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Exec. Director, Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy & Innovation/Asst. Professor of Practice, @OleMiss.bsky.social; Board: @npcinstitute.bsky.social; @juristnews.bsky.social; Ex VOA White House bureau chief; 2022 Kiplinger Fellow; W7VOA on ham radio

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Commanders Accused of Framing Iran War as Biblical Mandate, Jesus' 'Return' More than 100 complaints were made by military officers between Monday and Tuesday, totaling over 200 in total across every installation.

High-ranking US military officers are tying the action attack on Iran to fulfilling a Christian prophecy. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

04.03.2026 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 54    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 22
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DoW Identifies Army Casualties The War Department announced the deaths of four Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury.

DoD releases names of four Army Reserve soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. www.war.gov/News/Releases/Rel...

04.03.2026 00:43 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Independent Auditor's Report on the U.S. Agency for Global Media FY 25 Financial Statements | Office of Inspector General

USAGM, of which Kari Lake seized control without proper authorization, "did not assess the effectiveness of its internal controls over operations, reporting and compliance as required," according to an auditor's report released by State Department's internal watchdog. www.stateoig.gov/report/aud-f..

03.03.2026 23:51 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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X says it will suspend creators from revenue-sharing program for unlabeled AI posts of 'armed conflict' | TechCrunch Creators who break the rules will get a three-month suspension, and if they continue to violate the policy, they'll be permanently banned.

Elon Musk's X says it's going to take action against creators who post AI videos of armed conflict without disclosure that the content is AI-generated. techcrunch.com/2026/03/03/x-s...

03.03.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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Iranian strikes on Amazon data centers highlight industry's vulnerability to physical disasters Iranian drone strikes damaged three Amazon Web Services sites in the Middle East, exposing how vulnerable cloud data centers are in conflict.

(AP) β€” Damage to three Amazon Web Services facilities in the Middle East from Iranian drone strikes highlights the rapid growth of data centers in the region, as well as the industry's vulnerability to conflict. apnews.com/article/amazon-aws...

03.03.2026 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 47    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 13
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US-Israel war on Iran Day 4: UAE dealt with 186 ballistic missiles, 812 drones Get the latest on the US-Israel war with Iran: Trump warns, UAE airlines partially resume, and the US Embassy in Riyadh is hit by drones.

Drone strike near the US consulate in Dubai sparks a small fire. gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-is...

03.03.2026 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Betting and Prediction Market Alliances Erode Journalistic Integrity OXFORD, Miss. β€”The rapid integration of news organizations and sports broadcasters with gambling entities is blurring the lines between reporting and wagering, risking the fundamental pillar of journa...

"Journalism faces a decision of remaining in service to the greater good of society or becoming subordinate to the gambling industry.” - Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy & Innovation www.linkedin.com/pulse/bettin...

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President Trump, responding to reporters’ questions in the Oval Office during his meeting with Germany’s chancellor, says at some point Iran β€œwill be laying down their guns,” but he acknowledges the worst-case scenario is new leadership there turns out to be as bad as those taken out.

03.03.2026 16:59 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the US jumped 11 cents overnight to ~$3.11, according to AAA. gasprices.aaa.com

03.03.2026 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 9

WHCA VPJustin Sink, who was elected to serve as 2026-27 leader, will no longer take the role, reports Status, because he accepted a position at Bloomberg’s NYC HQ. Instead, Fox News White House correspondent Jacqui Heinrich will step up as president when CBS’ Weijia Jiang’s term ends in July.

03.03.2026 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leaked Interior Department database reveals US plans to revise historical information The U.S. Interior Department said a database revealing how President Donald Trump's administration planned to revise information on key phases of ​American history at national park sites was deliberative and the employees β€Œwho released it "will be held accountable."

(Reuters) -US Interior Department says a database revealing how the Trump administration plans to revise information on key phases of ​American history at national park sites was deliberative and the employees β€Œwho released it "will be held accountable." www.reuters.com/sustainabilit...

03.03.2026 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

US State Department tells Americans to immediately leave 16 countries and territories: Bahrain, Egypt, Gaza, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, West Bank and Yemen.

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Exclusive: U.S. Marines fired on protesters storming consulate in Karachi, officials say U.S. Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend, two U.S. officials said on Mondayβ€”a rare use ​of force at a diplomatic post that could sharply escalate tensions in the country β€Œamid widespread protests over the killing of Iran's leader.

(Reuters) β€” US Marines opened fire on demonstrators during the storming of the Karachi consulate over the weekend. www.reuters.com/world/asia-pa...

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Iran war live: Iran warns will attack ships trying to pass closed Hormuz; drones hit US embassy in Riyadh Trump says the military campaign against Iran could last longer than four weeks.

US Embassy in Riyadh hit by drones. www.reuters.com/world/iran-l...

