Lead: In early March 2026, leaked WhatsApp logs revealed that a group chat for conservative students at Florida International University (FIU) contained sustained racist, antisemitic, sexist and homophobic messages. The chat, created after the September 2025 killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, included more than 400 uses of the N-word and calls for … Read more
Lead: In the United States, heart disease remains the top cause of death for cisgender women, and recent projections show the number affected will climb through 2050, with more than 22 million women impacted and the steepest rise among ages 20–44. Awareness that heart disease is the leading killer of women fell from 65% in … Read more
Lead Pop star Britney Spears was arrested in California on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs after being stopped by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at about 21:30 local time (05:30 GMT) on Wednesday. Authorities say she was driving alone on US-101 southbound when officers observed erratic, high‑speed behavior. Spears was … Read more
Lead The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis (Mar. 5) gathered 272 top college prospects for measurement and testing, and while high-profile names like Jeremiyah Love and Sonny Styles reinforced their standing, a group of lesser-known players markedly improved their NFL IQ draft scores. Using NFL IQ’s pre- and post-combine metrics, analysts identified ten under-the-radar … Read more
On Thursday, 5 March 2026, the US House of Representatives voted 212–219 to reject a war powers resolution that would have compelled withdrawal from hostilities with Iran until Congress authorized further action. The measure, jointly sponsored by Republican Thomas Massie and Democrat Ro Khanna, failed largely on party lines after a parallel GOP-led defeat in … Read more
Lead: A report published this week says at least one NFL team would have considered absorbing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s contract if the Miami Dolphins packaged a first‑round pick with him. The discussion — revealed by CBS Sports via an unnamed high‑ranking executive and relayed by NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk — highlights how limited Miami’s trade options … Read more
Gap Inc. said severe winter storms in January forced about 800 temporary store closures at the peak, disrupting holiday-quarter momentum and contributing to weaker-than-expected results across its brand portfolio. The company reported fiscal fourth-quarter revenue of $4.24 billion and GAAP earnings of $0.45 per share for the three months ended Jan. 31, 2026, narrowly missing … Read more
With the NHL Trade Deadline set for Friday at 3 p.m. ET and the article dated March 5, 2026, several clubs face pivotal decisions that could reshape the playoff picture. The two-time defending champion Florida Panthers have slipped in the Atlantic Division and may shift into seller mode, while the Buffalo Sabres have surged and … Read more
Lead Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance was slowed for months under Kristi Noem’s oversight of the Department of Homeland Security, prompting bipartisan complaints and culminating in her removal from the role this week. A Noem policy requiring review of all contracts and grants of $100,000 or more created backlogs that left states and localities … Read more
On March 5, 2026, a coalition of two dozen state attorneys general filed suit seeking to overturn President Trump’s newly announced 10 percent tariff on imports from around the world. The challenge, led by Democratic attorneys general from Oregon, New York, California and Arizona, argues the administration exceeded its legal authority and attempted to circumvent … Read more
Lead On the third night of a six-show residency at The Shed in New York, Mitski delivered a tightly staged yet playful performance that foregrounded theatricality as much as songwriting. The set leaned on material from her new album, Nothing’s About to Happen to Me, while revisiting landmarks across her catalogue. More than 2,000 people … Read more
Lead Megan Ellison, the founder of Annapurna known for championing auteur-driven cinema, is quietly rebuilding her film operation after a period away from mainstream Hollywood. Insiders say Annapurna has rehired veterans Chelsea Barnard and Matthew Budman as co-heads of film and is lining up additional hires while reclaiming its West Hollywood offices. The move follows … Read more
Lead: On March 5, 2026, the Pentagon formally informed Anthropic PBC that it has determined the company and its products constitute a supply‑chain risk to the United States, a senior defense official told Bloomberg. The notification was delivered “effective immediately,” and the disclosure heightens an ongoing debate over safeguards for advanced artificial‑intelligence systems. The official … Read more
Lead On March 5, 2026, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche. In return, Toronto will receive a conditional first-round pick (2027, or an unprotected 2028 first if Colorado’s 2027 selection falls in the top 10) and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2026 (the lowest of Colorado’s three 2026 fifth-round … Read more
Lead Jacob Tierney, the creator of the hit contemporary drama Heated Rivalry, has landed a straight-to-series order at Netflix for Alexander, a coming-of-age drama about a teenage Alexander the Great. The adaptation is based on Annabel Lyon’s 2009 novel The Golden Mean and will be produced with Brendan Brady’s Accent Aigu and Jason Bateman and … Read more
