Israel launches preemptive strike against Iran, defense minister says
Fox News 2026-02-28 06:52:22.2229294
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Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran early Saturday, according to an announcement from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. ... Read full article
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Fox News 2026-02-28 06:52:18.3488987
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Pakistan says ‘no dialogue’ with Afghanistan as attacks persist
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 06:48:10
Author: Al Jazeera
Pakistani media reported a drone hit a mosque in Bannu near the border, injuring at least five people. ... Read full article
LIVE: Israel launches attacks on Iran, multiple explosions heard in Tehran
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 06:33:34
Author: Edna Mohamed, Federica Marsi
Multiple explosions heard in Tehran as Israel launches attacks on Iran. ... Read full article
Explosions in downtown Tehran, smoke seen rising
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 06:32:02
Author: Al Jazeera
This is a breaking news story. ... Read full article
Israel Launches Attack on Iran as Blasts Reported in Tehran
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 06:23:23+00:00
Author: Dan Williams, Arsalan Shahla
Israel said on Saturday that it launched “preventive” airstrikes on targets in Iran, sparking fears of a wider conflict in the oil-rich region. ... Read full article
Bolivian military plane carrying banknotes crashes near capital, killing 20
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 06:23:12
Author: David D. Lee
Air Force plane transporting cash veers off runway and into busy road; crowds scramble for scattered banknotes. ... Read full article
The mystery man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein
BBC News 2026-02-28 06:22:21.8185039
Author: BBC News
For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. ... Read full article
Israel's defense minister says his country has attacked Iran and declares a state of emergency
Associated Press 2026-02-28 06:19:16
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Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, with the country’s defense minister declaring a state of emergency across the country. Israel Katz made the announcement as thick smoke rose from an explosion in downtown Tehran, Iran’s capital. Iranian state tel… ... Read full article
After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 05:51:26
Author: Al Jazeera
Increasingly prominent appearances stoke speculation Kim is grooming his daughter as a future leader. ... Read full article
Israel attacks southern Lebanon in latest ceasefire violation
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 05:47:24
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
The Israeli military says it is attacking Hezbollah sites but civilians and infrastructure are repeatedly targeted. ... Read full article
Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama
BBC News 2026-02-28 05:22:22.9281354
Author: BBC News
Can David and Victoria's youngest son escape the "nepo baby" label and find success with his band? ... Read full article
Lithium Producer SQM Sees Global Demand Growing 25% This Year
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 05:16:14+00:00
Author: James Attwood
Top lithium producer SQM said it sees world demand for the battery metal growing about 25% this year, after reporting record quarterly sales volume as the industry emerges from a global glut. ... Read full article
He told police 55 years ago that he’d killed a toddler. Why the law won’t touch him
CNN 2026-02-28 05:00:35
Author: Hilary Whiteman
For decades, the Grimmer family never spoke about Cheryl. She was just 3 years old when she went missing from an Australian beach. A teenager confessed to her murder, but he’s never faced trial. ... Read full article
Ramadan brings a season of grief for many Gaza families
Associated Press 2026-02-28 05:00:20
Author: Wafa Shurafa, Samy Magdy
A Gaza City family is trying to mark Ramadan in a tent on the ruins of the home where an Israeli strike killed most of their relatives. The war has turned the Muslim holy month into a season of grief for Saddam al-Yazji and his wife and daughter. It's the thi… ... Read full article
Pakistan, Afghanistan Threaten War in Region Eyed by Superpowers
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 04:53:03+00:00
Author: Dan Strumpf, Bilal Hussain, Faseeh Mangi
Pakistan and Afghanistan edged closer to all-out war this week, escalating tensions in a region where the world’s economic superpowers are vying for influence. ... Read full article
Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza says team suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft
Fox News 2026-02-28 04:52:17.1169561
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Fernando Mendoza reveals a team executive suggested he get arrested to slide in the NFL draft, despite being projected as the No. 1 overall pick to the Las Vegas Raiders. ... Read full article
Ramadan in Yemen’s Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages
Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 04:41:03
Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Yemeni government makes strides stabilising Aden, yet shortages and clashes reveal continued fragility during Ramadan. ... Read full article
