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March 8, 2026

Daily Mail

White House Blocks Iran Alert

The five-page bulletin blocked by the White House provides specific details on how Iranian proxies may carry out attacks across the country. One section explains how local law enforcement can respond to this type of violence.
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Bloomberg

Trump Rules Out Kurdish Role

President Donald Trump has decided against involving Kurdish forces in potential military actions against Iran, reflecting a cautious approach similar to previous stances on Kurdish involvement in regional conflicts.
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The Atlantic

US-Israel Goals Diverge

The US and Israel began their war against Iran with an extraordinary display of military cooperation. But differences began to emerge between Washington and Jerusalem almost immediately, and their objectives appear to be colliding.
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New York Post

Epstein Prison Guard Under Probe

One of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards googled the sex predator minutes before he was found dead — and also made a mysterious $5,000 cash deposit 10 days before the predator’s jail-cell suicide, new Department of Justice documents reveal.
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The Telegraph

Wagering on Conflict

Crypto prediction markets like Polymarket let users bet on wars, strikes and leaders' deaths, drawing huge volumes and accusations of insider trading and moral harm; US-regulated Kalshi bans death markets, but offshore platforms continue.
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The New York Times

AI Giants Partner With Pentagon

Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a “supply chain risk” after it resisted allowing unrestricted military use of its AI, then struck a contract with OpenAI under similar “lawful purpose” terms including technical guardrails on surveillance.
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NBC News

Trump Weighs Boots on the Ground

President Donald Trump has privately expressed serious interest in deploying U.S. troops on the ground inside of Iran, according to two U.S. officials, a former U.S. official and another person with knowledge of the conversations.
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SF Standard

Man-on-Street Meets Reality

Mayor Daniel Lurie has been seen in candid moments kneeling on the street to offer services to the homless. A violent incident on Thursday calls that practice into question.
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ABC News

Obama Center Opening Soon

The Obama Presidential Center will open in June 2026, with celebrations featuring changemakers and community members, despite controversies over gentrification and environmental concerns.
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The Maha Report

What RFK Jr. Said About Dunkin’

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasizes the need for transparency in sugar content of popular beverages, urging companies like Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks to provide safety data, amid misinterpretations of his comments on iced drinks.
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The New York Times

The Reason Gen. Z Doesn’t Date

The “looksmaxxer” wave—young, male, online and nihilistic—prioritizes extreme appearance “optimization” over relationships, feeding misogyny and fear of intimacy. Shaped by porn, #MeToo anxieties, COVID isolation, dating apps, and rage-bait advice
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Axios

His Legacy Is on the Line

Trump fancies himself a high-risk, high-reward president, a confidence cheered by the vast majority of Republican officials and voters. But risk is risk — and by most measures, it's rising everywhere.
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CBS News

Tornadoes Hit Michigan, Oklahoma

Severe storms, including an EF-3 tornado, battered Michigan and Oklahoma on March 6, 2026, causing at least six fatalities, significant structural damage, and prompting tornado watches across several states.
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The Hill

Houston, We Have a Drone Problem

To combat Iran’s Shahed 136 drones — a relatively inexpensive weapon that costs around $20,000 to quickly produce — America’s armed forces are bleeding costly Patriot and THAAD interceptors that take years and millions of dollars to build.
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Deadline

Chalamet’s Opera Comment Backlash

After the 4x Oscar nominee quipped that “no one cares” about performance arts like ballet and opera, he’s been publicly inundated with both backlash and invitations to see several different troupes perform.
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WGN TV

Rev. Jackson’s Private Homecoming

A day after former presidents, sitting governors and local Chicago residents alike attended a vibrant, televised celebration for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., the family and friends who knew him best privately grieved the civil rights leader at his organization’s headquarters.
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Poynter

Essay Tips From Writing Coach

Renowned writing coach Roy Peter Clark shares insights on crafting compelling college admissions essays, emphasizing authentic voice, focused narratives, and storytelling techniques, while encouraging students to interpret prompts broadly.
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