Monday, March 2, 2026

Three days into war

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The Daily Briefing

YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP

Mon Mar 2 2026

 

Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor

Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's what's breaking this morning:

Nine people were injured in a Cincinnati mass shooting.
A coach is working to get former South Carolina players home from Israel.
Harrison Ford made a rare appearance with wife Calista Flockhart.

Nico l e Fallert here. Welcome to March, it's International Women's History Month. A lot of news happened this weekend, catch up with our News Quiz. Monday's headlines include updates on Iran, a Texas Senate election this week and a recap of the 2026 Actor Awards.

US on high alert for homeland attacks by Iran

As a war in Iran enters its third day Monday, U.S. counterterrorism agencies are on high alert for a potential retaliatory attack on American soil after U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran over the weekend that killed the nation's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other top officials.

USA TODAY has the latest on Iran:

Three American service members have been killed, and five others have been seriously injured in the ongoing conflict. President Donald Trump warned of "more" U.S. combat deaths to come.
Trump faces MAGA backlash after pursuing strikes in Iran, while more than 70% of Americans polled since the attack either disapprove or were unsure about Trump's decision. Trump remains optimistic.
In Iran, the atmosphere Sunday in Tehran was a strange combination of quiet, terror, hidden joy and official mourning. Media and officials reported a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran  struck a girls' primary school, killing 85.

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Trump tested in Texas Senate race. Senate Republicans are doing all they can to save incumbent John Cornyn's career and keep a reliably red state off the 2026 midterm election map.
Anxiety among Mexican American families. Many Mexican Americans continuously work to keep family safe after chaotic cartel-related violence.
A deadly Texas bar shooting. The FBI on Sunday said it is investigating "indicators" that suggest a possible terrorism link after a bar shooting in Austin left at least two people dead and 14 others injured.

Entertainment

Michael B. Jordan's mom

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Donna Jordan and Michael B. Jordan

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At the 2026 Actor Awards, "Sinners" star Michael B. Jordan won best actor for his performance, besting presumed front-runner Timothée Chalamet and honoring his mother who sat in the audience. The most unpredictable Oscar race in years is finally coming into focus.

NFL

Just your average workout...

The final day of action of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine Sunday featured the biggest players of the class doing on-field drills and testing for the offensive linemen. Scores of players weighing in at more than 300 pounds showed off their athleticism in the classic athletic tests as well as position-specific drills. Here are our choices of the winners and losers from the final day.

Before you go

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This "Yellowstone" star returns in a new spinoff.
"SNL" capped of a whirlwind week for USA Hockey.

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Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Analysts are expecting choppy days ahead on Wall Street in light of the U.S.-Israel-Iran strikes over the weekend.

Global investors reacted to the weekend strikes in the Middle East by selling U.S. stocks in futures markets. Some assets may benefit, however.

Viola Davis presents the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role in a Motion Picture to Michael B. Jordan for "Sinners" during the 32nd Annual Actor Awards on March 1, 2026 in Los Angeles.
 

The best celebrity pics from the Actor Awards

 

Last stop before Oscars! SAG's Actor Awards are packed with A-list celebrities, and these were the very best photos captured at the March 1 show.

A 'now hiring sign' like this Watts Construction sign, is a common sight in Washington County as the county currently has 2.3% unemployment rate. April 5, 2022.    Img 9121
 

Long-term unemployed has reached highest rate since the pandemic

 

The sluggish job market, with little hiring or firing, makes it harder for unemployed workers to find their next job.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - MARCH 01: Lindsey Heaps #10 and Claire Hutton #1 of the United States celebrate after a goal during the first half of the SheBelieves Cup against Argentina at GEODIS Park on March 01, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
 

USA vs. Argentina player ratings: Heaps scores goal in SheBelieves Cup win

 

The U.S. women's national team opened the 2026 SheBelieves Cup with a 2-0 win over Argentina in Nashville, Tennessee, on Sunday, Mar. 1.

Nov 22, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) celebrates scoring against the Syracuse Orange during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
 

NFL mock draft: Where is the Love? Elite RB surges after combine

 

Combine action substantially reshaped our latest 2026 NFL mock draft, with major fallout for Jeremiyah Love and others throughout the first round.

Tom Holland and Zendaya attend the Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures' 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' on December 13, 2021 in Los Angeles.
 

Are Zendaya and Tom Holland married? 'You missed it,' her stylist says

 

Zendaya and Tom Holland sparked engagement rumors when the actress appeared on the 2025 Golden Globes red carpet with a ring on her left finger.

Catherine O'Hara attends Apple TV+'s Primetime Emmy Party in West Hollywood, California, on Sept. 14, 2025.
 

Seth Rogen emotionally honors Catherine O'Hara with posthumous award

 

More than a month after her death, Catherine O'Hara was honored at the 2026 Actor Awards, where she was a posthumous winner for "The Studio."

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