Biden accuses Trump of erasing history and squandering US leadership role on global stage: 'Dark days'
Fox News 2026-02-28 04:37:18.7030611
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Former President Biden accused President Trump of trying to erase truth and history, claiming he threatens democracy and America's global leadership role. ... Read full article
OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic
CNN 2026-02-28 04:33:28
Author: Hadas Gold
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced late Friday that the company had signed a deal with the Pentagon for its AI tools to be used in the military’s classified systems, but with seemingly similar guardrails rival Anthropic had also requested. ... Read full article
OpenAI Gives Pentagon AI Model Access After Anthropic Dustup
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 04:14:44+00:00
Author: Rachel Metz, Maggie Eastland
OpenAI has agreed to deploy its own artificial intelligence models within the Defense Department’s classified network after rival Anthropic PBC saw its relationship with the Pentagon implode over surveillance and autonomous weapons concerns. ... Read full article
Former President Clinton defends Hillary Clinton in video statement after depositions | CNN Politics
CNN 2026-02-28 04:13:33.297
Author: Austin Mabeus
Former President Bill Clinton released a video statement repeating that he did not have knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and defending his wife, Hillary Clinton, whom he said should not have been called to testify in front of lawmakers. ... Read full article
Biden knocks Trump’s State of the Union speech: ‘Is he still talking?’
The Hill 2026-02-28 04:03:42
Author: Ryan Mancini
Former President Biden on Friday knocked President Trump for his record-length State of the Union address, asking if his successor is “still talking.” Biden gave a critique about Trump and his record while celebrating six years since the former president won … ... Read full article
China Fundraising Jumps as Refinancing and Bond Issuance Boom
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 03:59:37+00:00
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China’s capital markets rebounded last year, fueled by a surge in equity refinancing and bond issuance, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. ... Read full article
CP Group to Sell 10% Stake in True Corp. With UBS as Main Buyer
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 03:55:03+00:00
Author: Anuchit Nguyen
Thai business conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group plans to sell a 10% stake in its telecommunications affiliate True Corp., with most of the shares going to UBS Group AG. ... Read full article
China’s Solar Power Generation Overtakes Wind for First Time
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 03:54:26+00:00
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China’s solar power generation overtook wind for the first time last year as a boom in cheap panels continues to reshape the country’s grid and climate trajectory. ... Read full article
At least 11 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia
BBC News 2026-02-28 03:52:22.4164125
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The cargo plane crashed while landing in the city of El Alto, reportedly hitting vehicles on a motorway. ... Read full article
OpenAI Reaches Agreement With Pentagon to Deploy AI Models
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 03:12:47+00:00
Author: Matthew James McArthur
OpenAI said it has reached an agreement with the US Department of War to deploy its models in their classified network. ... Read full article
Dem governor under fire after illegal alien allegedly stabs woman to death at bus stop: 'Heinous'
Fox News 2026-02-28 03:07:14.1060519
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DHS is pressing Virginia to cooperate with ICE after Fairfax police charged an illegal immigrant with second-degree murder in a bus stop stabbing that left a 41-year-old woman dead. ... Read full article
Bolivia Plane Carrying Bank Cash Crashes, Killing at Least 10
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 02:58:38+00:00
Author: Sergio Mendoza
A Bolivian military aircraft transporting cash for the central bank crashed near El Alto International Airport in the western part of the country, leaving more than 10 people dead and an unspecified number injured. ... Read full article
Pentagon Casts Cloud of Doubt Over Anthropic’s AI Business
Bloomberg 2026-02-28 02:40:55+00:00
Author: Seth Fiegerman, Rachel Metz, Rebecca Torrence
Anthropic PBC started this year on a winning streak, with surging sales, multiple viral products and a large funding round all giving the startup a big advantage in the costly global AI race. ... Read full article
Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness'
Fox News 2026-02-28 02:37:18.336665
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a ban on Department of War attendance at elite universities including Princeton, Columbia, MIT, Brown and Yale, starting next year. ... Read full article
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
Lil Jon's son's cause of death confirmed after body pulled from pond
USA Today 2026-02-28 02:02:02+00:00
