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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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Lead Tyler Reddick completed an unprecedented start to the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series on March 1 at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, becoming the first Cup driver to win the opening three races of a season. Reddick held off Shane van Gisbergen over the final 20 laps to take the checkered flag after … Read more
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
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
Lead On 1 March 2026, Iran reacted with a mix of public mourning and open celebration after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic for 36 years. In Tehran and other cities, large crowds gathered — some wept and held portraits of the cleric, while others danced, set off … Read more
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
President Donald Trump spent a weekend at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, where, behind closed curtains and heightened security, senior national security officials gathered to oversee the initiation of a sustained U.S. operation against Iran. While a black-tie charity gala unfolded in the club’s ballroom, the CIA director, the secretaries of state and defense and … Read more
Ali Domrongchai, writing in Wine Enthusiast, argues that the old habit of sharing a bottle of wine is waning among Gen Z. She links the decline to broader generational shifts in drinking patterns and lifestyle priorities, and suggests that the loss matters beyond alcohol consumption because the ritual fosters extended, attentive social connection. Interviews with … Read more
