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
- US
Live Updates: Damaging Tornadoes Reported As Severe Storms Sweep Plains, Midwest
Powerful thunderstorms bringing tornadoes, giant hail and damaging winds are erupting across parts of the country. We’re tracking the latest developments and impacts as they happen.
4 min readThe Weather Channel
- World
Investigating claims US sank unarmed Iranian ship and refused to rescue survivors
The IRIS Dena was headed back to Iran from Visakhapatnam, India, where it participated in a multination naval exercise.
5 min readSnopes
- US
Will LA be the home of TV and movies again? City changes come in 2026
You might see more movies and TV shows filmed at the Griffith Observatory or Los Angeles Central Library. How will new city changes help overall?
5 min readUSA TODAY
- 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."
296CBS News
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Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
4 min readBBC
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Indonesia will quit Trump's Board of Peace if it does not benefit Palestinians, Prabowo says
JAKARTA/WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said he will withdraw from U.S.
2 min readReuters
- US
Why was daylight saving time started? Here's what you need to know.
Longer and lighter days were supposed to save energy, reduce traffic accidents and help people become more active. Governments thought daylight saving time would save money.
3 min read - Celebrity
Michelle Obama raises eyebrows again by skipping Jesse Jackson’s memorial service
Former presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama all attended the Chicago ceremony
3 min readThe Independent
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Bessent Says Trump ‘May Unsanction’ Russian Oil To Try To Bring Down Prices Amid Iran War
During a Friday appearance on Fox Business, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that President Donald Trump "may unsanction" Russian oil in an attempt to bring down skyrocketing prices amid the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran.
2 min readMediaite
- US
A Severe Weather Outbreak Is Forecast In the Plains With Strong Tornadoes Possible From Texas To The Midwest
A severe weather outbreak is likely today. Here's the latest timing, forecast.
4 min read - World
Pakistani found guilty of Iran-linked plot to kill Trump, US officials
A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran was found guilty Friday of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump or other US officials in retaliation for the American military killing of Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors said.US officials previously said Merchant had "close ties to Iran" and described his alleged plot as "straight out of the Iranian regime's playbook."
2 min readAFP
- Business
Anthropic vows court fight in Pentagon row
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has said the company has "no choice" but to challenge in court the Pentagon's formal designation of the artificial intelligence firm as a risk to US national security.Amodei said the Department of War -- the name preferred by the Trump administration for the Department of Defense -- confirmed in a letter that Anthropic and its products, including its widely-used Claude AI model, have been deemed a supply chain risk.
3 min read - Politics
What impact could Vance's past comments on US wars have on his political future
He faces a conflict between past comments and support for Trump's war on Iran.
7 min readABC News
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Federal judge dismisses deported college student's case against government
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza was deported to Honduras over Thanksgiving.
3 min read - Politics
Experts Watched The Viral White House Video About Iran — Their Conclusions Are Telling
Social media users were outraged by the gamifying of the U.S.-Israeli missile strikes against Iran.
7 min readHuffPost
- Celebrity
US presidents gather to honour Jesse Jackson at memorial service
While praising Jackson, Obama made a thinly veiled dig at US President Donald Trump.
3 min read - US
Former US Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii Senate trailblazer, dies at 74
Former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, who was the first woman to serve as president of the Hawaii State Senate, has died. Hanabusa died early Friday after a five-month battle with cancer, said Mike Formby, her friend and former chief of staff in the U.S. House. In announcing her death Friday, Gov. Josh Green ordered the U.S. and Hawaii flags to be flown at half-staff until sunrise Monday.
Associated Press2 min read - World
Iran's UN envoy says 1,332 Iranian civilians killed in war
March 6 (Reuters) - Iran's U.N.
