Month: February 2026

How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran? | Donald Trump News

How have US politicians reacted to the attack on Iran? | Donald Trump News

Figures from across the United States political spectrum have reacted to President Donald Trump’s joint attack with Israel on Iran, with Republicans largely expressing support and Democrats failing to offer a robust and unified response. The attacks have reportedly killed at least 201 people, including more than 80 in a school in southern Iran, many of them children. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Iran has launched retaliatory strikes on Israel as well as US bases across the region, located in countries such as Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Kuwait, prompting fears that the conflict could spiral out of control and plunge the region into violence. An initial YouGov poll conducted on February 28, after the strikes, suggested that 33 percent of US adults approved of the US attacking Iran, while 45 percent disapproved. Among Democrats and Independents, approval was just 10 percent and 21 percent, respectively, while 68 percent of Republicans expressed support. Here’s how some of the US’s most prominent elected representatives and political figures have …

Where are they now? The cast of Thirtysomething almost four decades later

Where are they now? The cast of Thirtysomething almost four decades later

When Thirtysomething premiered in 1987, it captured a generation navigating careers, marriage, parenthood and friendship with an honesty rarely seen on television in the ’80s. The Emmy-winning drama, created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick, became a cultural touchstone, turning its ensemble cast into overnight stars.  © Disney General Entertainment ConThe cast of Thirtysomething Viewers were invested not just in the characters’ romantic entanglements and professional struggles, but in the messy, relatable realities of adulthood. Almost four decades later, the actors who brought Michael, Hope, Ellyn and the gang to life have continued evolving both on and off screen. Here’s what happened to the main cast. Ken Olin as Michael Steadman Ken starred as earnest advertising executive Michael Steadman, whose marriage to Hope formed the emotional backbone of the series. After Thirtysomething, Ken shifted increasingly behind the camera, directing and producing acclaimed series including Alias, Brothers & Sisters and This Is Us. While he has continued acting occasionally, his legacy today is just as much about shaping prestige television as starring in it. Mel Harris …

America’s moral power is the first casualty in Iran

America’s moral power is the first casualty in Iran

(RNS) — The most famous quote about war has it that the first casualty of war is the truth, but for Muslims and other people of faith in the Middle East, the most important casualty of Operation Epic Fury may be the last wisp of America’s moral standing. What led Washington to this unprovoked war with negotiations underway? The only answer that anyone here in the Middle East can come up with is that Israel, which actually launched the main attack, pulled the U.S. administration into war. Israel and its supporters in Congress, bolstered by the powerful pro-Israel AIPAC lobbying group, were also behind President Donald Trump’s tearing up the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and the P5+1 — the five permanent U.N. Security Council members, plus Germany — known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. That agreement aimed to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, but Trump wanted a deal of his own, not one negotiated under President Barack Obama, and Israel wanted one that restricted not only Iran’s nuclear …

Jack White, Rosie O’Donnell among celebrities to speak out against US strikes on Iran

Jack White, Rosie O’Donnell among celebrities to speak out against US strikes on Iran

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Jack White, Rosie O’Donnell and Carrie Coon are among the celebrities speaking out after the US-Israeli military carried out airstrikes against Iran overnight. President Donald Trump has since announced that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes. White, the former frontman of rock duo The White Stripes, earlier criticized Trump for the attack, as well as the manner in which it was announced. “Don’t you love seeing him declare war on a country while wearing a trucker hat that says ‘USA’ on it?” White wrote on Instagram. “Behold the leader of the ‘Board of Peace.’ For the next war announcement donny, may I suggest having your feet up on the Resolute desk while eating a Big Mac in a velvet track suit? “Venezuela, Greenland, Iran, Cuba, what’s the difference right? don jr. and barron won’t have to fight or …

Meet Wycliffe star Lynn Farleigh’s 3 famous husbands – including James Bond star

Meet Wycliffe star Lynn Farleigh’s 3 famous husbands – including James Bond star

ITV has always delivered the best detective shows on TV, and back in the 1990s, it had a major hit on its hands with Wycliffe. The series was based on W. J. Burley’s book series that focused on Detective Superintendent Charles Wycliffe. Following a successful pilot episode, the series aired between 1993 and 1998, and it starred the likes of Jack Shepherd, Jimmy Yuill and Helen Masters. Joining the show in its third season was Lynn Farleigh, who played Helen Wycliffe, the wife of the titular character. Away from the show, the actress has dated some of the UK’s biggest actors, and she has walked down the aisle on three separate occasions, including once with a James Bond star. Lynn is also a mother to two children, who she welcomed with former partner Keith Turner. Scroll down for all you need to know about Lynn’s three marriages… Michael Jayston © Getty ImagesMichael has starred in the likes of Doctor Who and Only Fools and Horses Lynn was first married to Only Fools and Horses actor …

