FBI fires agents who scrutinized Patel in Trump documents case
MS Now 2026-02-26 03:50:48
Author: Ken Dilanian, Carol Leonnig
The terminations are the latest in an ongoing purge of bureau employees who participated in investigations of Donald Trump. ... Read full article
Toddler flees in terror as coyote chases him outside California family home in broad daylight
Fox News 2026-02-26 03:37:23.0809769
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Terrifying surveillance footage shows a 3-year-old boy's close encounter with a coyote in his Pasadena driveway, capturing the moment he fled in panic. ... Read full article
Ex-Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorization
Fox News 2026-02-26 03:22:18.0501931
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Former Air Force pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. has been arrested for allegedly teaching Chinese military pilots without authorization which violates federal export laws. ... Read full article
World’s Biggest Money Managers Favor Emerging Markets, Citi Says
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 03:01:57+00:00
Author: Marcus Wong
Emerging markets are shaping up to be one of this year’s standout trades. ... Read full article
Former US Air Force Major Accused of Training Chinese Pilots
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:52:31+00:00
Author: John Harney
A retired US Air Force major has been arrested over accusations that he trained Chinese military pilots, the Justice Department said on Wednesday. ... Read full article
Indian Banks Snap Up Bonds as Holdings Approach Regulatory Floor
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:50:20+00:00
Author: Pratigya Vajpayee, Bhaskar Dutta
Indian banks’ bond holdings have neared the regulatory minimum threshold, prompting some to speed up purchases, with the treasurer at the country’s second-largest state lender saying higher yields are boosting demand. ... Read full article
Trump Calls on Senate Leader Thune to Get SAVE Act Passed at SOTU
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 02:45:33
Author: Olivia Rondeau
President Trump called on Senate Majority Leader Thune to invoke a talking filibuster on the SAVE Act, but Thune has not committed to it. ... Read full article
Asia’s Biggest Banks Line Up Bids for HSBC Assets in Indonesia
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:44:30+00:00
Author: Manuel Baigorri, Elffie Chew, Hideki Suzuki, Chanyaporn Chanjaroen
Some of Asia’s biggest banks are working on bids for HSBC Holdings Plc’s retail assets in Indonesia, according to people familiar with the matter, helping them to forge ahead in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. ... Read full article
Lindsey Vonn reunites with dog Chance, opens up about injury recovery
USA Today 2026-02-26 02:38:54+00:00
Author: Marcus D. Smith
Lindsey Vonn shared a video of her reuniting with her dog Chance and also opened up about her injury recovery. ... Read full article
Exclusive — Former IDF General: Iran May Arm Missiles with Chemical Warheads
Breitbart News 2026-02-26 02:38:30
Author: Joshua Klein
A former senior Israeli commander warned that Iran could seek to arm its rapidly expanding ballistic missile arsenal with chemical warheads. ... Read full article
Daughter detailed family turmoil before North Carolina mom vanished for 24 years before turning up alive
Fox News 2026-02-26 02:37:24.2834212
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North Carolina woman located after 24-year disappearance tells police she left family voluntarily. Alcohol abuse and marital problems preceded vanishing. ... Read full article
Kamala Harris harshly critiques President Trump's SOTU speech which triggers response from White House
Fox News 2026-02-26 02:37:21.4247565
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris called President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union "same old, same old" and accused him of "lying" on Wednesday. ... Read full article
Egypt Unlocks Around $2.3 Billion in IMF Funding After Reviews
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:36:52+00:00
Author: Mirette Magdy
Egypt unlocked about $2.3 billion in loans after clearing reviews of an International Monetary Fund program that was expanded in 2024, a boost for a country whose currency and bonds have felt jitters over the prospect of a US-Iran war. ... Read full article
Australian Capex Powered by Renewables, Backing Hawkish RBA Tilt
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:33:42+00:00
Author: Swati Pandey
Australian business investment rose more than expected in the final three months of last year, buoyed by a surge in renewable energy projects and suggesting the economy was on a solid footing before the Reserve Bank raised interest rates this month. ... Read full article
Shell in Talks With Adnoc, Others Over Australia LNG Stake Sale
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:26:54+00:00
Author: Vinicy Chan, Stephen Stapczynski, Manuel Baigorri
Shell Plc is in talks with companies including a unit of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. over a minority stake in its A$34 billion ($24 billion) North West Shelf gas export plant in Western Australia, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ... Read full article
Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 02:23:32
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots. ... Read full article
Millionaire philanthropist allegedly gunned down by worker in female wig; ambushes Maryland trooper: police
Fox News 2026-02-26 02:22:29.4096254
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Montgomery County police announced the arrest in the fatal shooting of 87-year-old millionaire philanthropist Robert Fuller at a senior living center. ... Read full article
Sens Sanders and Mullin clash in heated Senate hearing exchange: 'You're part of the problem'
Fox News 2026-02-26 02:22:24.5646724
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Bernie Sanders and Markwayne Mullin clash in heated Senate exchange that goes viral on social media, with Mullin telling Sanders "you're part of the problem." ... Read full article
Marks & Spencer to Exit the Philippines’ Shifting Retail Market
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:18:31+00:00
Author: Tassia Sipahutar, Neil Jerome Morales
Iconic British retailer Marks & Spencer will leave the Philippines after four decades as changing consumer preferences reshape the retail landscape, its local franchise holder said. ... Read full article
New Zealand Ex-PM Jacinda Ardern Joins Kiwi Exodus to Australia
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:17:18+00:00
Author: Ainsley Thomson
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her family are relocating to Australia, becoming the most high-profile addition to a growing wave of Kiwis moving across the Tasman. ... Read full article
China Steel Mills Asked to Curb Output During Government Meeting
Bloomberg 2026-02-26 02:15:57+00:00
Author: Katharine Gemmell
Authorities in China have asked steel mills in the north to temporarily curb operations to help reduce pollution during key annual government meetings in March. ... Read full article
Iran, US set to hold talks as Trump threatens force, imposes sanctions
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 02:14:16
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Iran’s top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran’s oil trade. ... Read full article
Is Beadnell's ban the solution for villages with too many holiday homes?
BBC News 2026-02-26 02:07:27.1436738
Author: BBC News
A ban on new holiday homes sees more permanent residents but some say the policy harms tourism. ... Read full article
Newspaper headlines: 'Met exposed Hoyle' and 'Iran tempts Trump'
BBC News 2026-02-26 02:07:21.7519197
Author: BBC News
The Met's apology for revealing a source related to Lord Mandelson's arrest is prominent on Thursday's papers. ... Read full article
Late staffer’s husband calls Rep. Tony Gonzales a ‘predator’ amid affair allegations
CNN 2026-02-26 01:42:58
Author: Piper HudspethBlackburn
The husband of a late staffer to Rep. Tony Gonzales called the congressman a “predator” on Wednesday, and said that the Texas Republican has “continued to lie to the American people” amid affair allegations. ... Read full article
One type of olive oil has a surprising effect on brainpower during aging
Fox News 2026-02-26 01:37:20.6589761
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A new study reveals extra virgin olive oil may protect brain health by improving gut bacteria and cognitive function in older adults. ... Read full article
Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 01:37:11
Author: Al Jazeera
The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil’s government. ... Read full article
Iran, U.S. resume nuclear negotiations as Trump’s war clock ticks down
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 01:09:54
Author: Karen DeYoung, Noah Robertson
Tehran is expected to deliver a new proposal on nuclear enrichment in Geneva as the United States continues to amass military forces in the Middle East. ... Read full article
Surgeon General nominee pressed on flu vaccine | CNN
CNN 2026-02-26 01:07:33.5184018
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Democratic Senator Tim Kaine asked Surgeon General nominee Dr. Casey Means whether she agreed with HHS Secretary RFK Jr. on his statements that there is “no evidence” that flu vaccines prevent serious disease or hospitalizations. ... Read full article
Nepal's Gen Z protest: BBC reveals police order to fire
BBC News 2026-02-26 00:52:23.3261065
Author: BBC News
New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September. ... Read full article
There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but its not problem free
BBC News 2026-02-26 00:52:21.9983138
Author: BBC News
Introducing dedicated parking bays has not completely solved the issue. ... Read full article
Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify on Epstein ties. Here's what to know.
USA Today 2026-02-26 00:52:10+00:00
Author: Fernando Cervantes Jr.