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Donald Trump, as president, has never attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, bucking tradition. But he’s changed his mind for 2026. WHCA President Weijia Jiang (CBS News) says β€œwe’re happy the president has accepted our invitation and look forward to hosting him.”

03.03.2026 01:27 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 2
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Paramount to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service after WBD merger Paramount said it plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service after completing its WBD acquisition.

Paramount+ and HBO Max will be combined into one streaming service if regulators approve Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. www.cnbc.com/2026/03/02/h...

02.03.2026 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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"We projected four weeks to terminate the (Iranian) leadership so we’re ahead of schedule,” adds President Trump, explaining from the beginning the plan was for the air offensive to last β€œfour to five weeks.” He then pivots to a ballroom discussion and how he saved a lot of money on the curtains.

02.03.2026 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 49    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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Ten Iranian navy ships have been knocked out and β€œthey’re at the bottom of the sea,” says President Trump at the White House.

02.03.2026 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3

"We set the terms of this war" against Iran, says Defense Secretary Hegseth. "This is not Iraq. This is not endless."

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"Do not come to the Embassy. Take cover in your residence on the lowest available floor and away from windows. Do not go outside. .. U.S. Embassy personnel are sheltering in place." - US Embassy Kuwait statement as smoke was seen rising from the vicinity of the diplomatic compound

02.03.2026 11:59 β€” πŸ‘ 223    πŸ” 87    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 7

Update: Three US F-15 jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses, according to Central Command. www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-...

02.03.2026 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Iran targets energy sites as Israel strikes Tehran; US jets crash in Kuwait US president says attacks on Iran will continue until all objectives are met, as Tehran keeps up raids on US assets.

Kuwait's Defence Ministry says "several" US warplanes have crashed in the country, all the crew survived. www.aljazeera.com/news/livebl...

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Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies at age 23 University of Colorado football player Dominiq Ponder died early Sunday morning in a single vehicle crash. He was 23 years old.

University of Colorado football quarterback Dominiq Ponder died early this morning when the Tesla he was driving crashed and caught fire. www.dailycamera.com/2026/03/0...

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Oil prices jump in Asia as military actions against and by Iran trigger concern about significant disruptions to global energy supplies. tradingeconomics.com/commodit...

01.03.2026 23:35 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
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Fatal road rage incident stalls traffic along I-495 for miles A fatal stabbing along I-495 following a car crash has left 1 person and a dog dead and traffic at a standstill for hours.

Update: A fatal stabbing along I-495 following a car crash has left 1 person and a dog dead and traffic at a standstill for hours. www.wusa9.com/article/traf...

01.03.2026 23:25 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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TRAFFIC ALERT | Police activity shuts down Beltway on I-495 in Fairfax County All lanes of Interstate 495's Outer Loop have been shut down in Annandale, Virginia (Fairfax County) due to police activity.

No confirmation yet from authorities of reports online that the shutdown of I-495 in Fairfax County, Virginia, resulted from mass stabbing attack with a suspect shot by police. wjla.com/news/local/police-ac...

01.03.2026 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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DIRECT. Frappes sur l'Iran: le porte-avions franΓ§ais Charles-de-Gaulle envoyΓ© en MΓ©diterranΓ©e orientale (info BFMTV) Le guide suprΓͺme iranien Ali Khamenei a Γ©tΓ© tuΓ©, samedi 28 fΓ©vrier, par des frappes menΓ©es dans le pays par les Γ‰tats-Unis et IsraΓ«l. TΓ©hΓ©ran a ripostΓ© par des tirs de missiles contre IsraΓ«l et les Γ‰t...

BFM - France sending its aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the eastern Mediterranean. www.bfmtv.com/internationa...

01.03.2026 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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3 dead, 14 injured in 6th Street shooting; suspect identity confirmed as Senegal national Three people are dead and 14 others were injured following a mass shooting at Buford's on West 6th Street early Sunday, officials said.

Update: The shooter in downtown Austin, who was killed by police, was a naturalized US citizen born in Senegal, according to officials. cbsaustin.com/news/local/m...

01.03.2026 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Live updates: Iran’s β€˜potential new leadership’ open to US talks, Trump is β€˜eventually’ willing, AP source says A senior White House official says that β€œnew potential leadership” in Iran has suggested they are open to talks with the U.S. The official said Trump says he is β€œeventually” willing to talk.

(AP) - A senior White House official says that β€œnew potential leadership” in Iran has suggested they are open to talks with the United States after U.S. and Israeli forces launched a major attack on Iran, killing its supreme leader and other high-ranking officials. apnews.com/live/us-isra...

01.03.2026 18:27 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
GOV.UK - Help for British people abroad

Britons in Bahrain, Israel/Palestinian territories, Kuwait and UAE are being urged by the UK foreign ministry to register amid preparations for possible evacuation flights if Middle East airspace remains closed for an extended period. www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/home?origin=x

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