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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 05:54:43


                            UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit Author: Erin Hale
Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants. ... Read full article

Watch – France: Political Violence and the Left’s Internal Collapse

Breitbart News 2026-02-26 05:52:19.5676607


                            Watch – France: Political Violence and the Left’s Internal Collapse Author: Breitbart News
Catch up on the latest news videos from Breitbart News. ... Read full article

Soy Complex Holds Near Highs as US Biofuel Decision Approaches

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 05:38:50+00:00


                            Soy Complex Holds Near Highs as US Biofuel Decision Approaches Author: Ben Westcott
Soy futures — from beans to oil — traded near record highs ahead of the expected submission of biofuel blending quotas by the US Environmental Protection Agency. ... Read full article

Earth's heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first

BBC News 2026-02-26 05:37:21.9552354


                            Earth's heat to produce electricity for homes in UK clean energy first Author: BBC News
Water super-heated by rocks will also provide the UK's first domestic supply of the critical mineral lithium. ... Read full article

Exclusive — ‘Non-Credible Accusations’: Epstein Files ‘Trump Accuser’ Claims Collapse Under Scrutiny

Breitbart News 2026-02-26 05:27:49


                            Exclusive — ‘Non-Credible Accusations’: Epstein Files ‘Trump Accuser’ Claims Collapse Under Scrutiny Author: Matthew Boyle
Allegations made in FBI interview documents by a woman against President Trump, as revealed by NPR and the NYT, are coming under scrutiny. ... Read full article

See inside feared Mexican drug lord’s hideout | CNN

CNN 2026-02-26 05:22:40.1751595


                            See inside feared Mexican drug lord’s hideout | CNN Author:
Footage captured by Reuters reveals inside the site where Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, a feared Mexican drug lord, spent his final hours before he was killed on Sunday in a US intelligence-aided Mexican military operation. ... Read full article

Nepal's Gen Z protest: BBC reveals police order to fire

BBC News 2026-02-26 05:22:22.1591962


                            Nepal's Gen Z protest: BBC reveals police order to fire Author: BBC News
New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September. ... Read full article

Iran's supreme leader runs 'state within a state' through secret 4,000-person network, report says

Fox News 2026-02-26 05:22:16.939323


                            Iran's supreme leader runs 'state within a state' through secret 4,000-person network, report says Author:
New report reveals Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei operates a "state within a state" through a hidden 4,000-person apparatus controlling the military and the economy. ... Read full article

Top UK Banks Resist BOE Push to Cut Capital Buffers to Lend More

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 05:15:00+00:00


                            Top UK Banks Resist BOE Push to Cut Capital Buffers to Lend More Author: Laura Noonan
The UK’s top banks are resisting a regulatory initiative to boost lending by lowering their capital levels, people familiar with the matter said, casting doubt over an effort to boost growth. ... Read full article

US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks to kick off in Geneva amid tensions

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 05:09:08


                            US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks to kick off in Geneva amid tensions Author: Edna Mohamed, Nils Adler
Third round of indirect negotiations to take place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East. ... Read full article

Most Americans see Iran as enemy but doubt Trump on military force: new poll

Associated Press 2026-02-26 05:02:32


                            Most Americans see Iran as enemy but doubt Trump on military force: new poll Author: Linley Sanders, Stephanie Liechtenstein
A new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat. At the same time, few Americans have high trust in President Donald Trump’s judgmen… ... Read full article

US and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks

Associated Press 2026-02-26 05:01:32


                            US and Iran to hold a third round of nuclear talks Author: Jamey Keaten, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman
Iran and the U.S. are scheduled to meet in Geneva for a third round of nuclear negotiations as American officials ramp up their military threats by moving more aircraft and warships to the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump wants a deal to constrain Ira… ... Read full article

Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals

CNN 2026-02-26 05:00:35


                            Majority of Americans say government is not protecting them from toxic chemicals Author: Sandee LaMotte
A survey says 5 out of 6 Americans want the US government to do more to protect them and their families from toxins in food, drinking water and consumer products. ... Read full article

Men in their 50s may be aging faster due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’

CNN 2026-02-26 05:00:34


                            Men in their 50s may be aging faster due to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ Author: Sandee LaMotte
Some types of “forever chemicals” are aging men in their 50s and early 60s faster than at other times of life, a new study found. ... Read full article

