February 26, 2026 —

The Modern Report

TRENDING: #TRUMP #NETFLIX #WARNER #BROS #DISCOVERY #YEAR
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Before LADOT’s viral poop PSA, Metro had its own bizarre mascot called ‘Rude Dude’
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GLOBAL DISPATCH
Death Penalty Would Be Expanded Under New Bill Newsweek — 16:30
How to Be a Mets, Jets & Nets Fan When the Teams Stink! | Fan Math New York Post — 17:00
MAGA-hat-wearing streamer and pal busted for hate crimes after spewing racism, setting woman’s boots on fire: cops New York Post — 16:50
Hundreds of NYC-DSA members turn on Mamdani over homeless sweep reversal: ‘Class enemy’ New York Post — 16:50
Rocket Lab’s stock slides as yet another rocket delay overshadows ‘record year’ MarketWatch — 17:00
Alysa Liu Sends First Message Since Returning to the USA After Olympic Gold Newsweek — 17:10
Team USA legend Mike Eruzione reacts to backlash of Olympic gold team: 'Shut up and enjoy what they did' Fox News — 16:40
Trench coat-wearing maniac randomly punches 4 women walking down NYC street: cops New York Post — 17:10
CoreWeave’s stock drops as losses swell and interest expenses climb MarketWatch — 17:00
Hailey Bieber is wearing this new lipstick ‘on repeat’ New York Post — 16:50
Del Monte bankruptcy leaves California growers in $550M hole New York Post — 16:50
US threatens to cut off Swiss bank from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia ties The Hill — 17:30
Warner Bros. Discovery deems Paramount’s bid ‘superior’ — putting Netflix in the hot seat MarketWatch — 17:30
49ers Star George Kittle Weighs in on Retirement After Achilles Injury Newsweek — 16:30
When Does ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 2 Come Out on Apple TV? New York Post — 16:50
Olympics Announce Prestigious Honor for Ilia Malinin Following the Games Newsweek — 16:30
Trump Declared Victory in Minneapolis. But What Did He Accomplish? New York Times — 16:50
Pink and Carey Hart appeared happy in recent family outing before separation news New York Post — 16:40
Iran rejects Trump demands despite 'significant progress' in nuclear talks Fox News — 16:50
Ellie Aghayeva Responds to ICE Detention at Columbia University Newsweek — 17:00
Utah mom in upscale ski community killed husband to fund romance and lavish lifestyle, DA says Fox News — 16:30
Rangers, Flyers face off in first game post-Olympics—How to watch live New York Post — 16:40
Former Marvel actor working with Daily Wire for action movie produced by Ben Shapiro Washington Examiner — 17:00
More than a dozen ministers including Wes Streeting drafted in to knock doors in the pouring rain as Labour fights to cling on in knife-edge Gorton and Denton by-election Daily Mail — 16:30
Royal family faces fresh Andrew nightmare as FBI is urged to reopen probe into former prince's Epstein ties Daily Mail — 17:10
Family member of American killed by Cuban forces in boat shootout says he was on 'diabolical' mission Fox News — 17:10
Sydney Sweeney doubles up on bras and undies in latest Syrn lingerie drop New York Post — 17:00
KTLA reporter breaks silence with teary testimonial after being fired on her 40th birthday New York Post — 16:50
Judge clears White House ballroom construction Washington Examiner — 16:40
SoCal jackpot: where the $50M golden ticket was claimed New York Post — 17:10
Denver mayor orders ICE agents detained if they ‘assault or shoot’ residents Fox News — 16:50
Home auction registration in this California county opens today — with bids as low as $100 New York Post — 16:30
The week in whoppers: Stephen King rewrites Trump’s life, Gov. Newsom keeps it real and more New York Post — 17:00
POLITICAL WIRE
Criminal illegal immigrant hurts 3 kids in dangerous attempt to flee ICE, as NJ mayor blames feds for carnage New York Post — 17:30
Nordstrom Rack has incredible beauty deals on celeb favorites — up to 50% off New York Post — 16:50