Bill and Hillary Clinton are set to give depositions to a House committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein. Here's what to know. ... Read full article
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,463
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 00:43:07
Author: Lyndal Rowlands
These are the key developments from day 1,463 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... Read full article
Racism and staffing issues factors in 'failing' maternity care, report finds
BBC News 2026-02-26 00:37:30.1218375
Author: BBC News
The interim report has identified problems "at every stage" of the maternity journey in England. ... Read full article
Olympic hero Jack Hughes receives rousing ovation in first game back with Devils
USA Today 2026-02-26 00:37:14+00:00
Author: Jace Evans
Jack Hughes received a hero's welcome Wednesday in a ceremony held before he took the ice for the New Jersey Devils again. ... Read full article
Texas grand jury declines to charge Homeland Security officer in fatal shooting
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 00:28:23
Author: Robert Klemko
The death last March of Ruben Ray Martinez in South Padre Island was not disclosed by Department of Homeland Security for nearly a year. ... Read full article
Trump administration to withhold $259M in Minnesota Medicaid funds, citing fraud
The Washington Post 2026-02-26 00:25:25
Author: Matt Viser, Dan Diamond
The move, announced by Vice President JD Vance, targets alleged health care fraud and signals a broader crackdown that could extend to other states. ... Read full article
Republicans and Democrats are growing further apart on Homeland Security funding
MS Now 2026-02-26 00:20:09
Author: Jack Fitzpatrick
Negotiations to end the DHS shutdown have moved slowly. Democrats have been waiting for a Republican counteroffer for more than a week. And Trump’s State of the Union didn’t help. ... Read full article
Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver 'Power' Grant dead at 52
USA Today 2026-02-26 00:15:17+00:00
Author: Anthony Robledo
Wu-Tang Clan pioneer Oliver 'Power' Grant died at age 52, and founding members Method Man and Raekwon confirmed the news, sharing tributes online. ... Read full article
DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling places
Politico 2026-02-26 00:06:33+00:00
Author: Andrew Howard, Erin Doherty
“Any suggestion that ICE is going to be present at polling places is simply disinformation,” said Heather Honey, a DHS official focused on elections. ... Read full article
US judge rules Trump policy of ‘third country’ deportations unlawful
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 23:59:54
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
US judge says that rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own violates due process. ... Read full article
With World Cup looming, can Mexico contain the chaos unleashed by the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’?
CNN 2026-02-25 23:54:35
Author: Sol Amaya, Gonzalo Zegarra, Alessandra Freitas
As the country enters its final preparations to host the world’s biggest sporting event, some fear surviving cartel leaders may “assume a posture of total war against the Mexican state.” ... Read full article
Trump's 'third country' deportations are illegal, judge rules
USA Today 2026-02-25 23:40:25+00:00
Author: Amanda Lee Myers
U.S. Judge Brian Murphy said the Department of Homeland Security must stop dropping immigrants in countries that aren't their own. ... Read full article
Trump builds case for war with Iran ahead of pivotal talks
The Hill 2026-02-25 23:37:37
Author: Colin Meyn
President Trump used Tuesday’s State of the Union address to touch on the myriad reasons why an attack on Iran might be justified, from the regime’s history of attacks on Americans to its violent suppression at home, alleged nuclear ambitions and plans to bui… ... Read full article
Trump State of the Union piles pressure on Johnson for second reconciliation push
The Hill 2026-02-25 23:35:49
Author: Sudiksha Kochi, Mike Lillis
President Trump used much of his State of the Union address Tuesday night to promote GOP legislation likely to hit a wall with Democrats, turning up the heat on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pursue a complicated avenue to pass it with only Republican votes.… ... Read full article
Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 23:31:45
Author: Ted Regencia
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption. ... Read full article
US ends curfew for American government workers in Mexico
USA Today 2026-02-25 23:28:27+00:00
Author: Francesca Chambers
The U.S. says its embassy in Mexico is operating normally and a curfew for American government workers in the Puerto Vallarta area has been lifted. ... Read full article
Thousands of truckers, targeted by Trump, could lose licenses
USA Today 2026-02-25 23:16:40+00:00
Author: Trevor Hughes
Truckers are a key part of keeping the American economy moving, with about 3.5 million commercial driver's license holders nationwide. ... Read full article
MAGA world’s violent pregnancy-related rhetoric is on full display
MS Now 2026-02-25 23:15:03
Author: Ja'han Jones
In Vermont and Tennessee, two controversies are highlighting some of the violence at the heart of right-wing attacks on reproductive freedom. ... Read full article
Omar: Heckling During Trump’s State of the Union Was 'Unavoidable'
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 23:06:32
Author: Pam Key
Wednesday on CNN's "The Situation Room," Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) said heckling President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address was "unavoidable." | Clips ... Read full article
Trump’s atypical Surgeon General pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways
The Hill 2026-02-25 23:04:17
Author: Joseph Choi
After months of delay, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. Surgeon General, Casey Means, appeared before the Senate, facing intense questions over her qualifications, personal healthcare practices and career as a social media influencer. Means appeared before… ... Read full article
Trump's State of the Union challenge to Democrats: Sit or stand
Associated Press 2026-02-25 22:59:45
