Eileen Gu posts picture with Caitlin Clark, prompting mixed reactions amid skier's Team China controversy
Fox News 2026-02-26 23:37:24.0748419
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Eileen Gu and Caitlin Clark were photographed together at Milan Fashion Week, sparking mixed reactions on social media after the Olympic skier's recent gold medal win for Team China. ... Read full article
Pete Hegseth seeks a Pyrrhic victory against Anthropic
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 23:29:05
Author: Editorial Board
Defense secretary uses heavy handed threats to relax AI guardrails. If he wins this battle, he’ll lose the war. ... Read full article
U.S., Iran make ‘significant progress’ in Geneva, but strikes loom
MS Now 2026-02-26 23:25:07
Author: Julianne McShane, Vaughn Hillyard, Julia Jester
The latest talks follow President Donald Trump’s warnings that he would not hesitate to confront the country militarily over concerns about nuclear weapons. ... Read full article
American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
BBC News 2026-02-26 23:22:30.1240071
Author: BBC News
Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first. ... Read full article
Kansas law invalidates transgender driver's licenses and birth certificates
Fox News 2026-02-26 23:22:29.2023631
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Kansas invalidated driver's licenses and birth certificates for transgender residents under a new law. About 1,700 people must get new IDs at $26 each. ... Read full article
How Ghislaine Maxwell brought Bill Clinton into Epstein's orbit
BBC News 2026-02-26 23:22:27.8120846
Author: BBC News
Documents in the Epstein files reveal how Maxwell nurtured the connection between the two men after Clinton left the White House. ... Read full article
‘I wish they had done it in public’: Hillary Clinton speaks after congressional Epstein deposition
MS Now 2026-02-26 23:15:21
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Former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton speaks to members of the press and answers questions after testifying in the congressional deposition regarding Jeffery Epstein. ... Read full article
Mamdani claims victory in surprise White House meeting with Trump
MS Now 2026-02-26 23:13:40
Author: Will McDuffie
The New York City mayor’s stealth visit resulted in the release of a detained Columbia University student and a potential promise of federal funding for city housing. ... Read full article
Can a Tik-Tok mentalist change Trump’s mind about D.C.’s annual press gala?
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 22:58:42
Author: Maura Judkis
Oz Pearlman, an “apolitical” entertainer specializing in wonderment, will headline the White House correspondents’ dinner. ... Read full article
Cuba says speedboat attackers from Florida planned to destabilise country
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 22:58:32
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba’s government. ... Read full article
GOP senators warn Justice Department to release all Epstein files mentioning Trump
The Hill 2026-02-26 22:58:30
Author: Alexander Bolton
Republican senators are putting pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department to release all files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that mention President Trump’s name, warning the issue won’t go away until there is full t… ... Read full article
Anthropic Spurns Latest Pentagon Bid to Defuse Feud Over AI Work
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 22:57:00+00:00
Author: Maggie Eastland
Anthropic PBC rejected the Pentagon’s latest offer to defuse a standoff over conditions the company has sought governing the use of its artificial intelligence software by the military, a confrontation that has jeopardized its defense work for the government. ... Read full article
Netflix Drops Warner Bros. Offer, Leaving Paramount the Winner
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 22:52:43+00:00
Author: Christopher Palmeri
Netflix Inc. dropped out of the fight to buy Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., clearing the way for rival bidder Paramount Skydance Corp. to clinch its $111 billion deal for the historic Hollywood studio. ... Read full article
Denver mayor orders ICE agents detained if they ‘assault or shoot’ residents
Fox News 2026-02-26 22:52:23.5447659
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced an executive order directing city authorities to detain ICE agents using excessive force during immigration operations. ... Read full article
Federal Bank Regulator Moves to Restrict US Stablecoin Rewards
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 22:46:31+00:00
Author: Emily Mason, Katanga Johnson
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency proposed rules that would restrict companies from launching branded stablecoins through white-label platforms and offering rewards tied to them, the agency’s first major attempt to implement the federal cryptocurr… ... Read full article
Tequila-Maker Becle Falls as US Demand for Jose Cuervo Cools
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 22:34:50+00:00
Author: Kelsey Butler
As North Americans cut back on tequila, Jose Cuervo-maker Becle is paying the price. ... Read full article
Asian Stocks to Ebb as Nvidia Decline Dulls Mood: Markets Wrap
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 22:31:23+00:00
Author: Richard Henderson
AI again transfixed traders as a lackluster day for Nvidia Corp.’s stock dulled sentiment despite its in-line results while software companies staged a minor rebound and Treasuries gained. ... Read full article
Ecuador hikes tariffs on Colombian imports to 50 percent starting March 1
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 22:26:29
