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Politics
A story that started in the British Virgin Islands led to a sensational arrest 4,000 miles away – but was it ever more than a shaggy dog story?
https://guardian.co.uk/politics/ng-interactive/2026/mar/07/peter-mandelson-escape-theory-british-virgin-islands Explore three key reasons why MAGA supporters should not trust Senator John Cornyn in Texas politics.
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2026/03/06/three-reasons-maga-cant-trust-john-cornyn-n4950318 Analysis of Iran's future, regime change, and hopes for a government chosen by its people.
https://pjmedia.com/jennifer-rust/2026/03/06/which-way-forward-for-iran-n4950330 Why do we spring forward and fall back with our clocks each year? Daylight Saving Time was a way to save fuel and make the most of sunlight during World War I, but it has stuck around.
https://cnn.com/2022/11/05/health/daylight-saving-time-explainer-wellness It’s been two days since President Donald Trump said he would not only endorse a candidate in the May 26 primary runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, but that he would also try to get the other ...
https://cnn.com/2026/03/06/politics/texas-senate-runoff-trump-endorsement
Economy
Chevron warns that California's climate regulations could cost 500,000+ jobs and raise gas prices significantly.
https://pjmedia.com/catherinesalgado/2026/03/06/chevron-warns-newsoms-climate-alarmism-will-cost-500k-jobs-n4950347 Why do we spring forward and fall back with our clocks each year? Daylight Saving Time was a way to save fuel and make the most of sunlight during World War I, but it has stuck around.
https://cnn.com/2022/11/05/health/daylight-saving-time-explainer-wellness Days into the war on Iran, oil tankers were bottlenecked in the Strait of Hormuz, sending up oil prices and threatening the global economy. CNN’s Gianna Toboni explains what this means for Americans – at the pump and beyond. F...
https://cnn.com/2026/03/06/world/video/strait-of-hormuz-iran-gas-prices-explained-vod Jobs numbers down, gas prices up.
https://vox.com/the-logoff-newsletter-trump/481951/trump-february-jobs-report-unemployment-economy-gas-prices The U.S. job market showed some signs of weakness even before war in Iran added a new strain on the global economy by pushing up energy prices.
https://csmonitor.com/Business/2026/0306/jobs-unemployment-oil-economy
Tech
In February, our editors tried a bunch of new products, from cozy fleece jackets to skin care that’ll leave your skin hydrated and glowy.
https://cnn.com/cnn-underscored/home/editor-favorite-products-february-2026 Retailers need a new playbook for the AI era as ChatGPT and Google both roll out agentic commerce tools.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-commerce-retail-media/ Ad Age takes a look at the role of the AI strategist, which recently emerged and is now gaining steam.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-inside-the-strategist-role/ To get a clearer picture of the range of applications, Ad Age spoke with teams behind three recent account wins: Tropicana, Spectrum and Bayer.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-agency-reviews/ MCP, AdCP, large language models, chatbots—test your knowledge of the latest trends in AI and advertising.
https://adage.com/technology/ai/aa-marketing-playbook-readiness-quiz/
Sports
Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
https://guardian.co.uk/preference/edition/us Remembering Bill Mazeroski's legendary 1960 World Series walk-off home run, a defining baseball moment.
https://pjmedia.com/tim-o-brien/2026/03/06/mazeroskis-world-series-walk-off-that-most-baseball-of-things-n4950338 Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
https://france24.com/en/sport/ The Olympic champ won hearts (and medals) with her cool confidence on the ice—but she’s also not resting on her laurels: “Having the Olympic gold doesn’t satisfy me.”
https://vanityfair.com/style/story/alysa-liu-olympics-interview In 2024 top water polo player Lucca van der Woude was arrested at Los Angeles’s Harvard-Westlake School—allegedly under suspicion of sexual assault. The criminal case against the player was closed, and the elite academy mainta...
https://vanityfair.com/news/story/water-polo-scandal-harvard-westlake
Space
Exploring stunning cosmic phenomena, space events, and astronomy insights with visuals and stories.
https://pjmedia.com/charlie-martin/2026/03/06/a-rose-for-sky-candy-n4950325 FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ A British counter-uncrewed aerial systems unit intercepted and shot down multiple drones in Iraqi airspace overnight.
https://humanevents.com/2026/03/05/uk-deploys-4-more-fighter-jets-to-qatar-400-personnel-to-cyprus-as-us-fight-in-iran-continues Gulf Arab states lobbied hard for the United States to engage in talks with Iran. Yet in the war, 1,800 Iranian missiles and drones have been intercepted in Gulf airspace, with hundreds breaking through. The Gulf is being transfor...
https://csmonitor.com/World/Middle-East/2026/0304/us-iran-war-gulf-arabs-diplomacy This is where Africa’s AI tribe comes together! We’re building a vibrant, connected space for pros, enthusiasts, and learners to swap ideas, grow skills, and spark collaborations that power the continent’s AI revolution.
https://iafrica.com/category/community/
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