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The New York Times

Los Angeles Times

CNN

BS:35%

History Unfolding

US and Israel launch military strikes on Iran; Khamenei reported killed by Trump and Israeli officials

The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, targeting military, governmental, and nuclear-related sites. President Trump announced the operation and subsequently declared Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead, though Iran's foreign ministry disputed this. Strikes also hit civilian areas including a school, with Iranian officials reporting dozens of children killed.

World·Politics

45 sources

The New York Times

Newsweek

Bloomberg

BS:38%

Significant

Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk after contract talks break down over AI use restrictions

The Pentagon labeled AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk and the Trump administration ordered all federal agencies to cease using its technology, after Anthropic refused to remove restrictions on using its AI for domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons. Anthropic held a $200 million Pentagon contract and plans to challenge the designation in court. OpenAI announced a deal with the Pentagon hours later, stating its agreement includes the same safety principles Anthropic sought.

Technology·Politics

30 sources

The New York Times

Daily Mail

USA Today

BS:29%

History Unfolding

US-Israeli Military Strikes on Iran Trigger Widespread Middle East Airspace Closures and Flight Cancellations

The United States and Israel launched military strikes on Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, prompting multiple countries including Iran, Iraq, Israel, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and the UAE to close their airspace. Thousands of flights were canceled or diverted, affecting tens of thousands of travelers globally, while Iran launched retaliatory strikes targeting US military facilities in Gulf states.

World·Politics

13 sources

The Wall Street Journal

Daily Mail

The Independent

BS:45%

History Unfolding

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Dubai Hotel During Retaliatory Attacks Across Gulf Region

Iran launched retaliatory strikes across the Middle East after US and Israeli forces conducted strikes on Iranian cities. In Dubai, a missile or missile debris struck the Fairmont The Palm hotel on Palm Jumeirah, causing a fire and injuring four people. Gulf states including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan also reported strikes or intercept debris.

World·Politics

9 sources

Bloomberg

NPR

Daily Mail

BS:35%

Major Impact

US-Israel Strikes on Iran Prompt Shipping Slowdown at Strait of Hormuz; Closure Unconfirmed

The US and Israel conducted military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, prompting Iran's Revolutionary Guard to broadcast warnings that passage through the Strait of Hormuz was unsafe. Shipping companies began diverting or pausing vessels, but a US official stated there was no evidence of a military blockade and tracking data showed ships continued to transit the waterway.

World·Economy

13 sources

The Wall Street Journal

Daily Mail

The Hill

BS:29%

History Unfolding

UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Meeting After US-Israeli Strikes on Iran and Iranian Retaliation

The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting on February 28, 2026, after the US and Israel conducted joint strikes on Iran targeting its missile and nuclear facilities. Iran retaliated with strikes on several Gulf states including the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned the escalation from all sides and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

World·Politics

8 sources

Los Angeles Times

Bloomberg

Newsweek

BS:30%

Major Impact

Congress debates war powers authority after Trump orders US-Israeli military strikes on Iran

President Trump ordered US military strikes on Iran alongside Israel on Saturday, beginning what he called major combat operations aimed at destroying Iran's military capabilities and fostering regime change. Key members of Congress, primarily Democrats with a few Republicans, are pushing for a war powers resolution vote, arguing the strikes required congressional authorization. Republican leaders largely backed the action, citing Iran's nuclear program and regional threats.

Politics·World

11 sources

Fox News

Daily Mail

Jacobin

BS:57%

Major Impact

US and Israel Strike Iran; NYC Mayor Mamdani Condemns Operation While Maintaining Local Safety Coordination

The US and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, with President Trump stating the goal is regime change. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly condemned the strikes as illegal and catastrophic, days after a cooperative White House meeting on housing. Mamdani also directed NYPD to increase patrols at sensitive locations and addressed Iranian New Yorkers.

Politics·World

9 sources

The New York Times

USA Today

CBS News

BS:50%

Significant

Bill Clinton Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Epstein Connections, Denies Wrongdoing

Former President Bill Clinton gave a closed-door deposition to the House Oversight Committee on Feb. 28, 2026, testifying for more than six hours about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton stated he saw and did nothing wrong, and acknowledged limited contact with Epstein. Committee Chair James Comer said Clinton answered all questions; Democrats argued the proceedings set a precedent for compelling Trump to testify.

Politics·Legal

14 sources

Newsweek

Daily Mail

The Hill

BS:42%

Significant

Mexican Authorities Return Body of El Mencho to Family After Post-Killing Violence

Mexican authorities confirmed Saturday they returned the body of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, to relatives after genetic testing. The CJNG leader was killed by Mexican military on Feb. 22 in Jalisco state, triggering retaliatory violence across roughly 20 states that killed more than 70 people, including 25 National Guard members.

World·Crime

10 sources

Los Angeles Times

CBS News

PBS NewsHour

BS:46%

Significant

Paramount Skydance Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 Billion After Netflix Withdraws Bid

Paramount Skydance reached a roughly $110 billion agreement to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after Netflix declined to raise its offer, citing the deal as no longer financially attractive. The merger would combine Paramount's and Warner's studios, streaming platforms, and news operations, including CBS News and CNN. The transaction still requires regulatory and shareholder approval.

