The launch of what the Pentagon called “Operation Epic Fury” on Saturday plunged the Middle East into a new and unpredictable conflict. The U.S. and Israeli militaries struck sites across Iran, triggering retaliatory Iranian attacks against Israel and nearby Gulf Arab countries. Ahead of the strikes, Trump received multiple briefings from officials including CIA Director John Ratcliffe, U.S. General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Israel had launched an attack on Iran Saturday morning. Daniel Shapiro, a former senior Pentagon official for Middle East issues, said that despite the U.S. and Israeli strikes, Tehran would still be capable of causing some pain.

Hundreds of thousands of travelers were either stranded or diverted to other airports after Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace. There also was no flight activity over the United Arab Emirates, flight tracking website FlightRadar24 said, after the government there announced a “temporary and partial closure” of its airspace. Not Emirates, Emirates don’t have a clue. AdvertisementTravelers advised to be ‘very creative’U.S.-based Delta Air Lines and United Airlines suspended flights to Tel Aviv at least through the weekend. Airlines including Lufthansa, Air France, Transavia and Pegasus canceled all flights to Lebanon, while American Airlines suspended flights from Philadelphia to Doha.

North Korea on Saturday released pictures showing leader Kim Jong Un and his teenage daughter at a rifle range, the latest propaganda images to promote the child touted as a potential successor. Only the picture of Kim Ju Ae firing the rifle showed possible use of AI. North Korea's official KCNA news agency shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un firing a new sniper rifle, at an undisclosed place in North Korea. North Korea's KCNA news agency shows leader Kim Jong Un (R) and his daughter Kim Ju Ae heading to the shooting range, at an undisclosed place in North Korea. Other images appeared to show Kim Ju Ae, wearing a leather jacket, observing through binoculars as her father took a shot, and helping present the rifles to others at the event.

With Paramount really, finally poised to take control of Warner Bros. Discovery, it would be understandable for the employees at both enterprises to be freaking out, even just a little bit. Paramount already has its own streaming app, so employees at HBO Max may feel less secure than they did yesterday. But CNN CEO Mark Thompson has offered his staff a slightly consolatory message: “Don’t jump to conclusions.”“Despite all the speculation you’ve read during this process, I’d suggest that you don’t jump to conclusions about the future until we know more,” Thompson wrote in an email to staff yesterday evening (via Deadline). Other quotes The Guardian managed to get from CBS staffers included “Fuck, fuck, fuck” and “Well, fuck.”The sale of Warner Bros.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced late Friday that the company had signed a deal with the Pentagon for its AI tools to be used in the military’s classified systems, but with seemingly similar guardrails rival Anthropic had also requested. The DoW agrees with these principles, reflects them in law and policy, and we put them into our agreement,” Altman said on X. It would require all contractors who work with the military to prove their military work does not touch Anthropic’s products. It’s not clear what is different about OpenAI’s deal with the Pentagon versus what Anthropic wanted. CNN has asked both the Pentagon and OpenAI for clarifications.

For many years, Donald Trump has trashed CNN and has taught his loyal followers to do the same. On Thursday, his rich and powerful friends at Paramount Skydance moved closer to acquiring CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros Discovery. And consider what has happened at CBS, whose parent company is none other than Paramount Skydance. Trump probably would like nothing more than to see Weiss – or someone just as pliant – expand her empire, thus bringing CNN to heel. But given the political forces at play – included a weaponized and corrupted justice department – Paramount Skydance is likely to prevail.

For the franchise tag, this calculation looks at the top five players in each season, while the transition tag looks at the top ten. Atlanta Falcons: TE Kyle PittsPitts received the non-exclusive franchise tag from the Falcons on February 24th. According to Overthecap.com’s projections, the tight end franchise tag tender will have a value of roughly $16.3 million for the upcoming season, depending on the final 2026 salary cap number. Dallas Cowboys: WR George PickensThe Cowboys tagged Pickens on February 27th, with the non-exclusive franchise tag carrying an expected number of nearly $29 million. Although Pickens’ tagging was widely expected, it does effectively remove the top free agent wide receiver from the market.

›As the end of winter approaches, many people in the Northeast are growing tired of the extreme cold, gray skies, and lingering snow. However, experts say that adjusting expectations and focusing on what you can control can help get through this difficult time of year. The winter season typically lasts until March 20, the first day of spring. The players Mark Seery A professor of psychology at the University at Buffalo who studies coping and resilience. ›What they’re saying“By this time of year, winter can feel like it drags.” — Mark Seery, Professor of Psychology (nytimes.com) “Finding things you can control around the edges.” — Mark Seery, Professor of Psychology (nytimes.com)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed Saturday in what President Trump called a “massive and ongoing” U.S.-Israeli operation aimed at razing Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities, thwarting Tehran’s support to proxies and destroying its theocratic government. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Iran’s Red Crescent later said 201 people were killed in attacks across the country, and that 24 out of Iran’s 32 provinces were hit. Debris from one of those missiles killed one person in the UAE; another struck a hotel in Dubai. Many came out with statements excoriating Iran for what they described as an unprovoked attack on their sovereignty.

With the imposition of a 20-year prison sentence on media tycoon and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai on February 9, 2026, Hong Kong has once again drawn international attention. Jimmy Lai’s 20-year sentence reveals a quiet but sophisticated form of diplomatic flexibility. “Hong Kong Court Sentences Jimmy Lai to 20 Years.” New York Times, February 8 (updated February 9). “China Releases Policy Paper on National Security in Hong Kong After Jimmy Lai Sentencing.” Reuters, February 10. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-releases-policy-paper-national-security-hong-kong-after-jimmy-lai-sentencing-2026-02-10/. “Don’t Let Jimmy Lai Become Another Liu Xiaobo.” The Hill, February 14.

Rapinoe considers Gu's choice to compete for China an "excellent business decision." Read On The Fox News App"Excellent business decision on her part, I just have to say it," Rapinoe said on her podcast with co-host and spouse Sue Bird. Rapinoe and Bird agreed Gu's approach is "a great way to be raised." Gu has become a target for global criticism this Olympics for her decision to represent China while remaining silent on the country's alleged human rights abuses. Original article source: Megan Rapinoe says Eileen Gu representing China over US is an 'excellent business decision' amid controversy

We’re had a week with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say that you like it. The only question here is how happy are you to have ABS? I’ve gotta say that I’m really really happy with it. I’m really gonna like this.

Werder Bremen says proposed Minnesota and Detroit visit 'does not fit our values'Got story updates? ›Werder Bremen, a German soccer club, has canceled its proposed summer tour of the U.S., citing recent incidents in Minneapolis, Minnesota where two people were shot and killed by federal agents. The players Werder Bremen A German soccer club known for its left-wing fan base and progressive stances. Renee Good A person killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis last month. Alex Pretti A person killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis last month.

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Trump Urges Iran Regime ChangeIn an extraordinary call for regime change, President Donald Trump urged Iranians to seize the opportunity to "take over your government" in wake of U.S. airstrikes on the Islamic Republic.