Leonne's Daily Post
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Saturday, March 7
Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven

A Russian missile strike on an apartment block in Kharkiv has killed seven people and injured ten others, including children, as rescuers search through the rubble.

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Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president

Trump has demanded Iran's 'unconditional surrender' and called for new leadership 'acceptable' to the White House, while Putin meets with Iran's president amid escalating regional tensions.

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At least 8 killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv as Russian missile hits apartment building

A Russian missile strike on a residential building in Kharkiv has killed at least eight people, including children, underscoring the ongoing toll of the war on civilian populations in Ukraine's second-largest city.

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Trump warns more Iranians will become targets in the war

Trump has warned that more Iranians will become targets in the ongoing war, escalating rhetoric even as Iran's president offers apologies to neighboring nations.

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Lack of notice about Iran strikes and defense help frustrates some Gulf nations, AP sources say

Gulf nations are frustrated that the U.S. did not provide advance notice of the Iran strikes and disregarded their warnings about regional consequences, straining important alliances.

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We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said

Ordinary Iranians reflect on the week of conflict with the U.S., offering insight into how citizens are grappling with war and imagining their country's future.

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Trump rules out talks absent Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel strikes Lebanon

Trump has ruled out negotiations with Iran absent their 'unconditional surrender,' while Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, escalating tensions across the region.

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Evidence suggests the deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely a US airstrike

Evidence indicates that a deadly blast at an Iranian school was likely caused by a U.S. airstrike, raising questions about civilian casualties and targeting accuracy.

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Operational Excellence, Strategic Incompetence

The U.S. military has demonstrated extraordinary operational competence in the Iran war, yet the Trump administration's strategic rationale remains muddled, exposing a troubling gap between tactical and strategic capability.

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Why Hasn’t Trump Mentioned Iran’s Oil?

As military action engulfs Iran once again, a key question lingers: why hasn't Trump's administration explicitly discussed Iran's vast oil reserves, the hidden prize that has long motivated U.S. intervention?

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The Gulf Countries Can’t Take Much More

Gulf countries are struggling to maintain calm and reassure residents and investors even as the Iran war destabilizes the region, a precarious balancing act that may prove unsustainable.

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Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war

Ukraine has begun deploying armed robots on the battlefield against Russian forces, marking an escalation in the war's technological dimension.

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India's foreign minister confirms an Iranian naval ship is docked at the port in Kochi

India's foreign minister has confirmed that an Iranian naval ship is docked at the Indian port of Kochi after a U.S. submarine sank the IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka.

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China spent years building ties in Latin America. Can Trump make room for the US?

Trump is meeting with ideologically aligned Latin American leaders to counter China's growing influence in the region, signaling a pivot in U.S. strategic priorities.

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Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties

Trump is taking forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce their ties with China, attempting to reassert U.S. regional influence.

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Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace

The Iran conflict has forced airlines to navigate increasingly restricted airspace as a drone attack on Azerbaijan further constrains routes through the Gulf region.

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Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan

A series of tornadoes swept through Michigan, destroying homes and uprooting trees in a violent display of severe weather affecting the state.

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3 died in Michigan after an apparent tornado rips through the state

An apparent tornado in Michigan has killed at least three people, with forecasters warning that severe storms and tornadoes could intensify across the central U.S.

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The US lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%

The U.S. lost a surprising 92,000 jobs last month as the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4%, signaling potential weakening in the labor market.

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The Economy’s Warning Light Is Flashing Yellow

The U.S. economy is flashing warning lights as the job market weakens, inflation persists, and oil prices spike—conditions eerily reminiscent of the stagflation crisis of the 1970s.

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Stocks fall after oil prices spike near a 2-year high and reports suggest a slowing US economy

Stock markets have fallen as oil prices spike near two-year highs and reports suggest a slowing U.S. economy, fueling recession concerns.

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Footage shows US citizen shot by ICE agent in Texas traffic stop

Video has emerged showing a U.S. citizen shot by an ICE agent during a Texas traffic stop, with the Department of Homeland Security having withheld disclosure of the shooting for nearly a year.

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Hegseth’s comments are a reminder that government isn’t always eager to show the human cost to war

Defense Secretary Hegseth's comments remind us that government agencies often downplay the human costs of war, obscuring the true toll of military operations.

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US immigration authorities arrest Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee

U.S. immigration authorities have arrested a Spanish-language news reporter in Tennessee, raising press freedom concerns and questions about targeting of immigrant journalists.

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Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund Trump assassination attempt gets life in prison

A Wisconsin man who killed his parents to fund a Trump assassination attempt has been sentenced to life in prison, demonstrating the deadly consequences of extremist ideology.

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Man pleads guilty to bringing explosives to a DC church marking the start of a Supreme Court term

A man has pleaded guilty to bringing explosives to a Washington church marking the start of a Supreme Court term, underscoring security threats to the judiciary.

