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Three American service members have been killed in a major offensive that President Trump said could lead to more losses in the coming weeks.
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Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
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Oil prices jump after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
3 min readBBC
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MOD confirms suspected Iranian drone strike on RAF base in Cyprus
Th Ministry of Defence has confirmed that it is responding to a suspected Iranian drone strike at a British military base in Cyprus. “Our Armed Forces are responding to a suspected drone strike at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus at midnight local time,” a spokesperson told The Independent. “Our force protection in the region is at the highest level and the base has responded to defend our people.”
1 min readThe Independent
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Factbox-US uses Anthropic AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes
March 1 (Reuters) - The United States unleashed an array of weaponry against Iranian targets on Saturday, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, stealth fighters, and for the first time in combat, low-
4 min readReuters
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Coca-Cola deploys groundbreaking additions to public spaces in citywide rollout — here are the details
Luckily, some governments are stepping in to support larger-scale solutions.
2 min readThe Cool Down
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Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of ‘wokeness’
Without citing evidence, Hegseth said the universities have become “breeding grounds of toxic indoctrination” that undermine military values.
3 min readMilitary Times
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At least 22 killed in Pakistan amid protests over US, Israel's attack on Iran
At least 22 people were killed in Pakistan Sunday as protests broke out over the U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran from the day before.
Straight Arrow News2 min read - World
UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".
4 min readBBC
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Israel strikes Tehran: latest developments in Iran war
Israel announced new "large-scale" strikes on Iran, while President Donald Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of US service members and said the war could last for weeks.Two new French ships will join the EU's Aspides mission, bringing to five the number of warships taking part, the diplomat told AFP. - Trump vows to avenge US military deaths - Trump vowed to avenge the deaths of three US soldiers killed during US operations against Iran, while warning that more casualties were likely.
5 min readAFP
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Argentine soldier detained in Venezuela released, Argentina says
March 1 (Reuters) - An Argentine soldier detained in Venezuela for more than a year has been released and has already left the country, Argentina's foreign minister said on Sunday.
1 min readReuters
- Health
New Ozempic-Style Pill Outperformed Oral Semaglutide in Major Trial
There is one drawback, however.
3 min readScienceAlert
- World
Photos show chaos at airports as passengers are left stranded due to canceled flights
The heart of the chaos is in the Middle East, where airports in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi serve as megahubs for global connecting traffic.
2126 min readBusiness Insider
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Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over
JERUSALEM/TEL AVIV/DUBAI, March 1 (Reuters) - Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei pitched the Middle East and the global economy into deepening uncertainty. and Israeli strikes - and Iranian retaliation - sent shockwaves worldwide through sectors from shipping to air travel to oil, amid warnings of rising energy costs and disruption to business in the Gulf region.
6 min readReuters
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Live updates: Trump says there will ‘likely be more’ American deaths in Iran conflict; Democrats push for war powers vote
President Trump is urging for regime change in Iran and warning against retaliation, with Israel launching another round of strikes in the Middle Eastern country Sunday. Overnight, the president threatened to strike Iran “with a force that has never been seen before” if Tehran retaliates “very hard” against the U.S. Here’s what you need to…
1 min readThe Hill
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Did Trump need Congress' approval to attack Iran? Here's what to know
What we know so far about the US-Israeli strikes against Iran and what might come next.
1985 min readBBC
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Fox’s Joey Jones Tells MAGA It’s OK To Ask Questions About Troops Killed In Iran: Americans ‘Demand Answers When Our Blood Is Shed’
Joey Jones spoke from experience Sunday when he told MAGA it's okay for Americans to ask questions whenever U.S. soldiers are killed in battle.
3 min readMediaite
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SXSW festival prep shaken by mass shooting in Austin
SXSW organisers have been rocked by a mass shooting in Austin.
Cover Media1 min read - World
Iran live updates: Trump says there will 'likely' be more US casualties
Three U.S. service members were killed and five were wounded, CENTCOM says.
7.4K8 min readABC News
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Alleged Gunman Identified in Texas Mass Shooting That Killed 2 People at Austin Bar
The FBI said that it is investigating the shooting as a potential act of terrorism
3 min readPeople
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Man Accused of Stalking and Killing His Estranged Wife, Just Days Before Their Divorce Was Set to Be Finalized
Ronald Lowry, 52, has been indicted for first-degree murder in the death of his estranged wife, Richelle "Chelle" Lowry, 42
4 min readPeople
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Trump vows to avenge first US deaths as Iran war intensifies
President Donald Trump vowed Sunday to avenge the first US deaths in the war he launched to topple Iran's cleric-run state, which fired missiles across the Middle East even as the headquarters of its elite Revolutionary Guards was reduced to rubble.The Revolutionary Guards claimed to strike the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, but the Pentagon said the "missiles launched didn't even come close."
5 min readAFP
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CIA tracked Iranian leaders for months ahead of attacks that began with 3 strikes in 60 seconds
The eventual barrage of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran came so quickly that they were nearly simultaneous, an Israeli military official said Sunday.
5 min readMilitary Times
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3 dead, 14 hurt in Austin bar shooting
Three people were killed and at least 14 others were injured in a mass shooting overnight at a bar in downtown Austin, Texas
2 min readUnited Press International
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Sir John Curtice: Which issues will decide the elections in Scotland and Wales?
