China halts fuel exports as U.S. gas prices hit highest level under Trump
The average retail price of gasoline rose to $3.32 per gallon on Thursday, according to the American Automobile Association.
Bloomberg
Housing is so expensive that people earning $200,000 qualify for help
Washington Post
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Attorney General's Office Employee on Leave After Mom of 7 Allegedly Found Dead on His Doorstep Around 2:45 a.m.
Arizona police have connected the employee to the fatal shooting of Maria Lewis over the weekend
3 min readPeople
- US
FBI confirms its networks were targeted by "suspicious" cyber activities
The FBI said it "identified and addressed suspicious activities on FBI networks" and that it was responding but did not elaborate.
2 min readCBS News
- US
Single Dad Breaks Down in Tears Along with His In-Laws During Grandparents' Rights Trial Over Visitation with His Daughter
Scott Naso doesn't want his late wife's parents around his young daughter and accuses them of medical negligence — which they deny, saying the girl should be able to see them
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Images depicting capture of American solders in Iran are AI-generated
Despite US President Donald Trump dismissing the idea of sending ground troops to Iran amid the expanding war in the Middle East, images purporting to show American soldiers captured by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard have spread across social media. However, the supposed pictures were generated by artificial intelligence, as is evidenced by visual inconsistencies and the watermark for Google's Gemini AI tool in each frame.
2 min readAFP
- Politics
White House Says It’s No Big Deal if Russia Is Helping Iran in War
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt had quite the reaction to reports that Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran.
2 min readThe New Republic
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White House sparks backlash after posting another video mashup of action movies with Iran strikes: ‘It’s not a meme’
‘This is frat house not White House,’ one critic of the video said
3 min readThe Independent
- Politics
Judge skeptical of Pentagon's restrictions on press access
By Jan Wolfe March 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge appeared on Friday likely to block the Pentagon's restrictive new policy on press access that threatens journalists with being branded security risks if
3 min readReuters
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Nancy Guthrie Investigators Looking Into Possible Internet ‘Glitches’ on Night She Went Missing
As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, investigators are leaving no stone left unturned. During the Friday, March 6, broadcast of Today, it was revealed that investigators with both the FBI and the sheriff’s department are back to canvassing the neighborhood of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reported from Tucson, Arizona, that three different […]
3 min readNational Enquirer
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Family stranded in Doha hotel as conflict erupts
A Kent family stranded in Doha say they have no luggage and their child’s medication is running low.
4 min readBBC
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Three former US presidents gather for Jesse Jackson memorial
Three former US presidents gathered at a public memorial service for civil rights leader Jesse Jackson on Friday, marking the life of a pillar of the struggle for civil rights, after his death at age 84.In 1960, he participated in his first sit-in, in Greenville, South Carolina, and then joined Alabama's Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights marches in 1965, where he caught King's attention.
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WorldTrump says Cuba is 'going to fall pretty soon.' What's really happening there?
"They want to make a deal so badly," the president said on Friday. "So I'm going to put Marco [Rubio] over there."
9 min readYahoo News
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Kristi Noem's Lies About DHS Shootings Don't Seem To Have Figured in Trump's Decision To Fire Her
The president himself portrayed Renée Good and Alex Pretti as would-be murderers, and he did not seem troubled by the homeland security secretary's slander of them.
8 min readReason.com
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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 - US
Virginia passes legislation banning schools from teaching falsehoods about Jan. 6
The bill passed by the Virginia legislature prohibits schools from teaching what it considers to be falsehoods about the U.S. Capitol riot, including portraying it "as peaceful protest."
4 min read - World
Trump puts pressure on Cuba as island faces fuel crisis
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
4 min read - World
Russia provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, sources say
The information could help Tehran strike American warships, aircraft and other assets in the region.
2 min readMilitary Times
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Russia providing intel to Iran about U.S. positions, sources say
Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters Russia's government is in "dialogue" with Iranian leadership representatives.
3 min read - Politics
‘I’m relieved she’s gone’: Fema staffers celebrate ousting of Kristi Noem
Current and former Fema staff say the fired DHS secretary made the US more dangerous by overhauling the agency
5 min readThe Guardian
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US issues warning over Iran-aligned militias in Iraq amid efforts to help stranded citizens
By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - The State Department on Friday warned U.S. citizens that Iran-aligned militias in Iraq may seek to target hotels frequented by
2 min read - US
Kristi Noem grilled about disabled GA man in ICE custody before ousting
Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath questioned former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about an ICE detainee who can't use his legs living in poor conditions.
