Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes
BBC News 2026-02-28 02:07:14.4080254
Author: BBC News
The former president told the committe that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing". ... Read full article
Trump introduces Cornyn, Paxton but stays mum on endorsement in heated GOP primary
Fox News 2026-02-28 01:52:20.7451934
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President Donald Trump called the Texas GOP Senate race "interesting" but wouldn't say who he would back among Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton or Rep. Wesley Hunt. ... Read full article
Anthropic to Challenge Any Supply Chain Risk Designation
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 01:38:16+00:00
Author: Yi Wei Wong
Anthropic PBC said it hasn’t received any direct communication from the Department of War or the White House on the status of negotiations, and will challenge any supply chain risk designation in court. ... Read full article
Cancer-linked herbicide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'
Fox News 2026-02-28 01:37:20.0379281
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HHS Secretary Kennedy supports Trump's glyphosate order while acknowledging pesticides "are toxic by design" and pose risks to Americans' health. ... Read full article
FBI fires a dozen after Biden-era subpoenas of Patel, Wiles come to light
Fox News 2026-02-28 01:37:16.3982142
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At least a dozen FBI employees were fired after revelations that the bureau under the Biden administration allegedly subpoenaed Kash Patel and Susie Wiles’ phone records in 2022 and 2023 as part of a federal probe into then-former President Donald Trump. ... Read full article
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the strange British phenomenon of the snatched backseat picture
BBC News 2026-02-28 01:22:23.7565238
Author: BBC News
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the latest in a long line of famous people photographed in the back of a car. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer on ropes' and 'nightmare for Labour'
BBC News 2026-02-28 01:22:21.1634222
Author: BBC News
The results of the Gorton and Denton by-election and the fallout for Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour party dominate Saturday's papers. ... Read full article
RFK Jr. Adds Two New Members to Influential Vaccine Committee
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 01:12:27+00:00
Author: Madison Muller, Jessica Nix
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has tapped two new members for an influential vaccine committee that’s responsible for guiding the nation’s immunization policy. ... Read full article
Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 01:06:22
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The expanded indictment targets protesters who rallied at Cities Church in St Paul against Trump’s immigration surge. ... Read full article
Trump Directs Federal Agencies to 'Cease' Use of Anthropic Technology
Breitbart News 2026-02-28 01:05:51
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
President Donald Trump announced that he was directing federal agencies to "IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of" technology from AI giant Anthropic. ... Read full article
Trump flatters Texas GOP Senate candidates — and leaves them hanging
MS Now 2026-02-28 01:03:02
Author: Sydney Carruth
The former beauty pageant producer performed his old favorite role in the Lone Star State on Friday, dangling the ultimate prize before each contestant: his endorsement. ... Read full article
Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat
BBC News 2026-02-28 00:52:21.6151232
Author: BBC News
The home secretary is to double down on plans for Danish-style restrictions on asylum seekers. ... Read full article
Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where
BBC News 2026-02-28 00:52:19.1938544
Author: BBC News
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown. ... Read full article
Luigi Mangione escapes federal death penalty after federal prosecutors decline to appeal judge's ruling
Fox News 2026-02-28 00:52:18.631494
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Luigi Mangione escaped the death penalty after federal prosecutors said they won't appeal judge's ruling in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder case. ... Read full article
Neil Sedaka, Singer-Songwriter Behind Dozens of Hits of 1960s, ’70s, Dies at Age 86 - Breitbart
Breitbart News 2026-02-28 00:37:12.814945
Author: Breitbart News
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Sedaka, the hit-making singer-songwriter whose boyish soprano and bright melodies made him a top act in the early years of rock ‘n' roll and led to a second run of success in the 1970s, has died. ... Read full article
Maryland Officials Demand $4B Tariff Reimbursement From Trump
Breitbart News 2026-02-28 00:33:22
Author: Elizabeth Weibel
Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) demanded President Donald Trump issue a $4 billion tariff reimbursement after Supreme Court's tariff ruling. ... Read full article
Trump in Corpus Christi Touts Surging Oil, Natural Gas Production
Breitbart News 2026-02-28 00:15:27
Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump touted the results of his energy policies in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, including falling gas prices. ... Read full article
