Top headlines for Monday, March 2, 2026

The U.S. is urging embassy staff to leave Israel amid escalating friction with Iran after failed nuclear talks, as American warships and fighter jets surge to the region. A new Pew survey shows that parents are underestimating how often their teens use AI chatbots, sparking concerns about schoolwork, emotional well‑being, and digital boundaries. And in Indiana, Life Church pastor Nathan Peternel steps away from the pulpit for a season of “restoration” following a moral transgression and an Assemblies of God review.

00:11 US warns embassy staff who want to leave Israel to hurry
01:02 Parents underestimating their teens’ use of AI chatbots: poll
01:52 Pastor Nathan Peternel to step away from pulpit for restoration
02:40 YouVersion opens Nairobi hub as Africa ranks among top app users
03:28 Business and faith leaders warn Republicans may lose Latino vote
04:20 Vintage Church Pastor Tyler Jones terminated over affair
05:07 Teen charged in $300K vandalism of Virginia megachurch

U.S. Urges Embassy Staff to Exit Israel, Teen AI Chatbot Use Surges, Pastor Nathan Peternel Steps Down Amid Scandal