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Kroger’s New CEO Sets a Calm Pace for 2026 Sales

March 5, 2026

Kroger is stepping into a quieter year under its new chief, Greg Foran. Foran, who once led Walmart’s U. S. operations and steered 20 quarters of steady sales growth, took the reins in February after a board‑initiated removal of former boss Rodney McMullen. The company’s latest forecast shows

business

Ford’s Sales Drop as Electric Push Slows

March 5, 2026

In February, Ford sold 149, 962 cars in the United States, a 5. 5% fall from last year’s 158, 675 units. Year‑to‑date sales reached 285, 324, down 5. 4% compared with the same period in 2025. Despite the overall decline, Ford’s large SUVs performed strongly: the Expedition grew 27%, the Explorer j

politics

Oil Ships in Danger as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 5, 2026

The Gulf’s waterway, a lifeline for global oil and gas, is now a hotspot as attacks on ships grow more frequent. A Bahamas‑flagged tanker near Iraq’s Khor al Zubair port was struck by an Iranian explosive boat, while another anchored off Kuwait suffered a massive blast that leaked oil. These inciden

crime

Hate‑Crime Sentence for Planned Attack on Online Date

March 4, 2026

A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he

finance

Oil Prices Surge as Gulf Passage Faces Turmoil

March 3, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch linking the Persian Gulf to the wider world, has become a flashpoint after Iran’s recent moves have stalled tanker traffic. This choke point handles roughly 20 % of global oil flow, so any slowdown sends shockwaves through markets. When Iran threatened to ig

technology

People Want to Know How Much They’re Worth in Dating

March 3, 2026

New York subway cars once carried posters for a dating app called Bidsy that promised to turn romance into an auction. The ads claimed it would let users “discover your true dating market value” by bidding on potential partners. Some commuters felt uneasy, saying the idea reduced people to a price t

politics

Middle East Conflict Spreads: What Comes Next?

March 3, 2026

The fight that many feared has begun, and it is spreading fast. First, the U. S. and Israel launched a huge bombing raid over Iran on Saturday. The attack killed the country’s top leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and many other officials. Iran did not wait for a reply; it launched missiles and dron

politics

Middle East Conflict Spreads, Travelers Urged to Leave

March 3, 2026

The United States has told citizens in six Gulf countries that they must leave immediately because of growing danger. The warning comes after Washington and Israel carried out strikes against Iranian targets, sparking a wave of retaliatory attacks across the region. Embassies in Jordan, Bahrain, I

politics

Escalating Tensions: Middle East Conflict Spreads

March 3, 2026

Israel launched air attacks on major sites in Iran’s capital, prompting a swift counter‑offensive that now reaches Lebanon. The military announced the strikes and ordered ground forces to push deeper into Lebanese territory, signaling a broader regional showdown. In response, Iran fired drones an

sports

Celebrity‑packed Unrivaled Finals Draw Huge Crowd

March 3, 2026

Unrivaled’s playoffs in New York turned into a star‑studded event that filled the Barclays Center to capacity, pulling in fans and high‑profile names alike. The semi‑final matchups featured Vinyl, Phantom, Breeze and Mist fighting for a place in the championship on Wednesday. Ticket sales pushed gat