Ex-Moelis Banker to Plead Guilty in Global Insider Trading Case
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 00:15:10+00:00
Author: Bob Van Voris
A former Moelis & Co. investment banker plans to return to the US from France to plead guilty to tipping off members of a global insider-trading ring. ... Read full article
Los Angeles school chief placed on leave during federal probe
Associated Press 2026-02-28 00:06:34
Author: Jaimie Ding, Julie Watson
Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, is being placed on paid leave two days after the FBI served search warrants at his home and the district’s headquarters. The move on Friday by the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of… ... Read full article
At Hong Kong’s Leela, There’s Indian Quiet Luxury But No Michelin Stars
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 00:00:08+00:00
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Chef Manav Tuli’s Leela was the first restaurant reviewed by ’s Hong Kong Edition newsletter. To mark our 100th edition, we revisited the establishment to see how it holds up two years later. ... Read full article
Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Calls for dialogue amid deadly border clashes
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 00:00:00
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Pakistan said it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s Kabul, border regions; UN chief says civilians also impacted. ... Read full article
Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic as dispute escalates
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 23:56:27
Author: Al Jazeera
There has been a weeks-long feud between Pentagon and Anthropic over concerns about how military could use AI at war. ... Read full article
Demi Moore goes viral looking unrecognizable with dramatic new bob haircut transformation
Fox News 2026-02-27 23:52:28.1005643
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Demi Moore goes viral with dramatic bob haircut transformation at Milan Fashion Week, trading signature long locks for sleek wet-look style at Gucci show. ... Read full article
Paramount’s $57.5 Billion of Warner Debt to Mix Junk, High Grade
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 23:51:11+00:00
Author: Claire Ruckin, Aaron Weinman
Paramount Skydance Corp.’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is expected to feature an unusual combination of investment-grade and junk-rated debt, as Wall Street banks turn to as many markets as possible to raise $57.5 billion of debt for the acquisiti… ... Read full article
Bill Clinton gets bipartisan praise for cooperating in historic deposition on Epstein
The Hill 2026-02-27 23:39:40
Author: Emily Brooks
Both Republicans and Democrats said former President Clinton was “very cooperative” in a historic deposition with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Friday that set a new precedent for how congressional investigators treat former president… ... Read full article
UN Human Rights Council chief cuts off speaker criticizing US-sanctioned official
Fox News 2026-02-27 23:37:26.7590379
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The U.N. Human Rights Council cut off a video statement by Anne Bayefsky in which she criticized U.N. officials, including U.S.-sanctioned Francesca Albanese. ... Read full article
Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention
CNN 2026-02-27 23:31:45
Author: Jennifer Hansler
The Trump administration on Friday formally designated Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, the latest move to ratchet up pressure and penalize Iran for its history of imprisoning US citizens. ... Read full article
'We Need Heads to Roll': Marlow Says Crackdown on Deep State, Fraudsters Key to Keeping Trump's Base Fired Up
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 23:30:31
Author: Breitbart TV
Thursday on "The Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the Trump agenda. Marlow said, "We need heads to roll, we | Clips ... Read full article
Marlow: 'Joyless Scold' USA Woman's Hockey Captain Can't Take a Joke, 'Lame and Weak'
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 23:29:24
Author: Breitbart TV
Thursday on "The Alex Marlow Show," host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about the Olympics. Marlow said, "This is joyless scold Hilary | Clips ... Read full article
Mangione Avoids Death Penalty Risk as US Won’t Fight Ruling
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 23:15:40+00:00
Author: Patricia Hurtado, Bob Van Voris, David Voreacos
The Justice Department said it won’t appeal the decision of a New York federal judge to throw out a murder charge against Luigi Mangione, which means he won’t face the death penalty if he’s convicted of killing UnitedHealth Group Inc. executive Brian Thompson. ... Read full article
David Ellison Is Shaking Up CBS News; CNN Looks to Be Next
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 23:13:23+00:00
Author: Hannah Miller
During his Thursday night newscast, CNN anchor Jake Tapper found himself in an awkward position: reporting on the sale of his employer, Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., to Paramount Skydance Corp. ... Read full article
Chicago Horse Racetrack Files for Bankruptcy as Debt Piles Up