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Pharmacist says security upgrades stopped attempted robbery in Greensboro
Police have arrested a third suspect connected to a string of pharmacy robberies in Greensboro last December, including an attempted break-in that was caught on camera at a North Church Street pharmacy. Greensboro police said Tuesday they arrested Jazon Maurice Graham, 22, in connection with the Dec. 15 robbery at Adams Farm Pharmacy on West Gate City Boulevard. Two other suspects — Antonio Del Rio Gutierrez, 33, and Marquice Carr, 27 — were arrested in late January and face the same charges in the Adams Farm Pharmacy robbery, according to police.
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Man Missed His Bus, Then Disappeared Only to Be Found Dead in an Alley. Friend Says That’s Only Part of the Story (Exclusive)
John Nelson was heading home when he went missing in Nashville, friend Erika Klasse tells PEOPLE
5 min readPeople
- World
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
5 min read - World
Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
675 min read - US
Pentagon task force to conduct laser test against drones
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force is set to test a high-energy laser system against drones at White Sands Missile Range over the weekend.
2 min readMilitary Times
- World
Iran adds new urgency to Pentagon’s Ukraine drone deal
Iran’s counterattack has exposed a vulnerability that’s left the Pentagon asking Ukraine for help.
7 min readPolitico
- US
Thousands without power in Three Rivers and Union City following observed tornadoes
Thousands are without power after two observed tornadoes tore through Three Rivers and Union City Friday afternoon. As of 6:05 p.m., at least 4,100 Indiana & Michigan Power customers are without power in Three Rivers and more than 2,000 Consumers Energy customers are without power in Union City. The power outages came after observed tornadoes caused extensive damage to buildings, trees and power lines in both cities.
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WZZM Tegna Articles - US
ICE arrests journalist in car with newsroom’s logo as free press groups demand her release
Arrest of Nashville Noticias reporter Estefany Rodriguez Florez shows ‘cruel disregard’ for protections for asylum seeking reporters, advocates say
5 min read - Politics
US Senator Kelly proposes suspending federal gas tax through October 1
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S.
2 min read - Politics
Iowa House Republicans pass a bill that will make the lives of transgender residents worse
Conservative lawmakers are attempting to take away protections that some local governments have put in place to prevent discrimination against their LGBTQ+ citizens.
3 min readThe Advocate
- World
31% of Gen Z men believe wife should 'obey her husband,' study finds
A new study by Paris-based market research firm IPSOS found that 31% of Gen Z men agree "a wife should always obey her husband."
4 min read - World
Water companies hide true scale of sewage spills
The true extent of Britain’s sewage pollution crisis is being hidden, campaigners have claimed.
7 min readThe Telegraph
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Israel backing Iranian Kurdish push to seize Iran border areas, sources say
An Israeli source cautioned that there was pushback from the Iraqi Kurds, and without their practical support it would be hard for the Iranian Kurds to mobilize. Israel has been bombing parts of western Iran to support Iranian Kurdish militias who hope to exploit the US-Israeli war on Iran to seize towns near the frontier, according to three sources familiar with Israel's talks with the factions.
5 min readJerusalem Post
- US
Georgia Republicans push more bills aimed at Fulton County DA Fani Willis
Georgia Republicans are pushing for more restrictions on local prosecutors, saying their investigation into Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis proves the moves are needed. Willis in August 2023 obtained an indictment against Trump and 18 others, accusing them of participating in a wide-ranging scheme to illegally try to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The fate of legislation concerning local prosecutors is unclear in the House, which is less rawly partisan than the Senate, although still under GOP control.
Associated Press3 min read - US
Texas Congressional Frontrunner Bragged About Owning 'Mein Kampf' in English in Newly Resurfaced Clip
Brandon Herrera is under fire from Democrats over video clips discussing his purchase of Nazi memorabilia and joking about the Holocaust
3 min read - US
A dead woman’s key fob and two grisly crime scenes: How the Utah triple-murder suspect was tracked across state lines
Less than 24 hours after a mysterious triple homicide baffled investigators and devastated two idyllic Utah towns, a bevy of license plate readers, a trail of footprints and a victim’s own key fob helped lead authorities to a suspect more than 300 miles away.
