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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

The President, the Press, and a 14‑Second Pause

Jon Stewart, known for his sharp humor on the “Daily Show, ” took aim at President Donald Trump and the media that surrounds him. He criticized Trump for dragging the United States toward a conflict with Iran without explaining why it was necessary to the public. Stewart pointed out that past leader

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Arizona Holds Off Iowa State to Grab Big 12 Crown

The Arizona Wildcats finished the regular season with a decisive win, beating Iowa State 73‑57 to claim the Big 12 title outright. Jaden Bradley poured in 17 points, while Motiejus Krivas added a solid 13. The victory gave coach Tommy Lloyd his 140th win, the most in NCAA history for a coach’s first

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Middle East Conflict Spreads: What Comes Next?

The fight that many feared has begun, and it is spreading fast. First, the U. S. and Israel launched a huge bombing raid over Iran on Saturday. The attack killed the country’s top leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and many other officials. Iran did not wait for a reply; it launched missiles and dron

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Middle East Conflict Spreads, Travelers Urged to Leave

The United States has told citizens in six Gulf countries that they must leave immediately because of growing danger. The warning comes after Washington and Israel carried out strikes against Iranian targets, sparking a wave of retaliatory attacks across the region. Embassies in Jordan, Bahrain, I

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Escalating Tensions: Middle East Conflict Spreads

Israel launched air attacks on major sites in Iran’s capital, prompting a swift counter‑offensive that now reaches Lebanon. The military announced the strikes and ordered ground forces to push deeper into Lebanese territory, signaling a broader regional showdown. In response, Iran fired drones an

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

China’s Quiet Stance in the Iran Conflict

China held back for hours after U. S. and Israel struck Iran, then voiced concern and urged a pause in fighting. The next day its foreign minister called the attacks “unacceptable” and pushed for more dialogue. China has a pattern of condemning force while staying out of direct action. It kee

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Tragic Blast at Minab School Leaves Dozens Dead

The morning of a Saturday in southern Iran turned into a nightmare when a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school. The blast happened while children were in class, between 10:00 and 10:45 a. m. , when U. S. and Israeli forces were conducting their first wave of attacks on the region. Im

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Britain Eyes Ship Support for Cyprus Air Base

Britain is ready to move a warship into the eastern Mediterranean to protect its air base on Cyprus after a drone attack. A missile fired by Iran hit the runway of the Royal Air Force station in Akrotiri early Monday, showing that Iranian forces are targeting UK assets. Reports say Defence Min

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Mar 03 2026OPINION

White Allies Needed: A Bold Call from Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush stepped onto the NAACP Image Awards stage and spoke directly to those who look like her. She said that art is always political, even when people claim otherwise. Bush reminded white fans that much of what America enjoys comes from Black culture, and she urged them to act as true allies i

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Mar 03 2026SPORTS

Swimmers, Sprinters and Champions Line Up for Madrid Awards

Katie Ledecky is one of the athletes who will be honored at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on April 20. She earned her place by winning both the 800‑meter and 1500‑meter freestyle races at last August’s World Swimming Championships. In the 800‑meter event, she became the first swimmer to

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