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 23:13:13+00:00
Author: Miranda Davis
Hawthorne Race Course Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Chicago on Friday after months of complaints that checks were bouncing and purse money was going unpaid to the owners of winning horses. ... Read full article
Panama Raids China-Linked Company After Court Voids Canal Contracts
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 23:12:24
Author: Christian K. Caruzo
Panamaian officials raided the offices of a China-linked organization that up until recently controlled two key ports at the Panama Canal. ... Read full article
Jake Tapper ruefully reveals CNN will be affected by Paramount's looming takeover of network
Fox News 2026-02-27 23:07:36.4514275
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Jake Tapper's on-air reaction to CNN potentially falling under Paramount's umbrella summed up the rueful and uncertain mood of the network. ... Read full article
Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86
BBC News 2026-02-27 23:07:34.2488535
Author: BBC News
A skilled pianist nominated for five Grammy awards, Sedaka wrote hits through the 1950's and 60's. ... Read full article
Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 23:05:15
Author: Adam Hancock
The Taliban says its leaders willing to negotiate with Pakistan as both sides claim to inflict heavy losses in fighting. ... Read full article
Hong Kong-linked company decries search of Panama Canal port offices
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 23:03:18
Author: Al Jazeera
The search of CK Hutchison’s subsidiary marks the latest turn in rising US-China tensions over the vital trade canal. ... Read full article
Mediator says Iran has made major nuclear program concessions to Trump
MS Now 2026-02-27 22:52:48
Author: Julia Jester, David Rohde
The Omani foreign minister mediating the U.S.-Iran talks says Iran is willing to reduce uranium levels below those agreed to with former President Obama. ... Read full article
Trump calls out to Texas GOP Senate candidates, stops short of endorsement
The Hill 2026-02-27 22:44:48
Author: Julia Manchester
President Trump gave shoutouts to the three Republicans running the Texas Senate primary race during a speech in which they were all in attendance in Corpus Christi on Friday, but he stopped short of endorsing in the race. “We have a great Attorney General K… ... Read full article
US Leveraged Loans Lose the Most Since 2022 on AI-Driven Fears
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 22:38:11+00:00
Author: Gerson Freitas Jr
A basket of outstanding US corporate loans suffered its steepest monthly decline in more than three years as fears of artificial-intelligence disruption deepened, sparking a selloff. ... Read full article
Bill Clinton says he didn't know woman in infamous jacuzzi photo during closed-door Epstein testimony
Fox News 2026-02-27 22:37:22.5281076
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Former President Bill Clinton in being deposed by the House Oversight Committee on Friday for its probe into Jeffrey Epstein. ... Read full article
Neil Sedaka, singer, songwriter and pop hitmaker in two eras, dies at 86
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 22:33:41
Author: Allan Kozinn
He rose to stardom with hits like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” then made a roaring comeback with “Laughter in the Rain” and “Love Will Keep Us Together.” ... Read full article
Harris backs Crockett in Texas Senate primary
The Hill 2026-02-27 22:32:00
Author: Ryan Mancini
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) ahead of her high-profile Senate primary on Tuesday. Harris lent her voice for a robocall urging Democrats to vote for Crockett, who is running against state Rep. James Talarico … ... Read full article
Kamala Harris backs Jasmine Crockett in bitter Texas Democratic Senate primary
Politico 2026-02-27 22:27:26+00:00
Author: Aaron Pellish
The former vice president recorded a robocall to boost Crockett over James Talarico. ... Read full article
Blackstone’s Schwarzman Took Home a Near-Record $1.24 Billion in 2025
Bloomberg 2026-02-27 22:26:44+00:00
Author: Preeti Singh
Blackstone Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Schwarzman took home $1.24 billion last year, just shy of his record $1.27 billion in 2022. ... Read full article
Trump directs federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI tech
USA Today 2026-02-27 22:26:12+00:00
Author: Andrea Shalal, Jeffrey Dastin and Ryan Patrick Jones
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon also would designate the San Francisco-based startup a supply-chain risk for national security. ... Read full article
Neil Sedaka, hitmaking singer-writer of the '60s and '70s, dies at 86
Associated Press 2026-02-27 22:23:01
Author: Leanne Italie
Neil Sedaka, the million-selling singer and songwriter, has died. His many hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Calendar Girl” and “Oh! Carol,” a lament for his high school sweetheart, Carole King. Among those covering his work were Elvis Presley, Fran… ... Read full article
Tony Hudgell wins his campaign for new UK child cruelty register
BBC News 2026-02-27 22:22:21.940318
Author: BBC News
Tony Hudgell, who lost both legs after his birth parents assaulted him, has fought to protect children. ... Read full article
'Secret words': What does US want from Iran amid fears of war?
