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U.S. law enforcement alert warns Iran may be activating sleeper cells
A federal government alert sent to U.S. law enforcement agencies warned that Iran may have activated "sleeper assets" outside the country, ABC News reported.
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Can Trump bring back a military draft for the Iran war? Here’s how it works
Conscripting Americans into war remains deeply unpopular and is unlikely to have majority support in Congress
7 min readThe Independent
- Politics
Is Donald Trump considering a military draft for Iran? What we know
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt did not address concerns of a military draft while speaking on FOX News. Is Donald Trump considering a draft for Iran?
3 min readUSA TODAY
- World
Iran war puts at risk key pipelines, terminals and refineries that supply the world with oil and gas
The Iran war has put at risk some of the world's most critical oil and gas infrastructure — the pipelines, refineries, and shipping terminals that keep energy flowing from the countries around the Persian Gulf to the global economy. Strikes by Iranian drones have disrupted operations, while the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz choke point for shipping due to risk of Iranian strikes has left some 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas with nowhere to go. Oil fields in countries including Iraq have cut back output as storage fills up.
Associated Press4 min read - US
Fact Check: Joke Post Said Epstein Photo With 'Why We Fight' Caption Inserted In 'Manual For Warfighters' By Army Prankster -- Not Real
Did an Army prankster insert a photo of Jeffrey Epstein captioned "WHY WE FIGHT" into a "Manual for Warfighters" published by Pete Hegseth? No, that's not true: That story came from a satirical account on X that posts comedy content....
1 min readLead Stories
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At least eight people dead after spate of tornadoes across central US
Eighteen tornadoes between Thursday and Saturday resulted in deaths in towns from Michigan to Oklahoma
2 min readThe Guardian
- World
NATO intercepts second Iran missile in Turkish airspace
NATO said it shot down a second ballistic missile from Iran in Turkish airspace on Monday, prompting a stern warning from Turkey to Tehran, which told its neighbour not to take "provocative steps"."A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets in the eastern Mediterranean," it said.
3 min readAFP
- Celebrity
Chris Watt’s Pen Pal Spills ‘Twisted’ Secrets From Nichol Kessinger Affair: ‘He Told Me Dark Things’
Convicted murder Chris Watt is currently serving five life sentences for the murders of his pregnant wife, Shanann Watt, and their two daughters. At the time of the killings, Watt was having an affair with his coworker, Nichol Kessinger, whom he was having sex with “three to four times a day,” according to his prison […]
1 min readNational Enquirer
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Iran hardliners rally behind new leader, unsettling global markets
By Parisa Hafezi and Maayan Lubell DUBAI/JERUSALEM, March 9 (Reuters) - Iran's hardliners staged a show of force on Monday, taking to the streets to proclaim their loyalty to new Supreme Leader
585 min readReuters
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'Heated Rivalry's meteoric rise blamed for anti-LGBTQ+ bullying on high school hockey teams
A civil rights group claims that backlash to the show's popularity has caused an uptick in anti-LGBTQ+ hate from fellow players and coaches.
3 min readOut
- US
Anthropic sues Trump administration over "supply chain risk" order
Anthropic sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies on Monday over the government's move to designate it a risk to the supply chain.
3 min readCBS News
- US
California motel closes after two women found dead in same room days apart
Eureka police took two calls for unconscious individuals, and officials reported ‘elevated’ carbon monoxide in room
2 min read - US
NTSB member fired by White House over workplace allegations that he denies
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
7413 min read - Politics
Trump says he will hold a press conference on Monday
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would hold a news conference at about 5:30 p.m. (2130 GMT) on Monday, before returning to Washington from Florida.
- World
'Innovative, alternative' housing plea to council
Councillors are asked to consider "compact" homes and look at other councils' schemes.
1 min readBBC
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6 SeaWorld Orlando Guests Reportedly Taken to Hospital After 7-Minute Roller Coaster Malfunction
The incident reportedly occurred on the Manta roller coaster, which brings riders on a “head-first, face-down inverted nosedive,” according to the park’s website
2 min readPeople
- World
France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron
French president says ‘purely defensive’ mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil prices.
4 min readAl Jazeera
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Fox’s Laura Ingraham Demands US Address Girls School Tragedy ‘Head-On’ After Trump Blames It on Iran
Ingraham doubled down on her demand that the admin address a tragedy after the NY Times reported footage that appears to show a U.S. missile hitting the site.
2 min readMediaite
- World
UAE and Turkey intercept Iranian missiles, as UK chancellor warns inflation rate likely to rise due to war
Earlier, a meeting of G7 finance ministers and the International Energy Agency ended apparently without agreement to release strategic oil reserves.
3381 min read - US
Murder investigation continues into death of 'well loved' Ellie Flanagan
A 45-year-old man is in custody arrested on suspicion of murder and other related offences.
4 min read - US
MMA fighter pleads guilty to murder of his 5-year-old daughter
A former super heavyweight MMA champion has been found guilty of the murder of his 5-year-old daughter, Charlotte. The criminal now faces 27 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree charges. Robert Buskey of Schenectady, New York, is an amateur mixed martial artist ...
