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'No indication' Iran nuclear installations hit: IAEA

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog said on Monday his agency has "no indication" that any nuclear installations have been damaged or hit in Iran following US and Israeli strikes on the country.

Showdown looms between Tesla and German union

An industrial relations showdown looms this week as Germany's powerful IG Metall union is seeking to gain control of the works council at US billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla plant outside Berlin.

France arrests activists blocking ship over alleged Russia uranium links

Police arrested four Greenpeace activists on Monday for blocking a cargo ship in France that they alleged was transporting uranium from Russia for the country's nuclear power plants.

Canada and India strike agreements on rare earth, uranium

India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a "landmark" uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries' leaders said in New Delhi.

Crude, gas prices soar and stocks drop after US strikes on Iran

Oil and gas prices soared while stocks fell in Asia on Monday after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sent investors fleeing the prospect of an extended conflict in the crude-rich Middle East.

UK toughens asylum rules to discourage migration

The United Kingdom's overhaul of its asylum program takes effect on Monday, the Home Office announced, with the new rules drastically cutting protections for refugees and their children.

Crude soars, stocks drop after US strikes on Iran

Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia on Monday after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sent investors fleeing the prospect of an extended conflict in the crude-rich Middle East.

Affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners to Acquire Care.com from IAC

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Pacific Avenue Capital Partners ("Pacific Avenue"), a Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the middle market, today announced that an affiliate of Pacific Avenue has entered into an agreement to acquire Care.com from IAC Inc. (NASDAQ:IAC).

MSC Industrial Supply Co. Elects Reuben Slone to Board of Directors as an Independent Member

MELVILLE, NY and DAVIDSON, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE:MSM) ("MSC," "MSC Industrial," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services, today announced the addition of Reuben Slone to its Board of Directors.

Gladstone Alternative Income Fund Announces Monthly Cash Distribution for March 2026

MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / Gladstone Alternative Income Fund ("Gladstone Alternative" or the "Fund") announced today that its board of trustees declared monthly cash distributions to shareholders for the month of March. The March distribution amount is $0.001967 per calendar day for each issued and outstanding Class A share, Class C share, and Class I share for the period beginning March 1, 2026 and ending March 31, 2026 (for shareholders who own shares all 31 days in March, the distribution will total approximately $0.061 per share). Based on net asset values per share as of February 27, 2026, the March distribution amount represents an annualized distribution rate of 7.23% for Class A shares, 7.30% for Class C shares, and 7.21% for Class I shares. The distributions will be paid on March 31, 2026 for Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP") participants and April 1, 2026 for non-DRIP participants.

February Caps / Harris Poll: Trump's State Of The Union Address Gets A 60% Favorable Rating, With All 11 New Policies Receiving Majority Support

52% OF VOTERS SAY ECONOMY IS BETTER TODAY THAN UNDER BIDEN, UP 5 PTS. FROM JANUARY65% OF VOTERS AGREE WITH THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION LIMITING EXECUTIVE POWER TO IMPOSE TARIFFS IN NON-EMERGENCIES85% OF VOTERS SAY ONLY U.S. CITIZENS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO VOTE WITH 71% SUPPORTING THE SAVE AMERICA ACTTHE MIDTERMS HORSERACE IS TIED, BUT REPUBLICANS HAVE A 4-PT. MESSAGING EDGE AMONG LIKELY VOTERS76% OF AMERICANS SUPPORT FREE ENTERPRISE OVER SOCIALIST POLICIES, WITH STRONG CONSENSUS FOR PRIVATE HOMEOWNERSHIP, PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND PRIVATELY RUN GROCERY STORES59% OF VOTERS NOW SUPPORT MADURO'S ARREST AND VENEZUELA INTERVENTION, A 5-PT. INCREASE, AND 62% SAY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SHOULD PUSH VENEZUELA TOWARDS DEMOCRACY

AmeriLife's David Paul Appointed to ICMG Board of Directors

Industry veteran to join premier networking organization committed to fostering strategic alliances and business growth across the insurance sector

Stagwell Launches Stagwell Search+: The Industry's First Agentic Platform To Win AI Search

New media solution enables brands to win discoverability, visibility, positive sentiment, and outcomes across major AI systems

Who Is the Best Plastic Surgeon in Bellevue?