5 min readUSA TODAY
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Asylum seeker jailed after attacking lone women
Sohail Amiri, 30, demanded kisses and manhandled women in the early hours of the morning.
2 min read - Politics
A Running List Of The Most Inspirational Trump Quotes About The Iran War
“Like I said, some people will die.”
3 min readHuffPost
- World
Tory peer quits after Lords probe into PPE deals
It comes after a Lords standards probe into his contacts with ministers and advisers during the pandemic.
4 min read - US
Legislative Roundup: Vermont Proposal Would Ban Predictions, Add Per-Wager Tax
Another Illinois bill seeks to regulate prediction markets, and Louisiana legislature set to open
6 min readInGame
- Science
Experts make tragic discovery after taking closer look at struggling whale: 'A pretty horrific thing to watch'
They are a critically endangered species.
3 min readThe Cool Down
- US
Two men attacked San Francisco mayor's bodyguards, authorities say
Two men attacked a pair of police officers who were serving as bodyguards for San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, officials said. Lurie was unharmed. The suspects, who were taken into custody, were part of a group blocking Lurie and his security team's vehicle Thursday evening in the troubled Tenderloin neighborhood.
Associated Press1 min read - Politics
Noem and DHS watchdog feuding over classified airport security risk report
Sen. Chuck Grassley said the dispute partly at the center of the dispute between DHS and its inspector general concerns undercover testing of TSA screening procedures.
6 min read - Health
The Invisible Threat: US States With Best And Worst Air Quality Rankings
Fine particulate pollution levels across California, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois and Ohio rank worst nationwide, while Wyoming, Hawaii and New Hampshire maintain the cleanest air. Only three states meet WHO air quality guidelines.
3 min readThe Weather Channel
- Celebrity
Charles faces calls to 'stand aside,' give monarchy 'a clean slate' with Will and Kate
_With Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor under scrutiny for his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein, some royal analysts say King Charles III should "start with a clean slate" and step aside for Prince William and Kate Middleton to lead the monarchy. Keep reading to see what experts say the king should do next… MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _During an appearance on TalkTV with Jeremy Kyle, royal biographer Andrew Lownie dished on the investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the
2 min readWonderwall
- US
Arkansas man charged with murder wins GOP primary in sheriff's election
Aaron Spencer was charged with second-degree murder in 2024 in the killing of a man accused of being his daughter's abuser.
4 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."
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The US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, experts say
A U.S. submarine's deadly attack on an Iranian warship does not appear to have violated international or American military law, though it's not yet clear whether the sub took sufficient measures to rescue nearly three dozen survivors, legal experts said. Legal questions are swirling about the underpinnings for the entire U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran, and the aftermath of the torpedo attack on the IRIS Dena in the Indian Ocean, the experts said. Eighty-seven people died and 32 Iranian sailors were rescued after the sub torpedoed the Dena in international waters near Sri Lanka.
Associated Press3 min read - World
U.S. May Have Committed War Crime In Sinking Of Iranian Ship
The Geneva Conventions say nations have a duty to “take all possible measures” to help rescue victims of shipwrecks. A U.S. submarine left that to Sri Lanka.
7 min read - US
The WWII bombardier whose family spent 12 years bringing him home from the ocean floor
Japanese anti-aircraft fire is believed to have shot down the Heaven Can Wait, a B-24D Liberator bomber, in 1944.
5 min readWE ARE THE MIGHTY
- World
Ex-Prince Andrew Handed Major Setback With City’s Plaque Removal — Report
A decades-old plaque on York’s Millennium Bridge bearing ex-Prince Andrew’s name has become the latest point of scrutiny amid the former duke’s scandal. The marker was installed after Andrew’s public appearance more than 20 years ago. But now the locals are reportedly debating over what should stay and what the city wants to remove. Andrew […] The post Ex-Prince Andrew Handed Major Setback With City’s Plaque Removal — Report appeared first on Mandatory.
2 min readMandatory
- World
Tunisian authorities detain pro-Palestinian activists preparing new Gaza aid flotilla
Tunisian authorities detained several pro-Palestinian activists Friday as tensions mounted around an international campaign preparing a new humanitarian flotilla to challenge Israeli restrictions and bring aid to Gaza, organizers said in a statement. Tunisian media reported that Tunisia’s National Guard financial crimes unit opened an inquiry into suspected money laundering, fraud and the alleged misuse of funds collected through donations to the flotilla campaign. The probe reportedly targets several managers and members of the flotilla steering committee, with certain members taken into custody as authorities verify the origin and management of donation funds.
