The Iran Strike Is All About China

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Lead Operation Epic Fury, a joint U.S.–Israel strike on Iran conducted this weekend, hit a range of Iranian military and logistical targets inside the country. Beyond the immediate tactical aim, the operation removes a strategic asset that Beijing has cultivated for years through heavy investment and diplomatic cover. U.S. officials say the strike degrades Tehran’s … Read more

Semaglutide May Reverse Damage Caused by Osteoarthritis, Study Suggests

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Lead Researchers report that semaglutide—the active ingredient in drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy—appears to protect and even regenerate joint tissue affected by osteoarthritis in preclinical models and a small human trial. The work, published in Cell Metabolism, combined mouse experiments with a randomized 24-week trial of 20 people aged 50–75 who had obesity and … Read more

Joint Statement on Iran’s Missile and Drone Attacks in the Region – U.S. Department of State (.gov)

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Lead: In March 2026 the U.S. Department of State posted a titled joint statement addressing Iran’s missile and drone attacks in the region, but the official web page is currently returning a technical “forbidden” error that blocks full-text access. The headline indicates coordinated condemnation and calls for de‑escalation from the United States and partners; however, … Read more

Democrats Denounce Trump’s Iran Attack, but Subtle Divisions Emerge

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Lead On March 1, 2026, most House and Senate Democrats publicly opposed President Trump’s decision to order strikes on Iran without seeking congressional authorization, a move that has already produced the first American casualties the Pentagon announced. While denunciations were widespread, lawmakers’ statements revealed nuanced disagreements about broader Middle East policy, the limits of presidential … Read more

Polymarket Trader ‘Magamyman’ Netted $553,000 on Khamenei’s Death

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Lead An account using the handle “Magamyman” realized roughly $553,000 in gains after placing bets on Polymarket that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be out of power — a result that coincided with an Israeli strike that killed him on Feb. 28, 2026. The trades occurred amid a broader wave of strikes between … Read more

Rare ‘blood moon’ total lunar eclipse to loom over North America, Australia and New Zealand

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Lead On Tuesday 3 March 2026 a rare total lunar eclipse — commonly called a ‘blood moon’ — will be visible from large parts of North America, Australia and New Zealand. During totality the full moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and take on a deep, copper-red hue, a change astrophysicists attribute to sunlight refracting … Read more

U.S. and Israel strike Iran after Khamenei’s death; Trump signals willingness to talk

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In a rapid escalation across the Middle East on March 1, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces carried out heavy strikes on Iranian military targets after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Bombs and missile strikes hit ballistic missile sites and naval vessels; Iranian authorities say more than 200 people have died since the … Read more

Colorado QB Dominiq Ponder dies in single-car crash at 23

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Lead Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder, 23, died early Sunday, Mar. 1, 2026, after a single-vehicle wreck in Boulder County, Colorado. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Ponder’s 2023 Tesla Model 3 left the roadway about 3 a.m., struck a guardrail and a utility pole, rolled down an embankment and caught fire; he was pronounced dead … Read more

Kristen Bell’s Crystal Naked Dress at the Actor Awards 2026 Is Even More Unexpected From the Back – instyle.com

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Kristen Bell arrived at the Actor Awards on March 1, 2026 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to host the ceremony for a third time, drawing immediate attention for a daring, crystal‑studded sheer gown. The plunging, backless look—designed by Georges Hobeika Couture—featured an unexpected gray pleated wraparound train and hundreds of crystals that caught … Read more

Israel expands offensive with new wave of coordinated strikes in Iran and Lebanon – Fox News

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In a significant escalation on Saturday and Sunday, U.S. and Israeli forces conducted coordinated strikes under the operation labelled “Operation Epic Fury,” hitting targets in Tehran and across Iran while Israel also struck positions in southern Lebanon. The campaign followed the targeted killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and, according to military statements, … Read more

Trump warns of rising U.S. casualties as Iran, Hezbollah expand conflict

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Lead: President Donald Trump warned Sunday that U.S. military deaths could rise after three American service members were killed in a suspected drone strike in Kuwait, as the confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran widened across the region. Hezbollah said it had launched missiles and drones at an Israeli army base in retaliation … Read more

Anger Erupts Across Pakistan After US-Israel Strike Kills Iran’s Khamenei; 20 Dead

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Lead—Protests swept cities across Pakistan on Sunday after coordinated US‑Israel air strikes in Tehran killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Demonstrations, largely led by members of Pakistan’s Shia community, turned deadly: authorities reported 20 fatalities nationwide — 10 in Karachi, eight in Skardu and two in Islamabad — and dozens more wounded. Security forces … Read more

‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners’ Face Off in Final Pre‑Oscars Actor Awards

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At the 32nd Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium, Sean Penn won best supporting male actor for his role in One Battle After Another while the late Catherine O’Hara received a posthumous award for her work in the comedy series The Studio. The ceremony, streamed live on Netflix and … Read more