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[Today’s Iran war post launched before complete because stockpiling and trip prep. Please come back or refresh your browser at 8:00 AM EDT for a final version] The US/Iran talks failed, predictably but perhaps faster than expected. Recall that a pause misleadingly called a ceasefire was set for two week to allow for settlement of disagreements and an end to the conflict. The session ended with JD Vance claiming that the US had made its “final and best offer.” There was no indication from either the US or Iran side that further discussion was in the works. The two sides…

President Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post Sunday night, calling the pontiff «WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.»Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and has previously made statements at odds with other priorities of the Trump administration, such as the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.»I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. I don’t want a Pope who thinks it’s terrible that America attacked Venezuela, a Country that was sending massive amounts of Drugs into the United States and, even…

Debris of a NATO air defence system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, March 4, 2026 in this screengrab from video. Ihlas News Agency | Via ReutersAsia-Pacific markets traded lower Monday, as investors weigh a U.S. naval blockade on Iran’s ports after talks between Washington and Tehran failed to produce an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East.The breakdown of negotiations over the weekend in Islamabad reignited worries that the U.S.-Iran war will last longer than feared, leading to higher oil prices that will continue to strain economies worldwide. Crude…

After the 2024 elections, there was a panic among Democrats about the absence of a liberal Joe Rogan. Could one be found? Could one be created? It was an epic exercise in missing the point. You cannot have a liberal Joe Rogan because Rogan is not particularly political. His audience cohered around conversations with comedians, M.M.A. fighters, bodybuilders and psychonauts. That’s what made him politically influential: He could reach millions of people who were not otherwise interested in politics.

Yup, that’s right. I pulled the trigger and have bought Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated, highly topical game that’s recently been released. Hyped as the “it can do anything” type of game, this is an action-adventure open-world game from South Korean developer Pearl Abyss, the devs behind the MMO Black Desert Online. There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s dive into it. First, some housekeeping: I’m playing on a base PS5 in quality mode, targeting 30 frames per second. I have no problem with that; frames aren’t something that really bothers me. I prefer the more cinematic look of…

Keytron Jordan, CBS Sports The 2026 NBA playoff bracket will be finalized on Sunday night. After the night’s first batch of games, we know what the Eastern Conference side of the bracket looks like. The Toronto Raptors clinched the final top-six seed and a guaranteed playoff berth on Sunday thanks to their win over the Nets. The Raptors will be the No. 5 seed in the East and face the Cavs in the first round, as the Hawks were bumped down to the No. 6 seed with their loss to the Heat on Sunday. The Hawks will go up against…

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right movement that he embodied in favor of a pro-European challenger in a bombshell election result with global repercussions.It was a stunning blow for Orbán — a close ally of both U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin — who quickly conceded defeat after what he called a ″painful″ election result. U.S. Vice President JD Vance had made a visit to Hungary just days earlier, meant to help push Orbán over the finish line.Election…

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Viktor Orbán conceded defeat Sunday after 16 years in power, as Peter Magyar’s center-right Tisza Party was projected to win Hungary’s parliamentary election.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.With roughly 45% of the ballots tallied Sunday night, Tisza is projected to win 135 seats out of 199 — enough for a supermajority — according to Hungary’s National Election Office.Speaking to supporters in Budapest, Orbán said the result was «clear» and «painful» for his party.“The responsibility and possibility of governing was not given to us,” he said.He added that he…

The Justice Department said Friday that it would move forward on a proposed $68 million settlement with a Texas land developer it had accused of preying on Hispanic residents, despite a judge’s concerns that the agreement did not do enough to help victims. During a hearing, U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett questioned why the settlement had no compensation for those who were harmed and grilled a federal prosecutor over $20 million devoted to police and immigration enforcement. He said he was uncomfortable with the provision because the Justice Department’s lawsuit against Colony Ridge, which has massive subdivisions north of…

Tom Dumont, guitarist for the famed ska band No Doubt, revealed to fans on Saturday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, weeks ahead of the band’s Las Vegas residency. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Dumont posted a video to Instagram explaining that he started experiencing symptoms years ago which prompted a visit to his doctor and a neurologist. A series of tests led to the early-onset Parkinson’s diagnosis, he said. «It’s been a struggle,» he said. «It’s a struggle every day, and I’ll make another video with details about…