Author: Al Jazeera
The new announcement from Quito follows an initial 30 percent tariff imposed by the Andean nation in early February. ... Read full article
Columbia University student released from federal detention
MS Now 2026-02-26 22:25:00
Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim, Julianne McShane
A statement from the university said officials were “relieved and thrilled” that Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, a native of Azerbaijan, had been released. ... Read full article
Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks
Fox News 2026-02-26 22:22:24.2946276
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Iran United States talks in Geneva concluded Thursday with the next round set for Vienna, according to Iranian officials, as both sides work toward a nuclear deal. ... Read full article
Chris Mason: Drama has swirled ahead of Gorton and Denton by-election test
BBC News 2026-02-26 22:22:23.5760565
Author: BBC News
Plenty think it could be a three-way tussle between Labour, Reform and the Greens, the BBC's political editor writes. ... Read full article
David Spade claims Disney ‘rat f---ed’ him on salary for animated classic
Fox News 2026-02-26 22:22:19.5458146
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David Spade reveals Disney allegedly paid him just $75,000 for "Emperor's New Groove" while other animated movie stars reportedly earned millions. ... Read full article
U.S., Iran wrap round of talks as Trump weighs diplomacy against strikes
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 22:21:30
Author: Ellen Francis, Susannah George, Karen DeYoung
The sides made “significant progress” and agreed to meet again next week amid one of the largest U.S. military buildups in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion. ... Read full article
JPMorgan Sees Crypto Boost If Market-Structure Bill Passes
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 22:21:19+00:00
Author: Melos Ambaye
Crypto markets may get a meaningful lift in the second half of the year if US lawmakers approve sweeping market-structure legislation by midyear, even as sentiment remains sour, JPMorgan Chase & Co. said. ... Read full article
Shia LaBeouf runs from courthouse after posting $100K bond in New Orleans Mardi Gras battery case
Fox News 2026-02-26 22:07:23.2156558
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Shia LaBeouf faces $100,000 bond and rehab order after allegedly assaulting multiple people during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Actor has been charged with battery. ... Read full article
Russia says it has handed over 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies
BBC News 2026-02-26 22:07:16.6547943
Author: BBC News
Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva. ... Read full article
The Latest Destination for Bagels Isn’t New York. It’s Singapore
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 22:07:05+00:00
Author: Rachel Phua
People can’t get enough of the unconventional fillings like Korean fried chicken with kimchi slaw and Hokkaido milk scrambled eggs. ... Read full article
Pentagon draws scrutiny with Anthropic threats, Defense Production Act
The Hill 2026-02-26 21:55:31
Author: Julia Shapero, Filip Timotija
The Pentagon is threatening to use the Defense Production Act (DPA) against Anthropic amid a dispute over the company’s restrictions on its AI tools, in a move that many experts say is an unusual use of the measure. The Department of Defense (DOD) warned Anth… ... Read full article
Drone Maker Kratos Defense Seeks $1 Billion in Share Sale
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 21:53:34+00:00
Author: Anthony Hughes
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. is seeking to raise $1 billion in a share sale, as government spending on defense ramps up. ... Read full article
Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr serious about NFL return after retiring last year: report
Fox News 2026-02-26 21:52:25.6184674
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Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr reportedly is serious about returning to the NFL after retiring from football last season and said he has already turned down a couple of teams. ... Read full article
Measles challenge, overshadowed achievement, recreating an epic adventure: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN 2026-02-26 21:50:51
Author: Jordan Brown
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day. ... Read full article
Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 21:44:04
Author: Al Jazeera
One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire. ... Read full article
Coupang Posts Surprise Loss After Data Breach Fallout Deepens
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 21:43:23+00:00
Author: Yoolim Lee
Coupang Inc. reported a surprise loss in the fourth quarter, underscoring the strain facing the company following a massive data breach in South Korea, its main market. ... Read full article
Leftist Billionaire Laurene Powell Jobs Backing Star-Studded Movie About Climate Change
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 21:42:01
Author: Warner Todd Huston
A long list of Hollywood A-list talent is joining leftist activist billionaire Laurene Powell Jobs to star in a feature film about climate change. ... Read full article
Travis County DA faces renewed ‘soft on crime’ criticism after career criminal charged with murder
Fox News 2026-02-26 21:37:21.5470961
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A Travis County district attorney is facing new scrutiny for allegedly freeing a career criminal charged with murdering a father of five. ... Read full article
Biden-appointed judge who slapped down Trump deportation policy previously rebuked by SCOTUS
