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Iran launches new attacks at Israel, Gulf countries as it keeps up pressure on Middle East
- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up  pressure on the Middle East  in a war that has impacted the region and beyond, sent  oil prices surging  and stunned global economies. Sirens warned of incoming missiles in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and in Bahrain, while Saudi Arabia said it destroyed two drones ...

Source: wfla.com
US   MARKETS  
US consumers express dismay over rising gas prices after attack on Iran
- Surging energy prices caused by the US-Israel war on Iran could ripple across the United States economy, heaping further strain on consumers at a time when cost-of-living issues are already a primary concern. The price of crude oil increased from about $67 per barrel before the war began on February 28 to nearly $97 on Monday, as the conflict snarls production and transport in one of the most energy-rich regions on ...

Source: aljazeera.com
US  
Anthropic sues US government over Pentagon blocklist threat - TechBriefly
- The company argues that the designation as a supply chain risk violates constitutional protections including free speech and due process. Anthropic filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to prevent the Pentagon from adding the company to a national security blocklist. The lawsuit claims the designation is unlawful and violates free speech and due process rights. The legal action follows a Department of Defense ...

Source: techbriefly.com
US  
Live Nation settles DOJ antitrust case to keep Ticketmaster - TechBriefly
- The company agreed to pay at least $200 million in damages to participating states as part of the deal. Live Nation reached a settlement with the Department of Justice to avoid the breakup of its subsidiary, Ticketmaster. The agreement requires the live entertainment giant to pay at least $200 million in damages to participating states. Live Nation will also implement structural changes to its business practices ...

Source: techbriefly.com
US   POLITICS  
DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays
- You can now listen to Fox News articles! As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, TSA agents have been grappling with partial paychecks — and soon-to-be-empty paychecks if the shutdown persists. These days, the shutdown is causing massive delays at some airports across the country, with wait times for travelers of 3.5 hours reported at major hubs due to officer ...

Source: foxnews.com
US   POLITICS  
Trump pushes GOP on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail balloting
- WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he won't sign any other legislation into law until Congress passes a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill that he says also must end Americans' ability to vote by mail, a startling demand months before the midterm elections . Trump told House Republicans during their annual retreat at his golf club in Florida that he doesn't think they will win elections ...

Source: apnews.com
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
- GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday. The announcement followed days of urging by Iranian groups in Australia and by U.S. President Donald Trump for the Australian government to help the women, who had not spoken publicly about a wish to ...

Source: bostonglobe.com
US  
FBI hunts for clues after 2 men charged with lighting bombs at NYC protest
- NEW YORK (AP) — Investigators are trying to learn more about two Pennsylvania men accused of bringing homemade bombs to a protest outside the home of New York City's mayor. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, told authorities after their arrests that they were inspired by the Islamic State group, law enforcement officials said, but much remains undisclosed about their motives and how much they planned. ...

Source: apnews.com
TECHNOLOGY  
OpenAI to acquire Promptfoo to strengthen AI agent security testing
- The acquisition points to rising demand for tools that test and secure LLMs before they are deployed in enterprise workflows. OpenAI said it plans to acquire AI testing startup Promptfoo, a move aimed at strengthening security checks for AI agents as enterprises move toward deploying autonomous systems in business workflows. Promptfoo's tools allow developers to test LLM applications against adversarial prompts, ...

Source: csoonline.com
US   POLITICS  
Teen mariachi musicians who performed on Capitol Hill released from ICE detention
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, 14, and Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, 18, who performed in Washington over the summer, were placed in immigration detention last month Teenage mariachi musicians who once performed on Capitol Hill have been released from Immigration and ...

Source: independent.co.uk
New Claude tool uses AI agents to find bugs in pull requests
- Help Net Security newsletters : Daily and weekly news, cybersecurity jobs, open source projects, breaking news – subscribe here! Anthropic's Claude Code Review is a new tool, available as a research preview beta for Team and Enterprise plans, that sends a team of AI agents to examine every pull request. "We needed a reviewer we could trust on every PR. Code Review is the result: deep, multi-agent reviews that ...

Source: helpnetsecurity.com
I've taught thousands of people how to use AI – here's what I've learned
- I've taught thousands of people how to use AI – here's what I've learned Most people fail with AI because they don't understand what it actually is – if you treat it as a skill, not a shortcut, you'll get the best results Training teams to use AI at work has given me a front-row seat to a new kind of professional divide. Some people hand everything over to the machine and stop thinking. Others won't ...

