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Live Updates: Iran’s retaliatory strikes and regional tensions surge post-Khamenei
Trump warns Iran against retaliation, vows using force “never been seen before” U.S. President Donald Trump warned Sunday that Washington would respond with unprecedented force if Iran retaliates against recent U.S. strikes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they […]
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Iran after Khamenei: What’s next and what it means for the world?
A woman holds an illustration depicting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as others wave Iranian national flags during a demonstration in support of the government and against US and Israeli strikes outside a mosque in Tehran on February 28, 2026. Atta Kenare | Afp | Getty Images The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah […]
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U.S.-Iran strikes live updates: Explosions heard as retaliation targets U.S. military bases
House Speaker Johnson: ‘Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions’ U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) holds a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 3, 2026. Annabelle Gordon | Reuters House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Saturday said “Iran is facing the severe consequences of its evil actions.” […]
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NASA is sending its first Black and first female astronauts to the moon
NASA is preparing to launch a mission to the moon — and it’s making history for more reasons than one. The space agency’s Artemis II launch marks the U.S.’s first journey back to the moon in more than 50 years. It will also carry the first Black astronaut and the first female astronaut to travel […]
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Explosions heard across the Middle East as Iran retaliates against U.S. attacks; flights disrupted
TOPSHOT – An incoming projectile explodes over the water in the bay of Haifa off of the northern Israeli coastal city on February 28, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, with Israel’s public broadcaster reporting that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been targeted, as the Islamic republic […]
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White House gives Democrats new DHS funding offer as partial government shutdown drags on
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., hold a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 8, 2026. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images Congressional Democrats on Friday said they received a counteroffer from the White House to fund the Department of Homeland Security. The department has […]
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Here’s an update on our 4th Industrial Revolution stocks and the rest of the portfolio
On Friday, the CNBC Investing Club held its February Monthly Meeting, where Jim Cramer and Director of Portfolio Analysis ran through each stock in the portfolio. Jim put a special focus on the Club stocks within the artificial intelligence trade. He’s dubbed them the “Fourth Industrial Revolution stocks,” borrowing the term from Nvidia CEO Jensen […]
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U.S. warns Iran’s reluctance to discuss weapons is a ‘big, big problem’ as fresh talks begin
This combination of pictures created on April 09, 2025 shows US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff after a meeting with Russian officials at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025 (L); and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaking to AFP during an interview at the Iranian consulate in Jeddah on March 7, […]
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Rolls-Royce raises outlook, plans up to $12 billion share buyback as engine demand boosts growth
Rolls-Royce said Thursday it expects profits of over £4 billion ($5.42 billion) this year as the aero engine and power systems maker promised another year of robust growth. The aerospace giant is targeting underlying operating profit of between £4 billion and £4.2 billion in 2026, above the midpoint of £3.65 billion as expected by analysts […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Netflix, Coinbase, Diageo, Cava and more
Check out some of the companies making headlines in midday trading. Coinbase — The cryptocurrency exchange’s stock jumped 12% as it launched stock trading on its platform. The move is part of Coinbase’s strategy to become the place for investors to trade not only cryptocurrency but also stocks, exchange traded funds and place prediction market […]
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