Fox News 2026-02-26 21:37:18.0948333
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Federal judge defies Supreme Court again, declaring Trump's third-country deportation policy unlawful despite previous high court rebuke and warning. ... Read full article
Paramount's takeover offer outshines Netflix in Warner Bros. battle
Associated Press 2026-02-26 21:36:12
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips
Warner Bros. Discovery has determined that Paramount’s latest takeover offer constitues a superior deal to the streaming and studio agreement it struck with Netflix, marking a stark shift in momentum in the fight for the storied Hollywood giant. The owner of … ... Read full article
Mamdani pitches Trump on housing in latest White House visit
Associated Press 2026-02-26 21:29:43
Author: Seung Min Kim
President Donald Trump has met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House to talk about big federal housing investments. Mamdani on Thursday presented Trump with a mock New York Daily News cover that reads “Trump to City: Let’s Build.” His tea… ... Read full article
Family of UN rapporteur Albanese sues Trump administration over sanctions
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 21:25:46
Author: Al Jazeera
Albanese, a supporter of Palestinian rights, has faced US sanctions since July over her criticism of Israel. ... Read full article
Warner Bros. Says Paramount’s $31 Per Share Offer Tops Netflix
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 21:18:21+00:00
Author: Christopher Palmeri
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. said a new offer from Paramount Skydance Corp. is a better deal for shareholders than the one it agreed to earlier with Netflix Inc. ... Read full article
MoD launches review into whether Epstein used RAF bases
BBC News 2026-02-26 21:07:20.635916
Author: BBC News
Records and emails will be reviewed to determine whether the convicted sex offender used military bases when visiting the UK. ... Read full article
Rove: Trump made ‘key mistake’ during State of the Union
The Hill 2026-02-26 21:02:39
Author: Ashleigh Fields
Republican strategist Karl Rove on Wednesday accused President Trump of making a “key mistake” during the State of the Union by not addressing the concerns of disenchanted voters who are seeking relief from financial hardship. “For them, the president’s speec… ... Read full article
Columbia University says US immigration agents lied to detain student
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 21:02:06
Author: Joseph Stepansky
Administrators say agents ‘made misrepresentations’, claimed missing person search to detain woman at school building. ... Read full article
Democrats fume after Boebert leaks deposition photo of Hillary Clinton: ‘Clown show’
The Hill 2026-02-26 20:53:09
Author: Emily Brooks
Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee tore into Republicans on the panel after Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) leaked a photo from inside former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s deposition on Thursday. Clinton is testifying as par… ... Read full article
Nancy Guthrie neighbors' Ring camera captures vehicles on possible route from crime scene
Fox News 2026-02-26 20:52:28.0565022
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Three weeks after Nancy Guthrie's suspected Tucson abduction, no suspects identified. Neighbors provide Ring footage that police hadn't collected yet. ... Read full article
Report: Patel Removes Multiple FBI Employees Connected to Trump Mar-a-Lago Investigation
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 20:46:14
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
NBC News reported that FBI Director Kash Patel has dismissed multiple bureau employees connected to the 2022 search of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, while also alleging that his own phone records were secretly obtained during the Biden admini… ... Read full article
Bruins Fans Demand Public Apology After Players Visit White House: 'He Can Go F*ck Himself Horizontally'
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 20:43:02
Author: Dylan Gwinn
While the hot reception for American players returning to Canada has received much attention, the hate from American fans has received less. ... Read full article
Opinions from across America on today’s news
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 20:37:37.76403Author: Opinions from across America, powered by the Washington Post ... Read full article
Judge rules IRS broke law by disclosing taxpayer info 42,695 times
Associated Press 2026-02-26 20:27:47
Author: Fatima Hussein
A federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by illegally sharing thousands of taxpayers’ addresses with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On Thursday, Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly found the IRS disclosed confidential address data “approximately 42,695 … ... Read full article
US-Iran talks conclude with claims of progress but few details
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 20:22:55
Author: Maziar Motamedi
Technical discussions to continue in Vienna, but unclear whether differences can be resolved to avoid war. ... Read full article
US government asks Supreme Court to allow deportation of Syrian migrants
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 20:22:04
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Trump has pushed to strip migrants of Temporary Protected Status, arguing that their countries are no longer unsafe. ... Read full article
Rashida Tlaib Chants ‘KKK’ as GOP Lawmakers Cheer ‘USA’ at SOTU
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 20:15:49
Author: Katherine Hamilton