Associated Press2 min read - Entertainment
This week on "Sunday Morning" (March 8)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.
5 min read - US
$500K Engine Swap Fraud Lands Resto Shop Owner With 60 Years Behind Bars
An engine swap should be a joyous occasion, but this mechanic turned the process into a nightmare for more than 70 owners — and was jailed for his efforts.
4 min readSlashGear
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Illinois Tow Truck Driver Arrested After Police Say He Sold Stolen Vehicles for Scrap Metal
An Illinois tow truck driver is facing felony charges after authorities say he illegally sold several stolen vehicles to a scrap yard for cash. Illinois State Police reported that Saeed Mustafa, 36, was arrested and charged with six counts of conspiracy to receive, possess, or sell a stolen motor vehicle. Investigators allege Mustafa used his position as a tow truck driver to take control of vehicles and then sell them to a junk car company despite not having legal ownership. The investigation b
5 min readThe Auto Wire
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Nancy Guthrie Abductor Could Have Returned to Crime Scene — Expert
In the latest updates for Nancy Guthrie’s potential kidnapping case, an expert explains why the abductor could return to the crime scene. As the case continues in Tucson, people are focusing on the growing tribute outside Guthrie’s home — the memorial that has become a public show of support for the 84-year-old and her daughter, […] The post Nancy Guthrie Abductor Could Have Returned to Crime Scene — Expert appeared first on Mandatory.
2 min read - Politics
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
3 min read - US
Stabbing hoax call prompts response at Troutman Elementary School
The school's resource officer immediately responded to the reported location while additional officers arrived to assist. Only staff members were inside the school at the time of the call, as they were preparing for the school day. School buses were held until law enforcement completed its search and confirmed the school was safe.
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The Right Is Now ‘Transvestigating’ Erika Kirk And Sydney Sweeney
The trend has been going on for a while, but wildly, now the right seems to be eating its own.
9 min read - Business
Fox Anchor Presses Trump Labor Secretary on Jobs Numbers: ‘It Doesn’t Look Good’
Fox Business anchor Stuart Varney asked Trump Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to comment on the February jobs numbers out on Friday
2 min readMediaite
- World
Why are the Gulf States a linchpin in Iran’s war strategy?
While the thrust of the combat has been between American, Israeli and Iranian forces, Tehran has sought to leverage threats against its oil-producing neighbors to force the West’s hand.
4 min readThe Week
- World
The Latest Weapon in the Iran War Is AI-Generated Misinformation
AI experts explain the harmful impact of manipulated images in the fog of war: “It’s become very sophisticated and a critical part of geopolitics”
7 min readRolling Stone
- Politics
Donald Trump’s Prayer Session With US Pastors Leaves People Baffled
Social media users are reacting to a video that appears to show Donald Trump hosting a group of pastors inside the Oval Office for a prayer session. The footage captures the religious leaders gathered closely around him while a prayer is delivered for the nation and its armed forces. While the scene appeared intended as a spiritual […] The post Donald Trump’s Prayer Session With US Pastors Leaves People Baffled appeared first on Mandatory.
2 min read - Sports
Messi has long steered clear of politics. Does his visit to Trump's White House mark a change?
Assisted by a glittering, pink soccer ball, Lionel Messi crossed yet another frontier with his visit to the White House. Until Thursday, the global soccer superstar had been equally adept at dodging defenders on the field and political leaders, especially those in his own country of Argentina. There were questions about whether he would even appear with the rest of Inter Miami to celebrate their MLS Cup win at the White House.
Associated Press5 min read - World
Parliament refurb chair defends potential £40bn costs
Simon Thurley says the estimated cost does not seem like a "completely ridiculous figure" to him.
4 min read - US
31-year-old man dies after shooting at Crawfordsville park
Crawfordsville police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened at a park Thursday night. Around 9:55 p.m. March 5, someone called 911 that a person had been shot at Milligan Park, located at 1100 Mill St. in Crawfordsville. Medics also went to the scene and transported the gunshot victim — later identified as 31-year-old Kaleb Isabell, of Rockville, Indiana — to Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, where was pronounced dead from his injuries.
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