A poll carried out for the BBC examines the issues which will influence how people plan to vote on 7 May.
4 min readBBC
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Brigham Young University Accidentally Sent Congratulatory Notices to 9 Rejected Applicants: ‘Confusion and Disappointment’
“I was really mad,” 18-year-old Owen Johansen said after learning his acceptance notification was a mistake
3 min readPeople
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Trump says ‘likely more’ deaths of US troops to come before Iran conflict ends
Trump cited debunked claims in video address that Iran was on verge of nuclear weapons to justify US casualties
4 min readThe Guardian
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Texas gunman wore "Property of Allah" hoodie during attack, sources say
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
5.2K5 min readCBS News
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Hezbollah promises to confront US, Israel over Khamenei killing
The Lebanese armed group has not taken action against Israel or US assets since the attacks on Iran began on Saturday.
2 min readAl Jazeera
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Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.
8 min readBBC
- Business
Fact Check: Breaking down false claim 'jerky' in Epstein files references human meat
As victims continued seeking justice for Epstein's crimes, online users claimed emailed mentions of food — jerky included — were secret code words.
12 min readSnopes
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Tourist caught violating strict laws arrested and charged in city center: 'A massive no-go'
"For anyone planning on visiting ... take the strict rules ... seriously."
2 min readThe Cool Down
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What are Iran’s weapons as it fights the US and Israel?
Hit by Israeli and US missiles, Iran struck Israel and the Gulf hosts of US bases. What weapons power its response?
6 min readAl Jazeera
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Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
7 min readBBC
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Trump says 'there will likely be more' US deaths as Iran strikes to continue until 'all' goals achieved
Three American service members have been killed and casualties are reported in the UAE, Israel and Kuwait as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.
6861 min readBBC
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A man fatally stabbed a woman and a dog, injured 3 others on the Beltway near DC before a trooper killed the suspect
Three people were stabbed after a crash on the Interstate 495 Beltway near Washington, DC, Sunday, and a repsonding state trooper shot the suspect, authorities said.
1 min readCNN
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Trump news at a glance: Congress divided on Iran attack as Trump appears to link operation to 2020 election loss
US president says he is willing to speak to Iran’s remaining leadership as war spreads across Middle East – key US politics stories from 1 March 2026
3 min readThe Guardian
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The Gulf next door
Dubai is an outpost of global capital that is insanely exposed and yet defended to the hilt by American power. The drones and missiles that got through the UAE’s defenses consummated what had always been a lingering sense of vulnerability.
1 min readSemafor
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The Atlantic Publishes Recording Of Its Journalist Getting Kicked Out Of Jasmine Crockett Event
Crockett said it’s “silly season,” before adding that journalist Elaine Godfrey has a “history of being less than truthful.”
3 min readHuffPost
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Officials spend $3 million to rescue family farm from impending development: 'The land will continue to serve as a source of purpose'
"It is our hope that the land will continue to serve as a source of purpose, connection, and opportunity for generations to come."
2 min readThe Cool Down
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Trump says combat operations in Iran will continue until all objectives achieved
Trump confirmed in a video posted on Truth Social that three US service members had been killed and said there would likely be more casualties, vowing to avenge the deaths of Americans. United States President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that Operation Epic Fury against Iran will continue and would carry on until all of Washington's objectives are achieved.
2 min readJerusalem Post
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'Disgusting and evil.' Trump faces MAGA backlash on Iran.
Trump campaigned as a staunch critic of previous U.S. wars in the Middle East, and some in his MAGA coalition aren't happy about the Iran operation.
3195 min readUSA TODAY
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US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new Iranian leadership
Trump said the U.S. would “avenge” the deaths of three U.S. service members and that “there will likely be more” killed before the conflict ends.
7 min readMilitary Times
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USDA doubles down on $12 billion subsidy for farmers across the nation: '[They] can expect payments in their bank accounts'
"These resources will help carry producers into the next season."
2 min readThe Cool Down
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Rep. Jim Baird’s Wife Danise Dies of 'Complications' from Car Crash That Also Injured the Indiana Congressman
The pair were married for 59 years and shared three children, according to the Republican congressman's office
3 min readPeople
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Collapse of Iran’s regime may mark end of Syria’s role as an ‘open arena for conflict’
A woman in Qamishli told The Media Line: “Any retreat in the influence of forces that participated in the war may help turn the page on the past. ” Amid the unprecedented military escalation between Israel and the United States on one side and Iran on the other, attention is increasingly turning to Syria, long one of the arenas most shaped by Iranian influence.
6 min readJerusalem Post
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Fatal stabbing and shooting incident causes major delays on I-495 in Fairfax County
A Virginia State Police trooper shot and killed a male suspect in self-defense after he was confronted with a knife, following a road rage incident that resulted in four stabbing victims and a dog's death.
WAVY1 min read - Science
World's Smallest QR Code Is So Tiny It's Invisible to The Human Eye
"It cannot be seen with optical microscopes at all."
2 min readScienceAlert
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Deadly Texas bar shooting 'potentially act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
3 min readBBC
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3 U.S. service members killed in military operation against Iran, CENTCOM says
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
1.7K2 min readCBS News
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Could Kim's teen daughter become North Korea's next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
6 min readBBC
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