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US President Donald Trump speaks at the Medal of Honor ceremony held in the East Room of the White House in Washington, USA on March 2, 2026.Kyle Mazza | Anadolu | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said the fighting would continue until Iran’s “objectives” were completed. These objectives and the justification for the war remain in flux more than 48 hours after the conflict began. The disagreements between Mr. Trump and his surrogates have led to confusion over how he and his advisers define the endgame for ending the escalating conflict.President Trump began a military buildup near Iran after promising the…
Lewis Hamilton is “still standing, still hungry and focused on the dream” and promised “not to hold back” as he embarks on his 20th season in Formula 1.As Hamilton prepares for this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix, he says he is already feeling “reset and refreshed” for his second season with Ferrari, and is hoping to quickly put the disappointment of missing out on the podium for the first time in his career behind him. Ferrari head to Melbourne alongside Mercedes to fight at the front of the field after an excellent pre-season test. Seven-time champion Hamilton revealed he is…
Panoramic view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after an explosion was reported in the city, March 2, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Contributor | Getty ImagesWhat you need to know todayThe first flights from Dubai have been allowed to depart since the US and Israel attacked Iran, but the service is “limited”. This comes after more than 11,000 flights were canceled in the Middle East.Oil prices soared after Iran reportedly announced it had closed the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices rose more than 8% on Monday as market participants feared the war between the United States and Iran…
Jim Cramer explained Tuesday morning why investment clubs are trying to strike a delicate balance with their moves as the stock market is affected by the Iran war. It was a surprisingly calm day for the stock market on Monday, amid heavy selling on Wall Street due to the Middle East conflict, and Jim stressed in the morning meeting that “those who flee in moments like this can never come back.” Oil prices soared on Tuesday on concerns about supply disruptions, sending ripples through the stock market. Regardless of how things go on Tuesday, if there are finally reports of…
Flagstaff, Arizona — For no explainable practical reason, humans become obsessed with, and even empathize with, certain inanimate objects. our first car. Coffee mugs to choose from. And for certain subpopulations of the population, that range now extends to a dim frozen sphere 3.3 billion miles away. Hundreds of them make the pilgrimage to Arizona for the I Heart Pluto Festival held each February. Flagstaff is where, nearly a century ago, telescope lenses captured what had been touted for decades as the solar system’s ninth planet. Today, elementary school students are being taught that adding Pluto to their roster was…
Finn Smith will start for England in Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy as Steve Borthwick makes extensive changes to his squad. Borthwick made nine personnel changes in light of back-to-back defeats against Scotland and Ireland that meant England were out of title contention ahead of the game at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. This is the biggest change England have made in the Six Nations era. Tommy Freeman moved from the wing to outside center, while Finn Smith made his first start since the autumn, replacing George Ford at flyhalf. Rising star Henry Pollock was dropped to the bench after making…
MINNEAPOLIS — target announced on Tuesday that it is poised to end its sales slump, with its stock rising as the retailer’s earnings beat expectations, despite posting another quarter of declines in sales and store traffic.The retail giant, which is in the midst of a turnaround effort, said sales and foot traffic trends picked up in the last two months of the holiday quarter. Sales then turned positive year-on-year in February, at the beginning of this quarter.Target CEO Michael Fidelke said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday that the company is “right off the bat this year.” He said…
On March 2, 2026, a commercial ship anchors off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to a navigational disruption in the Strait of Hormuz in Dubai.Anadolu | Getty ImagesIran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with Asia expected to face the greatest pain.A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz had been closed and warned that ships attempting to pass through the waterway would be targeted, according to Iranian media.This strait, located between Oman and Iran, serves as an important artery for global oil trade.…
Pinterest CEO Bill Reddy speaks at the 28th Milken Institute Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton on May 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Imagespinterest The stock rose 6% after activist investor Elliott Investment Management invested $1 billion in the social media company.The company said it plans to use the funds to buy back shares as part of its newly approved $3.5 billion share buyback program. “Elliott’s investment is a strong vote of confidence in the work we’ve done to build our business and the great opportunities ahead for Pinterest,” CEO Bill Ready…
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on before the start of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security at the Capitol on March 3, 2026 in Washington, DC. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty ImagesSenate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Tuesday slammed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for the fatal shooting of two people by Homeland Security law enforcement officers during an immigration raid in Minneapolis.”A mistake was made,” Grassley said in his opening remarks. “Let me be clear: One death is one too many. But police officers should never be intimidated…