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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

March 3, 2026

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Georgia father Colin Gray found guilty in son’s alleged deadly school shooting

A Georgia jury on Tuesday held a father criminally responsible for the actions of his teenage son who — while armed with an AR-15-style rifle that had been kept inside their home — allegedly gunned down two schoolmates and two teachers. The panel in Barrow County found Colin Gray, 55, guilty of all charges, which included second-degree murder and cruelty to children, in connection with the Sept. 4, 2024, mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before finding Gray guilty on all 27 charges. He didn’t appear to show outward emotions

March 3, 2026

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US Gold Explorers Gain Edge From Record Prices and NEPA Overhaul

Published on Mar 02, 2026 Share (Investorideas.com Newswire) Breaking Gold Stock News – Investorideas.com issues a news and trading alert for West Point Gold Corp. (TSXV: WPG) (OTCQB: WPGCF). Safe-haven demand has gold prices reaching historic levels and building a base over $5000 US. Well-known established miners like Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE: AEM) (TSX: AEM), Barrick Gold (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), and Newmont (NYSE: NEM) are reporting significant earnings growth and record cash flow.  US mining stocks just got another boost following news of

March 3, 2026

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US, Israel Launch Attack on Iran – THISDAYLIVE

Israel launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, and a United States attack is underway, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran’s nuclear dispute with the West, Reuters has reported.U.S. military initiated a series of strikes against targets in Iran, Reuters quoted two U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The scope of the air and sea operations was not immediately clear. Iran was preparing a crushing retaliation, an Iranian official told Reuters.A source told Reuters that Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was not in

March 3, 2026

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Iran confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in strikes by U.S. and Israel

The U.S. and Israel launched sweeping airstrikes against Iran on Saturday in a military operation that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s supreme leader for nearly 37 years. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” President Donald Trump announced in a lengthy statement posted on social media. “This is not only Justice for the people of Iran, but for all Great Americans, and those people from many Countries throughout the World, that have been killed or mutilated by Khamenei and his gang of bloodthirsty THUGS.” Iranian state media later confirmed Khamenei’s death. Play Trump announced the

March 3, 2026

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March 3, 2026

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BREAKING: U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia Hit by Iranian…

BREAKING: U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia Hit by Iranian Drones IMAGE: U.S. State Department Multiple news reports and social media posts show flames rising near the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   It is reported that the attack was a drone attack. GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE — SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST   As of 7:45 PM, the White House had not issued a statement.   This story is developing…   At about 7:30 PM, the following was posted by the Embassy:   Subject: Security Alert – Shelter in Place – U.S. Mission to the Kingdom

March 2, 2026

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John Swinney accuses US and Israel of breaking international law

The SNP leader released a statement on Monday night expressing his “deep concern” over the escalation of the conflict in recent days. It was also announced that the Scottish Government had established a cross-government group to consider the impact of the violence on Scotland. The group will work with the Foreign Office to support Scottish citizens living, travelling or working in the region, and take steps to support affect people here in the country. In his statement, Swinney also warned that Keir Starmer’s decision to let the US use UK bases in its operations is making the situation more dangerous.