USA Today 2026-02-27 22:13:55+00:00
Author: Michael Collins, Francesca Chambers
Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran are set to resume next week amid growing signs of military confrontation in Middle East. ... Read full article
Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country 'immediately'
Fox News 2026-02-27 22:07:23.4796681
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention and urges Americans to leave the country immediately. ... Read full article
Virginia Democrats talk affordability — and vote to nearly triple their own pay
Fox News 2026-02-27 21:52:27.2354929
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Virginia Democrats vote themselves a 278% pay raise while campaigning on affordability issues, sparking Republican criticism over legislative budget priorities. ... Read full article
How Mamdani worked Trump — again
MS Now 2026-02-27 21:43:53
Author: Zeeshan Aleem
Mamdani secured two victories during his unannounced visit to the White House. ... Read full article
Democrat Lawmakers Booker, Warren Erupt After Paramount Wins Bid to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 21:34:34
Author: Warner Todd Huston
Democrats are erupting in alarm with streaming giant Netflix bowing out of its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery leaving Paramount Skydance standing as the studio's top bidder. ... Read full article
Trump suggests a ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba amid US fuel blockade
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 21:24:01
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The Republican leader, who has sought to expand US influence across Latin America, said of Cuba: ‘They want our help.’ ... Read full article
Democrats Vow Revenge Against Corporations that Courted Trump if They Take Back Power After the Midterms
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 21:19:25
Author: Sean Moran
Democrats are weighing how to target corporations that have courted President Donald Trump's approval if they retake the House after the midterm elections. ... Read full article
Trump orders U.S. government to drop use of Anthropic’s technology
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 21:17:34
Author: Ian Duncan, Tara Copp, Elizabeth Dwoskin
President Trump made a dramatic intervention in the dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over use of AI for autonomous weapons or surveillance. ... Read full article
Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP
Associated Press 2026-02-27 21:16:47
Author: Colleen Slevin
Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration. She loved pretty much everyone she met, and was late for pretty much everything. That's according to her mother, Donna Ganger, who along with other family members sat down for an AP inte… ... Read full article
Hegseth cancels troop attendance at top-ranked schools
The Hill 2026-02-27 21:08:04
Author: Filip Timotija
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the cancellation of members of the military attending some of the country’s top-ranked colleges and universities on Friday, beginning academic year 2026-27, arguing the schools are teaching the “enemy’s wicked ideologies… ... Read full article
Trump orders federal agencies to ‘immediately cease’ using Anthropic technology
The Hill 2026-02-27 21:04:13
Author: Julia Shapero, Filip Timotija
President Trump on Friday directed federal agencies to “immediately cease” using Anthropic technology amid an escalating feud between the AI company and the Pentagon. “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL NEVER ALLOW A RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY TO DICTATE HOW O… ... Read full article
Punch made friends! See abandoned baby ride another monkey's back.
USA Today 2026-02-27 20:59:19+00:00
Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge
In a new video, the beloved baby macaque was spotted making friends and even riding on the back of fellow monkeys. ... Read full article
Rep. Nancy Mace Death Penalty Bill for Child Rapists Would Require SCOTUS Ruling
Breitbart News 2026-02-27 20:29:37
Author: Lowell Cauffiel
A bill introduced by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) this week would expand the death penalty to certain sex crimes against children in federal cases. ... Read full article
As U.S. pressures Cuba, Trump says there could be 'friendly takeover'
USA Today 2026-02-27 20:28:55+00:00
Author: Zac Anderson, Francesca Chambers
"We could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba," Trump told reporters Feb. 27. ... Read full article
Every eulogy of Jesse Jackson should mention his rare gift
MS Now 2026-02-27 20:26:21
Author: Michele Norris
Michele Norris: What today's politicians can learn from Jesse Jackson ... Read full article
Enough already. These USA hockey teams are worth celebrating | Opinion
USA Today 2026-02-27 20:03:43+00:00
Author: Mark Giannotto
The U.S. hockey teams have been the subject of criticism, not celebration, ever since sweeping Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. It needs to stop. ... Read full article
Section 230 is the best protection we have from Trump’s censorship
MS Now 2026-02-27 19:53:49
Author: Sen. Ron Wyden
Sen. Ron Wyden: Thirty years ago, I co-wrote Section 230. Without it, goodbye retweets, Reddit mods, Wikipedia editors and curated feeds on Bluesky. ... Read full article
Trump claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence.
