NYTIMES (Francesca Regalado) - Why Are Pakistan and Afghanistan Fighting?
The renewed violence between the neighboring countries stems from Pakistan’s accusations that Afghanistan’s Taliban government has harbored a militant group.
NYTIMES (Ryan Mac) - A World Where All Is Free? That’s Elon Musk’s Theory of ‘Sustainable Abundance.’
The Tesla and SpaceX chief has told his followers that they will live in a world where robots will take care of every need and people do not have to work, in what has become his latest slogan.
NYTIMES (Kirsten Grind, Susanne Craig, Alex Klavens and Leo Dominguez) - Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.
NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis and Ian Stewart) - The Clintons’ Epstein Testimony, and the Pentagon’s New Laser Strike
Plus, the company that just cut 4,000 jobs because of A.I.
NYTIMES (David M. Halbfinger) - In a New War, Would Israel Run Out of Missile Interceptors?
The June 2025 conflict with Iran depleted Israeli and U.S. stocks of antiballistic missiles. If there is another war, the pressure will be on to destroy Iranian missiles before they can be launched.
NYTIMES (Edward Wong) - Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire
President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Zach Kaplan) - Dunkin' selling 48-ounce buckets of iced coffee: Where to find
While not officially announced by Dunkin', the jumbo-sized buckets have been gaining attention on social media recently.
NEWSNATIONNOW (WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press) - Netflix walks away from Warner Bros deal, clearing the path for Paramount
NEW YORK (AP) — Netflix is walking away from its offer to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming business, in a stunning move that effectively puts Paramount in a position to take over its storied Hollywood rival. On Thursday, Warner’s board announced that Skydance-owned Paramount’s latest offer to buy the entire company for $31 [...]
AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - American Crime Blotter: 2/27/26
Does it ever seem like certain types of crimes get ignored or played down by legacy media? As humorist David Burge (Iowahawk) famously stated, “journalism […] Source
AXIOS (Jason Lalljee) - Democrats are demanding $1,700 in tariff refunds for Americans
Following the Supreme Court 's blow to President Trump's sweeping tariffs agenda, the prospect of compensation for Americans remains an open question. The big picture: A growing number of Democrats, however, are declaring that Americans are owed billions in compensation, which amounts to about $1,700 per household. Driving the news: That includes New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday calling for the federal government to "refund all tariff payments to New Yorkers." - Several other Democratic state leaders have made similar demands, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and California Gov. Gavin Newsom . - And 25 Senate Democrats announced Thursday the "Tariff Refund Act ," a bill…
Following the Supreme Court 's blow to President Trump's sweeping tariffs agenda, the prospect of compensation for Americans remains an open question. The big picture: A growing number of Democrats, however, are declaring that Americans are owed billions in compensation, which amounts to about $1,700 per household. Driving the news: That includes New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday calling for the federal government to "refund all tariff payments to New Yorkers." - Several other Democratic state leaders have made similar demands, including Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and California Gov. Gavin Newsom . - And 25 Senate Democrats announced Thursday the "Tariff Refund Act ," a bill…Open