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Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops inside Iran
Discussions about possible ground troops have focused on missions aimed at escalating the war in attempt to end it, sources say, but no decisions have been made.
Lebanon: Israel must halt attacks on healthcare workers, medical facilities and first responders
Responding to the killings and injuries of dozens of healthcare workers and first responders in Lebanon since 2 March 2026, amid escalating attacks by the Israeli military and its allegations – without providing evidence – that ambulances and healthcare sites are being used for military activities and may be targeted, Kristine Beckerle, Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, said: “Israel is deploying the same deadly playbook it used in 2024 in Lebanon to kill dozens […]
Kalshi's legal troubles pile up, as Arizona files first ever criminal charges over 'illegal gambling business'
It's the latest salvo in an escalating battle between state regulators and an industry that claims it's not beholden to them.
Escalating war in Middle East, Georgia special election, World Cup
This week's episode is on the impacts of the war, the special U.S. House election in Georgia and the geopolitics of the FIFA World Cup.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let protections for Haitians expire
President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Wednesday to let his administration end temporary immigration protections for some 350,000 Haitians who have lived in the US legally for years, escalating another fast-moving fight over immigration to the nation’s highest court.
Former Obama adviser warns of uncertain path in Iran during annual Samuel C. Waters Lecture in Political Science at Presbyterian College
With tensions escalating in the Middle East following recent U.S. attacks on Iran, former White House deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes told a Presbyterian College audience that the long-term […]
Why Spanish businesses fear escalating clash with Trump
When it comes to economic warfare, Washington is spoiled for choice.
WATCH LIVE: Senate returns to DHS funding bill with U.S.-Israel war on Iran escalating
'Conflict arises from ignorance.' Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting
First lady Melania Trump presided over a United Nations Security Council meeting. The historic appearance came as the war in Iran is escalating.
Trump Gambles His Presidency in His War With Iran
The risks for President Trump from the assault on Iran are escalating as casualties mount, oil prices rise and the war expands across the region.
UL Lafayette political science professor weighs in on Iran conflict
A local political science professor says the escalating tensions in the Middle East could carry international and domestic implications, but warns that talk of a wider global conflict is premature.
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
President Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict
Waitlists, gaps in care and escalating crises: Advocates say CT lacking adequate child mental health care
The need for more mental health providers is a systemic problem and therefore the legislature and DCF must find a way to increase meaningful supports for children, advocates and lawyers say.
Trump ups global tariffs to 15%, escalating clash with Supreme Court
President Donald Trump upped new tariffs he announced after the Supreme Court ruled against his emergency tariffs on Feb. 20.
Parents are ruining youth sports with their escalating misbehavior in the stands
Violence in the stands. Attacks on referees. Why can’t parents just let the children play?
Two new polls show how Alex Pretti’s killing made the Minneapolis crackdown untenable
The Trump administration on Wednesday delivered its surest sign yet that it’s de-escalating its highly controversial immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
TransLogic™ Launches Secure Tube System Monitoring for Healthcare Operations
BROOMFIELD, Colo., February 03, 2026--TransLogic, a Swisslog Healthcare company and a leading supplier in transport automation, has launched MYtranslogic, a breakthrough cloud-based repository, for North America healthcare facilities. The platform, developed in partnership with DevIQ, provides enhanced access to TransLogic tube system monitoring, helping prevent minor issues from escalating into system service interruptions that prove costly to patient care and staff efficiency.
Trump reveals when he will announce the next Fed chair
President Trump says he'll announce Jerome Powell's replacement as Federal Reserve chair Friday morning, escalating his ongoing criticism of monetary policy decisions.
Attack on Ilhan Omar Follows Years of Trump’s Targeting Her
President Trump has spent years demonizing and dehumanizing the Somali-born Democrat from Minnesota, fueling escalating threats against her.
Davos 2026: Who said what at world's top annual summit
The yearly gathering in the Swiss Alps resort town has been dominated by escalating tensions between the US and its European allies, with leaders warning of a crumbling world order, rising unilateralism and AI's threat to the world's workforce.
Trump backs away from military force, says U.S. has 'framework' for Greenland's future
The developments followed weeks of escalating threats from Trump to control Greenland by any means necessary — including by force, if left with no other choice.
Iran on the Brink: Trump's Pressure Politics
As mass protests in Iran enter a decisive phase and are met with escalating violence from a regime fighting for survival, the country is approaching a tipping point. With US President Donald Trump publicly floating options ranging from diplomatic pressure and sanctions to the use of military force, we examine the stakes for Iran, the choices facing US policymakers, and the wider regional and global ramifications.
