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 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
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: 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Shane Lowry led the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches with three holes remaining on March 1, 2026, but two errant tee shots into water and consecutive double bogeys turned a likely victory into a loss. The major champion had surged with birdies at 9, 12 and 13 and an eagle at 10 to open … Read more
Lead On March 1, 2026 (posted 6:00 p.m. ET), the New York Times puzzle constructed by Leslie Benson ran as the March 2 daily crossword, featuring a shout-themed revealer. The puzzle’s central entry, GIVE A SHOUT-OUT (36A), ties together themed answers that start with words you might literally shout — for example, FORE appears in … Read more
Lead Explosions were reported in Kabul on Sunday as fighting between Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban elements entered a fourth consecutive day. The Taliban said it engaged Pakistani aircraft with anti-aircraft and missile-defence systems after jets crossed into Afghan airspace early on Sunday, and it reported repelling an attempted strike on Bagram airbase north of … Read more
Lead: Stock futures plunged in overnight trading after coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend, sending oil sharply higher and rattling global markets. Dow futures fell about 571 points (roughly 1.2%), S&P 500 futures lost 1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined just over 1% as investors sought safety. Gold futures jumped about 2% and … Read more
Lead Oliver “Power” Grant, a cofounder and early architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, has died at 52 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family disclosed in a joint statement to Rolling Stone on Saturday. The family described Grant as a “true fighter until the end,” and credited him with helping finance the group’s breakout … Read more