See who’s on Bohemian Grove’s alleged member list as elite frat’s shadowy roster exposed New York Post — 17:00
Iran and US silent as negotiations in Geneva conclude without resolution Washington Examiner — 16:40
Lauren Boebert Reacts After Sending Hillary Clinton Photo to Benny Johnson Newsweek — 17:30
Smartphone sales could be in for their biggest drop ever The Verge — 16:30
AI giant Nvidia made $120 billion in profit last year. Investors are still spooked. NBC News — 17:20
Convicted stowaway Svetlana Dali arrested again — after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy New York Post — 16:30
Walz announces antifraud legislation after Trump halts Medicaid funding to Minnesota Washington Examiner — 16:50
Platner deletes X post promoting far-right figure Stew Peters The Hill — 16:40
Lisa Rinna Claims She Was Drugged At ‘The Traitors’ Season 4 Premiere Watch Party: “I Had Fentanyl In My System” New York Post — 17:00
Brady Tkachuk addresses ‘close the northern border’ conspiracy, fake White House TikTok: ‘Watch the video’ New York Post — 16:30
Starmer faces an anxious wait as polls close in Gorton and Denton by-election with Reform and Greens both hoping to deliver another blow to the PM Daily Mail — 17:10
Will Samuel Alito Retire This Year? Experts See Sign Newsweek — 16:50
Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount's offer is 'superior' to Netflix deal NBC News — 16:40
Columbia student released from ICE custody hours after arrest The Hill — 17:10
Why the S&P 500 was doomed to fall when Nvidia plunged after its earnings MarketWatch — 17:20
Warner Bros. Discovery says Paramount’s $31 per share bid is ‘superior’ to Netflix offer — latest twist in bidding war New York Post — 17:10
Max Scherzer’s daughter sent adorable letter to Blue Jays before $3 million reunion New York Post — 17:10
Who is Elmina Aghayeva? Columbia Student Released After Mamdani-Trump Meet Newsweek — 16:40
BetMGM Bonus Code NEWSWEEK: Get $1,500 Bonus For Heat-76ers, Any NBA Game Newsweek — 17:20
Trump takes victory lap after judge allows construction of his $400M ballroom to continue for now New York Post — 17:00
Prosecutor says he knew charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia would likely be seen as vindictive NBC News — 16:30
Lakers vs Suns: Los Angeles' Marcus Smart Gets Honest Before Phoenix Game Newsweek — 16:30
Two groups form in California governor’s race, but still no clear front-runner Washington Examiner — 17:30
'Hubs of violence': New petition would force colleges to come clean on protest assaults Fox News — 17:10
U.S.-Iran nuclear talks end, but with hope that negotiations continue. That still leaves the oil market in limbo. MarketWatch — 17:00
ICE Agent Who Fatally Shot Ruben Ray Martinez Identified by Newsweek Newsweek — 17:20
Buzzkill: Biz groups push Hochul to block proposed 75% “bro tax” on nicotine pouches New York Post — 16:40
EPA firing 22 environmental justice staffers, union says The Hill — 16:50
Pentagon draws scrutiny with Anthropic threats, Defense Production Act The Hill — 17:00
Lenovo leak reveals a foldable gaming handheld that’s also a Windows laptop The Verge — 17:10
Denise Richards’ ex shares financial sob story with only $200 to his name in spousal support hearing New York Post — 17:10
CULTURE & TECH
Gen Z Is Bringing Parents to Job Interviews With Them Newsweek — 16:50
Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers arrive at court as their contentious divorce proceedings continue New York Post — 16:30
This ‘miracle’ supplement fights hair loss — and might mean fewer bathroom trips New York Post — 16:40
Jontay Porter, who was given a lifetime ban by the NBA for gambling, makes pro basketball comeback in USBL Fox News — 17:10
Noem: DHS shutdown is affecting World Cup, America 250 preparations The Hill — 17:10
