Lead: Apple announced the iPhone 17e on March 2, 2026, at its Cupertino communications channel as a lower‑cost member of the iPhone 17 family. The 6.1‑inch device ships with Apple’s latest A19 chip and the new C1X cellular modem, a 48MP Fusion camera system and baseline storage of 256GB. Pre-orders begin March 4, with units … Read more
President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army service members at a White House ceremony in the East Room, honoring acts of extraordinary valor from World War II, the Vietnam War and the war in Afghanistan. The awards recognized Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds for leadership and resistance as … Read more
Lead The Detroit Lions have agreed to trade running back David Montgomery to the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports via NFL Media. The exchange sends Montgomery, 28, to Houston for a package that includes a Houston fourth-round pick, offensive lineman Juice Scruggs and a seventh-round pick. Montgomery finished the 2025 season with 716 rushing … Read more
Lead President Trump said Monday he will not rule out sending U.S. ground forces into Iran and reiterated a projected four- to five-week timeline for the military campaign, while saying the operation could run longer if needed. The remarks came as Operation Epic Fury entered its third day, with U.S. officials reporting strikes on Iranian … Read more
Lead Senator Lindsey Graham told Fox News late Sunday that President Donald Trump has exceeded former President Ronald Reagan on foreign policy and signaled Cuba could be the next U.S. focus after a weekend escalation in the Middle East. The remarks came amid reports that Trump ordered major strikes against Iran and that Tehran and … Read more
A series of attacks attributed to Iran and Iran-aligned groups across the Middle East have intensified debate about whether the United States can still reliably offer sanctuary to its forces, partners and commercial interests. In recent months, strikes on military positions, shipping lanes and diplomatic facilities have forced Washington to reassess posture and deterrence options … Read more
Lead: On March 2, 2026, Spurs center Luke Kornet publicly asked the Atlanta Hawks to cancel a planned “Magic City Night” promotion tied to the Atlanta venue Magic City, saying the event sends a troubling message about women and could harm the NBA’s image. Kornet, 30, published an open letter on Medium calling on the … Read more
Lead U.S. lawmakers intensified scrutiny of prediction markets on March 2, 2026, after wagers linked to the fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader drew public outrage following his death in a recent bombardment. Senator Chris Murphy (D–Conn.) called the situation “insane” on X and said he would introduce legislation to prohibit such markets. Companies operating prediction … Read more
Qatar said on March 2, 2026, that its air defenses shot down two Iranian Su-24 fighter jets after they entered Qatari airspace, part of a broader series of cross‑border strikes and interceptions across the Gulf since U.S. and Israeli air operations on Saturday. The Qatari defense ministry gave few operational details but said the action … Read more
North Carolina voters will pick party nominees Tuesday in a slate of contests that includes a competitive U.S. Senate race that could help determine control of the closely divided Senate in November. The ballot also contains contested primaries for U.S. House seats, the state Senate and House, and the state Court of Appeals, with winners … Read more
Lead: On March 2, 2026, Paramount CEO David Ellison told investors that Paramount plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service if regulators approve Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The companies reached agreement last week to sell WBD at $31 per share after Netflix withdrew from the … Read more
The company announced an Indie World livestream for 3 March 2026 that will run for roughly 15 minutes and focus on upcoming indie releases for Nintendo Switch. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 14:00 GMT and aims to highlight a selection of games arriving in the coming months. Regional start times have been published … Read more
Lead: On 2 March 2026, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced a ban on Hezbollah’s military and security operations after the Iran-aligned group launched rockets and drones at Israel from Lebanese territory and Israel carried out air strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. Salam said the group’s role must be confined to politics and ordered security … Read more
Lead Nearly 20 U.S. states are tightening eligibility for Ryan White AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs), and several others are considering similar steps, officials and analyses show. On March 2, 2026, Florida implemented the largest immediate change, removing benefits for at least 16,000 residents and eliminating coverage of the widely prescribed drug Biktarvy. The shifts … Read more
Lead: President Donald Trump warned Monday that a “big wave” of strikes against Iran is still to come as US-led operations with Israel expand across the Middle East. The warning came amid continuing cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah, missile and drone attacks across Gulf states and strikes that U.S. officials say have degraded Iranian … Read more
