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Iran Supreme Leader Killed in U.S.-Israeli Strikes as Hormuz Attacks Rattle Global Markets

U.S. and Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader as tanker attacks choke the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil higher, stocks lower and rate-cut bets fading. ...Read more

#iran, #israel, #straitofhormuz, #oil, #globalmarkets

Israel Declares War on Hezbollah as Ceasefire Lapses and Airstrikes Hit Beirut

Israel says it has begun an “offensive campaign” against Hezbollah after the ceasefire expired, with deadly strikes in Beirut and rockets fired toward Haifa. ...Read more

#lebanon, #israel, #hezbollah, #beirut, #iran

NASA Delays First Artemis Moon Landing to 2028, Turns Artemis III Into Earth-Orbit Test

NASA will push its first Artemis lunar landing to 2028, repurposing Artemis III into a 2027 Earth-orbit dress rehearsal amid safety, budget and China pressure. ...Read more

#nasa, #artemis, #moon, #spaceflight, #spacex

Walmart to Pay $100 Million, Overhaul Spark Driver Pay After Regulators Allege Tip and Earnings Deception

FTC and 11 states say Walmart misled Spark drivers and shoppers on tips and pay. A $100M deal funds refunds and mandates 10 years of oversight. ...Read more

#walmart, #gigwork, #tips, #ftc, #delivery

Harrison Ford honored as SAG-AFTRA rebrands its awards, while “Sinners” leads film winners

The newly renamed Actor Awards stream on Netflix as Ford accepts a lifetime honor and “Sinners” wins top film ensemble and acting prizes. ...Read more

#sagaftra, #awardsseason, #netflix, #harrisonford, #hollywood

IMF Hails U.S. Growth but Warns Deficits Put Debt on ‘Stability Risk’ Path

IMF says U.S. growth is strong and inflation easing, but warns deficits of 7%–8% of GDP could push debt to 140% by 2031. ...Read more

#imf, #usdebt, #deficit, #inflation, #tariffs

Rubin Observatory’s real-time sky alerts debut with 800,000 notifications in a night

Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s first large-scale public test sent 800,000 rapid alerts, previewing a system built for millions nightly in LSST. ...Read more

#astronomy, #rubinobservatory, #lsst, #space, #datastreams

Lilly’s daily GLP-1 pill beats Novo’s oral semaglutide in diabetes trial, but side effects drive more dropouts

A Phase 3 head-to-head study finds Lilly’s orforglipron lowered A1c and weight more than Rybelsus, with higher quit rates. ...Read more

#diabetes, #glp1, #weightloss, #pharma, #clinicaltrials

ELN Announces Three-Day Ceasefire as Colombia Heads to March 8 Elections

Colombia’s ELN guerrillas say they will halt attacks for March 8 voting, but monitors warn armed groups still shape campaigns and turnout. ...Read more

#colombia, #eln, #elections, #ceasefire, #violence

2026 World Baseball Classic to Double as a Key Qualifier for LA28 Olympic Baseball

The 2026 World Baseball Classic opens in Tokyo with more at stake: top Americas finishers (minus Team USA) can clinch Olympic berths for LA28. ...Read more

#worldbaseballclassic, #olympics, #baseball, #la28, #mlb

Verint Names Ex-Calabrio Chief Dave Rhodes CEO After $2 Billion Take-Private Deal

Verint appoints former Calabrio CEO Dave Rhodes to lead the newly combined, Thoma Bravo-backed customer experience AI platform. ...Read more

#verint, #calabrio, #thomabravo, #ai, #customerservice

Late-Season Winter Storm Hits Northern China and South Korea, Bringing Heavy Wet Snow

A sprawling storm dumps unusually heavy, wet March snow across Hebei and South Korea, threatening travel, power lines and fragile greenhouses. ...Read more

#weather, #snowstorm, #southkorea, #china, #hebei

Iran’s soccer chief hints at skipping 2026 World Cup after Khamenei killed in U.S.–Israeli strike

Iran’s football federation president says the team may not attend the 2026 World Cup in North America after Tehran confirmed Khamenei’s death. ...Read more

#iran, #worldcup2026, #fifa, #israel, #us

After Louvre Crown Jewels Heist, Macron Replaces Museum Chief as Crises Mount

A daylight theft of Napoleonic jewels, ticket fraud and building failures intensify scrutiny of the Louvre, prompting a leadership change and a costly overhaul plan. ...Read more

#louvre, #france, #museumsecurity, #macron, #arttheft

Three dead, 14 wounded in Austin bar shooting; police kill suspect on West Sixth Street

Three people died and at least 14 were wounded after a gunman opened fire at a crowded West Sixth Street bar in Austin; police fatally shot the suspect. ...Read more

#austin, #shooting, #texas, #sixthstreet, #publicsafety