/OJ7S50XjXSx
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The Trump administration has been reopening some of America’s most infamous cold cases: Jimmy Hoffa, Amelia Earhart, JFK, MLK, and even the Epstein files.
Supporters see this as long-overdue transparency; critics see it as a political distraction. What’s your take?
Supporters see this as long-overdue transparency; critics see it as a political distraction. What’s your take?
October 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The Trump administration has been reopening some of America’s most infamous cold cases: Jimmy Hoffa, Amelia Earhart, JFK, MLK, and even the Epstein files.
Supporters see this as long-overdue transparency; critics see it as a political distraction. What’s your take?
Supporters see this as long-overdue transparency; critics see it as a political distraction. What’s your take?
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We rely on the internet for way more than just memes and messages, but a recent AWS outage showed just how fragile that digital web really is.
How do we build smarter, safer systems? And how much do we really trust the ones we’ve got? Let us know in the comments and follow for more!
How do we build smarter, safer systems? And how much do we really trust the ones we’ve got? Let us know in the comments and follow for more!
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
We rely on the internet for way more than just memes and messages, but a recent AWS outage showed just how fragile that digital web really is.
How do we build smarter, safer systems? And how much do we really trust the ones we’ve got? Let us know in the comments and follow for more!
How do we build smarter, safer systems? And how much do we really trust the ones we’ve got? Let us know in the comments and follow for more!
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You asked us: "Why are White House renovations controversial if past presidents did them too?"
Does this renovation feel different from past White House upgrades to you or just more of the same?
#EastWing #WhiteHouse
Does this renovation feel different from past White House upgrades to you or just more of the same?
#EastWing #WhiteHouse
October 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
You asked us: "Why are White House renovations controversial if past presidents did them too?"
Does this renovation feel different from past White House upgrades to you or just more of the same?
#EastWing #WhiteHouse
Does this renovation feel different from past White House upgrades to you or just more of the same?
#EastWing #WhiteHouse
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October 18, 2025, more than 7 million people joined over 2,600 “No Kings” protests across all 50 US states
Major cities, like Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Kansas City, saw large turnouts. Organizers called it one of the largest protest days in US history
What do you think? Let us know below!
Major cities, like Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Kansas City, saw large turnouts. Organizers called it one of the largest protest days in US history
What do you think? Let us know below!
October 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
October 18, 2025, more than 7 million people joined over 2,600 “No Kings” protests across all 50 US states
Major cities, like Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Kansas City, saw large turnouts. Organizers called it one of the largest protest days in US history
What do you think? Let us know below!
Major cities, like Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Kansas City, saw large turnouts. Organizers called it one of the largest protest days in US history
What do you think? Let us know below!
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A 1900-year-old Roman gravestone was recently discovered among weeds in a New Orleans backyard.
The stone is believed to have been stolen from an Italian museum during WWII by a U.S. Soldier from New Orleans.
Have you found any treasures in your yard? Let us know below and follow for more!
The stone is believed to have been stolen from an Italian museum during WWII by a U.S. Soldier from New Orleans.
Have you found any treasures in your yard? Let us know below and follow for more!
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A 1900-year-old Roman gravestone was recently discovered among weeds in a New Orleans backyard.
The stone is believed to have been stolen from an Italian museum during WWII by a U.S. Soldier from New Orleans.
Have you found any treasures in your yard? Let us know below and follow for more!
The stone is believed to have been stolen from an Italian museum during WWII by a U.S. Soldier from New Orleans.
Have you found any treasures in your yard? Let us know below and follow for more!
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Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to bring conversational shopping to its app.
But like any tech upgrade, it’s sparking a mix of excitement and raised eyebrows over privacy concerns.
So, are you steering clear of this partnership, or is ChatGPT helping you plan dinner tonight? Let us know below!
But like any tech upgrade, it’s sparking a mix of excitement and raised eyebrows over privacy concerns.
So, are you steering clear of this partnership, or is ChatGPT helping you plan dinner tonight? Let us know below!
October 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to bring conversational shopping to its app.
But like any tech upgrade, it’s sparking a mix of excitement and raised eyebrows over privacy concerns.
So, are you steering clear of this partnership, or is ChatGPT helping you plan dinner tonight? Let us know below!
But like any tech upgrade, it’s sparking a mix of excitement and raised eyebrows over privacy concerns.
So, are you steering clear of this partnership, or is ChatGPT helping you plan dinner tonight? Let us know below!
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Ever get a sketchy unpaid toll text? It’s probably part of a $1B cybercrime ring using SIM farms to send fake gov’t messages that steal your info. That data fuels fraud across borders. DHS tracked 330K scam texts in one day.
Don’t click. Don’t pay. Report to the FTC.
Don’t click. Don’t pay. Report to the FTC.
October 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Ever get a sketchy unpaid toll text? It’s probably part of a $1B cybercrime ring using SIM farms to send fake gov’t messages that steal your info. That data fuels fraud across borders. DHS tracked 330K scam texts in one day.
Don’t click. Don’t pay. Report to the FTC.
Don’t click. Don’t pay. Report to the FTC.
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Andrew Cuomo proposes replacing Rikers’ aging jails with new ones, opposing the plan to close it by 2027.
Critics like Zohran Mamdani reject any investment, citing abuse and systemic failure, and advocate for community-based alternatives and restorative justice instead.