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US aims to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor

The U.S. is planning to exhume and identify 88 USS Arizona crew members who were buried as unknowns after Pearl Harbor, finally giving names and honor to these fallen sailors.

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Nebraska Legislature mull budget fixes as plan leaves deficit at $125 million

Nebraska legislators are grappling with tough budget cuts as the current spending plan leaves a $125 million deficit, forcing difficult choices on funding priorities.

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EPA Hits 40-Year Lows in Staffing After Trump Targets Its Public Health Experts

The EPA has hit 40-year staffing lows as Trump administration policies have driven departures of public health experts, with more than 4,000 employees leaving between January 2025 and January 2026.

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‘Sound Science’ Bills Limiting State Environmental Regulations Set ‘Insurmountable Burden of Proof,’ Scientists Say

Republican-backed 'sound science' bills requiring environmental regulations to prove direct bodily harm are setting an 'insurmountable' burden of proof, scientists warn, potentially hampering public health protections.

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An Island Nation in the South Pacific Leads the Latest Push for Climate Justice at the UN

Led by the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu, countries are pushing a UN resolution to reinforce legal obligations on climate action, building on a landmark International Court of Justice opinion.

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Upstate New York Communities Eye Nuclear Power

Communities in upstate New York are debating Governor Hochul's proposal for a new nuclear power plant to meet rising electricity demand, with residents worried about environmental and economic consequences.

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FBI investigating ‘suspicious’ cyber activity on system holding sensitive surveillance information

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on a system holding sensitive surveillance information, raising concerns about potential breaches of classified data.

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British Library selects Preservica for large-scale Digital Preservation program

The British Library has selected Preservica to manage large-scale digital preservation of its petabyte-scale collections, ensuring long-term access to culturally significant digital materials.

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EBSCO Information Services launches Global Indigenous Studies database

EBSCO has launched Indigenous Studies Source, a comprehensive database of 138 journals, books, and tribal newspapers focused on Indigenous heritage and experiences globally.

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How a handful of koalas are changing scientists understanding of genetic risk

A new study reveals that koalas in southern Australia are genetically healthier than long assumed, fundamentally changing how scientists assess genetic risk and population recovery.

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Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Commercial fishing crews in the Atlantic continue to accidentally dredge up dangerous chemical weapons dumped by the U.S. decades ago, creating ongoing hazards for workers and the environment.

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Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran's attacks on US bases

Planet Labs, a leading commercial satellite imaging company, has paused releasing imagery of certain Middle East regions after its footage revealed details of Iranian attacks on U.S. bases.

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Friday, March 6
Russia has provided Iran with information that can help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say

Russia has provided Iran with information that could help Tehran strike U.S. military assets in the region, though U.S. intelligence has not found evidence that Russia is directing Iran's use of it.

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Six Days of War, 10 Rationales

In just six days of war, the Trump administration has offered at least 10 different rationales for striking Iran, making it difficult to discern the actual strategic objective.

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America’s and Israel’s Goals Are Already Colliding

U.S. and Israeli war objectives are already diverging less than a week into the Iran conflict, with Trump favoring a cooperative strongman while Israel pursues its own regional security goals.

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Something New Is Happening in Lebanon

Lebanon has been plunged into war once again, awakened by Israeli airstrikes retaliating for Hezbollah's missile attacks—a conflict with little connection to Lebanese national interests.

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Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah

Israeli troops are massing near the Lebanese border as speculation grows that Israel is preparing a full-scale ground invasion to confront Hezbollah, Iran's proxy militia.

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A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

The U.S. has allowed India to purchase Russian oil for 30 days, a move that paradoxically strengthens Moscow's finances amid the Iran war and Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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The Iran war is driving up energy prices. These companies are profiting.

The Iran war has disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, sending fossil fuel prices surging and creating windfall profits for energy companies at a moment of global instability.

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Indonesia to ban social media and other online platforms for under 16s

Indonesia is moving to ban social media and online platforms for children under 16, joining other countries in attempting to protect young people from digital harms.

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Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk

The Pentagon has officially designated AI company Anthropic as a supply chain risk effective immediately, a dramatic move that limits the firm's defense partnerships.

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Publishers sue 'shadow' library allegedly powering AI chatbots

Publishers have sued to shut down a 'shadow' library allegedly being used to train AI chatbots without authorization, raising critical questions about copyright and AI training data.

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New Strides Made on Deceptively Simple ‘Lonely Runner’ Problem

Mathematicians have made progress on the deceptively simple 'lonely runner' problem, a decades-old conjecture about whether runners on a track will inevitably become isolated from their peers.

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Spacecraft’s impact changed asteroid’s orbit around the sun, study finds

A study confirms that a spacecraft's impact successfully changed an asteroid's orbit around the sun, validating planetary defense technology as a viable concept.

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