Lessons to Avoid Societal Collapse From 5,000 Years of History

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 05:00:15+00:00


                            Lessons to Avoid Societal Collapse From 5,000 Years of History Author: Akshat Rathi, Oscar Boyd
Luke Kemp, author of Goliath’s Curse , joins the Zero podcast to discuss whether climate change and AI make our society vulnerable or, perhaps, more resilient. ... Read full article

Seoul Apartment Price Increase Cools as Bank of Korea Stands Pat

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 05:00:00+00:00


                            Seoul Apartment Price Increase Cools as Bank of Korea Stands Pat Author: Heesu Lee
Seoul apartment prices extended their gains for another week, though the pace slowed to the weakest in more than five months, easing pressure on the Bank of Korea after authorities held the policy rate steady for a sixth consecutive meeting on Thursday. ... Read full article

Orbán accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary

BBC News 2026-02-26 04:52:22.2535389


                            Orbán accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary Author: BBC News
Ukraine says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes. ... Read full article

SocGen Expands Japan Credit Business With Santander, UBS Hires

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 04:51:39+00:00


                            SocGen Expands Japan Credit Business With Santander, UBS Hires Author: Takashi Nakamichi
Societe Generale SA has hired two senior people for its business selling credit products in Japan, as opportunities in the country spur global banks to expand their local presence. ... Read full article

Penfolds’ Billionaire Backer Sees Comeback for Luxury Wine Maker

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 04:44:26+00:00


                            Penfolds’ Billionaire Backer Sees Comeback for Luxury Wine Maker Author: Ben Westcott
French billionaire Olivier Goudet says he is backing Treasury Wine Estates Ltd. for the long haul, betting on resilient global demand for high-end wine to revive the beleaguered Penfolds maker. ... Read full article

John Fetterman speaks on possibly being lone Democrat to shake Trump's hand at State of the Union

Fox News 2026-02-26 04:37:24.4866369


                            John Fetterman speaks on possibly being lone Democrat to shake Trump's hand at State of the Union Author:
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., broke with Democrats and shook President Donald Trump’s hand at the State of the Union address and told Fox News about his experience. ... Read full article

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 04:31:45


                            North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities. ... Read full article

Toyota’s January Car Sales Climb Despite US, China Headwinds

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 04:30:00+00:00


                            Toyota’s January Car Sales Climb Despite US, China Headwinds Author: Nicholas Takahashi
Toyota Motor Corp.’s sales climbed in the first month of 2026, as the world’s largest carmaker kept up its momentum following a banner year despite costly US tariffs and intense competition from China. ... Read full article

Squatty Potty millionaire founder charged in federal child porn case

Fox News 2026-02-26 04:22:35.7368782


                            Squatty Potty millionaire founder charged in federal child porn case Author:
Squatty Potty founder Robert “Bobby" Edwards was indicted in Utah on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material and ordered held without bail. ... Read full article

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes

Fox News 2026-02-26 04:22:22.9720919


                            NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill booed at Devils game honoring US Olympic hockey hero Jack Hughes Author:
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill was booed by fans at the Devils NHL game Wednesday during a ceremony honoring Olympic gold medalist Jack Hughes. ... Read full article

Hong Kong Exchange’s Quarterly Profit Rises 15% on Trading Jump

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 04:20:19+00:00


                            Hong Kong Exchange’s Quarterly Profit Rises 15% on Trading Jump Author: Kiuyan Wong
Hong Kong’s stock exchange posted a 15% gain in net income as a flood Chinese firms sought to sell shares and trading jumped. ... Read full article

Trump Slams 'Low IQ' Robert De Niro After He Accuses President of 'Destroying' America

Breitbart News 2026-02-26 04:18:40


                            Trump Slams 'Low IQ' Robert De Niro After He Accuses President of 'Destroying' America Author: Elizabeth Weibel
President Donald Trump ripped actor Robert De Niro, labeling him as "low IQ" days after the actor accused him of "destroying America" and called for people to "resist." ... Read full article

US to allow Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba as alarm grows in the Caribbean

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 04:17:41


                            US to allow Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba as alarm grows in the Caribbean Author: Lyndal Rowlands
US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region. ... Read full article

