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February 2026

(VIDEO) Dove Cameron Thriller Series '56 Days' Tops Prime Video Charts, Hits No. 1 in U.S

In *56 Days*, Cameron stars as Ciara Wyse, a working-class newcomer to Boston who meets charming, affluent Oliver Kennedy (Avan Jogia) in a supermarket

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Holds Phone Call With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The conversation, reported late February 28, 2026, came hours after Iran launched retaliatory strikes targeting U.S. military assets and Gulf allies in response to joint U.S.-Israeli operations against Iranian leadership and facilities earlier that day

(VIDEO) Jim Carrey Makes Rare Public Debut With Girlfriend Min Ah, Calls Her 'Sublime Companion'

The 64-year-old Canadian-American star walked the red carpet at L'Olympia alongside Min Ah, his daughter Jane Erin Carrey, 38, and grandson Jackson Riley Santana

Thank you to my sublime companion, Min Ah. I love you, Min Ah,
Jim Carrey speaking French and shouting out his love — iconic,

(VIDEO) Nancy Guthrie Update: FBI Reviews Thousands of Video Hours & Speaks Out

Nancy Guthrie was last seen the evening of January 31, 2026, after being dropped off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson following dinner at her daughter Annie Guthrie's residence

Please — be the one that brings her home. Tips can be anonymous, reward can be paid in cash."

(VIDEO) Trump Announces 'Major Combat Operations' Against Iran, Urges Regime Change in Joint US-Israel Strikes

President Donald Trump announced the launch of "major combat operations" against Iran on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in a video message posted to Truth Social, vowing to destroy Tehran's ballistic missile and nuclear programs while calling on the Iranian people to seize the moment for regime change

(VIDEO) BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' Shatters Records with 1.46 Million Copies Sold on First Day

The achievement eclipses aespa's 2023 mini-album *My World* (1.37 million copies on day one), NewJeans' *Get Up* (1.19 million) and LE SSERAFIM's *UNFORGIVEN* (1.02 million), making BLACKPINK the undisputed leader among girl groups on Hanteo's historical rankings

NYT Connections #993 Hints and Answers for February 28, 2026

The New York Times' popular word-grouping game Connections delivered a brain-teasing puzzle on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with #993 rated moderately difficult at 2.8 out of 5 by the official Connections Companion

That astronomical one got me — who thinks of adding letters like that?"

Oil Prices Surge 3-5% as US-Israel Strikes on Iran Spark Fears of Supply Disruptions Through Strait of Hormuz

Crude oil prices jumped sharply on February 28, 2026, extending recent gains as joint U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran triggered immediate market concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East oil supplies

(VIDEO) Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Unveiled: AI Enhancements, Privacy Display and Price Adjustments

Samsung Electronics officially launched the Galaxy S26 series on February 25, 2026, at its Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco, introducing the Galaxy S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra as its most intuitive AI-focused smartphones yet

Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Set to Reshape Global Entertainment

David Ellisonparamount CEO
Our pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery has been guided by a clear purpose: to honor the legacy of two iconic companies while accelerating our vision of building a next-generation media and entertainment company,
David ZaslavcEO
I'm very pleased with the outcome we achieved for WBD shareholders and the entertainment industry,

Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Barrage at Gulf Arab States Hosting U.S. Bases: One Killed in Abu Dhabi

Iran fired ballistic missiles at multiple Gulf Arab states on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian leadership and military sites, killing one person in Abu Dhabi and prompting widespread air defense activations, airspace closures and emergency alerts across the region

Over 651,000 Bottled Water Units Recalled Due to 'Insanitary Conditions' in Production, FDA Says

More than 651,000 bottles of Valley Springs Artesian Gold bottled water have been recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration determined they were produced under "insanitary conditions," raising potential health concerns for consumers

Israel Targets Khamenei and Top Iranian Leaders in Strikes Aimed at Regime Change: Explosions Rock Tehran

Donald Trumppresident
Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people. Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas and our allies throughout the world,
The time has come for all sections of the people in Iran to topple the Ayatollah regime,

Pokémon Winds and Waves Set for Worldwide Release: All Nintendo Switch 2 Market Can Play Gen 10 Games in 2027

The announcement, part of the franchise's 30th anniversary celebrations, dispelled early speculation about staggered rollouts or market exclusions common in some gaming titles

Pokémon is committed to bringing fans even closer to the experience,
Developed by Game Freak exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, these new titles feature an open world to explore,

Trump Orders Federal Agencies to Halt Use of Anthropic AI Tools in Escalating Clash Over Military Safeguards

President Donald Trump directed all U.S. federal agencies on February 27, 2026, to immediately cease using artificial intelligence technology developed by Anthropic, escalating a high-profile dispute with the San Francisco-based startup over safeguards on its Claude AI model for military applications

Donald Trumppresident
The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the Department of War, and force them to obey their Terms of Service instead of our Constitution.”

UAE Declares Partial Airspace Closure, Sends Emergency Alert in Abu Dhabi Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

Airports including Zayed International in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International remained operational for ground handling, but flight schedules turned highly fluid with widespread cancellations and diversions

(VIDEO) US and Israel Launch Strikes on Iran: Explosions in Tehran as Trump Announces Major Combat Operations

Donald Trumppresident
I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand,
Aaron David Millermiddle East expert
This could spiral into a full-scale war,