Sybil Wilkes Breaks Down What We Need to Know: March 3, 2026

Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” delivering the stories that matter most to our community. From escalating international tensions and crucial primary elections to important financial deadlines and historic moments for HBCU sports, here’s a recap of the essential news you should be aware of.

Here is a breakdown of the headlines making waves right now.

Tensions Rise in Middle East Conflict

The conflict with Iran has intensified as Operation Epic Fury enters its third day. The U.S. death toll has now risen to six. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that a projectile managed to breach air defenses and strike a fortified military position located in Kuwait. In a corresponding report, the Iranian Red Crescent, their equivalent of the Red Cross, stated that initial U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting top leadership resulted in 555 fatalities.