UBS Sees 20% Upside for China Stocks on Reflationary Potential

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 04:15:45+00:00


                            UBS Sees 20% Upside for China Stocks on Reflationary Potential Author: Charlotte Yang
Chinese stocks may gain another 20% as rising inflation expectations translate into better earnings, according to UBS Securities Asia Ltd. ... Read full article

Locked Doors Trapped Driver in Fatal Xiaomi Crash, Caixin Says

Bloomberg 2026-02-26 04:08:16+00:00


                            Locked Doors Trapped Driver in Fatal Xiaomi Crash, Caixin Says Author: Linda Lew
The door handles of a bestselling Xiaomi Corp. electric vehicle failed and trapped its driver in an inferno during a fatal 2025 crash, Caixin reported, a development likely to intensify pressure for China to phase out such designs. ... Read full article

Trump's 'war on fraud' draws range of reactions during SOTU speech

Fox News 2026-02-26 04:07:22.7364882


                            Trump's 'war on fraud' draws range of reactions during SOTU speech Author:
As President Donald Trump vowed to wage a "war on fraud" during his State of the Union address Tuesday, a panel of voters across the political spectrum had mixed reactions. ... Read full article

Scarier than Trump? Gavin Newsom on why JD Vance is so dangerous

MS Now 2026-02-26 04:04:30


                            Scarier than Trump? Gavin Newsom on why JD Vance is so dangerous Author:
California Governor Gavin Newsom talks with Jen Psaki about two leading would-be successors to Donald Trump, Marco Rubio and JD Vance, and explains why JD Vance being a "unique fraud and phony" makes him even scarier than Trump. ... Read full article

Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 03:56:32


                            Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US Author: Erin Hale
US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address. ... Read full article

FBI obtained Kash Patel, Susie Wiles phone records in Trump probe

USA Today 2026-02-26 03:55:31+00:00


                            FBI obtained Kash Patel, Susie Wiles phone records in Trump probe Author: Jana Winter
FBI subpoenaed phone calls of Kash Patel and Susie Wiles, now FBI director and Trump Chief of Staff, when both were private citizens, Patel says. ... Read full article

FBI fires agents who scrutinized Patel in Trump documents case

MS Now 2026-02-26 03:50:48


                            FBI fires agents who scrutinized Patel in Trump documents case 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

Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party?

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 03:50:07


                            Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party? Author: Masum Billah
From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance – the nascent party looks for a foothold. ... 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


                            Toddler flees in terror as coyote chases him outside California family home in broad daylight Author:
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


                            Ex-Air Force pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military pilots without authorization Author:
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

Life-threatening Listeria risk prompts massive frozen blueberry recall across multiple states

Fox News 2026-02-26 02:56:55


                            Life-threatening Listeria risk prompts massive frozen blueberry recall across multiple states Author: Bonny Chu
FDA announces Class 1 recall of 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries due to potential Listeria contamination that could cause serious health consequences. ... Read full article

Trump Calls on Senate Leader Thune to Get SAVE Act Passed at SOTU

Breitbart News 2026-02-26 02:45:33


                            Trump Calls on Senate Leader Thune to Get SAVE Act Passed at SOTU 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

Lindsey Vonn reunites with dog Chance, opens up about injury recovery

USA Today 2026-02-26 02:38:54+00:00


                            Lindsey Vonn reunites with dog Chance, opens up about injury recovery 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


                            Exclusive — Former IDF General: Iran May Arm Missiles with Chemical Warheads 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

Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-26 02:23:32


                            Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force Author: Al Jazeera Staff
US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots. ... 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


                            Sens Sanders and Mullin clash in heated Senate hearing exchange: 'You're part of the problem' Author:
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

Is Beadnell's ban the solution for villages with too many holiday homes?

BBC News 2026-02-26 02:07:27.1436738


                            Is Beadnell's ban the solution for villages with too many holiday homes? 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


                            Newspaper headlines: 'Met exposed Hoyle' and 'Iran tempts Trump' 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

Robert De Niro condemns Trump, says he feels 'betrayed by my country'

USA Today 2026-02-26 02:01:22+00:00


                            Robert De Niro condemns Trump, says he feels 'betrayed by my country' Author: Anthony Robledo
Robert De Niro gave an emotional plea to Americans to mobilize against President Donald Trump in the upcoming midterm elections. ... 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


                            Iran, U.S. resume nuclear negotiations as Trump’s war clock ticks down 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

There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but its not problem free

