Lead Google’s March Pixel software update brings a set of new capabilities to Pixel phones, most notably an agentic mode for its Gemini assistant that can complete tasks like ordering groceries or booking rides on the user’s behalf. The rollout begins now for the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 10 Pro XL and … Read more
Lead: A U.S. submarine fired a torpedo that sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday night, officials said, as U.S. and Israeli air strikes intensified across Iran. Tehran responded with additional missile and drone launches and threats to military and economic infrastructure across the Middle East. State media reported that Iran’s Supreme … Read more
Lead: Cleveland’s defense throttled Detroit in a 113-109 victory Tuesday night, holding All-Star guard Cade Cunningham to 10 points and 4-for-16 shooting while forcing the Pistons to rely on low-percentage outside options. The Cavs repeatedly crowded Cunningham—using Jaylon Tyson, James Harden, Dennis Schröder and roamers Evan Mobley or Jarrett Allen—to shrink driving lanes and invite … Read more
Lead: On March 4, 2026, at about 10:30 a.m., the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that an Israeli F-35I Adir shot down an Iranian Yakovlev Yak-130 over Iranian airspace, marking the first confirmed manned air-to-air kill by an F-35 in this conflict. The engagement followed earlier IDF strikes that targeted Iranian fighters on the ground, … Read more
Lead Apple closed a packed week of product reveals with six new or refreshed devices, fresh Mac chips and two updated displays. Announcements rolled out from Monday through Wednesday, and most items—including an unexpectedly affordable MacBook Neo—are available for pre-order now, with wide retail availability set for March 11. Prices span from $599 for the … Read more
Lead: Connor McGovern, a steady presence on the Buffalo Bills’ offensive line for the past three seasons, told The Athletic he does not expect to re-sign with the team and anticipates wearing a different uniform in 2026. McGovern said the Bills have not contacted him since the club’s playoff loss to the Denver Broncos, a … Read more
Lead: Cadillac will bring its first technical upgrades to the Australian Grand Prix as the American team makes its Formula 1 race debut in Melbourne. Team Principal Graeme Lowdon described the weekend as the start of a long-term programme after shakedowns at Silverstone and Barcelona and two Bahrain pre-season tests. Cadillac will field Valtteri Bottas … Read more
Lead: Since early 2025, a growing number of U.S. citizens have chosen to relocate to Mexico to remain with partners who lack lawful status in the United States. On March 4, 2026, reporting from Mexico City documents families who weighed staying in the U.S. and risking detention, separating across borders, or rebuilding life in Mexican … Read more
Lead: Tricia Tuttle will remain director of the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) but, according to German media reports, she has agreed to new conditions including the creation of an advisory board and a festival-wide code of conduct that enshrines a taboo on antisemitism. The reports say the supervisory board is expected to decide on … Read more
Lead: On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, the U.S. Senate prepared to consider a Democratic-sponsored war powers resolution in Washington that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional approval before continuing military operations against Iran. The measure, introduced by senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff and Chuck Schumer, would force an end to current U.S. participation … Read more
Lead Major institutional buyers of single-family homes have been net sellers for the past two years, accelerating into 2024–25 and continuing into early 2026 as lawmakers consider limits on such purchases. Parcl Labs’ market data show investors account for outsized shares of homes listed for sale in multiple large metros, with Dallas, Philadelphia and Houston … Read more
Lead: The conflict in and around Iran has effectively stopped oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and is rippling across global freight networks beyond crude oil. Since the weekend outbreak of hostilities, hundreds of ships have been idled or rerouted, and major Middle Eastern air hubs have closed, stranding high-value and time-sensitive cargo. … Read more
Lead On March 4, 2026, Turkish authorities announced that NATO air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Iran before it entered Turkish airspace. The statement, released in Ankara, says the intercept occurred prior to any breach of sovereign airspace and before any damage or casualties were reported. The announcement was carried by international wire … Read more
Lead As the U.S. faces a deep housing affordability shortfall in 2025, a growing share of newly built single-family houses are being developed specifically for rent rather than sale. Renters like 87-year-old Joanne LaZette, who moved to a purpose-built rental house in Mesa, Arizona in 2022, say the model delivers single-family living without ownership responsibilities. … Read more
On 4 March 2026 an Iranian frigate, IRIS Dena, sank roughly 40 nautical miles (75 km) off Galle, Sri Lanka, after sending a distress signal between 06:00 and 07:00 local time (00:30–01:30 GMT). Sri Lankan authorities say they have rescued 32 wounded crew members and recovered several bodies, while at least 100 people remain unaccounted … Read more
