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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 05, 2026 17:25 UTC
Ex-U.S. Senator Exposes ‘Incompetent’ Trump’s ‘Biggest Problem’ In Iran War
“We have no idea if the plans will be to immediately reconstitute whatever they need to do to get nuclear power. The administration, which has offered shifting reasons behind the deadly attack, has also been notably vague in pinpointing the next figure it hopes to lead Iran in the future. “So we’d like to see somebody in there that’s going to bring it back for the people.”President Donald Trump takes questions during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ImagesAdvertisementMcCaskill said the administration has churned out a “very muddled ‘why’ and ‘when’” for the war. “I don’t care what the administration does now; they have been incompetent in one of the most important things a government must do when going to war, and that is having clear rationale for an attack, clear rationale for lives lost, clear rationale for why it happened when it happened,” she added.
Source:Huffington Post
March 05, 2026 17:02 UTC
This hip L.A. neighborhood is installing emergency sirens to warn of ICE raids
An activist holds up signs informing locals of an installed siren to alert residents of ICE presence in Highland Park. Videos have shown ICE agents ordering activists to keep their distance and to stop recording, at times threatening to arrest or detain activists. The sirens, some activists told The Times, can also help protect activists while still alerting residents to ICE agents in the area. Instead, the shop carries free whistles for customers to pick up and use in the event that ICE agents are spotted in the neighborhood. There, she found a loose-knit group of Highland Park activists who were raising money to purchase the sirens, and joined.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 05, 2026 17:01 UTC
U.S. Stocks Sink After Oil Spikes To Its Highest Price Since The Summer Of 2024
AdvertisementThe losses came as financial markets around the world keep following the cue of oil prices. Sharp increases there are raising worries that a long-term surge could grind down the global economy, exhaust households’ ability to spend and push interest rates higher. If oil prices spike further, like to $100 per barrel, and stay there, some analysts and investors say it could be too much for the global economy to withstand. That’s typical when worries are growing about the strength of the economy and about interest rates rising. The Russell 2000 index of the smallest stocks fell a market-leading 1.9%.
Source:Huffington Post
March 05, 2026 16:56 UTC
Bill Shaikin: Will Klein isn't surprised he saved the Dodgers' World Series dynasty
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 05, 2026 16:55 UTC
These 3 Disney movie songs, animated with sign language, are headed to Disney+
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Source:Los Angeles Times
March 05, 2026 16:45 UTC
Pentagon Releases Names Of 2 More U.S. Soldiers Killed In Kuwait Drone Strike
LOADING ERROR LOADINGWEST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The last two names of the six U.S. soldiers killed in a drone strike at a command center in Kuwait were released Wednesday by the Pentagon, and they are from California and Iowa. The Pentagon listed O’Brien’s hometown as Indianola, a suburb of Des Moines. Declan Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa,; Sgt. Declan Coady, 20, of Des Moines, Iowa, Sgt. A Dedicated Instructor And MentorTietjens, who came from a military family, previously served alongside his father in Kuwait.
Source:Huffington Post
March 05, 2026 16:20 UTC
You're More Stressed Out Than Ever. These 4 'Emotional Hacks' Can Stop A Doom Spiral In Its Tracks.
Let’s not try to sugar-coat the obvious truth: Most of us are more stressed out than ever. One aspect of emotional regulation that Martin emphasized is choosing healthy distractions (versus coping mechanisms that may do more harm than good in the long run). Martin wholeheartedly endorses Raj’s go-to coping mechanism of calling (or hanging out with) a friend who can make you laugh. Feeling joyfully connected to another human during a high-stress time can help you feel better fast. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementHave a question or need some help with something you’ve been doing wrong?
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March 05, 2026 16:16 UTC
Lebanon and continuing strikes: Everything we know on day six of the US-Israel war with Iran
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March 05, 2026 16:11 UTC
Role of India as A Regional Power to Mediate Between USA and Iran Conflict
For India, as an emerging regional power with increasing interests in West Asia, these developments pose both significant challenges and valuable strategic opportunities. However, while these killings seek to undermine Iran’s strategic position, they also carry considerable risks. Additionally, such actions risk triggering retaliatory attacks that could escalate into a wider regional conflict. India’s Strategic Interests and Expanding RoleAmid this climate of regional instability, India’s position as a rising power assumes greater importance. Its engagement in multilateral platforms addressing regional security and counterterrorism further enables it to support cooperative solutions to shared threats.
Source:Washington Post
March 05, 2026 15:56 UTC
New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Worries L.A. Companies
›The Trump administration's changes to the H-1B visa program, including a new $100,000 fee for successful applicants, are causing concerns for companies in Los Angeles and across the U.S. Why it mattersThe H-1B visa program is critical for many U.S. companies, especially in the tech industry, to recruit highly skilled foreign workers. The $100,000 H-1B fee was implemented through a Trump administration executive order in September 2025. The players Trump administration The current U.S. presidential administration that implemented the major changes to the H-1B visa program. True Religion A Los Angeles-based apparel maker that decided not to pursue an H-1B visa due to the new $100,000 fee.
Source:Los Angeles Times
March 05, 2026 15:54 UTC
Volatile ex-friend is back in my orbit. Give advice to this Hax question.
Carolyn Hax can’t get to every question she receives, so each week we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice. Out of the many great responses we receive, we select a few standouts to publish on Wednesdays.
Source:Washington Post
March 05, 2026 15:32 UTC
Video: White House posts video of operations in Iran mixed with ‘Call of Duty’ footage
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March 05, 2026 15:21 UTC