Unemployment Rises to 4.4% as February Payrolls Unexpectedly Shed 92,000 Jobs

Washington, Saturday, 7 March 2026.
The US economy contracted by 92,000 jobs last month, pushing unemployment to 4.4%. This sharp downturn, fueled by the Iran conflict and rising oil prices, signals deepening economic strain.

Strategists Advise Maintaining Market Exposure to Capture Recovery Rallies

Canadian Dollar Strengthens as Global Conflict Drives Oil Prices Higher

China Sets Lowest Growth Goal Since 1990s as Beijing Pivots to Stability

German Firms Forecast US Sales Rebound Despite Rising Tariff Pressures

Robooter Shifts to Direct-to-Consumer Model for US Smart Wheelchair Launch

New York, Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Robooter launches its US direct-to-consumer platform for FDA-cleared smart wheelchairs, bypassing intermediaries while preparing to introduce advanced assisted driving capabilities by Q4 2026.

Venture Global Surges as Revenue Triples and Analysts Lift Targets

Omari Construction Secures Contract for X-energy’s Major Maryland Headquarters Expansion

Resident Evil Requiem Surpasses Five Million Sales in Opening Week

General Motors Officially Enters Formula 1 with Cadillac Debut at Australian Grand Prix

Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Mandating Schools Teach January 6 as an Insurrection

Richmond, Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Awaiting Governor Spanberger’s signature, HB333 legally prohibits Virginia educators from labeling the January 6 riots a “peaceful protest,” mandating the event be taught as a violent insurrection.

Virginia Legislature Limits Federal Immigration Enforcement Amidst High-Profile Criminal Case

States Enact Strict Citizenship Voting Rules as Federal Legislation Stalls in Senate

House Republicans Refer Cassidy Hutchinson to Justice Department Over January 6 Testimony

Florida Replaces Standard Sociology Textbooks with State-Authored Curriculum

Iran Pledges to Halt Regional Attacks Despite US Surrender Demands

Tehran, Saturday, 7 March 2026.
President Pezeshkian apologized for striking Gulf neighbors, blaming internal “miscommunication,” and halted regional attacks. This strategic pivot defies President Trump’s simultaneous demand for Tehran’s unconditional surrender.

Canada and Australia Forge New Strategic Alliance on Clean Energy and Trade

Tomorrowland Thailand to Inject $177 Million into Pattaya’s Economy

Deadly Russian Strikes on Kharkiv Trigger Polish Air Defense Response

Brazil Maintains Visa Barriers for US Travelers Amid Broader Border Liberalization

2026 March Madness Projections Reveal Tight Race for Final Top Seed

Indianapolis, Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Duke, Arizona, and Michigan are locked as top seeds, leaving UConn holding a critical head-to-head edge over Florida for the final No. 1 spot.

Texans Release Joe Mixon to Clear Cap Space After Missed 2025 Season

Houston Braces for Severe Weekend Storms and Operational Disruptions

Rebecca Solnit’s New Manifesto Targets Resilience in an Era of Global Polycrises

British Columbia Breaks Rank with Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Clocks Spring Forward