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‎Meta is introducing a financial incentive to encourage content creators to post on Facebook, offering monthly payments that can reach $3,000 (£2,260) under its new Creator Fast Track initiative. ‎ ‎The program focuses on influencers who have already built large audiences elsewhere, specifically those with over one million followers on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. ‎ ‎Meta launches a limited-time program paying creators up to $3,000 monthly to post on Facebook, targeting influencers with large followings on rival platforms. ‎Getty Images ‎With a global user base exceeding three billion, Facebook is aiming to draw more creator activity back to its platform. Meta also disclosed that nearly $3 billion was paid to creators in 2025 through its monetisation systems. ‎ ‎According to the company, the initiative is tailored for established creators who are either joining Facebook for the first time or returning after a period of inactivity. ‎ ‎At present, the s...

‎Work-from-anywhere roles are increasingly appealing to professionals who want the freedom to live, travel, or relocate without being tied to a specific workplace. ‎ ‎While many remote jobs still require employees to remain within certain regions due to legal and tax considerations, a smaller category of positions allows individuals to work entirely remotely from any country or time zone. ‎ ‎Only 5% of remote jobs let you work from anywhere. See the top roles, salaries, and expert tips to land these rare, flexible positions in 2025. ‎Getty Images ‎FlexJobs career expert Toni Frana describes these roles as offering exceptional flexibility, though they demand a proven ability to maintain high performance in independent, remote environments. ‎ ‎In a report published on January 27, FlexJobs reviewed data from over 60,000 companies in its 2025 database to determine where such opportunities are most prevalent. The analysis identified five key sectors leading in work-from-anywhere...

‎Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has made it clear he will not support Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) in his bid to lead the Department of Homeland Security. ‎ ‎Rand Paul declines to support Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination following a tense hearing, citing concerns over anger, violence, and leadership suitability. ‎AFP via Getty Images ‎ ‎The statement followed a tense exchange between the two lawmakers during Mullin’s confirmation hearing. The confrontation stemmed from Mullin previously referring to Paul as a “snake” and remarking that he understood the incident involving Paul’s neighbor. ‎ ‎When directly asked about his stance, Paul responded simply, “No,” confirming his opposition to Mullin’s nomination. ‎ ‎Paul elaborated on his concerns, pointing to what he described as anger-related issues and a failure to show remorse. He referenced both the past altercation involving himself and a separate Senate committee inci...

‎Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has voiced frustration over delays in peace negotiations, saying the ongoing conflict involving Iran has slowed progress toward ending the war in Ukraine. ‎ ‎According to Zelensky, a key three-way meeting involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia, originally planned for next week, has been postponed following a request from the White House. He explained that Washington indicated it could only participate in discussions held on its own territory due to the situation in Iran, while Russia declined to travel to the US. ‎ ‎Zelensky criticizes delayed Ukraine peace talks and calls for stronger US pressure on Russia as the Iran conflict disrupts diplomacy efforts. ‎AFP via Getty Images ‎ ‎Despite this reluctance, Zelensky noted that Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev recently traveled to Florida, where he met with US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump. ‎ ‎The Ukrainian leader expressed clear di...

‎Iranian state media has confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, describing the senior official as having been killed in an airstrike on Tuesday. ‎ ‎According to the Fars News Agency, Larijani, who served as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, was “martyred.” The 67-year-old figure had effectively become the country’s leading authority following the earlier death of Ali Khamenei on February 28. ‎ ‎Iranian media confirms Ali Larijani was killed in a Tehran airstrike, marking another major loss among Iran’s top leadership during escalating conflict. ‎ Wael Hamzeh/EPA/Shutterstock ‎Israel confirmed responsibility for the operation shortly after the strike. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that the attack occurred overnight in Tehran and resulted not only in Larijani’s death but also that of Gholam Reza Soleimani, commander of the Basij volunteer force. ‎ ‎Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that both men had been “eliminated,” adding that they had joined ...

‎The US Central Command has confirmed that American forces launched a major strike targeting Iranian missile installations located near the Strait of Hormuz. ‎ ‎Authorities stated that the operation involved the use of powerful 5,000-pound bunker-busting munitions designed to penetrate fortified underground facilities. The attack occurred on Tuesday and focused on hardened missile positions along Iran’s coastline. ‎ ‎US forces used 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce threats to global shipping routes. ‎Air Force Photo ‎ ‎According to officials, the escalation comes amid ongoing conflict conditions that have disrupted shipping activity through the critical Persian Gulf passage, a key artery for global trade. ‎ ‎In a statement shared on X, the command reported that US forces successfully deployed multiple deep-penetration bombs against the identified targets. These Iranian missile sites were said to house anti-s...

