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March 4, 2026

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Trump salutes Team USA men’s hockey at State of the Union, says Connor Hellebuyck will get Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump introduced the members of the Olympic champion U.S. men’s hockey team during his State of the Union address Tuesday as proof that the country under his leadership is “winning so much.” The team, which entered the chamber from the press gallery, got a standing ovation from both Republicans and Democrats. Trump joked that it was the “first time I’ve ever seen them [Democrats] get up.” “But they beat a fantastic Canadian team in overtime, as everybody saw,” Trump said of the men’s team. “As did the American women, who will soon be coming to the White House.”

March 4, 2026

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Australia’s shameless support for the US attack on Iran makes us gullible, duplicitous, or both | Allan Behm

The ease and speed with which Australia, along with Britain and Canada, fell in behind Donald Trump’s attack on Iran was startling. For a country that is constantly trumpeting the essentiality of the international rules-based order in preserving global peace and stability, Australia is shameless in its ability to slide into the American slipstream. And to hide behind Iran’s alleged possession of nuclear weapons – or at least its ability to produce them – as justification for the attacks and the obliteration of Iran’s governing leadership, portrays us as gullible, duplicitous or both. Trump claimed that Iran’s ability to construct

March 4, 2026

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Don Lemon arrested after covering protest at Minnesota church

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested on Friday and accused of violating federal civil rights law in connection with his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church earlier this month. Lemon was arrested along with three others and charged with conspiracy against the rights of religious freedom at a place of worship and injuring, intimidating and interfering with the exercise of the right of religious freedom at a place of worship. He was released on a personal recognizance bond on Friday and appeared outside a downtown federal courthouse several minutes later. “I have spent my entire career covering

March 4, 2026

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How Trump’s DHS deploys ‘less lethal’ weapons on protesters

DHS has blamed local politicians and activists for inciting violence, saying attacks on officers have climbed sharply, leaving them no option other than to respond in kind. The agency points to the conduct of some protesters, who follow officers with their cars, block them in the street, curse at their faces, blow ear-piercing whistles and clamor outside their hotels at night. At times protests have turned violent, with demonstrators throwing bottles, rocks and fireworks, and officers have arrested many people for allegedly trying to assault them or hit them with cars. DHS said in a statement that its officers “are

March 4, 2026

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Senate blocks measure to restrict Venezuela strikes after Trump flips two Republicans

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted 51-50 on Wednesday to effectively block a resolution that would have prevented President Donald Trump from using military force in Venezuela without congressional approval after Trump flipped two Republican votes in recent days. Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Todd Young, R-Ind., voted last week to advance the resolution to require Trump to seek prior approval from Congress to strike Venezuela. But after Trump attacked and pressured them, they flipped their positions and voted with most Senate Republicans to remove “privilege” under the resolution, all but sinking it in the chamber. The vote broke 50-50, and

March 4, 2026

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Trump administration says it is ending its immigration surge in Minnesota

The Trump administration said Thursday it is ending its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. Speaking at a news conference in the city, border czar Tom Homan said coordination with local law enforcement and success of immigration enforcement have contributed to the end of Operation Metro Surge. “I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this surge operation conclude,” he said. The announcement comes weeks after federal authorities shot and killed two U.S. citizens, sparking outrage around the nation and the world. Homan said “a significant drawdown” will begin this week and will continue into next week. He said he will

March 4, 2026

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Video shows ape breaking glass at Memphis Zoo after ‘disruptive behavior’

An ape habitat at the Memphis Zoo is temporarily closed after a group of guests taunted the ape, who then broke an interior glass. The moment was captured on camera and has since gone viral. The bonobo, a great ape, broke the interior pane of the exhibit glass on Feb. 26, the Memphis Zoo said in a statement later that evening. In the video, the great ape runs towards the glass and bangs its hand on it, causing it to crack. The individual recording screams, then begins laughing with another person looking on. After the glass broke, the ape sat

March 4, 2026

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Great ape breaks glass at Memphis Zoo. Here’s what may have caused it.

Updated March 3, 2026, 3:43 p.m. ET An ape habitat at the Memphis Zoo is temporarily closed after a group of guests taunted the ape, who then broke an interior glass. The moment was captured on camera and has since gone viral. The bonobo, a great ape, broke the interior pane of the exhibit glass on Feb. 26, the Memphis Zoo said in a statement later that evening. In the video, the great ape runs towards the glass and bangs its hand on it, causing it to crack. The individual recording screams, then begins laughing with another person looking on.

March 3, 2026

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2 drones strike U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Two suspected drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the State Department confirmed, according to The Wall Street Journal. The State Department said in a cable viewed by the WSJ on Monday that the drones hit the roof and perimeter of the chancery. “Post is sheltering in place and reported no injuries,” the department added. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said the Embassy was struck by two drones, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building. Reuters, citing three people familiar with the matter, reported that a loud blast was heard and flames

March 3, 2026

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Are Crypto Traders Betting on US-Iran Strike Breaking The Law? Lawmakers Call For War Prediction Ban After ‘Insider Trading’ Claims $1.5M

Key Takeaways Suspicious profits from US-Iran prediction markets have raised integrity concerns. Prediction markets face backlash over “death” contracts. Legal and political debate intensifies. At least seven accounts on the Polymarket prediction market appear to have collectively made more than $1.5 million in bets that the United States would strike Iran this past weekend, drawing fresh allegations of insider trading and renewed scrutiny of the rapidly expanding online betting market sector. The allegations have prompted calls for regulatory scrutiny, with figureheads and lawmakers arguing that it represents “a huge integrity issue.” But some industry leaders have argued that it’s already