2 min readMMA Weekly
- US
MAGA Congressman Claims “Muslims Don’t Belong” in America
Representative Andy Ogles went full bigot after an attempted attack in New York City.
2 min readThe New Republic
- US
‘Unfortunate’: Gorsuch dissents from Supreme Court refusal to consider jury rights
It’s the latest example of the Trump appointee separating himself from other justices on crime and punishment.
3 min readMS NOW
- US
Army Sergeant, 26, Identified as Latest Soldier Killed in Iran War: ‘Nothing Less Than a Hero'
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington “led with strength, professionalism and sense of duty,“ his commander said
3 min read - US
Family of Teacher Who Died During Prom Season Prank Supports Dropping Charges Against Teens
Jason Hughes, 40, a teacher at North Hall High School in Hall County, Ga., and the father of two young boys, died on Friday, March 6
4 min read - US
A Man Was Arrested In Florida Over a Very Silly License Plate Rule — Even Though He Was Driving a Rental Car
Better check your rental car's license plate when driving in Florida...
3 min readGuessing Headlights
- World
US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’s school in Iran
Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people ‘must be fully and impartially reviewed’.
4 min read - World
US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
2 min read - Politics
Trump Has Not Ruled Out a U.S. Military Draft amid Iran War, Says Press Secretary: 'Keeps His Options on the Table'
The White House's Rapid Response team denied plans for a military draft, writing on X, "She didn't say anything close to this. You just made it up"
4 min read - World
Child killed in crash was 'beautiful young boy'
Isaac Radbourne, 7, is named as the boy who died when he was hit by two cars on the A38 in Swinfen.
1 min read - US
Pentagon IDs 7th US service member killed in Iran war
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington died from injuries suffered in Saudi Arabia.
3 min readABC News
- Politics
Trump Organization wants to trademark president’s name with America’s 250th birthday
Designs for potential logos submitted to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office find President Donald Trump seeking to put himself front and center of summer anniversary celebrations
3 min read - World
Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile
WASHINGTON, March 9 () - President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was "nowhere near" deciding whether to send U. troops into Iran to secure the stockpile of highly enriched uranium there.
1 min read - World
Tourette's syndrome support charity faces closure
Tourette's Syndrome Inclusion in the Community says it has lost out on funding bids.
2 min read - US
Charge dropped against baby murder accused mother
Amy Clarke is no longer accused of murder or manslaughter, but still faces other charges.
1 min read - World
Minister responds to 'tragic' death of motorcyclist
Simon Lightwood asks officials to reconsider the scope of regulation in April.
2 min read - World
Plan unveiled to ban wild animals from events
New rules around animal welfare at events on council-run land will be considered by councillors.
2 min read - World
Peru returns to remote classes, telework amid energy crisis
Peru' has ordered an immediate return to virtual classes and mandatory remote work in Lima and neighboring Callao because of a an energy crisis.
3 min readUnited Press International
- World
Aliabouzar: Iranian women show what it means to be a freedom fighter
The Women-Life-Freedom uprising represents a transformative and irreversible turning point for Iranian society.
Detroit News4 min read - World
Israeli parents describe struggle to juggle work and childcare as war keeps schools closed
Parents from across the country spoke to The Jerusalem Post on Sunday about the challenges they are facing as schools have continued to operate in a remote-learning format. As the war continues into its second week, working parents of young children have been facing their own battle at home, with daycares and kindergartens throughout the country remaining shut indefinitely.
6 min readJerusalem Post
- Politics
Anthropic sues Trump administration after clash over AI use
Anthropic seeks to block White House designation of firm as supply-chain risk.
- World
SEND reforms to 'strip away' children's legal protections, charity says
Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.
4 min read - Sports
Five Iranian footballers 'in Australian safe house' after Asian Cup protest
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
7 min read - US
Family of teacher who died in student prank gone wrong supports dropping charges
Teacher Jason Hughes died from injuries sustained over the weekend in Georgia.
2 min readGood Morning America
- Business
Anthropic sues US government for calling it a risk
The artificial intelligence company has been in a public fight with US government leaders over use of its tools like Claude
1 min read - US
Charity's work 'on hold' after arson attack
Bramwell's Hope in Dewsbury says it has paused its services after a fire at its premises on Sunday.
2 min read - World
Trial begins for jailed Istanbul mayor İmamoğlu
Former Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu went on trial on Monday, nearly a year after his arrest, with prosecutors seeking more than 2,000 years in prison for the opposition politician. The first day of proceedings ended without İmamoğlu making an official statement.
2 min readdpa international
- US
Ohio State’s President Resigns After Admitting to ‘Inappropriate Relationship’
Ohio State University President Walter “Ted” Carter Jr. has resigned after admitting to an "inappropriate relationship," according to local news sources.
2 min read - US
Man charged after racially-aggravated incident
Benjamin Gray will appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court later after the incident on Saturday.
1 min read - US
Man jailed for sexually abusing multiple children
Darren Richardson, 58, from Beverley, is behind bars following his conviction at Hull Crown Court.
1 min read - Science
AI causes ‘brain fry’ at work, researchers warn
‘My thinking wasn’t broken, just noisy – like mental static,’ says one study participant
2 min read
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