Trump says Cuba is going to fall soon: 'I'm going to put Marco over there'
President Trump told CNN Friday morning that Cuba "is going to fall pretty soon."
CNN
Gen X leads surge as 401(k) millionaires climb to record levels
Yahoo Finance
Housing is so expensive that people earning $200,000 qualify for help
Washington Post- Science
Global warming trend has accelerated for first time
Researchers report they have detected a "statistically significant" increase in the pace of global warming on Earth over the last decade.
2 min readUnited Press International
- Politics
Iran’s future will be determined by Iranians, not Trump, officials say
Ghalibaf says Iran’s fate will not be decided by ‘Epstein’s gang’ as Trump pushes for role in choosing supreme leader.
4 min readAl Jazeera
- World
Bombing of girls’ school in Iran that killed more than 150 was probably US air strike, military investigators believe
Satellite images and eyewitness accounts appear to show evidence of precision strikes as analysts review whether AI and human errors played a role
7 min readThe Independent
- US
Pentagon, FAA to conduct testing on high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said Friday it will conduct testing with the Federal Aviation Administration this weekend in New Mexico of high-energy laser used to address threatening
1 min readReuters
- World
Trump to attend return of six US troops killed in Iran war
US President Donald Trump is to attend the dignified transfer on Saturday of six soldiers killed in an Iranian attack on Kuwait, the White House said Friday, as the escalating war with Tehran brings home its first American dead.Trump has attended several such transfers during his presidency, and the White House had previously said he would honor the six killed in Kuwait, even before a date was announced.
2 min readAFP
- Politics
Kristi Noem’s Rumored Paramour Corey Lewandowski Is Reportedly Out at DHS Following Her Exit
Corey Lewandowski, a close advisor and rumored romantic partner of fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, is reportedly out at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as well. According to the New York Post, Lewandowski is expected to get the boot as soon as Senator Markwayne Mullin seizes power as the new DHS Secretary. A […]
2 min readNational Enquirer
- World
War in the Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war on Friday: - Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' - US President Donald Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender" as the only acceptable outcome to end the Middle East war, promising to help rebuild the country's economy if it complied.- Oil price soars - The price of the benchmark US oil contract soared more than 11 percent on fears of extended disruption after President Donald Trump demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender".
4 min read - World
Iranian officers abandon posts, conscripted troops amid US and Israeli strikes
The soldiers who spoke with the outlet reported that since the killing of former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday, confusion has erupted within the Iranian military. Amid the ongoing Israeli and US strikes against the Iranian regime, some officers in the Islamic regime’s armed forces have abandoned their barracks, leaving behind the soldiers under their command to remain on guard duty, a number of conscripts told Iranian opposition outlet Iran International.
2 min readJerusalem Post
- Politics
Kristi Noem is a cautionary tale for white gay Republicans
Opinion: Proximity to (and even building) misogynistic machinery will not protect you, writes contributor Josh Ackley.
5 min readThe Advocate
- US
David Copperfield announces last Vegas show, weeks after Epstein ties revealed
Lawyers for magician, who plans to unveil new project, said in 2024 he was ‘at most acquaintances’ with Epstein
5 min readThe Guardian
- Politics
Trump White House Gives Update on Timeline for How Long Iran Operation Is Expected to Last
The Trump White House has expanded the timeline of its military action in Iran, also known as Operation Epic Fury, During a White House press gaggle Friday.
2 min readMediaite
- World
Heating oil customers report prices doubling
Garden oil tank customers say 500 litres costs more than £600, and some are struggling to afford it.
4 min readBBC
- US
Driver Opens Fire on Multiple Cars During Sacramento Morning Rush, Suspect Arrested
A quiet morning commute in Sacramento turned into a frightening ordeal for drivers after authorities say a man opened fire on several vehicles traveling on major highways across the city. Investigators with the California Highway ... Read more
3 min readGuessing Headlights
- World
Russia to divert liquefied gas from Europe to Asia
Russian energy companies will soon divert part of their liquefied gas supplies from Europe to Asia with the blessing of President Vladimir Putin, a senior government official said in Moscow on Friday. The companies did not want to wait to be saddled with further sanctions from Brussels and are turning their attention to the East, said Alexander Novak, deputy prime minister responsible for energy issues.