9 min readCNN
- US
Camels disqualified from beauty contest for Botox, fillers
Twenty camels were disqualified from a beauty contest in Oman after inspectors found they had received Botox and fillers.
1 min read - World
Everything we know on the seventh day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran
Nearly a week into the latest Middle East conflict, Iran’s strikes in the region have decreased significantly – while US attacks on Iran continue ramping up and Israeli strikes prompt panic in southern Beirut.
8 min read - US
Central Texas faces Aqua Texas water rate hike as PUC challenges increase
Changes could be coming for some Aqua Texas customers in Central Texas, meaning higher costs could be coming depending on where you live. Lara Ramey in Manor will be seeing her bill go up in the next billing cycle. "The first thing I noticed when I got my water bill was that it was over double what I was paying for the same amount of bathrooms and kitchen," Ramey said.
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KVUE Austin - US
California bill would create 'roadmap' to reintroduce grizzly bears
California legislators presented a new bill aimed at creating a "roadmap" to reintroduce the grizzly bear to the state's ecosystem.
3 min read - Politics
Trump administration's embattled FDA vaccine chief is leaving for the second time
The Food and Drug Administration’s embattled vaccine chief, Dr. Vinay Prasad, is once again leaving the agency — the second time in less than a year that he’s departed after controversial decisions involving the review of vaccinations and specialty drugs for rare diseases. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary announced the news to FDA staff in an email late Friday, saying Prasad would depart at the end of April. Makary said Prasad would return to his academic job at the University of California, San Francisco.
Associated Press3 min read - US
Dog Groomer's Husband Charged Months After She Was Found Stabbed 17 Times, and He Called 911 About a 'Suicide'
Kyle Long allegedly told police he saw Rachel Long stab herself several times in her face and neck
3 min read - Politics
Jesse Jackson hailed as ‘ambassador of hope’ at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden
Thousands in Chicago honored civil rights ‘champion’ who ‘stepped forward again and again’, Obama said
5 min readThe Guardian
- US
Stranded Ice Fishermen Rescued a Mile Offshore After Ice Sheet Splits from Mainland
"When the weather is [warmer] like this and it's been raining, even if the ice is thick, there is always that risk factor"
3 min readOutdoor Life
- Politics
Kristi Noem’s final DHS speech gets the “Veep” end-credits treatment after Trump fires her
"I just spit out my Coke."
2 min readDaily Dot
- US
U.S. attorney in Miami targeting Cuban leaders with new initiative, sources say
President Trump has indicated he's keeping an eye on Cuba and predicted on CNN that "Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon."
2 min read - Business
Bye-bye Red 40: Gatorade phases out artificial colors for new lower sugar drink
Original Gatorade Thirst Quenchers contain red 40, yellow 5 and blue 1
3 min read - US
Drowning Death Now Ruled Murder with 3 Men Accused of Wrapping Victim in Fishing Line and Throwing Him into River
Zachary Dalton Watson, Austin Drake Womack, and Ronald D. Brawley III, are all facing second-degree murder charges in connection with the 2018 death of 20-Year-old Robbie Crites
4 min read - Politics
FDA’s controversial vaccine chief will exit agency next month
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the US Food and Drug Administration’s head of vaccines and biologic medicines, will leave the agency at the end of April, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN on Friday.
1 min read - Politics
James Talarico’s campaign was strong with Latino voters. That’s good news for Democrats.
The rising star's campaign offers some clues to solving a major Democratic problem.
4 min readMS NOW
- US
Justice Department Posts 3 FBI Memos Alleging Unverified Sexual Abuse by Donald Trump
Trump has repeatedly denied wrongdoing connected to his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
4 min read - US
National Symphony Orchestra executive director steps down, exiting Kennedy Center
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) - National Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jean Davidson announced on Friday that she was stepping down from the ensemble that primarily performs at
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