I've been recommended this fork by several people! I have a Novara Matador and will upgrade to this fork next summer! Maybe over the winter 🤔 Manitou Markhor
Manitou Markhor Fork 29" 100mm Travel, 9mm Axle, Matte Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07197D9LW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_FV6C4EXBEY2CH59P3PW0
Technically speaking straight steerer forks do, in fact, still exist!
Manitou Markhor Fork 29" 100mm Travel, 9mm Axle, Matte Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07197D9LW/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_FV6C4EXBEY2CH59P3PW0
Looks pretty modern to me...
I was looking at this fork, which looks to be compatible: