The conflict between the US and Iran continues to escalate, with President Trump defending the war as it widens and the military releasing the names of the first service members killed. Meanwhile, a CIA station in the Saudi capital was hit in a drone attack, further increasing tensions in the region. In other news, the Blue Jays have re-signed Joe Mantiply to a minor league deal, while China's factory activity slumped more than expected in February due to the holiday disrupting production. In the US, the Federal Trade Commission has warned Savannah Chrisley over alleged false and misleading weight loss statements, while the Department of Homeland Security's internal watchdog has accused Governor Noem of obstructing their work. Starbucks is opening a corporate office in Tennessee, moving some jobs from Seattle, while Palantir is trying to lure back former employees with a nostalgic marketing campaign. The 2026 World Cup is facing challenges with only 100 days to go, and Google has brought Android's desktop mode to Pixel devices.