Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • 3 min read |
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by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair |
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by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair
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Good morning, folks. Want to get more use out of your Dutch oven before spring? Try these cozy recipes. The risotto looks like a winner! Now, on to the news. |
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As the conflict in the Middle East expands, firefighters inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on March 3. | AFP via Getty Images |
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The U.S. and Israel continued to pound Iran, while Iran stepped up its attacks across the Gulf. The State Department is urging Americans to leave the region, and the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has closed. |
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The latest: Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, causing minor damage, and explosions rang throughout Tehran overnight. The Iranian death toll from the U.S.-Israel operation is now reportedly at 787, while six American service members have been killed. [AP]
- What’s next: President Trump said that he had ordered the strikes to stop Iran’s nuclear development and ballistic missile program, and that the strikes are expected to continue for four to five weeks but could “go far longer than that.” [The Guardian]
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Response: A new poll found that nearly 60% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s military action, with Republicans more likely to support it. Another one found that about half believe Trump is too willing to use military force to advance U.S. interests. [CNN/USA Today]
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Bill and Hillary Clinton attend Donald Trump's second inauguration in 2025. | Melina Mara/Washington Post via Getty Images |
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A House committee released videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s closed-door depositions in its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The former president detailed trips he took on the convicted sex offender’s plane but denied any wrongdoing. Watch their testimony. [CBS News] |
The nation’s highest court blocked California laws related to sharing information about trans students with their parents and halted a ruling that aimed to redraw New York maps to avoid diluting Black and Latino votes, in a win for the GOP. [Reuters/ABC News]
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A new study found that improved detection and treatment slashed breast cancer mortality rates in wealthy nations by 30% between 1990 and 2023, even as global cases are forecast to hit 3.5 million by 2050. [CNN] |
Jim Carrey’s body double? |
When Jim Carrey accepted an award in France last week, it wasn’t his French accent that had tongues wagging. Changes to his face led some to question whether it was a look-alike. Carrey’s rep put the rumors to rest, saying it was Carrey who attended. [Hollywood Reporter] |
The skeleton of a 17-foot-long triceratops, nicknamed Trey, is hitting the auction block this week, having spent decades in a Wyoming museum. It’s estimated that the famous fossil will sell for between $4.5 million and $5.5 million but it could fetch far more. [AP] |
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After a career spanning five decades, actress Christina Applegate is opening up about life in front of the camera in You With the Sad Eyes: A Memoir, which comes out today and features excerpts from her journals. “It’s been a long time in the making,” she said. [GMA] |
The 2026 midterm election cycle begins with primaries in three states. Here's what to expect — and when polls close — in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas. [AP]
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After a dramatic victory against the Spurs, the Knicks play the Raptors at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [Yahoo Sports] |
Get ready for even more fiery drama, as part 1 of the Vanderpump Rules Season 12 reunion starts on Bravo at 9 p.m. ET. Over on CBS, a triple bill of NCIS begins at 8 p.m. ET. Here’s what we know. [Reality Tea/Parade] |
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Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images |
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In 1931, President Herbert Hoover turned decades-long custom into law as he signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the country’s official national anthem. To feel some pride today, watch Charlie Puth’s stirring Super Bowl rendition. [USA Today/Rolling Stone]
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation via AP |
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Customers at an antique store in New York did a double take after noticing a suspiciously feathery object nestled next to a whimsical cookie jar. When officials took a closer look, they discovered a very sleepy little owl taking a nap on the shelf. (The bird was released without a hitch.) [AP] |
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To give your diet a lift, why not try the 30-30-3 method? It’s a great way to boost your protein and fiber intake while increasing healthy gut bacteria. [Yahoo Health] |
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