White House, states plunge into power market politics
Eastern grid operator PJM didn't directly address a proposal from a coalition of governors and the Trump Cabinet to restrain escalating costs tied to data
Sen. Ruben Gallego rebukes President Trump for escalating threats in his efforts to acquire Greenland
Sen. Ruben Gallego rebukes President Trump for escalating threats in his efforts to acquire Greenland
White House says Walz, Frey incited chaos after anti-ICE mob storms Minneapolis church
Minneapolis faces escalating anti-ICE protests following fatal shooting of protester Renee Good, with federal agents investigating church disruption and fraud scandal.
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating fascism and a nihilistic worship of greed and raw power, American politics has devolved into a theater of violence aligned with a ceaseless stream of spectacles severed from history and emptied of systemic meaning.
Sports for People and Planet
The $2.3 trillion global sports economy is experiencing robust growth, with annual revenues projected to reach $8.8 trillion by 2050. However, factors such as rising levels of physical inactivity and escalating environmental challenges could erode up to $1.6 trillion in annual revenue by mid-century. The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Oliver Wyman, has developed this insight report to highlight the urgent social and economic imperative for coordinated public–private action to secure the sector’s long-term resilience, presenting transformative, multistakeholder pathways and innovative case studies.This approach ensures that the future of sport remains competitive and inspiring, while also being sustainable and inclusive for people and the planet alike.
US Supreme Court hears challenge to transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Tuesday the legality of laws banning transgender athletes from participating on female sports teams amid escalating efforts by dozens of states and Republican President Donald Trump's administration to restrict the rights of transgender people.
Bay State business outlook remains gloomy entering new year
Mass. companies cite escalating costs as their top concern, overshadowing otherwise resilient economic activity.
How Michigan lawmakers voted on restoration of health insurance subsidies
Thursday's vote comes after the plussed-up Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies expired at the end of 2025, escalating out-of-pocket costs.
Monterey County scraps proposed Salinas mental health campus over cost, location concerns
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted against a proposed mental health facility in Salinas after public opposition and concerns over escalating costs.
Local business owner offering weekly specials to combat rising costs as businesses close across Milwaukee
Devin Eichler of the Crafty Cow is among multiple local business owners voicing concerns about escalating costs that are plaguing restaurants across the region.
2025: Inside President Trump's escalating culture war with the entertainment industry
As Trump nears the end of his first year back in office, celebrities remain deeply entwined in politics while he expands his influence over Hollywood.
Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton weighs in on Pres. Trump’s escalating pressure campaign on Venezuela
Nurses condemn escalating attacks on transgender patients and their health care providers
Nurses across the country reject new Trump Department of Health and Human Services plans seeking to ban the provision of gender-affirming care and to intimidate health care workers who care for trans patients.
Youth Mental Health Spotlighted at U.S. Launch of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing | Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health
In October 2025, global health leaders, policymakers, youth advocates, and researchers convened in the nation’s capital for a two-day A Call to Action for Youth Mental Health. The event served as the U.S. launch of the report of the Second Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health and Wellbeing, an international effort to address the urgent and escalating challenges facing adolescents worldwide. Hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Global Mental Health, the convening followed the World Health Assembly launch in May 2025. The next steps will be to continue collaborating with partners across the U.S. and the world to support the actions responsive to youth needs, including, Integrate youth lived experience expertise into mental health research, policy, and practiceApply data-driven accountability for equitable access to quality careShape urban environments to promote youth mental healthUnderstand gendered drivers and tailored responses to support youth mental healthCatalyze intersectoral engagement for youth mental health: health, education, and social support systems
Erika Kirk and Candace Owens meet amid an escalating feud over Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, met Monday with podcaster Candace Owens amid an intensifying public feud over Owens’ promotion of conspiracy theories surrounding Kirk’s death.
Pentagon "escalating" its review of Sen. Mark Kelly over video urging defiance of illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
Turkey’s Largest City Is Threatened by a Lurking Earthquake
Escalating activity along a fault line in the Sea of Marmara is moving closer to Istanbul, seismologists warn.
Despite US tariff hikes, global trade remains surprisingly strong
Global trade is proving far more resilient than many economists expected in the face of escalating U.S. tariffs, The Wall Street Journal writes. Despite forecasts of a decline earlier this year, the U.N. now projects global trade in goods and services will reach $35 trillion in 2025—a 7% jump driven by both higher prices and […]
'Good job,' Trump tells Hegseth amid criticism over boat strikes
President Donald Trump is backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid escalating criticism from Congress over military strikes on alleged drug boats.
Live updates: The latest on Ukraine, Venezuela and Trump’s immigration crackdown
President Donald Trump is escalating his immigration crackdown. Meanwhile, top US officials will meet a Ukrainian delegation in Florida. Follow for live updates on the administration.