Author: David Bauder, Bill Barrow
As a moment of political theater, President Donald Trump set a trap for Democrats while challenging them in his State of the Union address to sit or stand in signifying their belief in the primary role of government. Trump handed his supporters a key moment t… ... Read full article
Hilary Knight says Trump’s ‘distasteful joke' overshadowing women’s hockey gold
USA Today 2026-02-25 22:56:14+00:00Author: Olympian Hilary Knight responded to President Trump's comments about the women's hockey team during a leaked call. ... Read full article
Trump administration pauses Medicaid funding to Minnesota
MS Now 2026-02-25 22:53:11
Author: Julianne McShane
The news comes a day after President Trump tasked Vice President Vance with waging a “war on fraud.” Dr. Mehmet Oz said there's more to come. ... Read full article
Team USA goalie admits players 'should have reacted differently' to Trump's quip about women's team
Fox News 2026-02-25 22:52:28.9979865
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Team USA’s Jeremy Swayman reflected on the team’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s phone call, saying the players “should have reacted differently" over the women’s team mention. ... Read full article
FBI raids home and offices of major Los Angeles school district superintendent
Fox News 2026-02-25 22:52:23.3900033
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FBI agents reportedly raided the home and office of LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho in a federal investigation. The district says it's cooperating. ... Read full article
Omar says her State of the Union guest was arrested for standing during Trump’s speech
The Hill 2026-02-25 22:50:51
Author: Sarah Davis
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) said her guest for the State of the Union was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police on “Unlawful Conduct” charges on Tuesday evening for standing during President Trump’s address. In a post on the social media platform X, Omar said her co… ... Read full article
Trump says he’s ‘won affordability.’ The data shows a different story.
MS Now 2026-02-25 22:49:34
Author: Josh Bivens
Josh Bivens: For typical families, the Trump agenda is near-guaranteed to harm their incomes far more than it can possibly reduce their prices. ... Read full article
Democrats raise alarm about betting on death in online prediction markets
MS Now 2026-02-25 22:49:14
Author: Ja'han Jones
Senate Democrats are trying to shine line on the grim realm of online betting in which participants wager on potentially deadly scenarios. ... Read full article
Vance, Oz announce pause in Medicaid funds to Minnesota amid fraud probe
The Hill 2026-02-25 22:38:12
Author: Julia Manchester
Vice President JD Vance and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz announced on Wednesday the Trump administration will halt certain Medicaid funds to Minnesota as a part of the effort to crack down on fraud in the state. “We have de… ... Read full article
Bill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein at Gates Foundation town hall
Associated Press 2026-02-25 22:20:58
Author: Glenn Gamboa, James Pollard
Bill Gates is addressing his connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, answering questions about their relationship during a town hall meeting of his nonprofit Gates Foundation. A Gates Foundation spokesperson says the Microsoft co-founder “took r… ... Read full article
Democrats’ big misfire at State of the Union has GOP strategists salivating: ‘Huge moment’
Fox News 2026-02-25 22:07:24.1537063
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Republican strategists are salivating over what they perceive as a misfire by the Democratic Party during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. ... Read full article
Rep. Ilhan Omar demands investigation after State of the Union guest arrested
The Washington Post 2026-02-25 21:58:36
Author: Mariana Alfaro
Omar said her guest, Aliya Rahman, was “aggressively handled.” ... Read full article
Top general’s balancing act, rattled workers, ‘SuperAger’ brains: Catch up on the day’s stories
CNN 2026-02-25 21:50:07
Author: Daniel Wine
CNN’s 5 Things PM brings you the stories you might have missed during your busy day. ... Read full article
Florida wants to cut the sociology out of a sociology textbook
MS Now 2026-02-25 21:34:59
Author: Robyn Autry
Robyn Autry: Florida's ultimate goal appears to be ending the teaching of sociology altogether ... Read full article
Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says
BBC News 2026-02-25 21:22:19.82586
Author: BBC News
Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast. ... Read full article
Crockett up by double digits in Texas Senate Democratic primary poll
The Hill 2026-02-25 21:20:26
Author: Sarah Fortinsky
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) holds a double-digit lead over her opponent in a hypothetical Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, according to a survey released this week. The two-week University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll, which concluded … ... Read full article
Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy unlawful, judge finds
The Washington Post 2026-02-25 21:17:29
Author: David Nakamura
The ruling could make it more difficult for the government to send migrants to countries that are not their own. ... Read full article
Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire
Associated Press 2026-02-25 21:14:10
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Cuba’s government says its soldiers have killed four people aboard a speed boat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. Cuba’s Interior Ministry issued a statement that provided few details about the shooting, but noted that the bo… ... Read full article
Jayapal Skips SOTU to Rage About ‘Standing Up for Trans Kids'
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 21:10:38
Author: Katherine Hamilton
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) skipped President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to advocate for transing minors. ... Read full article
Trump pushes 'country-saving' voter ID bill. Here's why Dems oppose it.