BBC News 2026-02-26 00:52:21.9983138


                            There's a solution for e-bike parking chaos - but its not problem free 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


                            Bill and Hillary Clinton to testify on Epstein ties. Here's what to know. 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

Racism and staffing issues factors in 'failing' maternity care, report finds

BBC News 2026-02-26 00:37:30.1218375


                            Racism and staffing issues factors in 'failing' maternity care, report finds 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


                            Olympic hero Jack Hughes receives rousing ovation in first game back with Devils 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


                            Texas grand jury declines to charge Homeland Security officer in fatal shooting 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


                            Trump administration to withhold $259M in Minnesota Medicaid funds, citing fraud 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

Rubio says US is looking into Cuban shootout, will 'respond appropriately'

Associated Press 2026-02-26 00:20:34


                            Rubio says US is looking into Cuban shootout, will 'respond appropriately' Author:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters late Wednesday that he was made aware of the incident with Cuban soldiers and that the U.S. is now gathering its own information to determine if the victims were American citizens or permanent residents. ... Read full article

Republicans and Democrats are growing further apart on Homeland Security funding

MS Now 2026-02-26 00:20:09


                            Republicans and Democrats are growing further apart on Homeland Security funding 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


                            Wu-Tang Clan founding member Oliver 'Power' Grant dead at 52 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

FBI Director Kash Patel ousts personnel tied to Trump classified documents probe

CNN 2026-02-26 00:06:59


                            FBI Director Kash Patel ousts personnel tied to Trump classified documents probe Author: Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand
FBI Director Kash Patel ordered the ouster of least 10 employees involved in the investigation of President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, four people briefed on the matter told CNN. ... 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


                            DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling places 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

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


                            With World Cup looming, can Mexico contain the chaos unleashed by the killing of drug lord ‘El Mencho’? 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


                            Trump's 'third country' deportations are illegal, judge rules 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


                            Trump builds case for war with Iran ahead of pivotal talks 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


                            Trump State of the Union piles pressure on Johnson for second reconciliation push 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

US ends curfew for American government workers in Mexico

USA Today 2026-02-25 23:28:27+00:00


                            US ends curfew for American government workers in Mexico 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


                            Thousands of truckers, targeted by Trump, could lose licenses 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


                            MAGA world’s violent pregnancy-related rhetoric is on full display 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

NYT Gushes over China-Competing Eileen Gu, Chastises Hockey Team

Breitbart News 2026-02-25 23:11:39


                            NYT Gushes over China-Competing Eileen Gu, Chastises Hockey Team Author: Alana Mastrangelo
The New York Times claims the U.S. men's Olympic hockey team "lost the room" for visiting President Donald Trump after their gold medal win. ... Read full article

Omar: Heckling During Trump’s State of the Union Was 'Unavoidable'

Breitbart News 2026-02-25 23:06:32


                            Omar: Heckling During Trump’s State of the Union Was 'Unavoidable' 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


                            Trump’s atypical Surgeon General pick faces Senate scrutiny: Key takeaways 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

Hilary Knight says Trump’s ‘distasteful joke' overshadowing women’s hockey gold

USA Today 2026-02-25 22:56:14+00:00

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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


                            Trump administration pauses Medicaid funding to Minnesota 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


                            Team USA goalie admits players 'should have reacted differently' to Trump's quip about women's team Author:
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

Omar says her State of the Union guest was arrested for standing during Trump’s speech

The Hill 2026-02-25 22:50:51


                            Omar says her State of the Union guest was arrested for standing during Trump’s speech 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

Democrats raise alarm about betting on death in online prediction markets

MS Now 2026-02-25 22:49:14


                            Democrats raise alarm about betting on death in online prediction markets 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


                            Vance, Oz announce pause in Medicaid funds to Minnesota amid fraud probe 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

Video shows Vince McMahon's high-speed car wreck in Connecticut

Associated Press 2026-02-25 22:23:25


                            Video shows Vince McMahon's high-speed car wreck in Connecticut Author: Dave Collins
Newly released police video shows Vince McMahon crashing his Bentley in Connecticut last summer as a state trooper tries to catch up to stop him. The crash happened in July on the Merritt Parkway in Westport. Police say McMahon was driving 100 mph or more bef… ... Read full article

Bill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein at Gates Foundation town hall

