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Top News Stories for Thursday, March 5th 2026
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
With the administration challenging the Court and Congress, independent reporting is the only thing standing between you and the noise. Your membership funds the courage to ask the hard questions. Don't let the truth be sidelined, join Huff Already a member? Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) committed to support funding for military action against Iran during a Tuesday stop by CNN , despite calling the operation ...
Source: huffpost.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Everything new in Apple's refreshed MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops for 2026 The new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are great for most people and for demanding users respectively – but as much as Apple has raised the bar with these, they're just incremental improvements that aren't worth upgrading from the previous models. That's Apple's fault – and it's not entirely a bad thing. The company has been ...
Source: newatlas.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
We've said it over and over again on this site: when you stand up to the bully, the bully backs down. When you capitulate, you get nothing but a permanent stain and an invitation for more abuse. And here we are again. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Trump administration plans to abandon its defense of the executive orders sanctioning law firms that dared to represent clients the president didn't like. ...
Source: techdirt.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
By The average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. increased sharply on March 3, amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Although an increase in gas prices was expected, the jump of 11 cents in one night suggests further volatility in the weeks ahead. The current national average for a gallon of gas is $3.109, up from $2.997 on Monday. A week ago, average gas prices stood at $2.883 per gallon. For many ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Thousands of files relating to the Epstein case have been taken offline, according to an analysis by the Wall Street Journal . The Journal found that more than 40,000 files were missing from documents that had been posted to the Justice Department's website, including documents that detailed one woman's unverified of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump. "As of March 2, 47,635 files were offline for ...
Source: thedailybeast.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
In a ceremony at the White House on Wednesday, executives from seven major tech companies signed a pledge with President Trump to supply their own power for artificial intelligence data centers. Leaders from Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI agreed to the " ratepayer protection pledge " Trump first announced during last week's State of the Union address . The president said the plan will help ...
Source: latimes.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
The transnational nature of artificial intelligence (AI) means international regulation is essential to tackle the safety issues associated with advanced AI, according to tech chiefs. In the final evidence session of the Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry into human rights and the regulation of AI on 25 February, MPs and Lords pressed the AI minister and senior executives from Meta and Microsoft on the ...
Source: computerweekly.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
In 2021, the Barclays Center arena — home to the Brooklyn Nets and concerts ranging from Disney on Ice to Bad Bunny — decided to switch from to another ticketing company, SeatGeek. The switch didn't go well. Ticketmaster retaliated hard, a federal jury in Manhattan heard on Wednesday, as testimony began in a high-stakes government effort to split the ticketing giant from parent company Live Nation. ...
Source: businessinsider.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday voted to scuttle an effort by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace to shed more light on sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress. Mace, a conservative Republican who is running to be governor of South Carolina, forced a floor vote on her resolution directing the House Ethics Committee to make public all reports on allegations of congressional lawmakers and aides ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
By Things weren't going well for Jonathan Gavalas last fall. His wife wanted a divorce. He was facing a domestic violence charge. The mortgage wasn't being paid. But then he fell in love. With a chatbot. The 36-year-old couldn't get over how real the Gemini A.I. chatbot seemed. He was her "king." She was his "queen." He paid $250 a month for a premium version of the A.I. program, so he could speak to her, and hear ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa. The soldiers identified Wednesday were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, and Maj. Jeffrey O'Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa. The six members of the Army Reserve, who worked in ...
Source: apnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
People who took GLP-1 drugs had lower risk of all kinds of drug and alcohol addiction From online forums to the clinic, people have reported that diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can dramatically quell their compulsive behaviors —including cravings for alcohol and nicotine. The swell of anecdotes has spurred a wave of preliminary trials and one-off studies that have mostly ...
Source: scientificamerican.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Catholic priests in Rhode Island preyed on hundreds of children for decades, getting away with sexual abuse largely due to a system where bishops prioritized minimizing scandal as the diocese maintained a secret archive to conceal the revelation of more victims. These findings were among the many sobering details released Wednesday as part of a multiyear investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode ...
Source: wbur.org
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
LONDON — Three men suspected of spying for China were arrested Wednesday, London police said. One of the three men is the husband of a lawmaker from the governing Labour Party. The three allegedly assisted a foreign intelligence service in violation of the National Security Act of 2023, the city's Metropolitan Police said. Police did not name the suspects because they haven't been charged. They said one was a ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
The Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a league source confirmed Wednesday. The news comes in the lead-up to the start of free agency, in which the Patriots could pursue an upgrade at the position. Potential targets include Mike Evans, Alec Pierce, and Wan'Dale Robinson. A trade for a top wideout, such as A.J. Brown , also remains a possibility. The Patriots signed Diggs to a three-year, $69 ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
The federal government is estimated to owe American businesses up to $175 billion in tariff refunds after the Supreme Court struck down much of the Trump administration's import duties last month. But the U.S. could end up owing considerably more money, according to a new analysis — in interest payments. Research from the Cato Institute, a nonpartisan think tank in Washington, D.C., said ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Companies added 63,000 workers in February, an improvement from the downwardly revised 11,000 in January and better than the consensus estimate for 48,000. Most of the hiring came in just two sectors: health services and construction. Job growth in other sectors either was flat or lower. Pay grew 4.5% for those staying in their jobs while wage gains for job switchers moved down to 6.3%, the smallest gap since ADP ...
