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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 9min
GOP Rejects War Powers Resolution on Iran, TX Congressman Facing Runoff Admits Affair, Weight Loss Drugs to Treat Addiction and more
Senators voted down a measure that would limit presidential military action toward Iran. The Pentagon released the names of six service members killed in Kuwait. A Texas congressman admitted to an affair amid an ethics probe. New research links GLP-1 weight loss drugs to reduced addiction risk. Two toddlers climbed into the same claw machine, prompting firefighter rescues.

Mar 4, 2026 • 7min
Trump Rates Iran War, House Subpoenas AG, Sea Level Dangers and more
Coverage of the US-Israel conflict and a presidential assessment of the Iran fighting. Lawmakers push subpoenas and probes tied to high-profile investigations. A new nomination shakes up Washington amid scrutiny. A Nature study warns coastlines face far more sea level rise than previously estimated.

Mar 4, 2026 • 7min
Iran War Expands, Tributes to Fallen US Soldiers, Walz in the Hot Seat and more
Coverage of escalating strikes and shifting missile activity in Iran and the wider regional fallout. Reports on coordinated attacks involving Iran and Hezbollah and NATO air defenses intercepting threats. Tributes to U.S. service members killed in the conflict. A heated congressional grilling of Minnesota’s governor over welfare fraud. Debate inside a major AI company about a Pentagon contract.

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Mar 4, 2026 • 9min
Israel Launches Wave of Strikes Against Iran, TX Primary Results, World's Last Glamour Shots Closes and more
Coverage of a major military strike campaign against Iran and the U.S. response. Reports on Americans stranded amid regional chaos and diplomatic mission closures. Breakdown of Texas primary results and an advancing GOP runoff. A criminal conviction linking a parent to a school shooting. The final Glamour Shots studio shuts after decades.

Mar 3, 2026 • 7min
Drone Strike Hits US Consulate, GA School Shooting Verdict, Target’s Turnaround Plan and more
A suspected drone strike hits U.S. consulate grounds in Dubai, raising regional tensions. Markets wobble as oil spikes and investors weigh conflict risks. A father is convicted in relation to a Georgia school shooting case. Key primary contests shape up, including a high-profile Senate fight in Texas. Retail giant Target unveils a bold plan to win back shoppers.

Mar 3, 2026 • 8min
US Embassies Close, Global Markets Rattle, Secret Ingredients in Your Food and more
Diplomatic posts shut down across the Middle East amid threats and rising strikes in Iran and Lebanon. Global oil spikes send markets into turmoil. Congressional briefings and security re-vetting are being prepared. An investigation reveals dozens of unreviewed chemical ingredients in common foods.

Mar 3, 2026 • 9min
Trump: ‘Big Wave’ to Come in Iran, Austin Shooting Victim Named, Voting Opens in Heated Senate Primaries and more
A rapid roundup of escalating strikes and warnings about wider conflict in the Middle East. Coverage of Hezbollah opening a new front and regional missile interceptions. A tragic mass shooting in Austin and identification of the victims. Voting begins in hotly contested Senate primaries in TX, NC and AR. A viral trend turns office supplies into a pop culture moment.

Mar 2, 2026 • 7min
Trump on Iran, Austin Shooting Victims, New Combined Streamer and more
Liam Riley, CNN correspondent covering the streaming industry, breaks down the planned merger of Paramount+ and HBO Max and what it means for subscribers and competitors. He explains the regulatory hurdles and the strategic reasons behind the combined service. Short, clear takes on how the deal could reshape streaming platforms.

Mar 2, 2026 • 7min
Inside the Iran Strike, Oil Prices Surge, Secret Celebrity Wedding and more
A behind-the-scenes look at a coordinated U.S.-Israel strike on Iran and how the conflict is spreading across the region. Rising oil prices and market turbulence linked to the fighting. A survey revealing many teachers work multiple jobs amid financial strain. A whirlwind report of a secret celebrity wedding between two Spider-Man stars.

Mar 2, 2026 • 8min
Trump: War with Iran Could Last ‘Four Weeks or So’, Suspect In Austin Mass Shooting, Musk to Court For Twitter Lawsuit and more
Coverage of escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and strikes that shook the region. Reports on attacks affecting aircraft and rising travel and energy disruptions. Update on an Austin mass shooting and the identified suspect. Preview of the high-profile trial over a major tech acquisition. A heartwarming piece about an eight-year-old collecting cereal for kids in need.