CNN 2026-02-27 19:41:48
Author: Jennifer Hansler, Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood, Zachary Cohen
When US President Donald Trump addressed the American people on Tuesday night, he claimed that Iran is “working to build missiles that will soon reach the United States of America.” ... Read full article
30 more charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church, DOJ says
USA Today 2026-02-27 19:36:38+00:00
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
Thirty more people have been charged in connection with an anti-ICE protest that interrupted a Sunday service at a Minnesota church in January. ... Read full article
Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 19:30:38
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Trump tells reporters he would ‘love not to use’ military force against Iran but added, ‘Sometimes you have to.’ ... Read full article
‘I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton testifies in House Epstein inquiry
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 19:25:03
Author: Al Jazeera
Clinton is deposed by the House Oversight Committee over Epstein ties, a day after Hillary testified. ... Read full article
She was America’s teen idol. Why Hilary Duff says she escaped the major pitfalls of Hollywood.
USA Today 2026-02-27 18:58:26+00:00
Author: Rachel Hale
On the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, Hilary Duff opened up about surviving child stardom, early-2000s culture and why she believes she “did not go crazy.” ... Read full article
Israel’s top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 18:49:49
Author: Al Jazeera
The Supreme Court ruling comes after Israel said it would ban 37 aid groups from Gaza for failing to follow new rules. ... Read full article
Trump floats ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba
The Hill 2026-02-27 18:40:46
Author: Laura Kelly
President Trump on Friday suggested the U.S. could carry out a “friendly takeover” of Cuba, as the president has used a fuel blockade to increase the pressure on the communist regime in Havana. “The Cuban government is talking with us. They’re in a big deal o… ... Read full article
US cardinals and pope’s ambassador decry mass deportations, urge reconciling
Associated Press 2026-02-27 18:39:52
Author: Giovanna Dell'Orto
Two American cardinals and the Vatican’s ambassador to the U.S. denounced the mass deportations in Minnesota under the federal government’s immigration crackdown. They also urged everyone to repair strained relations and work together toward humane solutions.… ... Read full article
Attorney General Pam Bondi announces 30 more indicted in Minnesota church protest
Associated Press 2026-02-27 18:34:32
Author: Sarah Raza
Attorney General Pam Bondi says federal prosecutors have indicted 30 more people tied to a protest at a Minnesota church over an immigration enforcement crackdown. Bondi says 25 of those people are already under arrest. The protest on Jan. 18 also led to the … ... Read full article
Mace says she’ll press to subpoena Lutnick over Epstein files
MS Now 2026-02-27 18:31:30
Author: Ali Vitali, Syedah Asghar
The Republican congresswoman’s call for the Commerce secretary’s testimony raises the heat on the Trump administration. ... Read full article
Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with state of Iran-US talks
CNN 2026-02-27 18:27:42
Author: Arlette Saenz, Avery Schmitz, Annette Choi, Billy Stockwell, Alejandra Jaramillo
President Donald Trump said he is “not happy” with the way talks between the US and Iran have been going. Follow for live updates. ... Read full article
Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 18:09:52
Author: Tara Copp
In a concession to preserve its longstanding relationship with the military, Scouting America also will deny entry to transgender children. ... Read full article
Why a baby monkey’s rejection broke the internet — and me
MS Now 2026-02-27 18:08:36
Author: Yvonne Liu
The question worth asking isn't why a baby monkey is so adorable. It's why so many of us saw our own stories in his. ... Read full article
Keir Starmer vows to fight on despite Gorton and Denton by-election defeat to Greens
BBC News 2026-02-27 18:07:22.0989853
Author: BBC News
The result - in a seat Labour has held for nearly 100 years - has renewed criticism of Sir Keir's leadership from Labour MPs. ... Read full article
Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama
BBC News 2026-02-27 17:52:20.771352
Author: BBC News
Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band? ... Read full article
Ari Melber reacts as MAGA ally poised to buy CNN: ‘What Donald Trump wanted’
MS Now 2026-02-27 17:44:53
Author: Allison Detzel
Ari Melber highlights continued threats to the free press, after Trump-allied Paramount appears poised to acquire CNN. ... Read full article
Trump moves toward Iran attack as mediator says nuclear deal is close
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 17:20:36
Author: Karen DeYoung, John Hudson
Amid rising signs of conflict, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem advised non-essential staff to urgently flee the country. ... Read full article
'Gang bullied us for years before our son Ibrahima Seck was killed'
BBC News 2026-02-27 16:52:21.4092456
Author: BBC News
The parents of 14-year-old Ibrahima Seck say they were being harassed and bullied for years. ... Read full article
'I did nothing wrong.' Bill Clinton grilled by House in Epstein deposition
USA Today 2026-02-27 16:28:15+00:00
Author: Bart Jansen
Bill Clinton told a House panel he 'did nothing wrong' with accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein despite numerous mentions in federal files. ... Read full article
Inside the cutthroat competition for the best baguette in Paris
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 16:26:34
Author: Natalie B. Compton
The Grand Prix de la Baguette de Tradition Française, Paris’s most revered bread competition, saw dozens of bakers competing for the title of best baguette. ... Read full article
Ask Jordan: Would presidential immunity save Trump from an Epstein-related prosecution?
