Intelligence suggesting Khamenei would be at a specific compound in Tehran arrived just hours before the attack, enabling precise targeting of Iran's supreme leader.
Continue reading at BBC News →Iran's state media confirmed Khamenei's death during the opening barrage of coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes, marking the end of his 37-year grip on power.
Continue reading at BBC News →Khamenei's death ends nearly four decades of autocratic rule shaped by Khomeini's revolution, fundamentally altering Iran's political landscape and regional role.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →The Pentagon pressured Anthropic to remove ethical safeguards from its AI model for classified government use, ultimately leading Trump to sever the relationship.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →The bombardment of Iran was launched without Congressional debate, public explanation, or a coherent strategy for empowering Iranians to build a legitimate future state.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →Dismantling Iran's nuclear program and weakening its proxy forces are strategic wins, though the article argues the broader goal—regime change—remains complex and uncertain.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is pushing for a formal Congressional vote on war powers following the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Iran claims U.S. and Israeli strikes killed over 150 people at a school, though the U.S. is investigating and Israel denies responsibility for any such strike.
Continue reading at BBC News →The Royal Society's eight journals will publish 2026 research as open access through a Subscribe to Open model, making groundbreaking science freely available globally.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →Louisiana's academic libraries will migrate to Clarivate's unified Alma and Primo VE platform, consolidating systems and achieving significant cost savings.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →Maryland has chosen Auto-Graphics' SHAREit system to power Marina, its statewide interlibrary loan network, strengthening resource sharing across the state.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →Troy Public Library in Michigan has launched Vega Discover, a next-generation catalog designed to make discovering and exploring collections more intuitive and personalized.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →Grove's Aspen 26.02 release enhances patron discovery tools, improves mobile engagement, and integrates open-access content visibility into library platforms.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →The Lancet's editorial board delivered a scathing critique of RFK Jr.'s first year as health chief, warning of generational damage to public health infrastructure.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Secretary of State Marco Rubio is attempting delicate diplomacy on Cuba while regional leaders warn of deepening humanitarian crises and migration pressures.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Trump has ordered all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic's AI tools, escalating a months-long dispute with the company over military applications of AI.
Continue reading at Ars Technica →Illinois health officials turned to ChatGPT while investigating a puzzling outbreak linked to a county fair, though whether the AI actually helped solve the mystery is unclear.
Continue reading at Ars Technica →Plug-and-play balcony solar panels are gaining traction with renters and cost-conscious homeowners who want renewable energy without major installation or landlord approval.
Continue reading at Grist →Cities and forests are experimenting with 'assisted migration'—deliberately moving trees suited to warmer climates—to help ecosystems and communities adapt to global warming.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Iowa's Linn County has adopted strict zoning rules for data centers, but residents worry the protections don't go far enough to protect the rural community.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Democrats are debating whether emphasizing affordability over climate messaging is a strategic recalibration or a troubling retreat from addressing the climate crisis.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Whale populations, which have rebounded since commercial whaling bans, now face new threats as climate change reshapes the oceans they depend on.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →WhatsApp's 2021 privacy policy requiring data sharing with Meta for advertising purposes is facing a legal challenge in India over consent and user rights.
Continue reading at BBC News →Nepal's anti-corruption movement, which toppled the government over nepotism in politics, is shaping campaign rhetoric ahead of upcoming elections.
Continue reading at BBC News →An 18th-century physician's self-experimentation in extreme heat reveals the remarkable mechanisms some animals use to regulate body temperature in hostile environments.
Continue reading at Ars Technica →Christine Lee, IT Technician II for Pasco County Libraries, has been recognized as the February 2026 Librarian of the Month for her impact on the community.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →A climber's death during an expedition has sparked broader debates about how much responsibility climbers bear for each other's safety in high-risk environments.
Continue reading at BBC News →Iran's morning attacks on Gulf Arab states mark a new escalation—shifting conflict from Israeli-Iranian skirmishes to direct confrontation with America's Arab allies.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has been killed in a joint U.S.-Israel operation, a dramatic shift that Trump says opens the door to talks with new Iranian leadership.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →Three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded in operations targeting Iran, marking a significant cost to American forces in an escalating regional conflict.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →The escalating cycle of U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation is reshaping the regional military balance and raising questions about further escalation.
Continue reading at BBC News →The constitutional question of whether Trump needed Congressional approval to attack Iran remains contested by legal experts and lawmakers.
Continue reading at BBC U.S. →Congress is grappling with Trump's unilateral decision to strike Iran and kill Khamenei, with lawmakers divided on whether he needed legislative authorization for the operation.
Continue reading at The Hill →Senator Mark Warner, ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, discusses what intelligence informed the U.S. decision to strike Iran.
Continue reading at NPR U.S. →Iranian airstrikes on Dubai and Abu Dhabi shattered the UAE's image as a stable, secure business hub, hitting luxury properties and forcing major infrastructure closures.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →Iran's attacks appear aimed not only at U.S. military targets but also at civilian infrastructure in allied Gulf Arab states hosting American forces.
Continue reading at BBC News →Nine people died in missile strikes across the Middle East as Iran retaliated for U.S. and Israeli attacks, widening the regional conflict.
Continue reading at BBC News →Palestinians worry that escalating regional conflict with Iran will overshadow international attention to the Gaza ceasefire negotiations they've been trying to sustain.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran have effectively shut down Middle Eastern air travel, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and scrambling to rebook flights.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →World leaders are calling for peace and renewed diplomacy after Khamenei's death, though deep concerns remain about potential escalation across the region.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →A small earthquake near the Nebraska-Kansas border was felt by residents, though the extent of any damage remains unclear.
Continue reading at KETV Omaha →War photographer Paul Conroy, whose work documented conflict zones worldwide, has died at 61.
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