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On 1 March 2026, President Donald Trump ordered air strikes on Iranian targets—labelled by the Pentagon as Operation Epic Fury—intensifying instability across the Middle East and prompting fresh debate about the United States’ role in the global financial order. Beyond immediate regional consequences, economists and policy-makers warn the strikes add momentum to a gradual move … Read more

Lead Quarterback Malik Willis is widely expected to reach a deal quickly once the negotiating window for impending free agents opens in just over a week. Sources and market chatter place Willis in the $20 million to $25 million per-year range on a two- or three-year contract, putting him at the low end of the … Read more

Lead: At the BAFTA film awards in London on Feb. 23, 2026, an audience member involuntarily shouted a racial slur while actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first prize. Organisers had given a preshow notice that an attendee, John Davidson, has Tourette’s syndrome and might make “involuntary noises or movements,” but that … Read more

Lead: The US launched “major combat operations” in Iran on Saturday morning shortly after Israel struck Tehran, prompting immediate concerns about disruption to global oil flows and higher fuel costs. Iranian Revolutionary Guard warnings and an attack off Oman led many tankers to anchor outside the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil chokepoint. … Read more

Early on Sunday, three people were killed and 14 others wounded in a mass shooting outside Buford’s bar on West Sixth Street in downtown Austin. Austin Police Department officers arrived after reports of gunfire at about 1:59 a.m.; three officers returned fire and a male suspect was killed at the scene. Fourteen victims were located … Read more

Lead On March 1, 2026, Iran launched waves of missiles and drones across the Middle East as the country held the funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and activated an interim leadership council. Attacks struck Israeli population centers and sites hosting U.S. forces, producing civilian casualties and prompting widespread embassy warnings and regional air-defense … Read more

Lead On Saturday in Tampa Bay the Buffalo Sabres completed a three-game road swing with a statement 6-2 victory over the Lightning, handing the NHL’s second‑ranked team its heaviest defeat of the stretch. Buffalo led 5-0 by 21:54 of the first period, forcing Andrei Vasilevskiy from the game after he allowed nine saves on 14 … Read more

Lead Updated Mar. 01, 2026 at 8:18 a.m.; originally published Feb. 28, 2026. New Jersey faces chances for light snow Sunday and again Tuesday, with northern counties most likely to see brief accumulations. A surge of milder air arrives midweek, and by Saturday some locations may reach or exceed the 70s. Officials warn of a … Read more

Lead: South Africa reached the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals by beating Zimbabwe by five wickets in a chase of 154 at the Super 8 stage on Saturday. Dewald Brevis’s 18-ball 42 at number four provided the decisive momentum as wickets fell in the middle order. George Linde (30 off 21) and Tristan Stubbs (21 … Read more

The U.S. Department of Justice’s public release of a large tranche of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein has prompted criminal probes and detentions across Europe. Since the files were disclosed less than a month before March 1, 2026, investigators in Britain, France, Norway, Latvia and Lithuania have opened inquiries or made arrests tied to leads … Read more

Feb 28, 2026 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has moved to reshape which colleges and graduate programs U.S. military officers may attend for professional military education, announcing in a Friday memo that a number of Ivy League and other elite institutions will be removed from Senior Service College fellowship eligibility beginning in the 2026–2027 academic … Read more

In a recent roundup by Creative Bloq, staff writer Beren presents eight wired earphones available from as little as $24, arguing they offer strong sound, comfort and design without a high price tag. The guide reflects months of coverage of in-ear monitors (IEMs) and hands-on testing of several models, and highlights value as a recurring … Read more

Tennessee forward Nate Ament left Saturday’s 71-69 loss to Alabama with a right‑leg injury, briefly returned after halftime and then exited again, finishing the game on the bench. Vols coach Rick Barnes said he could not offer a definitive diagnosis after the game but indicated Ament suffered trouble in multiple spots on his right leg, … Read more

Microsoft (MSFT) has slid almost 30% from its record high in recent weeks, presenting what some investors see as a rare buying window. Analysts expect revenue growth of roughly 16% in fiscal 2026 (ending June 30) and about 15% in fiscal 2027, while Azure continues to post high-teens-to-40% growth in pockets tied to AI workloads. … Read more

The WWE staged Elimination Chamber at Chicago’s United Center on the final premium live event before WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas on April 18–19, 2026. The card featured two Elimination Chamber matches that produced new WrestleMania challengers, a World Title defense, a surprise unmasking and a coffin-crate reveal that introduced Danhausen to the main roster … Read more