2 min readdpa international
- Politics
Corey Lewandowski out at DHS after rumored affair partner Kristi Noem is fired by Trump: report
Kristi Noem’s top adviser is out just days after she was grilled on their relationship at a House hearing
1793 min read - World
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region, according to two officials familiar with U.S. intelligence on the matter. The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly on the sensitive matter and spoke on the condition of anonymity, cautioned that the U.S. intelligence has not uncovered that Russia is directing Iran on what to do with the information.
Associated Press2 min read - World
Congress Tells the Retreat Caucus To Sit Down
Over the last 48 hours, both chambers of Congress have held formal votes on War Powers resolutions to terminate US military operations in Iran - and both said no.
4 min readReal Clear Politics
- World
Latest Army Scheduling Move Sparks Fears of Escalation in Iran
“We’re all preparing for something—just in case,” one official said.
2 min readThe New Republic
- Technology
AI CEOs Worried About Chernobyl-Style Event Where Their Tech Causes a Horrific Catastrophe
It's only a matter of time, they fear.
2 min readFuturism
- US
U.S. Customs and Border Protection argues it can't comply with court order on tariff refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection told a judge Friday that it can't comply with his order to refund tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled illegal.
2 min read - News
Trump demands "unconditional surrender" as Russia gives Iran intel on U.S. positions
With the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in its seventh day, President Trump says the aim is to bring Iran back from the brink of destruction and "Make Iran Great Again."
223CBS News
- World
Trump: US 'quietly' moving thousands of people out of Middle Eastern countries
Trump affirmed earlier on Friday that there would be no deal with Iran and that the US would only accept the Islamic regime’s “unconditional surrender. ” President Donald Trump on Friday said the US is moving thousands of people out of various countries throughout the Middle East amid the military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
2 min read - US
Three charged with murder over stabbing near library
A man, 19, and two boys aged 17 are detained in connection with the death of 18-year-old Michael Ababio.
1 min read - World
Is Nepal's ex-rapper mayor on track to be new PM?
Votes counted so far show Balendra Shah and his Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) are on track to win the general election.
4 min read - US
Suspect in deaths of 3 Utah women said he did it for money, stole cars
Prosecutors said in a criminal complaint that Ivan Miller admitted to shooting a woman while she watched TV, and killing two others at a hiking trail.
4 min readUSA TODAY
- Science
Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently, study finds
Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across the globe at an accelerating rate, highlighting how climate change-fueled extremes can build dangerously off each other, a new study found. Researchers from South Korea and Australia looked at compound extreme weather — a one-two punch of heat and drought — and found it increasing as the world warms. The average has likely gone even higher with 2024's record global heat and a 2025 that was nearly as warm, the study's authors said.
Associated Press4 min read - Politics
Kristi Noem’s departure from the DHS won’t mean an end to agency’s violent tactics
A change of leadership means little to an agency ‘shielded from scrutiny and unchecked by oversight’
5 min read - World
Tehran sees strikes 'every few hours', residents tell BBC as Trump demands Iran's 'unconditional surrender'
Israel's military says it has launched a new wave of strikes and destroyed a military command bunker.
1 min read - Science
Confirmed: Humanity Changed an Object's Orbit Around The Sun For The First Time
This is huge.
4 min readScienceAlert
- Science
In a first, NASA changed an asteroid’s orbit around the sun—by accident
A new study shows that, not only did the agency’s 2022 DART mission shift the orbit of the moonlet Dimorphos, it also changed the path of its parent asteroid around the sun.
6 min readNational Geographic
- Lifestyle
Scientists develop game-changing material that could solve major problem in construction: 'The production process is relatively simple'
"We need to test more."
