Top admiral says US forces are hitting more than Iranian warships. They're destroying mines, drone boats, and torpedoes too.

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EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, launches from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, March 2, 2026.
An EA-18G Growler launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in March.

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  • The US military has stepped up its efforts to target Iran's mines, drone boats, and torpedoes.
  • This comes after US officials said American strikes destroyed dozens of Iranian ships.
  • These tactical efforts reflect an effort to curb Iran's ability to attack the Strait of Hormuz.

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Kalshi and Polymarket correctly predicted 19 out of 24 Oscar winners. Here are the ones they missed.

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In five categories, the film favored by traders on Kalshi and Polymarket ultimately did not win the Oscar.

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  • Prediction markets correctly predicted the winner in 19 out of 24 Oscar categories.
  • In one category, there was a rare tie, and Kalshi and Polymarket settled it in different ways.
  • Here are the five categories where prediction markets missed.

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The best and worst looks celebrities wore to the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party

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There were hits and misses when it came to fashion at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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  • After the 2026 Academy Awards, many stars celebrated at Vanity Fair's Oscars after-party.
  • Teyana Taylor and Kendall Jenner turned heads in striking looks on Vanity Fair's red carpet.
  • Others, like Heidi Klum and Keke Palmer, missed the mark with their after-party
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Florida man uses ChatGPT to sell his home. This is a real headline.

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Real estate agents may have more competition arriving on the block, as one Florida man — yes, we're still getting "Florida Man" headlines in 2026 — says he relied entirely on an AI chatbot to sell his home. The seller says he turned the listing around in less than a week, with the AI's help.

Robert Levine used OpenAI's ChatGPT to prep, list, and advise him on the sale of his home, reported

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John Oliver spends 28 minutes tearing into JD Vance

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Most prominent politicians get the John Oliver treatment at least once or twice, and on Sunday it was the vice president's turn.

In the clip above, the Last Week Tonight host spends almost half an hour tearing into JD Vance, breaking down everything from the way he's completely reversed his position on Donald Trump to his views on immigration and people who don't have children.

"It is so important

50 unbelievable Oscars records, from the youngest winner to the most nominated film ever

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"Sinners" won four awards this year.

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  • The 98th Academy Awards were held on Sunday.
  • A few records were broken with this year's crop of winners.
  • Jessie Buckley took the best actress statue home to Ireland for the first time ever.

At the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday, a whole new class of winners were minted.

This year's crop of nominated films, which were largely well-liked by

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I've lived in Florida for over 25 years. These 6 islands probably aren't on your radar — but should be.

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As a local, North Captiva is one of my favorite Florida islands.

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  • I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and have explored some of the state's most peaceful islands.
  • I love Cedar Key, a charming small town with lots of local businesses.
  • North Captiva Island, which is only accessible by boat or plane, is also worth a visit.

When thinking about islands in Florida, places like

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Inside CPG's AI advertising boom, from Super Bowl spots to synthetic focus groups

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Coca-Cola is using AI in parts of the marketing process that are invisible to consumers, such as idea generation.

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  • Coca-Cola and Svedka are using AI to enhance holiday and Super Bowl ads, speeding up content creation.
  • Companies like Mondelēz and Blue Chip use AI to test concepts, saving time and improving strategies.
  • The tech can help CPG firms work faster, but risks include
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I'm a childfree and a millionaire. I rent my home, have no plans for full retirement, and want to spend all my money before I die.

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Jay Zigmont says he likely won't ever retire.

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  • Jay Zigmont has been married for 17 years and has no kids.
  • He rents his home because he and his wife move frequently.
  • He's unlikely to retire fully, but likes a more fluid approach to work.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jay Zigmont, founder of Childfree Wealth and Childfree Trust. It has been edited for length

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iOS 27 update: Liquid Glass haters should prepare for disappointment

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Last year, Apple caused a stir on the internet by introducing Liquid Glass to iOS 26. According to a new report, nothing is going to change on that front in 2026.

In his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, prominent Apple reporter Mark Gurman said that Apple will not be dropping Liquid Glass with iOS 27, set to release later this year. According to Gurman, "the latest internal versions of iOS 27 and