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The mystery man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein

BBC News 2026-02-28 06:22:21.8185039


                            The mystery man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein Author: BBC News
For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. ... Read full article

After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 05:51:26


                            After North Korea party congress, Kim gifts rifles to officials, daughter 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


                            Israel attacks southern Lebanon in latest ceasefire violation 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


                            Cruz Beckham launches music career, having fun amid family drama 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


                            Lithium Producer SQM Sees Global Demand Growing 25% This Year 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

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,465

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 05:08:34


                            Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,465 Author: David D. Lee
These are the key developments from day 1,465 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. ... 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


                            He told police 55 years ago that he’d killed a toddler. Why the law won’t touch him 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


                            Ramadan brings a season of grief for many Gaza families 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


                            Pakistan, Afghanistan Threaten War in Region Eyed by Superpowers 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


                            Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza says team suggested he get arrested to fall in the draft Author:
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


                            Ramadan in Yemen’s Aden: Optimism dimmed by tensions and shortages 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


                            Biden accuses Trump of erasing history and squandering US leadership role on global stage: 'Dark days' Author:
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


                            OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic 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


                            OpenAI Gives Pentagon AI Model Access After Anthropic Dustup 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

Biden knocks Trump’s State of the Union speech: ‘Is he still talking?’

The Hill 2026-02-28 04:03:42


                            Biden knocks Trump’s State of the Union speech: ‘Is he still talking?’ 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


                            China Fundraising Jumps as Refinancing and Bond Issuance Boom Author:
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


                            CP Group to Sell 10% Stake in True Corp. With UBS as Main Buyer 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


                            China’s Solar Power Generation Overtakes Wind for First Time Author:
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


                            At least 11 killed after military plane carrying banknotes crashes in Bolivia Author: BBC News
The cargo plane crashed while landing in the city of El Alto, reportedly hitting vehicles on a motorway. ... Read full article

Peace ‘within reach’ as Iran agrees no nuclear material stockpile: Oman FM

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 03:51:14


                            Peace ‘within reach’ as Iran agrees no nuclear material stockpile: Oman FM Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Oman’s Foreign Minister says most recent indirect talks between US, Iran ‘really advanced, substantially’. ... Read full article

OpenAI Reaches Agreement With Pentagon to Deploy AI Models

Bloomberg 2026-02-28 03:12:47+00:00


                            OpenAI Reaches Agreement With Pentagon to Deploy AI Models 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


                            Dem governor under fire after illegal alien allegedly stabs woman to death at bus stop: 'Heinous' Author:
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


                            Bolivia Plane Carrying Bank Cash Crashes, Killing at Least 10 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


                            Pentagon Casts Cloud of Doubt Over Anthropic’s AI Business 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


                            Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: 'Wokeness and weakness' Author:
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

North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to top officials after party congress

Associated Press 2026-02-28 02:35:47


                            North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to top officials after party congress Author: Kim Tong-hyung
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has gifted top government and military officials new sniper rifles following a weeklong ruling party congress celebrating his leadership. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday Kim presented the rifles … ... Read full article

Trump Administration Seeks Delay in Tariff Refund Court Fight

Bloomberg 2026-02-28 02:20:30+00:00


                            Trump Administration Seeks Delay in Tariff Refund Court Fight Author: Zoe Tillman
The Trump administration is seeking to delay court proceedings over whether it must refund importers billions of dollars in tariffs recently struck down by the US Supreme Court, marking a contentious start to the next phase of the legal fight. ... 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


                            Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes 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


                            Lil Jon's son's cause of death confirmed after body pulled from pond 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


                            Trump introduces Cornyn, Paxton but stays mum on endorsement in heated GOP primary Author:
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

Cancer-linked herbicide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design'

Fox News 2026-02-28 01:37:20.0379281


                            Cancer-linked herbicide in the spotlight after controversial order: 'Toxic by design' Author:
HHS Secretary Kennedy supports Trump's glyphosate order while acknowledging pesticides "are toxic by design" and pose risks to Americans' health. ... 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


                            Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the strange British phenomenon of the snatched backseat picture 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


                            Newspaper headlines: 'Starmer on ropes' and 'nightmare for Labour' 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

ICE operation at Columbia University prompts concerns about tactic of posing as police

Associated Press 2026-02-28 01:21:30


                            ICE operation at Columbia University prompts concerns about tactic of posing as police 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


                            Trump Directs Federal Agencies to 'Cease' Use of Anthropic Technology 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


                            Trump flatters Texas GOP Senate candidates — and leaves them hanging 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


                            Trump told Patel he wasn’t pleased with FBI director’s Olympic partying: Report 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


                            Mahmood to press on with immigration reforms despite by-election defeat 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


                            Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where 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


                            Neil Sedaka, Singer-Songwriter Behind Dozens of Hits of 1960s, ’70s, Dies at Age 86 - Breitbart 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


                            Maryland Officials Demand $4B Tariff Reimbursement From Trump 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


                            Trump in Corpus Christi Touts Surging Oil, Natural Gas Production 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

Shoppers in upstate New York discover live owl in antique store

Associated Press 2026-02-28 00:12:19


                            Shoppers in upstate New York discover live owl in antique store Author:
Shoppers in upstate New York month turned up a rare find while perusing a local antique store this month: a live owl resting peacefully among items on a shelf. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said Friday that the incident happened on Feb. 2… ... Read full article

Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Calls for dialogue amid deadly border clashes

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-28 00:00:00


                            Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Calls for dialogue amid deadly border clashes Author: Lyndal Rowlands
Pakistan said it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s Kabul, border regions; UN chief says civilians also impacted. ... Read full article

Demi Moore goes viral looking unrecognizable with dramatic new bob haircut transformation

Fox News 2026-02-27 23:52:28.1005643


                            Demi Moore goes viral looking unrecognizable with dramatic new bob haircut transformation Author:
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 gets bipartisan praise for cooperating in historic deposition on Epstein

The Hill 2026-02-27 23:39:40


                            Bill Clinton gets bipartisan praise for cooperating in historic deposition on Epstein 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

Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention

CNN 2026-02-27 23:31:45


                            Trump administration designates Iran as a state sponsor of wrongful detention 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


                            'We Need Heads to Roll': Marlow Says Crackdown on Deep State, Fraudsters Key to Keeping Trump's Base Fired Up 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


                            Marlow: 'Joyless Scold' USA Woman's Hockey Captain Can't Take a Joke, 'Lame and Weak' 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


                            Panama Raids China-Linked Company After Court Voids Canal Contracts 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


                            'Alpine divorce' is a viral new dating term. It's causing panic across the internet. 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


                            Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do, dies at 86 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


                            Wisconsin man gets 16½ years for forging death threats against Trump 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


                            Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, dies at age 86 Author:
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


                            Mediator says Iran has made major nuclear program concessions to Trump 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


                            Trump calls out to Texas GOP Senate candidates, stops short of endorsement 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


                            Bill Clinton says he didn't know woman in infamous jacuzzi photo during closed-door Epstein testimony Author:
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


                            Neil Sedaka, singer, songwriter and pop hitmaker in two eras, dies at 86 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


                            Blue state loses over 180,000 residents in past 5 years as high taxes weigh 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


                            Kamala Harris backs Jasmine Crockett in bitter Texas Democratic Senate primary 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


                            Trump directs federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI tech 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


                            Tony Hudgell wins his campaign for new UK child cruelty register 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


                            'Secret words': What does US want from Iran amid fears of war? 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


                            Border Patrol agents under scrutiny after refugee from Myanmar found dead Author:
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

Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country 'immediately'

Fox News 2026-02-27 22:07:23.4796681


                            Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country 'immediately' Author:
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

How Mamdani worked Trump — again

MS Now 2026-02-27 21:43:53


                            How Mamdani worked Trump — again 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


                            Democrat Lawmakers Booker, Warren Erupt After Paramount Wins Bid to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery 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


                            Democrats Vow Revenge Against Corporations that Courted Trump if They Take Back Power After the Midterms 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


                            Trump orders U.S. government to drop use of Anthropic’s technology 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


                            Hegseth cancels troop attendance at top-ranked schools 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


                            Trump orders federal agencies to ‘immediately cease’ using Anthropic technology 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


                            Punch made friends! See abandoned baby ride another monkey's back. 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


                            Rep. Nancy Mace Death Penalty Bill for Child Rapists Would Require SCOTUS Ruling 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


                            As U.S. pressures Cuba, Trump says there could be 'friendly takeover' 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


                            Every eulogy of Jesse Jackson should mention his rare gift 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


                            Enough already. These USA hockey teams are worth celebrating | Opinion 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


                            Section 230 is the best protection we have from Trump’s censorship 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


                            Trump claimed Iran is building missiles that could soon hit the US. Sources say that’s not backed up by US intelligence. 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


                            30 more charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church, DOJ says 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


                            Rubio plans Israel trip as Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with US-Iran talks 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


                            ‘I did nothing wrong’: Bill Clinton testifies in House Epstein inquiry 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


                            She was America’s teen idol. Why Hilary Duff says she escaped the major pitfalls of Hollywood. 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


                            Israel’s top court allows aid groups facing Gaza ban to continue working 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


                            Trump floats ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba 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


                            Mace says she’ll press to subpoena Lutnick over Epstein files 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


                            Trump says he’s ‘not happy’ with state of Iran-US talks 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


                            Hegseth strikes new deal with Scouts: Girls allowed for now, DEI is banned 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


                            Why a baby monkey’s rejection broke the internet — and me 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


                            Ari Melber reacts as MAGA ally poised to buy CNN: ‘What Donald Trump wanted’ 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


                            Trump moves toward Iran attack as mediator says nuclear deal is close 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


                            Washington state hotline callers hear AI voice with Spanish accent 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


                            'I did nothing wrong.' Bill Clinton grilled by House in Epstein deposition 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


                            Inside the cutthroat competition for the best baguette in Paris 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


                            Ask Jordan: Would presidential immunity save Trump from an Epstein-related prosecution? 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


                            Senate Democrats demand tariff refunds begin ‘immediately’ 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


                            Bill Clinton being deposed by Republican-led panel on ties to Epstein 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


                            Pentagon official: Anthropic CEO ‘has a God-complex’ 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


                            NASA abruptly adds a new step to its path to moon-landing as a race with China looms 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


                            Block laying off 40 percent of staff, citing AI advancements 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


                            How to see 6 planets align in the night sky this Saturday 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

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