Far-left "Squad" member Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) was caught on camera chanting "KKK" as Republican lawmakers cheered "USA" during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday. ... Read full article
Mike Johnson to attend Turning Point event with far-right global leaders
Politico 2026-02-26 20:15:45+00:00
Author: Samuel Benson, Kimberly Leonard, Stefanie Bolzen
Alternative für Deutschland politician Markus Frohnmaier is among the announced guests at the Alliance of Sovereign Nations conference next week in Washington. ... Read full article
Judge allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom
MS Now 2026-02-26 20:10:20
Author: Sydney Carruth
The challenge by preservationists was thrown out on a legal discrepancy, but the judge said he would "expeditiously" reconsider a new complaint. ... Read full article
After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 20:08:18
Author: Joseph Stepansky
US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach. ... Read full article
Netflix drops out of bidding after WBD deems Paramount’s takeover bid ‘superior’
CNN 2026-02-26 20:07:16
Author: Brian Stelter
Netflix said Thursday afternoon that it has “declined to raise its offer for Warner Bros.” after the Warner Bros. Discovery board determined that Paramount has submitted a “superior” offer. ... Read full article
Brady Tkachuk slams TikTok video from White House as 'fake'
Associated Press 2026-02-26 19:59:49
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U.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians. Tkachuk calls the clip clearly fake. He says the audio and lip movement do not match. The video uses fabricated audio that includes a bleeped slur abou… ... Read full article
Stowaway Svetlana Dali successfully sneaks on plane to Europe again, sources say
CNN 2026-02-26 19:58:21
Author: Alexandra Skores, Mark Morales
A woman previously convicted of sidestepping security and airline agents to board a flight to Paris without a ticket has been detained in Milan, Italy for allegedly stowing away yet again. ... Read full article
DOJ reviewing if Epstein files with Trump allegations were wrongly withheld
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 19:55:03
Author: Perry Stein
Three summaries of interviews the FBI conducted in 2019 with a woman who had accused Trump of sexual assault are missing from the files, it has been reported. ... Read full article
Dr. Oz: Cuban Migrants Escape to Havana with Millions in Stolen Medicare Cash
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 19:38:24
Author: Neil Munro
Cuban migrants are ripping off American taxpayers via Medicare fraud and then fleeing back to Cuba with the cash, a top official told Fox. ... Read full article
Pentagon says it would only use Anthropic AI in legal ways
Associated Press 2026-02-26 19:32:48
Author: Konstantin Toropin, Matt O'Brien
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology. The Pentagon’s top spokesman is reiterating that the military wants to use Anthropic’s artif… ... Read full article
Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 19:15:37
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe. ... Read full article
Columbia student released after university says federal agents used false pretenses to enter building and detain her
CNN 2026-02-26 19:00:00
Author: Alaa Elassar
Ellie Aghayeva – a Columbia University student who was detained early Thursday after the university said federal immigration agents allegedly used false pretenses to enter a campus residential building – has been released, she confirmed on her Instagram accou… ... Read full article
Neanderthal males and human females had babies together, ancient DNA reveals
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 18:59:02
Author: Carolyn Y. Johnson
When ancient humans mated, dad was a Neanderthal, mom was Homo sapiens. ... Read full article
Judge lets White House ballroom project continue, but suggests path for future challenges
CNN 2026-02-26 18:55:36
Author: Betsy Klein
A federal judge on Thursday rejected the nation’s top historic preservation group’s attempt to block to President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project, but also suggested a possible roadmap for the group to revive the challenge. ... Read full article
Democrat calls Noem meeting ‘heated and tense’ after call for impeachment
The Hill 2026-02-26 18:43:53
Author: Sophie Brams
Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), who has been pushing for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment, came face-to-face with her on Wednesday, demanding reforms within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the agency remains shut down. “Today, I… ... Read full article
USA Women's Hockey Captain Hilary Knight 'Unsure' if Team Will Attend White House Celebration
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 18:25:29
Author: Dylan Gwinn
USA women's hockey team captain Hilary Knight characterized President Trump's joke in his call with the men's team as "distasteful." ... Read full article
First-of-its-kind law revokes IDs and enacts bathroom rules
USA Today 2026-02-26 18:21:24+00:00
Author: Jason Alatidd, Jeanine Santucci
The law retroactively invalidates driver's licenses with updated gender markers that were legally obtained. ... Read full article
Hillary Clinton derides her Epstein deposition as GOP ‘political theater’
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 18:19:02
Author: Maegan Vazquez, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Karen Tumulty
House Republican lawmakers on Thursday promised to deliver hourly updates on what they said would be lengthy testimony from Hillary Clinton. ... Read full article
Megan Thee Stallion to make Broadway debut with 'historic' role in 'Moulin Rouge!'