MS Now 2026-02-27 16:25:07
Author: Jordan Rubin
“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues. ... Read full article
Feds say they've solved a haunting, decades-old cold case
USA Today 2026-02-27 16:21:57+00:00
Author: Jeanine Santucci, Kirsten Fiscus
The United States Attorney says DNA led to a break in the 1996 case involving the kidnapping and death of 7-year-old Morgan Jade Violi in Kentucky. ... Read full article
Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin ‘immediately’
The Hill 2026-02-27 16:18:02
Author: Sarah Davis
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and other Democrats are demanding refunds for their constituents after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of President Trump’s tariff agenda last week. Their request came in a Friday letter addressed to Treasu… ... Read full article
Bill Clinton being deposed by Republican-led panel on ties to Epstein
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 16:05:26
Author: Maegan Vazquez, Yasmeen Abutaleb
The appearance in New York marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify before Congress under a subpoena. ... Read full article
Scouting America to end DEI efforts in deal with Pentagon
USA Today 2026-02-27 15:58:23+00:00
Author: Natalie Neysa Alund
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Scouting America will end all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in an agreement to keep Pentagon support. ... Read full article
Pentagon official: Anthropic CEO ‘has a God-complex’
The Hill 2026-02-27 15:58:14
Author: Julia Shapero
A top Pentagon official accused Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Thursday of having a “God-complex,” as the Department of Defense (DOD) and the company face off over the terms of use for its AI models. “It’s a shame that @DarioAmodei is a liar and has a God-comp… ... Read full article
‘Like it’s 2024 again’: Trump takes centre stage in 2026 midterm elections
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-27 15:50:13
Author: Joanna Insco
With control of Congress in the balance, officials say the president plans to campaign as if he were ‘on the ballot’. ... Read full article
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shares Anthropic’s concerns when it comes to working with the Pentagon
CNN 2026-02-27 15:25:47
Author: Hadas Gold
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has the same redlines as Anthropic when it comes to working with the Pentagon, an OpenAI spokesperson confirmed to CNN. ... Read full article
NASA abruptly adds a new step to its path to moon-landing as a race with China looms
CNN 2026-02-27 15:09:56
Author: Jackie Wattles
NASA on Friday announced an abrupt change to its pathway to getting astronauts back on the lunar surface, opting to add in an additional crewed test flight before attempting to land. ... Read full article
Block laying off 40 percent of staff, citing AI advancements
The Hill 2026-02-27 14:52:30
Author: Julia Shapero
Block, the parent company of payment apps Square, Cash App and Afterpay, is laying off more than 40 percent of its staff, pointing to recent advancements in AI that are “enabling a new way of working.” The company’s CEO, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, announ… ... Read full article
How to see 6 planets align in the night sky this Saturday
CNN 2026-02-27 14:30:33
Author: Lily Hautau
Six planets are set to align on Saturday, creating a planetary parade that will be visible to sky-gazers across the globe. ... Read full article
U.S. military shoots down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
The Washington Post 2026-02-27 14:07:09
Author: Victoria Craw
The incident, which prompted the closure of airspace near Fort Hancock, Texas, came weeks after the use of a counter-drone laser by DHS personnel grounded flights at the El Paso airport. ... Read full article
Democratic senator presses Noem on suspension of global entry, TSA PreCheck
The Hill 2026-02-27 12:50:48
Author: Alexander Bolton
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is pressing Department of Homeland Secretary (DHS) Kristi Noem to reopen the Global Entry program and to back off a new threat to suspend the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck program amid the DHS shutdown, whic… ... Read full article
Bill Clinton faces grilling from lawmakers over Epstein ties
Associated Press 2026-02-27 12:25:32
Author: Stephen Groves
Democratic lawmakers say former President Bill Clinton has tried to answer every question during a deposition over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door deposition ended after more than six hours of questioning from lawmakers who said he answ… ... Read full article
Bill Clinton set for Epstein deposition by House committee
MS Now 2026-02-27 11:45:00
Author: Clarissa-Jan Lim
The former president appears in the Epstein files released by the Justice Department but is not accused of wrongdoing. ... Read full article
