## More Patriot missiles used in Middle East in 3 days than in Ukraine since 2022, Zelensky says

Authored by kyivindependent.com

In just three days of fighting in the Middle East, more than 800 Patriot missiles were used — more than Ukraine has received throughout the entire Russian full-scale invasion, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a press briefing on March 5.

"Ukraine has never had this many missiles to repel attacks.

More than 800 have been used over the past three days alone," Zelensky said.

Zelensky said that when Ukraine first faced Iranian Shahed-type drones in 2022, it used "everything it had" to repel the attacks.

Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is ready to provide drone interceptors in exchange for missiles, though he did not specify which countries could be involved.

Zelensky added that Ukraine is prepared to share its expertise with countries facing Iranian attacks to help protect civilians and oil infrastructure in the Middle East.

American-made Patriot interceptor missiles are among the few weapons capable of effectively intercepting the ballistic missiles Russia uses to strike Ukraine. »

### United Airlines can now kick passengers off flights and ban them for not using headphones

Authored by dexerto.com

United Airlines has introduced a new rule that could see passengers removed from flights if they refuse to use headphones while playing audio on personal devices.

The rule targets a common in-flight annoyance: travelers blasting music, videos, or social media clips from their phones or tablets without headphones.

While airlines have long encouraged passengers to use headphones as a courtesy, United’s update makes it a legally enforceable rule. »

### Young Conservatives Are, Once Again, Being Racist in the Group Chat

Authored by rollingstone.com

The Miami Herald reported this week that the local Republican chapter’s recently established Whatsapp group chat for young conservatives was quickly overrun with racist and misogynistic posts.

Young Conservatives Are, Once Again, Being Racist in the Group Chat.

It’s no wonder the young Republicans in Florida are letting the last of their restraints drop in the confines of their group chats. »

### Kristi Noem battered over $143M in no-bid contracts to operative-tied biz that doesn’t have a HQ or even website

Authored by independent.co.uk

Most of that money — $143 million — went to a company that was created just 11 days before it was awarded the contract.

On Thursday, after lawmakers grilled her for answers, President Donald Trump said he did not sign off on the campaign.

It previously inaccurately said that Noem ran for governor of North Dakota, but in fact she successfully ran for governor of South Dakota. »

### Trump Says 'I Guess' Americans Should Worry About Iran Retaliating on U.S. Soil: 'Like I Said, Some People Will Die'

Authored by yahoo.com

Asked whether Americans should worry about being attacked on U.S. soil, Trump acknowledged the possibility, saying, "I guess".

Asked if Americans should worry about Iran retaliating against Americans on U.S. soil, President Donald Trump responded, “I guess.”.

In a pointed moment, he was asked whether it's reasonable for Americans to have concerns about being attacked at home. »

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