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Thousands of UFCW Local 7 workers at JBS’s Greeley beef plant walked off in the industry’s first strike in 40 years, protesting wages, safety equipment and healthcare as a new contract talks stalled. JBS says it will operate the facility during negotiations, while beef prices rise and policy moves to offset costs add context.
A Washington Post poll of 1,005 Americans (March 6–9, 2026) finds support for continuing U.S. strikes against Iran rising to 34% from 25%, but 42% want the strikes stopped and 24% are unsure. Overall, 42% support continuing vs 40% opposing. Casualties are viewed as unacceptable by 63%, and only 35% say the Trump administration has clearly explained the goals. A majority (53%) doubt the strikes will contribute to long-term U.S. security. Public opinion remains divided and shifting early in the war, with seven service members killed.
Iranians describe overnight strikes on oil depots in Tehran and Karaj, causing fires, smoke and a red glow as the US-Israel campaign against Iran enters its second week. Authorities warn of hazardous air and residents express a mix of fear, resignation and support for the strikes amid ongoing uncertainty and regional tensions.
A new wave of strikes hits Tehran, including an oil facility, signaling a sharp escalation in the Iran-Israel war. Netanyahu promises more surprises for the next phase, while Iran’s leadership wrestles with a push for de-escalation versus continuing attacks amid regional tensions and mounting casualties.
Israel's Air Force conducted wide-scale strikes in western and central Iran, destroying dozens of ballistic-missile launchers and defense systems, including launchers poised to fire, as part of Operation Roaring Lion to degrade Iran's firing capabilities and maintain aerial superiority.
Trump defended the weekend U.S. strikes on Iran, arguing Tehran’s ballistic-missile program could soon threaten U.S. targets and noting a projected four-to-five-week horizon for the conflict, with aims to destroy Iran’s nuclear capabilities, cripple its navy, and prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon; public opinion appears divided, with a CNN poll showing about 60% disapproval of the strikes.
In Westwood, the heart of LA’s Iranian diaspora, residents celebrate news of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes said to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader, waving lion-and-sun flags and sharing hopeful chants about regime change, while acknowledging uncertainty and potential escalation. The scene reflects Tehrangeles’ prominence in exile culture, with many planning to return to Iran and others wary of war’s consequences.
CBS News reports top US officials say the military is ready for possible Iran strikes as soon as this weekend, but Trump hasn’t made a final decision; the timeline is fluid as the Pentagon moves assets, Iran negotiates with Washington, and U.S. carrier groups deploy in the region.
Staff at Sandringham are reportedly refusing to work for Prince Andrew after bosses told employees they could opt out if they felt uncomfortable, fueling a revolt as the disgraced royal moves from Windsor to Norfolk amid Epstein-related fallout.
The Louvre unveils a two-tier pricing system that raises standard admission for most non-EU visitors to 32 euros (from 22), aiming to fund renovations and security after strikes and the Crown Jewels heist; some visitors still qualify for free admission, while unions criticize the move as limiting access to culture amid ongoing labor actions.
Thousands of nurses walked off the job at several major New York City hospitals, disrupting patient care as unions press for better pay and conditions and hospital administrations scramble to ensure staffing levels.
The US military conducted strikes on vessels suspected of drug trafficking, killing five people, amid ongoing operations against narcotics smuggling in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, raising legal and ethical questions about the methods used.
Under President Trump, US military activity surged globally with strikes in Somalia, Iraq, Yemen, Iran, the Caribbean, Syria, Nigeria, and Venezuela, aiming to combat terrorism, Iran's nuclear program, drug cartels, and protect US interests, framing these actions as part of a strategy of 'peace through strength.'
Ukrainian forces conducted a series of strikes on Russian territory, targeting an oil terminal, pipelines, ships, and military assets, as part of an effort to disrupt Russia's war capabilities and undermine its negotiating position, while Russia continued targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure amidst ongoing conflict.
The US military conducted strikes on three vessels in the Pacific accused of drug trafficking, resulting in eight deaths, amid a broader campaign against narco-trafficking and tensions with Venezuela over sanctions and resource control.