Source: theguardian.com
US  
Homemade bomb hurled during protest outside New York mayor Mamdani's house, police say | US News
- A jar filled with nuts, ‌bolts and screws that was wrapped in black tape with a fuse, then ignited by a counter-protester "could have caused serious injury or death". An improvised explosive device thrown during protests outside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home could have been deadly, police said.  A jar filled with nuts, ‌bolts and screws, that was wrapped in black tape with a fuse, landed in ...

Source: news.sky.com
WORLD  
Pentagon identifies seventh soldier killed in action during Operation Epic Fury
- The Defense Department has identified a seventh service member to be killed in action amid ongoing combat operations against Iran. Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, succumbed to his wounds on March 8, the Pentagon announced, after being wounded during a March 1 enemy attack at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia. Pennington was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade at Fort ...

Source: militarytimes.com
US  
Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world
- 4 min read New York (Associated Press) — Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial over accusations they used drugs and force to rape scores of women they had dazzled with their wealth and opulent lifestyle . The verdict came after 11 women testified they were sexually assaulted by one or ...

Source: edition.cnn.com
MEDICINE  
Taking a multivitamin could slow some signs of aging, new study suggests
- Multivitamins are the most common dietary supplement in the U.S. People take these pills (or gummies, indeed) for a variety of health reasons, but the science on what multivitamins may do for your health is mixed , and none of them are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. But intriguingly, a new study suggests that taking a daily multivitamin could slow biological aging. In a randomized clinical trial ...

Source: scientificamerican.com
POLITICS  
U.S. Military Strikes Another Alleged Drug Boat in Eastern Pacific
- Home » » The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced it struck an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing 6 men, as part of the Trump administration's "Operation Southern Spear" against "narco-terrorists." In an X post, SOUTHCOM wrote  that "intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged ...

Source: floridianpress.com
POLITICS  
Industry Officials Praise Trump's Cyber Strategy, but Some Want More Details
- The White House's newly released national cyber strategy has received praise from industry officials, but some are also asking for more specifics on the cyber policies. The White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) published the seven-page strategy – which has five pages with text – on Friday afternoon, outlining a six-pillar framework intended to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity. The six ...

Source: meritalk.com
POLITICS  
Actor Demands White House Remove Him From Trump 'War Porn' Post
- A voice actor from the popular video-game franchise Halo has demanded to be removed from a Trump administration video posted on social media that promotes the Iran war. Steve Downes, who is the voice of the soldier character Master Chief from Halo , has lashed out at the White House's post, which mixes real footage from Trump's war in Iran with shots from violent video games. His voice, uttering Master Chief's ...

Source: thedailybeast.com
US  
NBA cancels Hawks' controversial strip club promo night over 'significant concerns'
- The NBA has stepped in to stop a controversial promotional night the Atlanta Hawks had planned to hold, celebrating the city's well-known strip club, Magic City, calling it off after the league said it "heard significant concerns." The Hawks were to hold "Magic City Night" on Monday, March 16, when the Orlando Magic are in Atlanta, to celebrate what the team had described as an "iconic cultural institution," a move ...

Source: nypost.com
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Ohio State President Ted Carter resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'
- Ohio State University President Walter "Ted" Carter Jr. has resigned after admitting he had an "inappropriate relationship" with someone who he said was "seeking public resources." Carter submitted his resignation on Saturday, and the university accepted on Sunday. It was announced on Monday morning. Ohio State's board of trustees said in a statement that Carter "recently disclosed to trustees that he had an ...

Source: nbcnews.com
The Dolphins release Tua Tagovailoa after six years. Details
- By The Miami Dolphins announced Monday morning that they're releasing quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, ending a six-year relationship that featured some exhilarating highs but some exasperating lows, and several significant injuries along the way. Miami must pay Tagovailoa $54 million guaranteed this season, a figure that could be offset by a deal with a new team. If he signs a one-year, $1.3 million minimum deal with a ...

Source: miamiherald.com
US   POLITICS  
Trump vows legislative blockade until SAVE America voter-ID bill is passed
- President Donald Trump vowed to withhold his signature from any bills that reach his desk until Congress passes a controversial voter-ID measure known as the Save America Act. Prominent conservatives are pushing the bill, which would make it significantly more difficult for Americans to vote by requiring proof of citizenship and a photo ID. Democrats plan to kill the bill if it is considered on the Senate floor, ...

Source: cnbc.com