The Best Plastic Surgeon in Bellevue is Dr. Tarak Patel at Northwest Face & Body

Maersk suspends vessel transit through Strait of Hormuz

Maersk, the major container shipping company, said Sunday it was halting passage through the Suez Canal and the narrow Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, next to Iran, for "safety" reasons.

EU warns against long war, urges 'credible transition' in Iran

The EU warned Sunday against a prolonged war in the Middle East, saying further escalation could threaten Europe and beyond, as it urged Iran to refrain from indiscriminate retaliation after US-Israeli strikes.

First US service members killed in operation against Iran

Three members of the US military have been killed and five others wounded in the operation against Iran, the Pentagon said Sunday, announcing the first American deaths in the US-Israeli campaign that killed the Islamic republic's supreme leader.

Flights of fancy at Bottega Veneta, atmospheric mood at Armani in Milan

Grey and brutalist, showy and shimmering -- the stark contrasts of the Italian fashion capital of Milan fuelled the creative mind of Bottega Veneta's Louise Trotter in her second collection for the brand.

Iran launches fresh strikes across Gulf after vowing revenge for slain leader

Iran launched strikes across the Gulf on Sunday after vowing to avenge slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, defying a threat from President Donald Trump to strike with unprecedented force.

OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected following outbreak of Iran war

Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the Middle East.

OPEC+ mulls oil production increase in shadow of war

As a fresh Middle East conflict risks sending oil prices sharply higher, Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are widely expected to announce an output increase Sunday, analysts say.

Iran leader Khamenei killed in massive US and Israeli attack

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader since 1989 and sworn enemy of the West, was killed in the opening salvo of a massive US and Israeli attack that extended into a second day Sunday, as the two powers seek to topple the Islamic republic.

Will Oscars be 17th time lucky for songwriter Diane Warren?

Diane Warren has become something of a fixture at Hollywood's annual Oscars ceremony.

How Strategic Land Assembly Is Reshaping Canada's Urban Development Landscape

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / March 1, 2026 / As Canadian cities grapple with intensifying housing shortages, escalating land costs, and complex municipal zoning regimes, a growing number of developers and urban planners are turning their attention to an often-overlooked engine of urban growth: strategic land assembly. The practice of consolidating multiple adjacent parcels into a single, larger development site is increasingly seen as one of the most effective tools for unlocking high-density housing and mixed-use communities in Canada's most constrained urban markets.

Trump says Khamenei is dead after Israel, US attack Iran

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale aimed at bringing down the Islamic republic.

Netanyahu says 'many signs' Khamenei is dead after Israel, US attack Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that there were "many signs" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was dead, after Israel and the United States launched an attack of unprecedented scale against the Islamic republic.

Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia

A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology.

US, Israel launch attack on Iran, Tehran hits back with strikes across region

The US and Israel launched an attack of unprecedented scale against Iran on Saturday, reportedly killing more than 200 people, with Tehran launching a retaliatory missile barrage that sent people running for cover across the Middle East.

US and Israel launch strikes on Iran, explosions reported across region

The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on Saturday, with Israel's public broadcaster reporting that supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been targeted, as the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles at Gulf states and Israel.

Costa Rica's Grynspan pledges reform in bid for UN chief job

Rebeca Grynspan is upbeat about her chances of becoming the next head of the United Nations, which she insists must become more agile in tackling the world's crises.

Building Smarter: How Proptech Is Reshaping Canadian Real Estate Development

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / February 28, 2026 / Across Canada's urban centres, a quiet revolution is underway. Cranes still dominate city skylines, but behind the steel and concrete, the way developers plan, finance, construct, and manage real estate is being fundamentally transformed by technology. For Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., embracing proptech - property technology - isn't a trend to watch from the sidelines. It's a competitive imperative that is reshaping how Canada's most forward-thinking developers operate.

Oil prices jump on Iran attack fears while US stocks fall

Crude oil prices jumped Friday as worries about a possible US attack on Iran rose while Wall Street stocks slid amid anxiety over artificial intelligence and data showing an uptick in US inflation.

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