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The Unbelievable Madness of Our War With Iran
- I wrote in July 2024 about my fear that, emboldened by unconditional U.S. support, Israel might launch a full-scale war against Hezbollah in Lebanon that could drag in the United States. Clearly, I failed to comprehend the scope of Netanyahu's and Trump's barbaric ambitions. I was right about one thing: Israel did invade Lebanon on October 1, 2024, only four days after assassinating Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah, ...

Source: newrepublic.com
US   MARKETS  
Saudi Aramco to restore 70% of oil exports 'within days' via Red Sea pipeline - business live
- Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news From Abu Dhabi National Oil Co has reportedly halted operations at its refinery in the Ruwais industrial complex, following a drone attack in the area. Authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were dealing with a fire at a facility in the Ruwais industrial complex that had been caused by a drone attack. Bloomberg is reporting that ADNOC has halted operations its ...

Source: theguardian.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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2 charged with ISIS-linked attempted bombing near Gracie Mansion in NYC
- Federal prosecutors have charged two men accused of throwing improvised explosive devices near Gracie Mansion in Manhattan, alleging they were inspired by ISIS and wanted to carry out an attack bigger than the Boston Marathon bombing, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint, filed Monday in federal court in Manhattan, charges 18-year-old Emir Balat and 19-year-old Ibrahim Kayumi with attempted provision of ...

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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
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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 ...

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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
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Two teens charged over 'Islamic State-inspired' attack outside Mamdani home
- Pair charged with throwing explosive devices during anti-Islam protest described by mayor as 'appalling' Two teenagers were charged on Monday with offenses including terrorism and using a weapon of mass destruction after they allegedly threw improvised explosive devices during an anti-Islam demonstration on Saturday outside the residence of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani . According to a 10-page criminal complaint ...

Source: theguardian.com
WORLD  
Seventh U.S. service member killed in Iran war
- Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article The service member died Saturday night after being seriously injured during an attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia A seventh American service member has been killed in the United States war with Iran. The service member died Saturday night after being seriously injured during an ...

Source: independent.co.uk
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Alexander brothers, famous real estate brokers, guilty of sex trafficking
- High-profile real estate brothers convicted in sex trafficking case Two famous brothers who worked as real estate brokers have been convicted of drugging and raping dozens of women over the course of decades. Tal Alexander, 39, and Oren Alexander, 38, rose to prominence from their sales of luxury real-estate properties in New York and Miami. Along with a third brother Alon, 38, a jury found all three guilty of sex ...

Source: bbc.com
MEDICINE  
Daily Multivitamin Could Shave Four Months Off Your Biological Age
- New data suggests multivitamins work best for people who are already aging too fast. We all know our chronological age. But inside our nuclei, a different kind of clock is ticking. This is our biological age, a measure of how much our cells have actually weathered over time. It's one of the reasons why some people look much younger than their age . But sometimes, your cells are older than your birth certificate ...

Source: zmescience.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  
Trump Administration Unveils New Cyber Strategy For America
- A new national cyber strategy aimed at strengthening US digital defenses, countering foreign adversaries and accelerating innovation has been released by the Trump Administration. The document , published on March 6, 2026, outlines a broad framework for addressing cyber threats through government coordination, private sector partnerships and technological investment. It sets out six policy pillars designed to guide ...

Source: infosecurity-magazine.com
POLITICS  
Iconic Voice Actor Shuts Down Trump White House With 'Crystal Clear' Message On War Post
- From rising costs to global conflict, today's news carries real consequences. Membership helps sustain the reporting that connects major events to the lives of readers and communities everywhere. Already a member? A video game legend is taking on President Donald Trump 's administration after he accused the White House of using his voice for a "propaganda video" to back the . Steve Downes, the voice behind the ...

Source: huffpost.com
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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 University president resigns over 'inappropriate relationship'
- Walter 'Ted' Carter Jr says he 'made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership' The president of the Ohio State University has resigned following the disclosure of an "inappropriate relationship" to the college's board of trustees. In a statement , Walter "Ted" Carter Jr, who had led the university since 2024, said that he "made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State ...

Source: theguardian.com
Dolphins releasing QB Tua Tagovailoa, resulting in a $99 million dead cap hit. Malik Willis to sign
- MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa is out. Malik Willis is in. Just like that, the Miami Dolphins are starting anew at quarterback. Tagovailoa — the team's primary starter for the last 5 1/2 seasons — will be released, the Dolphins said Monday, a move that will result in an NFL-record $99 million dead cap hit. In his place: Willis, according to a person familiar with the negotiations who ...

Source: apnews.com
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'So Be It,' Says Schumer After Trump Issues Unhinged Threat Against 2026 Voting Rights
- The extremes to which the Republican Party will go to sway the 2026 elections in their favor was highlighted again on Sunday after US President Donald Trump said he will sign no other legislation into law this year until the SAVE Act—a bill that would deeply erode voting rights and threatens ballot access for tens of millions of Americans—is passed by Congress. "It must be done immediately," Trump ...

Source: commondreams.org