Author: Anthony Robledo
The cause of death for Lil Jon's son, Nathan Smith, has been revealed after the 27-year-old's body was recovered from a pond near his home in Georgia. ... 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
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the strange British phenomenon of the snatched backseat picture
BBC News 2026-02-28 01:22:23.7565238
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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
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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
ICE operation at Columbia University prompts concerns about tactic of posing as police
Associated Press 2026-02-28 01:21:30
Author: Jake Offenhartz
Federal immigration agents arrested a Columbia student after allegedly gaining access to her apartment by posing as police in search of a missing child. The operation has alarmed some policing experts, who worry it could erode public trust during an actual em… ... 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
Trump told Patel he wasn’t pleased with FBI director’s Olympic partying: Report
The Hill 2026-02-28 00:58:18
Author: Ryan Mancini
President Trump told FBI Director Kash Patel that he was disappointed by Patel’s behavior while partying with the U.S. men’s hockey team during the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy, NBC News reported Friday. The team had won the gold medal after defeating Cana… ... 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
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
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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
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
Bill Clinton denies having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes in historic deposition
CNN 2026-02-27 23:45:34
Author: Annie Grayer, MJ Lee
Bill Clinton on Friday repeatedly denied having any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes during what he said was the pair’s “brief acquaintance” under more than six hours of questioning from lawmakers who sought to unravel the former president’s ties to the … ... 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
'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
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
'Alpine divorce' is a viral new dating term. It's causing panic across the internet.
USA Today 2026-02-27 23:10:42+00:00
Author: Charles Trepany
"Alpine divorce" is going viral and describes a horrifying, dangerous dating behavior. You need to stay vigilant. ... 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
Wisconsin man gets 16½ years for forging death threats against Trump
Associated Press 2026-02-27 23:02:56
Author: Todd Richmond
A judge has sentenced a Wisconsin man who forged threats against President Donald Trump as part of a deportation scheme to 16½ years in prison. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Kristy Yang sentenced Demetric Scott on Friday. A jury found Scott guilty of felony … ... Read full article
Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86
CNN 2026-02-27 22:54:59
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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
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
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
Blue state loses over 180,000 residents in past 5 years as high taxes weigh
Fox News 2026-02-27 22:29:04
Author: Eric Revell
Massachusetts lost about 182,000 residents to domestic out-migration from April 2020 to July 2025, according to a Pioneer Institute analysis of the state's labor force. ... 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
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
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
Border Patrol agents under scrutiny after refugee from Myanmar found dead
Associated Press 2026-02-27 22:10:26
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Surveillance video of a nearly blind refugee from Myanmar being dropped off at a Buffalo doughnut shop by Border Patrol agents five nights before he was found dead shows him pacing by a locked door and walking through an empty parking lot. The video obtained … ... 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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
Washington state hotline callers hear AI voice with Spanish accent
Associated Press 2026-02-27 16:57:49
Author: Cedar Attanasio
Callers to Washington state’s driver’s license agency who select automated service in Spanish have instead been hearing an AI voice speaking English with a strong Spanish accent. The voice slipped Spanish numbers into key phrases. A recording of the odd-sound… ... 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
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
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
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
Iran has not given IAEA access to nuclear facilities, UN watchdog says
Associated Press 2026-02-27 14:06:14
Author: Stephanie Liechtenstein
A U.N. nuclear watchdog report says Iran has blocked inspectors from reaching key nuclear sites hit during a June war. The IAEA warns it cannot confirm whether uranium enrichment has stopped or where any enriched material is stored. The agency says Iran has f… ... Read full article