3 min readThe Cool Down
- US
Temporarily banning data centers draws more interest from state, local officials
As communities’ concerns grow over rising electricity prices and the environmental effects of data centers, some local and state officials want to halt development of the facilities. Lawmakers in at least 11 states — Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin — have introduced legislation this […]
2 min readStateline
- Science
Rocket Lab Launches What's Likely a US Military Imaging Satellite
It's supposed to be a secret, but the Wiki page has already been updated.
2 min readExtreme Tech
- US
Cyclist, 17, in critical condition after crash
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, police say.
1 min read - US
Mom and Daughter, 13, Found Dead in ‘Tornado Related’ Incident After Driving Through Severe Storm
"I am praying for the family as they grieve this tragic loss, as well as all those impacted by the storms," Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt said
3 min readPeople
- US
Child Finds Intruder Eating Fruity Pebbles and Petting Family Dog in Kitchen
Teara Smith is charged with burglary in connection with the incident
2 min read - US
Fatbikes are wreaking havoc in Sydney's wealthy beach suburbs
Teens are infuriating locals by riding over golf courses and doing wheelies on the Harbour Bridge.
8 min read - Politics
Karoline Leavitt Slams Dems for Voting Against Declaring Iran a State Sponsor of Terror: ‘Debilitated in Their Derangement’
During a Friday appearance on Fox News, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed the 53 House Democrats who voted not to reaffirm Iran as "the largest state sponsor of terrorism," calling them "debilitated in their derangement."
2 min read - Business
New York Proposes Ban on AI Answering Questions About Medicine, Law, and Engineering
New York Senate Bill S7263 creates civil liability for AI companies when chatbots provide legal or medical advice, potentially restricting public access.
2 min readGadget Review
- US
Man convicted of sexually assaulting St. Cloud State student sentenced to 8 years
The man convicted of sexually assaulting a St. Cloud State University student was sentenced this week to eight years in state prison. Sujan Tamang, 20, was sentenced Wednesday to 96 months at the correctional facility in St. Cloud and 10 years of probation, according to court documents. The victim told authorities the men, later identified as Tamang and Dipak Phayal, pushed her into her room, entered and closed the door.
2 min read
KARE - US
Archaeologists Taste a 150-Year-Old Bottle of Alcohol Found in Utah Mining Town
Researchers say the vintage spirit surprisingly “held up” after 150 years
2 min read - Politics
Karoline Leavitt Downplays Reports Putin Is Helping Iran Target US Troops: ‘Doesn’t Really Matter’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was pressed by Fox News host John Roberts on Friday about reports that Russia is feeding Iran intelligence to target U.S. troops in the Middle East
3 min read - US
Watch: Raccoon burglar making daily visits to Cincinnati apartment
A Cincinnati woman who has lived in her apartment for less than a month said a raccoon has been invading her home every day for over a week.
1 min read - US
Florida Bar now says Lindsey Halligan not under investigation
The Florida Bar said Friday that a letter stating Lindsey Halligan's actions were under investigation was erroneous.
2 min read - World
Journalist 'baffled' after police raid his home in China spy probe
A journalist says a police search linked to the China spy inquiry was terrifying and left him baffled.
2 min read - World
Lebanon's prime minister warns of 'humanitarian disaster'
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned of "humanitarian disaster" after Israel ordered evacuations in south Lebanon and Beirut suburbs.
3 min read - World
Controversial road closure consultation reopens
People can now have their say on whether Dryden Road in Exeter should be open to drivers.
1 min read - US
Alabama Is About to Execute a 75-Year-Old Man Who Didn’t Even Kill Anyone. There’s Still Time to Stop It.
His name is Charles “Sonny” Burton, and he was one of six people who robbed a Talladega AutoZone in 1991.
Slate8 min read - Business
Pentagon Hires DOGE Stooge to Run AI Efforts Amid Iran War
The Pentagon’s new chief data officer used to be a part of Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency.”
2 min read - World
Trump says Cuba is next: ‘Gonna fall pretty soon’ he tells CNN
American administrations have tried to destabilize the communist-led government in Havana since 1959
4 min read
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