‎Iranian leaders are enforcing strict measures to deter any emerging protests, relying on arrests, threats, and heightened surveillance. ‎ ‎More than 500 individuals have reportedly been detained since the conflict began. Authorities allege those arrested shared information with media organizations or hostile entities, according to Iran’s police chief, Ahmad-Reza Radan. ‎ ‎Iranian leaders impose arrests, killings, and threats to halt protests, even as airstrikes weaken security forces and disrupt internal control systems. ‎AFP via Getty Images  ‎ ‎Among those detained are individuals accused of recording airstrikes, with some reportedly arrested for taking photos or videos. At least 11 people have also been killed over claims of monarchist sympathies tied to the exiled heir of Iran’s former ruler. ‎ ‎Security enforcement has intensified across Tehran, where checkpoints have been installed to inspect vehicles. Armed personnel, often in plain clothes and with concealed id...

‎Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning, saying the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are heading toward a defining confrontation centered on the Strait of Hormuz. According to him, the outcome will carry consequences far beyond energy markets, potentially determining the survival of the American-led global system. ‎ Ray Dalio warns a looming clash over the Strait of Hormuz could decide global power balance, impacting oil supply, alliances, and the U.S. dollar’s dominance. ‎Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images ‎ ‎In a detailed post on X, Dalio emphasized that control of the strategic waterway is the central issue. He explained that if Iran maintains influence over access to the strait—through which about 20% of the world’s daily oil supply passes—the United States would effectively be perceived as losing the conflict, regardless of other outcomes. ‎ ‎Drawing on historical parallels, Dalio likened a possible U.S. setback to Bri...

‎Donald Trump said Sunday that he asked about seven countries to send warships to help safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, but none have agreed so far as oil prices surge during the ongoing conflict involving Iran. ‎ ‎Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from Florida, the U.S. president explained that his administration has been negotiating with several nations that rely heavily on Middle Eastern oil supplies. He did not reveal the names of the countries involved. ‎ ‎President Donald Trump says he urged seven nations to deploy warships to protect the Strait of Hormuz, but no country has committed as the Iran conflict pushes oil prices higher. ‎Altaf Qadri/AP Photos ‎Trump argued that the shipping route is vital for those nations rather than the United States. ‎ ‎“I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory, because it is their own territory,” Trump said, referring to the strategic waterway through which roughly ...

‎Tokyo has indicated that any move to deploy its naval forces to the Middle East to escort vessels would encounter serious challenges. ‎ ‎The discussion emerged after Donald Trump voiced hopes that Japan could cooperate with the United States in maintaining security and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. ‎ Japan warns deploying naval vessels to escort ships in the Middle East would face serious hurdles as officials weigh Trump’s request amid the Iran conflict. ‎Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty ‎Senior Japanese leaders say such a decision cannot be taken lightly. Although Japanese law does not completely forbid the dispatch of military ships, officials stress that the ongoing regional conflict makes the issue highly sensitive. ‎ ‎Speaking to the public broadcaster NHK, Takayuki Kobayashi, policy chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said the situation requires careful judgment. ‎ ‎His remarks came as Japan prepares for an upcoming visit by Pri...

‎Security analysts are assessing whether Iran might retaliate against its adversaries by activating covert operatives living quietly in foreign countries, including the United States. ‎ ‎The issue gained renewed attention after President Donald Trump addressed the subject during remarks to journalists this week. Speaking near Air Force One, Trump said U.S. authorities are aware of many individuals connected to potential sleeper networks and are monitoring them. ‎ ‎Rising tensions with Iran prompt debate among security experts over sleeper cells, lone-wolf attacks, and how U.S. intelligence is monitoring potential threats. ‎Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images ‎In popular culture, sleeper cells are often depicted as spies who blend into ordinary life for years before carrying out orders. Lone-wolf attackers—individuals acting without direct coordination from larger groups—are another scenario frequently discussed in counterterrorism conversations. ‎ ‎For defense professionals, the p...