Associated Press 2026-02-25 22:20:58


                            Bill Gates 'spoke candidly' about Epstein at Gates Foundation town hall 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

Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’

CNN 2026-02-25 22:00:53


                            Team USA captain calls President Trump’s White House invite a ‘distasteful joke’ Author: Mia Fishman
The captain of the United States women’s hockey team, Hilary Knight, described President Trump’s invitation to the White House as a “distasteful joke” on Wednesday. ... Read full article

Rep. Ilhan Omar demands investigation after State of the Union guest arrested

The Washington Post 2026-02-25 21:58:36


                            Rep. Ilhan Omar demands investigation after State of the Union guest arrested Author: Mariana Alfaro
Omar said her guest, Aliya Rahman, was “aggressively handled.” ... Read full article

Florida wants to cut the sociology out of a sociology textbook

MS Now 2026-02-25 21:34:59


                            Florida wants to cut the sociology out of a sociology textbook 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


                            Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says 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


                            Crockett up by double digits in Texas Senate Democratic primary poll 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


                            Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy unlawful, judge finds 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


                            Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire Author:
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


                            Jayapal Skips SOTU to Rage About ‘Standing Up for Trans Kids' 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

Cuba says its forces kill four attempting to ‘infiltrate’ island on Florida speedboat

CNN 2026-02-25 21:07:26


                            Cuba says its forces kill four attempting to ‘infiltrate’ island on Florida speedboat Author: Mauricio Torres, Hira Humayun, Lex Harvey, German Padinger
Cuba said its forces fatally shot four people attempting to “infiltrate” its territory on a Florida-registered speedboat on Wednesday, amid simmering tensions between the communist island and the US. ... Read full article

Republican senator pitches other ‘proteins’ for Americans who can’t afford beef

MS Now 2026-02-25 20:58:43


                            Republican senator pitches other ‘proteins’ for Americans who can’t afford beef 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


                            ESPN Radio Host Calls USA Men’s Hockey ‘Sad Little Pawns’ at Trump’s State of the Union 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


                            Cuban forces shoot 4 dead on U.S. speedboat, Havana says 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

Cuban Coast Guard Opens Fire on U.S.-Registered Speedboat, Four Killed

Breitbart News 2026-02-25 20:13:44


                            Cuban Coast Guard Opens Fire on U.S.-Registered Speedboat, Four Killed 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

The strategy behind the new $1 million reward in the Nancy Guthrie investigation

CNN 2026-02-25 19:54:00


                            The strategy behind the new $1 million reward in the Nancy Guthrie investigation 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


                            Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four 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 treasury official to exit after objecting to Minneapolis crackdown

The Washington Post 2026-02-25 18:17:27


                            Trump treasury official to exit after objecting to Minneapolis crackdown 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


                            Watch live: House Democrats condemn Trump policies during annual retreat 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

Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings

Al Jazeera English 2026-02-25 17:56:52


                            Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings Author: Maziar Motamedi
Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel. ... Read full article

US imposes new sanctions on Iran ahead of nuclear talks

Associated Press 2026-02-25 17:32:14


                            US imposes new sanctions on Iran ahead of nuclear talks 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

Mexico drug violence: BBC reports from Sinaloa city turned into war zone by cartel feud

BBC News 2026-02-25 17:22:26.1862146


                            Mexico drug violence: BBC reports from Sinaloa city turned into war zone by cartel feud 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


                            Israel kills more journalists than any nation on record: Media watchdog Author: Al Jazeera Staff
Israel responsible for 84 of 129 journalist killings in 2025 tracked by the Committee to Protect Journalists. ... Read full article

Canada pledges food aid for Cuba

Associated Press 2026-02-25 16:30:37


                            Canada pledges food aid for Cuba Author: Rob Gillies
Canada is sending $8 million Canadian (US$6.7 million) in food aid to people in Cuba as the island faces a tightened U.S. embargo and threats of tariffs against countries providing it with oil. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says the funding is aimed at… ... Read full article

Trump’s State of the Union exposed an electoral weakness

MS Now 2026-02-25 16:20:50


                            Trump’s State of the Union exposed an electoral weakness 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

Watch live: Q&A with The Hill’s Editors – State of the Union Analysis

The Hill 2026-02-25 15:30:00


                            Watch live: Q&A with The Hill’s Editors – State of the Union Analysis 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

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