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
Lead In late February–early March 2026, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos walked away from a proposed $73 billion purchase of major Warner Bros. Discovery assets after months of competition and political scrutiny in Washington, D.C. Negotiations included high-stakes bids from Paramount Skydance, a collapse in Netflix’s market value and targeted hearings on antitrust and content bias. … Read more
Lead On March 1, 2026, actors and industry figures gathered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles for the 32nd edition of the awards now presented under the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards banner. The red carpet opened at 7 p.m. Eastern, with the ceremony livestreaming on Netflix from 8 p.m. Kristen Bell returned as host for … Read more
Lead Former U.S. President Donald Trump and his 2024-era foreign-policy messaging continue to emphasise pressure on Tehran through sanctions, maximum-pressure rhetoric and military deterrence. Critics argue his proposals stop short of a feasible long-term strategy for Iran’s political trajectory, nuclear risk reduction and regional stability. The debate has intensified against a backdrop of the 2018 … Read more
The Michigan State Spartans travel to Bloomington to face the Indiana Hoosiers on Sunday, March 1, with tip-off at 3:45 p.m. ET on CBS. Bookmakers list Michigan State as a 2.5-point favorite (moneyline -155) while Indiana is +2.5 and +130 on the moneyline; the total is 144.5 points. My top play for this matchup is … Read more