Olivia Dean preaches ‘the art of loving’ at Brit Awards ceremony plagued by censorship and dodgy jokes

Olivia Dean preaches ‘the art of loving’ at Brit Awards ceremony plagued by censorship and dodgy jokes

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This It was Olivia Dean’s night at the 2026 Brit Awards, as she took home the two top prizes for Artist and Album of the Year at a ceremony marked by frequent bouts of censorship and awkward moments. Dean, who won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the ceremony in January, has proved to be one of the UK’s biggest breakthroughs in years, winning over fans and critics with her soulful pop sound. She was one of a number of stars who attended the annual music awards show, which was held outside London for the first time in the award show’s history, instead taking place at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester. Accepting her award for Artist of the Year, Dean said: “I want to say thank you to my whole team, everybody down there, I love you, my band… it takes …

The Epstein Files as a Mirror, With Rabbi Jay Michaelson

The Epstein Files as a Mirror, With Rabbi Jay Michaelson

 As exhausted as many of us are by the ever more sordid revelations in the Epstein scandal, author and journalist Rabbi Jay Michaelson says its importance is only growing. Joining host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush on this edition of The State of Belief, Jay argues that the way the scandal is being handled is nothing short of a moral referendum, “not just on Donald Trump and on the administration, but, really, on our society as a whole.” Jay also sounds the alarm about developments in anti-Jewish bigotry in recent months, including an explosion in antisemitism in connection with the Epstein files. He has harsh words for the way responsible voices have been too silent in the face of the conspiracy theories proliferating in the ongoing chaos of the Epstein case. In the midst of all this, a nationwide attack on LGBTQ+ rights, focusing especially on trans individuals, continues unabated. Among the latest initiatives: 47 right-wing secular and religious organizations, including some big names, are scheming ways to repeal marriage equality in this country. Jay …

It looks like a normal lightbulb, but it’s actually a 360-degree security camera

It looks like a normal lightbulb, but it’s actually a 360-degree security camera

Home security should be a priority of any homeowner. Even any renter should care about how well their locks work. If you have gone through the process of setting up a smart home, chances are cameras have been on your radar or you’ve already installed them. They can give you a view of areas of your house when you aren’t there, improving your security and providing you with better peace of mind. However, there are deficiencies that many smart home cameras have that are nearly unavoidable. Those are blind spots, where the camera can’t see in a specific area. But with the Lorex Connect 2K Wi-Fi Smart Light Bulb Pan-Tilt Camera, that isn’t the case anymore. Not only can these see a complete 360º, but they will fit into your home’s decor easily. You’ll barely know they’re there because they look like a regular light bulb. Related The last reason to avoid a smart home video camera has vanished With video cameras, the Matter standard may go from the techy, open-source alternative to the mainstream norm. …

Dark personality traits are linked to the consumption of violent pornography

Dark personality traits are linked to the consumption of violent pornography

People who exhibit certain negative personality traits tend to spend more time consuming violent pornography and engaging in problematic online sexual behaviors. This pattern suggests a reinforcing cycle where people drawn to aggressive content may further normalize their own antisocial tendencies. These results were recently published in the journal Sexual Health & Compulsivity. The internet is an essential part of modern life, but its overuse can lead to serious public health concerns. When online engagement becomes excessive, it can cause functional difficulties resembling substance addiction. This includes symptoms like withdrawal, mood changes, and a persistent loss of control over digital habits. Adolescents and young adults are especially vulnerable to these issues during their critical periods of personality formation. Driven by a need to remain connected, young people face a heightened risk of internet addiction. This excessive online engagement can take many forms, including gaming, gambling, and sexual activities. One specific area of concern is the excessive consumption of online sexual content. While many online sexual behaviors are completely harmless, they can become an issue for …