Hegseth says Iran offensive is “laser-focused” and will not be “endless” as conflict intensifies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday defended the expanding U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, describing it as precise, mission-driven and necessary to counter Tehran’s missile capabilities and nuclear ambitions. Standing beside Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine at the Pentagon, Hegseth said the operation is narrowly aimed, and will not become another prolonged conflict in the …

U.S. death toll rises to 6, as President Trump says ground troops remain an option in U.S.-Iran conflict

Fighting between the United States, Israel and Iran intensified for a third straight day as American forces continued sweeping strikes inside Iran and Tehran retaliated across the region. U.S. Central Command said B-1 bombers flew missions overnight, targeting ballistic missile infrastructure. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said the aircraft “struck deep inside Iran …

Cleveland Browns acquire veteran tackle Tytus Howard from Texans in 3-year, $63M extension

The Cleveland Browns have acquired veteran tackle Tytus Howard from the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round draft pick. As part of the deal, Cleveland plans to lock up Howard with a three-year, $63 million extension. He is currently under contract through 2026, and the new agreement secures his future with the team …

Detroit Lions trade RB David Montgomery to Texans in blockbuster deal

The Houston Texans have secured veteran running back David Montgomery in a trade with the Detroit Lions in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, along with a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and a seventh-rounder in 2027 to Detroit. Montgomery is entering the first year of a two-year, $18.25 million extension signed in …

HBO Max, Paramount+ to combine into one streaming platform with merger

The proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery will have subscribers to Paramount+ and HBO Max seeing those platforms merge into a single direct-to-consumer service. Paramount CEO David Ellison outlined the plan during a Monday investor call, saying, “As we said, we do plan to put the two services together, which today gives …

HBO Max, Paramount+ to combine into one streaming platform with merger

The proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery will have subscribers to Paramount+ and HBO Max seeing those platforms merge into a single direct-to-consumer service. Paramount CEO David Ellison outlined the plan during a Monday investor call, saying, “As we said, we do plan to put the two services together, which today gives …

See the trailer for Netflix’s ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’

The next chapter of ‘Peaky Blinders’ is officially headed to the big screen. The feature film, titled Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, will arrive in select theaters on March 6, 2026, before launching worldwide on Netflix on March 20. A social post announced: “Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy returns as the legendary gypsy gangster Tommy …

‘Sinners’ takes top prize at the 2026 Actor Awards: see the full list of winners

The 32nd annual Actor Awards — the ceremony formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards — were held on Sunday, streamed live on Netflix from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium and hosted by returning emcee Kristen Bell. ‘Sinners’ emerged as the night’s biggest surprise winner, capturing Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture …

Suspect identified in Austin bar shooting that left 2 dead, 14 injured; probe into terrorism continues

Investigators have identified the man accused of opening fire outside a busy downtown Austin bar early Sunday, killing at least two people and injuring 14 others, in an attack now under federal review for possible terrorism links. Multiple law enforcement sources named the suspect as Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Senegal …

Trump warns of more U.S. casualties after 3 service members are killed, five injured in the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran

Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously injured during ongoing military operations against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command. In a statement posted Sunday, CENTCOM said: “As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation …