The 7 Iran strikes; when to worry about microplastics; lunar eclipse; and more
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Mar 2, 2026 Coverage of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and the rising regional crisis. Debate over efforts to limit unilateral military action by lawmakers. Key stakes in the Texas Senate primary and who could flip control. A newspaper’s move to AI-written bylines and newsroom reaction. Health Q&A on microplastics, safe food and water practices. Preview of a rare total lunar eclipse and selenelion viewing.
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Strike Campaign Rapidly Escalated Into Regional Crisis
- The U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have rapidly escalated into a broader regional crisis.
- More than 1,000 targets were struck, high-level leaders and civilians including Ayatollah Khamenei were reported killed, and Iran launched deadly retaliatory strikes hitting Israel and U.S. sites.
Congress Faces Test Over War Powers
- Democrats pushed for Congress to return and vote to restrain the president after strikes on Iran.
- The resolutions aim to reassert war powers, but historically lawmakers have struggled to halt presidential military actions without authorization.
Texas Primaries Could Decide Senate Control
- Texas Senate primaries will shape midterm control and Democrats may need to flip Texas to win the Senate.
- Jasmine Crockett leads Democratic polling with a Kamala Harris endorsement while John Cornyn faces a bruising GOP primary.