- Live Updates: No Letup in Strikes on Iran, U.S. Says, as Mideast Crisis Widens
American officials said the bombing campaign against Iran was accelerating. European countries deployed assets to the region to protect their interests, and Turkey said NATO shot down an Iranian missile heading toward its airspace.
The New York Times. New York Times. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:46:55 +0000.
- Liquid Natural Gas Exporters Like Shell and ExxonMobil Could See Big Profits From War
Prices for liquefied natural gas have shot up in recent days, which could bring bigger paydays for European and U.S. energy companies.
Ivan Penn. New York Times. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:36:03 +0000.
- Washington skier buried in avalanche is rescued after wife uses phone app to track him
A skier buried for hours in a Washington avalanche last week was saved after wife's intuition led her to check his phone's location using an app.
Fox News. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:25:00 -0500.
- Boat trailer crashes over center median on busy California freeway, driver doesn't stop
Dramatic dashcam footage shows runaway boat flying across California highway, narrowly missing cars after detaching from trailer on busy 91 Freeway.
Fox News. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:04:40 -0500.
- WATCH: American travelers stranded in Middle East amid Iran conflict
Travelers are sharing their stories of being stranded in the Middle East after the joint U.S.-Israel attack against Iran triggered retaliatory strikes, impacting at least 11 countries in the region.
ABC News. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:25:39 -0500.
- Ohio Republican: Americans 'right to be skeptical' about Iran operation
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) on Tuesday said Americans have every "right to be skeptical" about the U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran. ...
Ryan Mancini. The Hill. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:05:32 +0000.
- World Baseball Classic odds: Team USA favored over Japan, Dominican Republic
Odds for all 20 teams to win their pool group and to win the World Baseball Classic, which begins March 4.
Doug Greenberg. ESPN. Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:52:23 EST.
- US sub sinks Iranian ship by torpedo in Indian Ocean, 1st such attack since WWII
A U.S. submarine used a torpedo to sink and Iranian ship in the Indian Ocean Tuesday, the first such attack since WWII , the Pentagon said.
ABC News. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:24:15 -0500.
- Can the Stillwater Facility Anchor USA Rare Earth's Growth Trajectory?
USAR advances its Stillwater magnet facility toward 2026 production, bolstered by $400M+ in cash and a key acquisition to boost NdFeB capacity.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:27:00 GMT.
- Hegseth says U.S. "just getting started" as Iran war spreads
The U.S. is "accelerating, not decelerating" war on Iran, Hegseth says, as strikes intensify in the region and reach 1,000 miles away.
CBS News. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:12:07 -0500.
- Watch Live: Gov. Walz, AG Ellison testify at hearing on fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison were called to testify at a House Oversight Committee hearing on fraud and the "misuse" of federal funds in the state.
CBS News. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:02:13 -0500.
- Oil price surge eases after Bessent pledges support for oil trade during Iran war
The oil market has calmed after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would insure tankers and provide naval escorts if necessary.
CNBC. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:48:05 GMT.
- U.S. Submarine Used Torpedo To Sink Iranian Warship In International Waters, Hegseth Says
Hegseth said it was the first time a U.S. ship sunk another with a torpedo since World War II.
By Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:06:04 -0500.
- 3 Major Regional Banks to Bet on Amid Favorable Industry Tailwinds
U.S. Bancorp, BNY and Northern Trust are well-placed for growth as the Zacks Major Regional Banks industry benefits from business restructuring, acquisitions, digitization, decent loan demand and Fed policy shifts.
Swayta Shah. Zacks. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:49:00 GMT.
- GOP challenger Steve Toth ousts Rep. Dan Crenshaw in Texas primary
Republican challenger Steve Toth defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Tuesday night, ousting the only House Republican in Texas who President Trump didn't endorse heading into the nation's first big primary of 2026.
Sean Murphy. Washington Times. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:46:37 -0500.
