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Top News Stories for Thursday, March 5th 2026
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Democratic voters in Texas displayed a pragmatic survival instinct in picking Talarico as their US Senate candidate Never write off the voter. It has been tempting to despair of an electorate that returned Donald Trump to power in 2024. But as the US midterm elections got under way on Tuesday, the big winner was pragmatism. Democrats in Texas picked James Talarico , a Presbyterian seminarian who preaches a ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai. The tech titan recently saw its quarterly earnings rise to a new ...
Source: apnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Justice Department lawyers are heading to court today to defend President Donald Trump's attacks on law firms after the administration backtracked on a move to drop out of those fights. DOJ wants a judge to throw out an American Bar Association lawsuit challenging what the group calls Trump's "law firm intimidation policy." The suit stems from a series of executive orders that targeted certain firms last year, and ...
Source: news.bloomberglaw.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
A week ago, President Donald Trump stood before Congress and made the case that his economic agenda was working. The stock market was up, gas prices were down, inflation was slowing and mortgage rates were dropping. Less than four days later, he began bombing Iran and threw those gains into jeopardy. Aside from the human toll from the war, the fighting in the Middle East has rattled markets and upended supply ...
Source: nbcnews.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 directing the House Ethics Committee to make public all reports on allegations of congressional lawmakers and aides engaging in sexual ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
You can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump hosted executives of major tech companies at the White House Wednesday afternoon to sign a pledge ensuring the tech giants protect Americans against higher electricity bills tied to data center power demand. Google, Microsoft, Meta, Oracle, xAI, OpenAI and Amazon signed the Ratepayer Protection Pledge Wednesday afternoon, Fox News Digital ...
Source: foxnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Help Net Security newsletters : Daily and weekly news, cybersecurity jobs, open source projects, breaking news – subscribe here! ArmorCode has announced AI Exposure Management (AIEM), delivered on the ArmorCode Agentic AI Platform, as the newest solution in its unified exposure management suite. ArmorCode AIEM is a system of action that provides enterprises with comprehensive visibility and control over AI ...
Source: helpnetsecurity.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 -
Tony Gonzales claims God has forgiven him for affair with Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who set herself on fire The US House representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas , admitted to having an affair with an aide who died by suicide last year. Gonzales acknowledged the affair in an interview with the conservative media personality known as Joe Pags. "Very direct, Pags, I made a mistake – I had a lapse ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Lawsuit is first wrongful death case brought against Google over flagship AI product after death of Jonathan Gavalas Last August, Jonathan Gavalas became entirely consumed with his Google Gemini chatbot. The 36-year-old Florida resident had started casually using the artificial intelligence tool earlier that month to help with writing and shopping. Then Google introduced its Gemini Live AI assistant, which included ...
Source: theguardian.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Grieving families mourn loss of troops killed in airstrike on Kuwait base, the first U.S. casualties of the conflict A U.S. soldier killed in an Iranian drone strike at a command centre in Kuwait on Sunday was just days away from returning home to her family, her grieving husband ...
Source: independent.co.uk
GLP-1 drugs may fight addiction across every major substance, according to a study of 600,000 people
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
A patient of mine, a veteran who had tried to quit smoking for over a decade, told me that after he started a , he lost interest in cigarettes. He didn't use a patch. He didn't set a quit date. He simply lost interest. It happened without effort. Another patient on one of these drugs for weight loss told me that alcohol had lost its pull – after years of failed attempts to quit. People struggling with many ...
Source: insidenova.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha will release on Wednesday findings from a multiyear investigation into child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence. According to the attorney general's office, the report will detail the diocese's handling of clergy abuse over decades. While the smallest state in the U.S., Rhode Island is home to the country's largest Catholic population ...
Source: apnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
March 4 (UPI) -- Three men were arrested in Britain on charges of spying for China, London's Metropolitan Police announced, and one is the husband of a member of Parliament. The men were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, the Met said in a statement . Detectives from Counter-Terrorism Policing London arrested a 39-year-old man at an address in London, a 68-year-old man ...
Source: upi.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he'll be released when the new league year begins next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team hasn't announced its intention. Diggs posted a goodbye on social media, thanking the Patriots for the season and saying: "We family forever." Diggs ...
Source: wbur.org
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 -
ADP releases February 2026 private sector jobs data Companies in the private sector added 63,000 jobs in February, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday. The figure is above economists' estimates of a gain of 50,000 jobs. The prior month's payrolls number was revised lower to a gain of just 11,000 from an initially reported gain of 22,000. "We've seen an increase in hiring and pay gains remain solid, ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Google announced new Android features and a March Pixel Drop update for Pixel phones. The update introduces a system for Android users to share location links from Find Hub-compatible tracker tags with airlines to help locate lost luggage. Users generate a secure, unique URL in the Find Hub app that expires after seven days and disables sharing when the luggage is back with the user. More than 10 global airlines, ...
Source: techbriefly.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Key Takeaways Protein is an essential nutrient used for building muscle, supporting the immune system, boosting metabolism, and keeping you fuller longer. While using protein supplements can be a convenient way to boost your daily protein intake, protein from food sources is often more bioavailable, meaning the body can absorb and use it more effectively. 1. Focus on Protein at Breakfast Eating a combination of ...
Source: verywellhealth.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 -
Over the weekend, the US and Israel launched air strikes against Iran after tensions escalated over nuclear and regional activities, and Iran responded with missile and drone attacks across the region. Unsurprisingly, the attacks have unleashed a torrent of responses from social media content creators. But in this age of artificial intelligence, some of the videos and images they shared were falsified by AI. On ...
Source: cnet.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
The musician reflected on the death of his former One Direction bandmate in an interview with Zane Lowe to promote his new album Harry Styles has reflected on the death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne in a new interview with Zane Lowe. "It's so difficult to lose a friend," Styles said. "It's difficult to lose any friend, but it's so difficult to lose a friend who is so like you in so many ways." Styles was ...
Source: theguardian.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 never met an opponent that couldn't beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title while cementing himself both as one of the most lovable and unlikable characters in college football — a one-of-a-kind iconoclast in a profession brimming with originals. The pint-sized motivator who restored greatness at Notre Dame and demanded it everywhere else he went died in Orlando, ...
Source: apnews.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Several state governments plan to shift from using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to using agentic AI, according to a professional association representing state chief information officers and technology executives and managers. This process is underway in several states, though it is likely to be gradual, the National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) said in a ...
Source: pymnts.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was forced to defend herself Tuesday from a host of questions about her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security — including some of her sharpest criticism from Republicans to date. In her first appearance before Congress since immigration officers shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January, Noem faced pointed questions from Sens. (R-La.), as ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
First government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle East Some British nationals stranded in the Middle East are due to be flown home from Oman later as Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf continue to ground flights. Sir Keir Starmer told MPs further chartered flights would be organised for Britons "in the coming days" following on from Wednesday's flight, which is due to leave at 23:00 local time ...
Source: bbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Trump said Starmer "has not been helpful", adding: "I never thought I'd see that. I never thought I'd see that from the UK. We love the UK." US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was "not like it used to be," in an interview to British daily newspaper The Sun, amid a major transatlantic fall out over US-Israeli strikes against Iran. "This was the most solid ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
The technology most people use only as a chatty tool for daily tasks is reportedly aiding US military aggression. And there is not much we can do about it T here are a lot of things that AI can do. It can sort out your shopping list, and it can keep your kids entertained when they're mutinous by spinning up a tailor-made bedtime story for them. It can make you more efficient at work, and can help our government ...
Source: theguardian.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