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U.S. Readies Strikes... Iran Could Be Targeted This Weekend

U.S. officials have massed air and naval assets in the Middle East and briefed top advisers as options for strikes on Iran remain under active consideration. Military leaders say forces are positioned and a decision could come within days as diplomacy continues.

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75,000 — Verified Gaza deaths in the war's first 16 months (Lancet study)

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"We know who's bankrolling Antifa, and we're coming for them" — Kash Patel

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U.S. Readies Strikes... Iran Could Be Targeted This Weekend

U.S. military and officials are escalating pressure on Iran with forward deployments and planning for possible strikes. Multiple reports indicate forces, assets and options are being positioned in the Middle East even as diplomatic talks continue.

U.S. Begins Full Withdrawal From Syria - Troops Leaving Bases

The United States is executing a major policy shift by pulling its remaining forces from Syria. Officials report bases are closing and troops are being withdrawn in a move tied to broader Middle East recalibrations.

White House: Iran Would Be 'Wise' to Strike a Deal

Diplomacy and military planning are running in parallel as the White House urges Iran to negotiate while internal briefings and meetings with advisers signal growing readiness for force. Analysts warn a strike remains a live option.

Trump to Chair Board of Peace - Gaza Test Looms

President Trump launches his Board of Peace to coordinate Gaza relief even as the UN and international actors criticize Israeli policies. The initiative aims to fund reconstruction but faces skepticism from allies and the Security Council.

White House Rebukes Zelensky - Geneva Talks Collapse

US-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine produced no breakthrough as Kyiv and Moscow remain far apart on territory. Diplomats report short, tense sessions with limited progress amid ongoing frontline fighting.

Reward Raised to $200K+ in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

The high‑profile disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has prompted a large reward and intensified FBI involvement. Authorities report possible DNA leads and photo evidence as investigators expand searches and international cooperation.

Deadly Avalanche Kills Eight Near Lake Tahoe - One Still Missing

A catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe killed multiple backcountry skiers and left a community reeling. Officials are probing the guiding company and the decision to travel into unstable snowpack despite warnings.

Smoke Forces JetBlue Evacuation on Newark Tarmac - Airport Ground Stop

A JetBlue flight experienced an engine failure and smoke that forced an emergency return and passenger evacuation, triggering a temporary ground stop at Newark Liberty International Airport and significant delays.

Zuckerberg Testifies in Teen Addiction Trial - Meta on the Stand

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta face intense courtroom scrutiny in a landmark trial alleging social media addiction harms children. The CEO's testimony is central as lawyers probe company strategy on youth engagement.

FCC Chair Denies Blocking Colbert Interview - 'Hoax' Claim

The Federal Communications Commission is at the center of a controversy over a late night interview and possible equal time violations. The agency denies direct censorship while opening probes into network practices.

D.C. Declares Emergency Over Potomac Sewage Spill - White House Asked for Aid

A major sewer line collapse dumped hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River, prompting D.C. to declare a local emergency and seek federal aid. The spill has become a political and public health crisis.

White House Restricts FEMA Deployments Amid DHS Shutdown

The partial DHS funding lapse is constraining federal disaster response and travel and could overload FEMA and TSA. Officials warn that continued shutdown effects may hamper emergency operations during extreme weather.

DHS Memo Expands Refugee Detention - New Vetting Rules

New administration directives expand ICE authority and revise refugee vetting, while courts push back on mass detention policies. Legal and humanitarian groups warn the changes will alter refugee processing nationwide.

Minn. Prosecutors Demand Federal Records in Alex Pretti Case

Scrutiny of ICE detention deaths and federal involvement in policing has intensified. Prosecutors and senators are demanding records and oversight after high‑profile incidents and multiple reported deaths in custody.

Wexner Says He Was 'Conned' by Epstein - Denies Wrongdoing

New disclosures from the Justice Department and congressional testimony have reignited probes into Jeffrey Epstein's network. Billionaires who associated with Epstein are testifying and police in Europe have opened linked investigations.

OpenAI Nears $100B Funding Round - Valuation Could Exceed $850B

AI and tech finance dominate headlines as OpenAI pursues massive funding, China lays out long term trade and energy ambitions, and Microsoft pledges large sums to address global AI inequality.

Airbus Cuts 2026 Delivery Target to 870 - Boeing Pressure Rises

Economic and corporate moves include major aerospace targets, memory chip pricing shocks and tech M&A as companies reposition amid market shifts and supply chain pressures.

FDA to Review Moderna mRNA Flu Shot - Door Reopened

The FDA is signaling faster access to drugs with rule changes while regulators reopen review of Moderna's mRNA flu shot. The shifts could alter approval timelines and industry expectations.

Kim Jong Un Takes Wheel of Mobile Rocket Launcher - Propaganda Display

North Korea staged weapons displays ahead of a key party congress while rumors swirl about leader Kim Jong Un's travel plans. State media highlighted new launchers and publicized Kim at the controls of weapon systems.

Trans Shooter Kills Ex-Wife and Son at Hockey Game - Family Reels

A tragic mass shooting at a Rhode Island hockey game has exposed family history and troubling links. Authorities and relatives reveal the shooter's background while investigations uncover related violent acts.

Lavrov Warns Against Any New US Strike on Iran - Moscow Threatens

Russia warns against new U.S. strikes on Iran and pushes back on U.S. sanctions on Cuba as Moscow presses diplomatic counters. The Kremlin frames US steps as unacceptable and issues stern warnings.

iPhone SOS Satellite Helped Skiers After Avalanche - Tech to the Rescue

Technology aided rescue efforts and raised tough questions about safety in the Tahoe disaster. Satellite SOS features, rescue timelines and trip planning all factor into how responders searched and recovered victims.

Pentagon and Anthropic Clash Over AI Safety - Contract at Risk

The Pentagon and AI firms are clashing over how advanced models should be used for defense. Debates involve safety, procurement and differing visions between the Defense Department and leading AI companies.

Dozens of Democrats to Skip Trump's State of the Union - Rival Rally Planned

Several House Democrats plan to skip President Trump's State of the Union address and hold a rival rally, signaling intensified partisan confrontation ahead of midterms and disagreement over White House policies.

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