#News #NYMayoralRace
Critics like Zohran Mamdani reject any investment, citing abuse and systemic failure, and advocate for community-based alternatives and restorative justice instead.
#News #NYMayoralRace
October 14, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Andrew Cuomo proposes replacing Rikers’ aging jails with new ones, opposing the plan to close it by 2027.
Critics like Zohran Mamdani reject any investment, citing abuse and systemic failure, and advocate for community-based alternatives and restorative justice instead.
#News #NYMayoralRace
Critics like Zohran Mamdani reject any investment, citing abuse and systemic failure, and advocate for community-based alternatives and restorative justice instead.
#News #NYMayoralRace
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The Senate confirmed 100+ Trump nominees, including Neil Jacobs as NOAA chief.
Tied to “Sharpiegate,” Jacobs was previously found to have violated NOAA’s integrity policy.
Learn more at the link:
https://ow.ly/G1JS50X9a2X
Tied to “Sharpiegate,” Jacobs was previously found to have violated NOAA’s integrity policy.
Learn more at the link:
https://ow.ly/G1JS50X9a2X
October 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The Senate confirmed 100+ Trump nominees, including Neil Jacobs as NOAA chief.
Tied to “Sharpiegate,” Jacobs was previously found to have violated NOAA’s integrity policy.
Learn more at the link:
https://ow.ly/G1JS50X9a2X
Tied to “Sharpiegate,” Jacobs was previously found to have violated NOAA’s integrity policy.
Learn more at the link:
https://ow.ly/G1JS50X9a2X
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An individual broke into the Washington State Capitol’s Legislative Building on Sunday, October 5, damaging property and historic items, according to state officials.
CCTV shows the person knocking over objects, kicking an electronic card reader, and pushing commemorative busts off their bases.
CCTV shows the person knocking over objects, kicking an electronic card reader, and pushing commemorative busts off their bases.
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
An individual broke into the Washington State Capitol’s Legislative Building on Sunday, October 5, damaging property and historic items, according to state officials.
CCTV shows the person knocking over objects, kicking an electronic card reader, and pushing commemorative busts off their bases.
CCTV shows the person knocking over objects, kicking an electronic card reader, and pushing commemorative busts off their bases.
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday during an arraignment hearing in federal court. The plea comes after the former director was indicted on two charges: making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
Follow SAN for more unbiased, straight facts.
Follow SAN for more unbiased, straight facts.
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday during an arraignment hearing in federal court. The plea comes after the former director was indicted on two charges: making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
Follow SAN for more unbiased, straight facts.
Follow SAN for more unbiased, straight facts.
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Why so many doctors and nurses are walking away from health care jobs.
Should the government focus on fixing the system for workers, or should hospitals find ways to make it work with less funding? Drop your thoughts below!
Should the government focus on fixing the system for workers, or should hospitals find ways to make it work with less funding? Drop your thoughts below!
October 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Why so many doctors and nurses are walking away from health care jobs.
Should the government focus on fixing the system for workers, or should hospitals find ways to make it work with less funding? Drop your thoughts below!
Should the government focus on fixing the system for workers, or should hospitals find ways to make it work with less funding? Drop your thoughts below!
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President Trump’s efforts to secure a Nobel Peace Prize are drawing attention and raising questions about how this year's nominees align with the award’s history.
Explore how his campaign compares to past recipients and traditions:
https://ow.ly/bwJl50X8C4N
Explore how his campaign compares to past recipients and traditions:
https://ow.ly/bwJl50X8C4N
Trump’s Nobel Peace chase clashes with past prize traditions
Can Trump win the Nobel Peace Prize? If his name appeared on the list of 338 nominees for the award then he could.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
President Trump’s efforts to secure a Nobel Peace Prize are drawing attention and raising questions about how this year's nominees align with the award’s history.
Explore how his campaign compares to past recipients and traditions:
https://ow.ly/bwJl50X8C4N
Explore how his campaign compares to past recipients and traditions:
https://ow.ly/bwJl50X8C4N
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Hi Bluesky!
Straight Arrow News is here to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that respects your intelligence. No spin, no agenda. Just the full picture.
Follow us for clear, balanced coverage and thoughtful conversation.
Let’s build better news together.
Straight Arrow News is here to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that respects your intelligence. No spin, no agenda. Just the full picture.
Follow us for clear, balanced coverage and thoughtful conversation.
Let’s build better news together.
October 7, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hi Bluesky!
Straight Arrow News is here to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that respects your intelligence. No spin, no agenda. Just the full picture.
Follow us for clear, balanced coverage and thoughtful conversation.
Let’s build better news together.
Straight Arrow News is here to deliver unbiased, fact-based reporting that respects your intelligence. No spin, no agenda. Just the full picture.
Follow us for clear, balanced coverage and thoughtful conversation.
Let’s build better news together.
My comics hot take: I can’t stand comics with narration AND dialogue on every panel… it’s too much for my noodle to handle.
September 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
My comics hot take: I can’t stand comics with narration AND dialogue on every panel… it’s too much for my noodle to handle.
As an avid leftover enjoyer, I must also be a shredded lettuce hater... this is the balance.
September 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As an avid leftover enjoyer, I must also be a shredded lettuce hater... this is the balance.
Where are the memes?
November 30, 2024 at 6:57 AM
Where are the memes?