USA Today 2026-02-25 21:10:31+00:00
Author: Josh Meyer
Asserting 'cheating is rampant' in US elections, the president said in his State of the Union address he wants strict voter ID laws and other checks. ... Read full article
Republican senator pitches other ‘proteins’ for Americans who can’t afford beef
MS Now 2026-02-25 20:58:43
Author: Steve Benen
Seven years after claims about banning hamburgers and two years after claims about banning cows, Republican rhetoric about beef continues to be weird. ... Read full article
ESPN Radio Host Calls USA Men’s Hockey ‘Sad Little Pawns’ at Trump’s State of the Union
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 20:55:59
Author: Dylan Gwinn
ESPN's Peter Rosenberg claims that the USA men's hockey team looked like "sad little pawns" at Tuesday night's State of the Union address. ... Read full article
Cuban forces shoot 4 dead on U.S. speedboat, Havana says
The Washington Post 2026-02-25 20:45:13
Author: Samantha Schmidt
The crew of the Florida-registered vessel opened fire on Cuban border agents, the country’s Interior Ministry said. Cuban forces returned fire. ... Read full article
Jim Banks Issues 'Dalilah Law' to Ban States from Giving Trucking Licenses to Illegal Aliens
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 20:41:36
Author: John Binder
Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) is introducing the Dalilah Law to ban states from issuing Commercial Driver's Licensesto illegal aliens. ... Read full article
India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 20:39:55
Author: Al Jazeera
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the ‘vital’ partnership between Israel and India during his visit. ... Read full article
Nolte: Don Lemon Sued for ‘Severe Emotional Distress’ over Church Riot
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 20:39:14
Author: John Nolte
Disgraced former CNN anchor and far-left activist Don Lemon is facing a lawsuit for “severe emotional distress.” ... Read full article
Cuba says 4 killed after speedboat from Florida opened fire in Cuban waters
USA Today 2026-02-25 20:31:13+00:00
Author: Michael Loria, C. A. Bridges, Rick Jervis
Aboard the Florida-registered vessel, four were killed and six wounded, Cuba said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said U.S. personnel were not involved and called for an investigation. ... Read full article
Battleground Arizona's GOP primary tests the direction of the party's future
Associated Press 2026-02-25 20:27:55
Author: Sejal Govindarao
Arizona Republicans are fighting over whether to send a hard-right candidate to the general election for governor, even after recent statewide losses. U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs leads the primary with backing from President Donald Trump and conservative youth organ… ... Read full article
Cuban Coast Guard Opens Fire on U.S.-Registered Speedboat, Four Killed
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 20:13:44
Author: John Hayward
A Cuban Coast Guard vessel fires on a U.S.-registered speedboat, killing four men aboard and wounding six other passengers. ... Read full article
Trump Says Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib Should Be Sent 'Back from Where They Came'
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 20:05:20
Author: Nick Gilbertson
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) should be sent "back from where they came" after their antics at the State of the Union on Tuesday. ... Read full article
Schweizer: How the Left Is Brainwashing America, Featuring Buck Sexton
Breitbart News 2026-02-25 20:01:54
Author: Breitbart News
Words like “mind control” and “brainwashing” get tossed around, but it is a very real science and a very dangerous game that former CIA operative and now conservative talk show host Buck Sexton calls by its scientific name of “menticide,” the murder of the mi… ... Read full article
The strategy behind the new $1 million reward in the Nancy Guthrie investigation
CNN 2026-02-25 19:54:00
Author: Chelsea Bailey
CNN spoke to law enforcement experts and analysts about the possible strategy behind the timing of such a compelling offer – and why it could portend a tragic turn in the investigation. ... Read full article
Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 19:37:04
Author: Al Jazeera
The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to ‘protect its territorial waters’. ... Read full article
Trump's pick to lead new Justice Department unit scrutinized as president declares 'war on fraud'
Associated Press 2026-02-25 19:32:59
Author: Alanna Durkin Richer
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead a new Justice Department division dedicated to rooting out fraud says he would pursue prosecutions “without fear or favor,” amid growing questions about how the new unit will operate free of political pressure from a Whit… ... Read full article