DraftKings Promo Code: Claim $200 Bonus For Purdue-Michigan State, CBB, NBA Games Newsweek — 17:10
What Kind of Fighter Do Democrats Want? The Atlantic — 17:20
Long Island crossing guard clings to life after drugged-up driver plows into him: officials New York Post — 17:20
Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts nearly half of its staff in AI gamble The Verge — 17:20
Columbia student released from ICE detainment after Trump-Mamdani meeting Washington Examiner — 17:00
PayPal might not be looking to sell itself, report TechCrunch — 17:30
Top Oversight panel Democrat calls for Trump to testify in Epstein probe The Hill — 16:40
NBA Announces Punishment for Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards Newsweek — 17:10
Lindsay Lohan questions why no one removed her from Hollywood to 'protect' her during teen fame Fox News — 17:30
Kansas invalidates more than 1,000 transgender residents' driver's licenses, birth certificates The Hill — 16:40
Democrat Wants ICE Agents' Text Messages After Ruben Ray Martinez's Death Newsweek — 17:30
Texas grand jury rejects indictments in fatal shooting of US citizen by immigration agents The Hill — 17:10
FanDuel Promo Code: Get $100 Bonus For Wolves-Clippers, Purdue-Michigan State, Any Game Newsweek — 17:10
Snowball assault on NYPD: Letters to the Editor — Feb. 27, 2026 New York Post — 16:50
Burger King testing AI headsets that track how friendly employees are to customers New York Post — 16:50
This buzzy skincare brand has amassed thousands of glowing reviews New York Post — 16:30
‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Episode 6 Recap: Birth, School, Work, Death New York Post — 17:00
Why no magnets in Galaxy S26? Samsung R&D chief explains The Verge — 17:00
Ron DeSantis carves out a distinct GOP lane on AI: From the Politics Desk NBC News — 17:20
Eileen Gu posts picture with Caitlin Clark, prompting mixed reactions amid skier's Team China controversy Fox News — 16:50
Power plant pollution rose last year, green group analysis finds The Hill — 17:30
PGA Tour golfer Ryan Gerard drills bird with tee shot New York Post — 16:50
When Will ‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 Premiere on Netflix? New York Post — 16:30
The SAG Awards’ most viral moments through the years New York Post — 17:10
Dan Orlovsky sounds alarm on Fernando Mendoza after ‘underwhelming’ tape New York Post — 17:20
Browns Eye 1,000-Yard Receiver as Possible Weapon for Shedeur Sanders Newsweek — 17:20
Huckabee tells Jewish leaders antisemitism must be ‘confronted’ after Carlson drama Washington Examiner — 16:40
Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount's hostile bid 'superior' to Netflix offer The Hill — 17:30
Before LADOT’s viral poop PSA, Metro had its own bizarre mascot called ‘Rude Dude’
Criminal illegal immigrant hurts 3 kids in dangerous attempt to flee ICE, as NJ mayor blames feds for carnage
PayPal might not be looking to sell itself, report
Warner Bros. Discovery deems Paramount’s bid ‘superior’ — putting Netflix in the hot seat
Democrat Wants ICE Agents' Text Messages After Ruben Ray Martinez's Death
Lauren Boebert Reacts After Sending Hillary Clinton Photo to Benny Johnson
Two groups form in California governor’s race, but still no clear front-runner
US threatens to cut off Swiss bank from financial system over alleged Iran, Russia ties
Power plant pollution rose last year, green group analysis finds
Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount's hostile bid 'superior' to Netflix offer
Lindsay Lohan questions why no one removed her from Hollywood to 'protect' her during teen fame
Dan Orlovsky sounds alarm on Fernando Mendoza after ‘underwhelming’ tape
Long Island crossing guard clings to life after drugged-up driver plows into him: officials
Jack Dorsey’s Block cuts nearly half of its staff in AI gamble
Why the S&P 500 was doomed to fall when Nvidia plunged after its earnings