Business·Technology

12 sources

The New York Times

Los Angeles Times

Bloomberg

BS:24%

Significant

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange airstrikes and ground attacks for third consecutive day

Pakistan and Afghanistan have been engaged in cross-border military exchanges since Thursday night, following Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory the prior Sunday. Pakistan claims over 330 Afghan forces killed; Afghanistan disputes this and says Pakistani strikes are hitting civilian areas. International actors including the US, UN, EU, and regional powers are calling for de-escalation.

World·Politics

11 sources

CBS News

Daily Mail

CNN

BS:33%

Significant

Federal Judge Converts Temporary Order to Preliminary Injunction Blocking Minnesota Refugee Arrests Under Operation PARRIS

U.S. District Judge John Tunheim issued a preliminary injunction in Minnesota blocking the Trump administration from arresting and detaining refugees who lack green cards under Operation PARRIS, a DHS program announced in January 2026. The judge converted an earlier temporary restraining order into the more durable injunction, ruling the administration's statutory interpretation lacks congressional authorization. The order applies only in Minnesota while litigation continues.

Legal·Politics

8 sources

BBC News

Fox News

Daily Mail

BS:42%

Developing

Biden Delivers Speech in South Carolina Criticizing Trump's Policies and State of the Union Address

Former President Joe Biden made a rare public appearance in Columbia, South Carolina, at a Democratic Party event marking the sixth anniversary of his 2020 primary win there. Biden criticized Trump's State of the Union address for omissions, warned about voting restrictions ahead of midterms, and touted his own economic record. The event also served as a personal milestone for Biden, who has been undergoing cancer treatment since May.

Politics

11 sources

The Wall Street Journal

CNN

Bloomberg

BS:21%

Noteworthy

Greg Abel Issues First Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Pledging Continuity as Q4 Operating Profit Falls 30%

Greg Abel, who became Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the start of 2026, released his first annual shareholder letter alongside Q4 earnings showing a 30% drop in operating profit to $10.2 billion, driven by weaker insurance results. Abel pledged to maintain Berkshire's culture, decentralized structure, and capital discipline, while describing the company's $373.3 billion cash reserve as strategic dry powder rather than a retreat from investing.

Business·Economy

7 sources

Los Angeles Times

BBC News

The Epoch Times

BS:20%

Developing

Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashes near El Alto Airport, killing 22 and scattering banknotes

A Bolivian Air Force Hercules C-130 transporting 18 tons of newly printed banknotes crashed while landing at El Alto International Airport on Friday, veering off the runway onto a nearby highway. The crash killed 22 people, including 4 children, and injured at least 29. Authorities burned recovered banknotes, declaring them legally void, while dispersing crowds with tear gas.

World·Crime

11 sources

USA Today

Daily Mail

BBC News

BS:21%

Manchester City defeat Leeds 1-0 with Semenyo goal, close gap on Arsenal to two points

Manchester City won 1-0 at Leeds United on Saturday, with Antoine Semenyo scoring in first-half stoppage time after a Rayan Cherki pass. Erling Haaland was absent with a minor training injury. The result moves City to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal, who play Chelsea on Sunday.

Sports

9 sources

BS:25%

The New York TimesNew York Post

Thunder defeat Nuggets 127-121 in overtime as Dort ejected after tripping Jokic

Oklahoma City defeated Denver 127-121 in overtime in a physical game that featured multiple technical fouls and an ejection. Thunder forward Lu Dort was ejected in the fourth quarter after tripping Nikola Jokic, triggering a confrontation. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return from injury but sat out overtime.

Sports

8 sources

Saturday, February 28, 2026

US and Israel launch military strikes on Iran; Khamenei reported killed by Trump and Israeli officials

Pentagon designates Anthropic a supply chain risk after contract talks break down over AI use restrictions

US-Israeli Military Strikes on Iran Trigger Widespread Middle East Airspace Closures and Flight Cancellations

Iranian Missile Strike Hits Dubai Hotel During Retaliatory Attacks Across Gulf Region

US-Israel Strikes on Iran Prompt Shipping Slowdown at Strait of Hormuz; Closure Unconfirmed

UN Security Council Convenes Emergency Meeting After US-Israeli Strikes on Iran and Iranian Retaliation

Congress debates war powers authority after Trump orders US-Israeli military strikes on Iran

US and Israel Strike Iran; NYC Mayor Mamdani Condemns Operation While Maintaining Local Safety Coordination

Bill Clinton Testifies Before House Oversight Committee on Epstein Connections, Denies Wrongdoing

Mexican Authorities Return Body of El Mencho to Family After Post-Killing Violence

Paramount Skydance Agrees to Acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 Billion After Netflix Withdraws Bid

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange airstrikes and ground attacks for third consecutive day

Federal Judge Converts Temporary Order to Preliminary Injunction Blocking Minnesota Refugee Arrests Under Operation PARRIS

Biden Delivers Speech in South Carolina Criticizing Trump's Policies and State of the Union Address

Greg Abel Issues First Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Letter, Pledging Continuity as Q4 Operating Profit Falls 30%

Bolivian Air Force C-130 crashes near El Alto Airport, killing 22 and scattering banknotes

Manchester City defeat Leeds 1-0 with Semenyo goal, close gap on Arsenal to two points

Thunder defeat Nuggets 127-121 in overtime as Dort ejected after tripping Jokic

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