John Lewis pulls out of housebuilding business
BBC News 2026-02-25 18:52:17.4348916
Author: BBC News
The retailer began expanding into housebuilding in 2020 but it is scrapping those plans to focus on retail instead. ... Read full article
Trump treasury official to exit after objecting to Minneapolis crackdown
The Washington Post 2026-02-25 18:17:27
Author: Andrew Ackerman, Jeff Stein, Natalie Allison, Ellen Nakashima
John Hurley’s exit follows internal disputes over the White House-backed push to target alleged fraud in the Somali community. ... Read full article
Watch live: House Democrats condemn Trump policies during annual retreat
The Hill 2026-02-25 18:04:22
Author: The Hill Staff
House Democrats kicked off their annual retreat Wednesday afternoon, less than a day after President Trump criticized and clashed with members of the caucus during his record-long State of the Union address. While many Democrats in both chambers of Congress c… ... Read full article
Soaring cost of living squeezes Iranians as threat of US attack looms
Associated Press 2026-02-25 18:01:22
Author: Nasser Karimi, Mehdi Fattahi
Iranians face a sudden surge in prices for food and daily essentials, and many families say they cannot keep up. The mounting costs only further strain the population as they fear a possible war with the U.S. and wrestle with the aftermath of protests that sw… ... Read full article
Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 17:56:52
Author: Maziar Motamedi
Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel. ... Read full article
FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the superintendent’s home
CNN 2026-02-25 17:42:54
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The FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the superintendent’s home. ... Read full article
US imposes new sanctions on Iran ahead of nuclear talks
Associated Press 2026-02-25 17:32:14
Author: Fatima Hussein
The Trump administration is expanding its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions aimed at the country's missile, drone and oil networks. Treasury announced the move Wednesday that targets 30 people, companies and ships. The sanctions focus on Iran’s “shad… ... Read full article
Swindon man loved wife he is accused of killing, court told
BBC News 2026-02-25 17:22:34.5458514
Author: BBC News
Christopher Trybus, 43, is charged with manslaughter, coercive control and two counts of rape. ... Read full article
Mexico drug violence: BBC reports from Sinaloa city turned into war zone by cartel feud
BBC News 2026-02-25 17:22:26.1862146
Author: BBC News
Culiacán in northern Mexico has seen a surge in violence as rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel battle for control. ... Read full article
Israel kills more journalists than any nation on record: Media watchdog
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 16:47:39
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Israel responsible for 84 of 129 journalist killings in 2025 tracked by the Committee to Protect Journalists. ... Read full article
Trump’s State of the Union exposed an electoral weakness
MS Now 2026-02-25 16:20:50
Author: Philip Bump
Philip Bump: Republicans on the ballot need robust GOP support and turnout. The president didn’t give them much to work with. ... Read full article
Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old age
CNN 2026-02-25 16:00:34
Author: Sandee LaMotte
“SuperAgers” with superb memories in their 80s and 90s produce more new brain cells than people some 50 years younger, according to a new study. ... Read full article
Watch live: Q&A with The Hill’s Editors – State of the Union Analysis
The Hill 2026-02-25 15:30:00
Author: The Hill Staff
Join The Hill Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson, Congressional Editor Regina Zilbermints, White House Editor Rema Rahman, and Defense and Foreign Policy Editor Colin Meyn for an in-depth discussion on President Trump’s record-long 2026 State of the Union address fo… ... Read full article
Watch live: Casey Means, Trump’s pick for surgeon general, faces Senate confirmation hearing
The Hill 2026-02-25 14:27:18
Author: The Hill Staff
Casey Means, the health influencer tapped by President Trump to serve as U.S. surgeon general, will testify Wednesday morning before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP). Means was initially scheduled to appear virtually before… ... Read full article
Anthropic ditches its core safety promise in the middle of an AI red line fight with the Pentagon
CNN 2026-02-25 14:02:49
Author: Clare Duffy, Lisa Eadicicco
Anthropic, a company founded by OpenAI exiles worried about the dangers of AI, is loosening its core safety principle in response to competition. ... Read full article