USA Today 2026-02-26 18:14:20+00:00
Author: Brendan Morrow
It's about to be a Broadway girl spring for Megan Thee Stallion, who has landed a historic role in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." ... Read full article
Former 'Today' host Katie Couric weighs in on Nancy Guthrie case
USA Today 2026-02-26 18:01:06+00:00
Author: Edward Segarra
Katie Couric, who co-anchored the "Today" show for 15 years, reflected on the morning talk show as it navigates the absence of host Savannah Guthrie. ... Read full article
MAGA world deflates after Minnesota ‘fraud’ influencer’s antisemitic post
MS Now 2026-02-26 18:00:24
Author: Ja'han Jones
Influencer Nick Shirley, whose bogus “fraud” investigations kicked off the Trump administration’s attacks on Somali immigrants, is facing backlash for promoting an antisemitic video. ... Read full article
Why Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ approach isn’t working in Venezuela
MS Now 2026-02-26 17:56:08
Author: Retired Amb. James Story
Retired U.S. Ambassador James Story: Venezuela has the same government that has stolen from companies, and there are cheaper and easier sources for oil. ... Read full article
House Oversight Committee deposes Hillary Clinton in Chappaqua, NY
USA Today 2026-02-26 17:52:47+00:00
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From the Performing Arts Center to the press line, images capture the backdrop to Clinton's closed-door testimony in Chappaqua, NY. ... Read full article
President Trump, NYC Mayor Mamdani meeting in DC in unannounced visit
USA Today 2026-02-26 17:50:57+00:00
Author: Eduardo Cuevas
Mamdani’s public schedule, released late Feb. 25, didn’t include any public events. Mamdani wasn’t on the White House’s official schedule. ... Read full article
Mary Cosby, Martin Short and the pain of losing an adult child
USA Today 2026-02-26 17:48:41+00:00
Author: Alyssa Goldberg
Losing an adult child can "disrupt the expected life sequences," experts say, and cause grief to show up in unconventional ways. ... Read full article
Trump set to meet with Mamdani to discuss housing Thursday
CNN 2026-02-26 17:42:27
Author: Kaitlan Collins
President Donald Trump is set to meet with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Thursday, according to two people familiar with the plans. ... Read full article
Trump agreed to release Columbia student detained by ICE, Mamdani says
Associated Press 2026-02-26 17:36:53
Author: Jake Offenhartz
Federal immigration agents have detained a Columbia University student in her campus apartment. But hours after she was taken into custody on Thursday, the student was released, after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expressed concerns about the arrest to P… ... Read full article
Watch: ‘Wet Ass P**sy’ Rapper Cardi B Endorses Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Primary
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 17:36:41
Author: Jasmyn Jordan
Rapper Cardi B, who previously said she was “starting not to like America,” called the United States “ghetto” and “dusty,” and declared “this is why some of y’all states be getting hurricanes” after Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, is now urging voters i… ... Read full article
Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% For First Time Since 2022
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 17:24:58
Author: John Carney
Mortgage rates fell below six percent this week, the lowest since September 2022. | Economy ... Read full article
Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 17:20:05
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article
'Heated Rivalry' actor reacts to Trump-US hockey saga. 'Allies speak up.'
