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Top News Stories for Wednesday, March 4th 2026
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
Tuesday's primaries across three states saw incumbents wobble, general election matchups form and runoffs extend intraparty fights. They also highlighted broader lessons about the state of national politics, from President Donald Trump's enduring power over the GOP to the disagreements over ideology, generation and strategy that continue to divide Democrats. In Texas, where the Republican Senate primary is heading ...
Source: news.yahoo.com
Wednesday, Mar 4th, 2026 -
News , via Wikimedia Commons DOJ reverses decision to voluntarily withdraw appeal in case against law firms The US Department of Justice (DOJ) revived proceedings against four law firms on Tuesday, continuing its appeal of lower court decisions that invalidated President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the firms. After filing a motion to drop the consolidated case against law firms Jenner & Block , ...
Source: jurist.org
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 -
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 -
The platform plans to detect violations through Community Notes reports and metadata associated with generative AI tools. X will suspend creators from its revenue sharing program if they post AI-generated videos depicting armed conflicts without disclosing AI involvement. Head of product Nikita Bier announced the policy change on March 3, stating first-time violators will lose revenue sharing for 90 days. Repeat ...
Source: techbriefly.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security," on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem 's resignation and delivered a brutal takedown Tuesday before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Tillis ...
Source: rawstory.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
The House Oversight Committee on Monday released full videos of the depositions it took of former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. In a combined roughly nine hours of questioning last week -- about 4 1/2 for each -- Republicans and Democrats grilled the Clintons about their relationships with the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender ...
Source: bostonglobe.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
The United States Supreme Court issued a decision yesterday, in Mirabelli v. Bonta , that expands parental rights regarding gender identity transition by their child. The lawsuit involves allegations that California, through its unique law, required public schools to only permit disclosure of a student's gender transitioning status to the student's parents if the student consented. A set of parents were not told ...
Source: jdsupra.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Frustrated and anxious travelers searched Tuesday for any way out of the Middle East and beyond as the widening Iran war choked off commercial air traffic through the region for a fourth straight day, stranding hundreds of thousands of people. What began Saturday with U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran quickly rippled far beyond the immediate conflict zone. With airspace closed or heavily restricted across much of ...
Source: apnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
The cost of hauling crude oil from the Middle East to China has skyrocketed as the conflict between the U.S. and Iran disrupts shipping through key routes in the region. Leading maritime insurers have also dropped war risk cover for vessels operating in the Persian Gulf. The strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, located between Oman and Iran, is recognized as one of the world's most important oil choke points. ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
The U.S. Supreme Court has halted an attempt to redraw New York's 11th Congressional District, likely ensuring that the city's lone Republican representative, Nicole Malliotakis , will keep her seat through this year's midterm elections. On Monday, the Court sided with Malliotakis when it issued an emergency stay of a lower court's ruling, which dictated that the boundaries of the congresswoman's district are ...
Source: nymag.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article 'It's very sad... we love the UK,' US president said as row deepens over Britain's involvement in Iran conflict has lambasted his relationship with Britain under Sir Keir Starmer, saying he is "very sad" to see it is "obviously not what it was". The prime minister granted ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
An attorney for Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, pushed back against the government's claim that it is an "unlawful monopoly," stating in court on Monday that it is a "fierce, lawful competitor" in a "competitive market." Live Nation and Ticketmaster "bring enormous joy to people's lives" and "produce great concerts and live events," attorney David Marriott, who represents the company, said in his ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By KELVIN CHAN, AP Business Writer LONDON (AP) — Damage to three Amazon Web Services facilities in the Middle East from Iranian drone strikes highlights the rapid growth of data centers in the region, as well as the industry's vulnerability to conflict. The company's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services, said late Monday that two data centers in the United ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Proposed legislation targets 938 individuals and promises $3,000 payouts to families earning under $150K Progressive lawmakers Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., are targeting the billionaire class with a massive new tax proposal that seeks to seize trillions from the nation's wealthiest individuals to fund a sweeping government spending spree. Announced Monday, the "Make Billionaires Pay ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Prosecutors argued Colin Gray gave 14-year-old son, who is accused of killing four in 2024 shooting, access to firearm The father of a teenage boy accused of killing two students and two teachers in a mass shooting at a Georgia high school in 2024 was found guilty on Tuesday of second-degree murder and other charges. After roughly two weeks of testimony , jurors deliberated for just a few hours before convicting ...
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
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the Iraq War began more than two decades ago is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration as the United States and Israel strike Iran in a widening conflict. The State Department has been forced to close several embassies to the public, shut down at least one consulate, order the departure of embassy ...
Source: apnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Three people are now confirmed to have died in the attack, while the gunman - identified as 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne - was also fatally shot by officers at the scene. Tributes have been paid to people killed in a mass shooting at a Texas bar - as it was confirmed a third victim has died. Austin Police announced on Monday evening that Jorge Pederson, 30, had died from his injuries. The other two victims of the ...
Source: news.sky.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? Critics were scratching their heads over Melania Trump 's appearance at the United Nations on Monday, and in particular over her preaching of peace. The first ...
Source: huffpost.com
Tuesday, Mar 3rd, 2026 -
Here's what doctors say about the new research. New research shows that colorectal cancers are increasing in people under 65. Experts aren't exactly sure what's causing the rise in incidence, but they think lifestyle factors such as sedentary behavior and diet could play a part. If you experience changes in bowel habits, experts say to seek a doctor's opinion sooner rather than later. There's been a lot of focus on ...
Source: womenshealthmag.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
Monday, Mar 2nd, 2026 -
Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday declined to delay implementation of the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated most of President Trump's tariffs, allowing next steps in processing of tariff refunds to begin swiftly, following the high court's decision last month. The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit clears the way for the lower court, the U.S. Court of ...
Source: cbsnews.com