‎Kristi Noem, the head of the United States Department of Homeland Security, approved contracts totaling $1 billion to construct sections of the U.S.–Mexico border wall for a company that has faced accusations of smuggling migrants into the country and arming them as guards. ‎ ‎The agreements were finalized shortly before Noem’s departure from office at the end of the month. Her department has continued expanding parts of the border barrier promoted by Donald Trump while also carrying out a widely publicized mass-deportation effort. ‎ ‎Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem approved $1B in border wall contracts for SLSCO, a Texas firm previously accused in court filings of migrant and weapons smuggling. ‎Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images ‎ ‎The contracts were awarded to SLSCO Ltd., a Texas-based construction firm. The company received two separate deals, together worth $1 billion, to build sections of the wall near Del Rio and Laredo in Texas. ‎ ‎SLSCO already holds another fe...

‎Law enforcement agencies throughout California recently received a warning that the Iran war could potentially trigger a surprise drone strike in the state. However, sources said Wednesday that no credible intelligence currently supports the possibility. ‎ ‎The alert came through a memo distributed to agencies participating in a federal Joint Terrorism Task Force. According to the document, authorities obtained information indicating that as of early February 2026 Iran allegedly hoped to carry out a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles launched from an unidentified vessel positioned off the U.S. coastline. ‎ A federal memo warned California agencies about a possible Iran drone attack scenario, though officials say the intelligence remains unverified and not credible. ‎Getty Images ‎The memo said the hypothetical operation would target unspecified locations in California if the United States launched strikes against Iran. ‎ ‎A source familiar with the document, wh...

Silicon Valley was caught off guard in November 2012 when Steve Sinofsky abruptly left Microsoft. A longtime protégé of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Sinofsky had joined the company straight out of graduate school and eventually rose to lead the Windows division. As president of Windows, he oversaw the operating system that powered more than 90% of computers globally. Many inside the technology industry believed he was the likely successor to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Jeffrey Epstein gathered confidential information about Bill Gates over a period of ten years. Martin BUREAU/AFP via Getty Images The sudden announcement rattled investors. Microsoft’s share price fell almost 3% the following day, erasing billions from the company’s market value. Months later, when Sinofsky’s resignation agreement appeared in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, analysts carefully studied the document. A clause preventing either side from speaking negatively about the oth...

‎Jurors in a key New Mexico courtroom were shown a recorded deposition from Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive of Meta Platforms, as part of an ongoing civil trial examining how social media affects children. ‎ ‎The video testimony, captured last year before trial proceedings began, explored internal research and discussions within the company behind Facebook and Instagram. Prosecutors questioned what company leaders understood about negative experiences among young users and how the organization responded. ‎ ‎Mark Zuckerberg disputes claims that Facebook and Instagram are addictive during a New Mexico trial examining Meta’s knowledge of risks tied to youth safety. ‎David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images ‎ ‎The lawsuit was brought by Raúl Torrez, the attorney general of New Mexico, who argues that Meta violated consumer protection laws. According to the state, the company failed to fully reveal information about potential social media addiction and the risk of child sex...

‎President Donald Trump said he has instructed Kurdish forces not to participate in the war involving Iran, as the United States and Israel continue carrying out strikes on Tehran. ‎ ‎Speaking aboard Air Force One on Saturday while returning to Florida, Trump said he had personally ruled out Kurdish participation. The president had been traveling after attending a military service honoring six fallen American soldiers. ‎ Donald Trump says he told Kurdish forces not to join the war with Iran as US and Israeli strikes hit Tehran, warning their involvement would complicate the conflict. ‎Ethan Swope/Getty Images ‎ ‎Trump explained that although the United States maintains friendly ties with Kurdish groups, bringing them into the war could complicate an already tense situation. ‎ ‎“We’re very friendly with the Kurds, as you know, but we don’t want to make the war any more complex than it already is,” Trump said. “I have ruled that out, I don’t want the Kurds going in.” ‎ ‎Accor...

‎A new financial niche is taking shape following the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Investors and hedge funds have begun acquiring rights to potential tariff refunds from U.S. importers, creating what some believe could become a market worth tens of billions of dollars. ‎ ‎Hedge funds and investors are buying tariff refund rights from importers after a Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA tariffs, fueling a speculative market that could reach $100B. ‎Ronda Churchill/Bloomberg via Getty Images ‎ ‎The development gained attention after Rep. Jamie Raskin, the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, contacted Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Brandon Lutnick, chairman of the financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald. ‎ ‎In his late-February letter, Raskin requested an investigation into the firm. He alleged that Cantor Fitzgerald had been purchasing the rights to tariff refunds from American c...