USA Today 2026-02-26 17:01:29+00:00
Author: Nicole Fallert
Celebs are weighing in on the fallout of Trump's comments to Team USA men's hockey. ... Read full article
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in more than 3 years
CNN 2026-02-26 17:00:33
Author: Samantha Delouya
US mortgage rates dropped below 6% this week, cracking a key threshold after years of punishing borrowing costs that sidelined millions of would-be buyers. ... Read full article
How data centers became the new midterms bogeyman
Politico 2026-02-26 17:00:00+00:00
Author: Lisa Kashinsky
The president and Democratic governors are racing to regulate an industry they’ve long championed as voter backlash to the rising energy costs associated with powering the server hubs grows. ... Read full article
ICE arrests Columbia University student at campus residence hall
USA Today 2026-02-26 16:59:18+00:00
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
ICE arrested Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva, DHS said. The school said agents may have misrepresented themselves to enter a building. ... Read full article
Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 16:52:37
Author: Isaac Arnsdorf
Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting. ... Read full article
Tracey Emin says her artwork My Bed would be 'tidy, clean and boring' if she made it today
BBC News 2026-02-26 16:37:26.9382761
Author: BBC News
Her Turner Prize-nominated messy bed caused a stir in the late 1990s and is now going back on display. ... Read full article
Hillary Clinton accuses House of 'fishing expedition' in Epstein inquiry
USA Today 2026-02-26 16:24:22+00:00
Author: Bart Jansen
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told a House committee she didn't know about accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activity. ... Read full article
Many younger Black men are apathetic about Trump’s policies, survey finds - Live Updates - POLITICO
Politico 2026-02-26 15:59:02+00:00
Author: Brakkton Booker
That’s a warning sign for Democrats. ... Read full article
Nottingham Inquiry: Woman broke spine after falling from window trying to flee triple killer
BBC News 2026-02-26 15:52:37.0321273
Author: BBC News
A former neighbour of Valdo Calocane was told he could have killed her, years before the attacks. ... Read full article
What did Trump say about US women's hockey team? White House visit uncertain
USA Today 2026-02-26 15:43:34+00:00
Author: Kinsey Crowley
President Donald Trump called the U.S. men's hockey team after they won the Olympic gold against Canada. His joke about the women's team went viral. ... Read full article
Pentagon removes director of Joint Staff, sends him back to Navy role
The Hill 2026-02-26 15:36:46
Author: Filip Timotija
The Pentagon this week removed a senior military official who had served on the Joint Staff for about 90 days, returning him to a role in the U.S. Navy. Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, who became the director of the Joint Staff in December, was yanked from the post a… ... Read full article
Candace Owens spun conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s death. Now she’s targeting his widow.
MS Now 2026-02-26 15:04:26
Author: Brandy Zadrozny
The podcaster aired “Bride of Charlie” on YouTube and billed it as an investigation into Erika Kirk — but there is no evidence to support her fevered, fact-free claims. ... Read full article
Hillary Clinton to Appear as Part of U.S. House Panel's Jeffrey Epstein Probe
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 14:19:51
Author: Simon Kent
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will appear before U.S. House lawmakers in New York on Thursday, testifying under oath as part of a congressional investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Live updates: US, Iran look for common ground in Geneva talks; Hillary Clinton faces Epstein questions
The Hill 2026-02-26 14:13:04
Author: The Hill Staff
Trump administration envoys are in Geneva for another round of critical talks with Iranian and Omani officials on the Islamic republic’s nuclear program. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he was hoping for “productive” conversations and that “dipl… ... Read full article
Spain to check Gibraltar arrivals under post-Brexit border deal
BBC News 2026-02-26 13:52:30.4895903
Author: BBC News
Travellers to the Rock will have to show their passport twice under a new UK-EU treaty. ... Read full article
Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison attack
BBC News 2026-02-26 13:52:26.334379
Author: BBC News
The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. ... Read full article
What the Anthropic AI safety saga is really all about
CNN 2026-02-26 13:40:27
Author: Lisa Eadicicco, David Goldman
Anthropic has reached a familiar crossroads for a growing tech company: how to scale without compromising the principles that set it apart. ... Read full article
WEF chief Børge Brende quits over Epstein links
Associated Press 2026-02-26 13:29:16
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World Economic Forum head Børge Brende says that he is stepping down after he faced pressure over contacts with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, said in a statement Thursday he had decided “after careful cons… ... Read full article
Child, 4, arrived alone for heart surgery. His doctor became his mom.
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 13:05:48
Author: Sydney Page
“I think he is alive today because of Amy and Ryan stepping up to the plate and taking him in,” said Jason Cole, True’s cardiologist. ... Read full article