Source: cnbc.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Google also expanded safety features including earthquake alerts and broader Satellite SOS availability in Europe, Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska. Google unveiled new features for Pixel devices and the broader Android ecosystem in the March Pixel Drop. The updates focus on device tracking, security, and AI integration across Google's mobile platforms. These changes aim to enhance user connectivity and safety while ...
Source: techbriefly.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
You can now listen to Fox News articles! Most people focus on heart health and memory as they age — but experts say another critical factor often gets overlooked: muscle mass, which directly impacts strength, mobility, metabolism and long-term independence. Adults naturally lose up to 8% of their muscle mass every decade after age 30. It's a progressive decline known as sarcopenia that can accelerate without ...
Source: foxnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
BEIRUT, Lebanon, March 4 (UPI) -- Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Wednesday that his Iran‑backed group has resumed fighting to compel Israel to halt its aggression and withdraw from occupied Lebanese territories, stressing that the move was unrelated to the U.S.‑led war on Iran and vowing to resist regardless of the sacrifices. "The fighting is not related to any other battle," Qassem said in a speech ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
X said it would "continue to refine" its policies and product to ensure the platform "can be trusted during these critical moments." Social media platform X announced Tuesday it would suspend creators from its revenue sharing program for 90 days if they post AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without disclosing they were artificially made, the company said. The policy change, announced by an executive of the ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Pop star Harry Styles says he is still grappling with the death of his former One Direction bandmate and friend Liam Payne . "I think there was a period when he passed away where I really struggled," Styles said in an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe posted Wednesday. "I have such strong feelings around my friend passing away." Payne was 31 when he fell from a third-floor balcony on Oct. 16, 2024 . His sudden ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
: Google Pixel 10a review: Should Android users consider anything else at this price? The newest Pixel phone packs minor upgrades that make a big difference. Pros Faster charging and a flush camera bump are appreciated. Durable material choices and long software update support. One of the remaining 'small' phones with a good camera and battery life. Cons No PixelSnap to compete with iPhone 17e. 8GB RAM and Tensor ...
Source: zdnet.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Analysis shows average levels are 30cm higher than thought, and up to 150cm in south-east Asia and Indo-Pacific Sea levels around the world have been underestimated due to inaccurate modelling, with research suggesting ocean levels are far higher than previously understood. The finding could significantly affect assessments of the future impacts of global heating and the effects on coastal settlements. Globally, ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Follow Us Instagram On January 30, the Department of Justice released its latest tranche of 3.5 million documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Years of emails, texts, and images were suddenly in the public domain. Epstein, a serial rapist, masterminded a global human trafficking and sexual abuse network, and could count princes, professors, and politicians among his closest friends and accomplices. MintPress ...
Source: mintpressnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died. He was 89. Notre Dame announced on Wednesday that Holtz died in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by his family. Spokeswoman Katy Lonergan said a cause of death was not provided by the family. Holtz became the first and so far only coach to lead six different ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
State CIOs Are Exploring How AI Agents Can Boost Productivity, Efficiency Reputation aside, most pen pushers in state governments don't actually like pushing paper. They also don't care to force citizens to fill out forms in triplicate. Two decades of promises to minimize those chores may be on the cusp of gloriously coming true with the advent of agentic artificial intelligence. A report from the National ...
Source: healthcareinfosecurity.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, her first of two appearances on Capitol Hill this week. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., berated Noem for her handling of the Department Homeland Security. Tillis said he will block more presidential nominees if Noem doesn't answer questions about a Border Patrol operation in his home state. In this article Sen. Thom Tillis , R-N.C., ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Select departures organised as US state department warns Americans to leave on commercial flights 'due to safety risks' Travellers stranded by a widening war in the Middle East began departing the United Arab Emirates onboard a small number of evacuation flights on Monday, as governments around the world worked to extract their citizens from the region. Etihad Airways and Emirates, the airlines based in Abu Dhabi ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
US president says 'relationship is not what it was' after PM defends decision not to allow use of British bases Donald Trump has criticised Keir Starmer again over the UK's refusal to aid the offensive strikes on Iran, saying the "relationship is obviously not what it was". Starmer had issued his strongest rebuke yet of Trump's action in Iran , saying the UK did not believe in "regime change from the skies" and ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
OpenAI says it has agreed changes to the "opportunistic and sloppy" deal it struck with the US government over the use of its technology in classified military operations. On Monday OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman said the company would add the language to its agreement, including explicitly prohibiting the use of its systems to spy on Americans. The deal had emerged on Friday following a fallout between OpenAI's ...
Source: bbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
With the administration challenging the Court and Congress, independent reporting is the only thing standing between you and the noise. Your membership funds the courage to ask the hard questions. Don't let the truth be sidelined, join Huff Already a member? Colin Gray, the father of alleged school shooter Colt Gray, was found guilty of murder on Tuesday in relation to the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting that killed four ...
Source: huffpost.com
Georgia school shooting suspect's father convicted of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia man who gave his teenage son the gun he's accused of using to kill two students and two teachers at a high school was convicted of second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter Tuesday. Jurors took less than two hours to find Colin Gray guilty of all charges in the September 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, northeast of Atlanta. Gray is one of a number of ...
Source: bostonglobe.com