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Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Joe Kent resigned as national counter-terrorism center director, saying Iran posed no imminent threat to the US Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center and a far-right political figure and supporter of Donald Trump , resigned from his position on Tuesday in protest of the war in Iran. "I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran," Kent wrote in a resignation letter posted to X. ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com A federal judge in Boston on Monday paused most of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s consequential actions on vaccines, as well as the decisions made by the influential vaccine advisory committee he gutted and remade with handpicked members. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy, siding with the American ...
Source: theweek.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Powering the AI Grid across data center and edge sites with QCT Application-Ready Solutions (QCT), a leading provider of AI solutions, today unveiled its NVIDIA Vera CPU and NVIDIA Rubin GPU accelerated servers and integrated solutions for data center and edge at NVIDIA GTC 2026 (GTC26). Expanding upon QCT's years of collaboration with NVIDIA, QCT has applied its Application-Ready Solution approach for faster, ...
Source: aithority.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to use their military might to protect the Strait of Hormuz . Trump said Tuesday while meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in the Oval Office that he would be going to China in five or six weeks' time instead of ...
Source: apnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Motorists are paying sharply higher fuel prices since the outbreak of the Iran war , despite the U.S. being the world's largest oil producer. Why? After all, as of 2023 (the latest data available), the U.S. churned out roughly 13 million barrels of crude a day, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA). That compares with roughly 10 million barrels from the world's No. 2 and No. 3 ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Ultra-fast delivery service launches in hundreds of US cities with 3-hour option expanding to over 2,000 locations Amazon announced Tuesday that customers in select locations can now receive even faster deliveries in as little as one or three hours for an additional fee. The e-commerce giant noted that Prime members benefit from significantly lower service costs than non-members for the ultra-fast delivery ...
Source: foxbusiness.com
Zenity Announces Availability of Inline Agent Runtime Security for Agents Built on Microsoft Foundry
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Run-time security capabilities provide real-time, inline protection against runtime threats as enterprises scale autonomous AI agents the leading end-to-end security and governance platform for AI agents, announced the general availability of runtime security controls for AI agents built on Microsoft Foundry as part of an expanded partnership with Microsoft. Building on the inline prevention capabilities ...
Source: aithority.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Arizona has filed misdemeanor criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the predictions platform of running an illegal gambling and election wagering operation in the state. They're the first criminal charges to have been filed against Kalshi. Kalshi draws distinctions between the event contracts it offers and what sportsbooks and casinos offer. The Kalshi market "Will Iran effectively close the Strait of Hormuz ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Tennessee Teens Sue Elon Musk's xAI Over Child Sexual Abuse Images It's the latest legal challenge against the Grok chatbot's mass creation of nonconsensual sexual imagery of women and girls. Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Tennessee teenagers are suing Elon Musk's company xAI over allegations that its artificial intelligence tool Grok undressed photos of them as ...
Source: motherjones.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's top security official and the head of the Revolutionary Guard's Basij militia were both killed in overnight strikes in a blow to the country's leadership, Israel's defense minister said Tuesday, while Tehran defiantly fired new salvos of missiles and drones at its Gulf Arab neighbors and Israel. Both security official Ali Larijani and Gen. Gholam Reza Soleimani were ...
Source: military.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
KEY POINTS In this article @CL.1 @LCO.1 Fire and plumes of smoke rise from an oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, March 14, 2026. Altaf Qadri | AP A fresh wave of attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure has ramped up concerns over prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran war. It comes after the world's largest ultra-sour gas development was struck by a drone, a fire broke ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
The OpenClaw agent platform gets sandbox isolation and a 'privacy router' to address its security weaknesses. In the few short weeks since OpenClaw became the biggest story in agentic AI, it has been dogged by concerns that it is not secure enough to be safely let loose in enterprises. This week at the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) conference, CEO Jensen Huang announced what he believes is the answer: ...
Source: cio.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Kouri Richins's phone internet search history included "what is a lethal.dose.of.fetanayl" and "luxury prisons for the rich America". A woman who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after the loss of her husband has been found guilty of his murder. Kouri Richins slipped five-times the lethal dose of fentanyl into a cocktail that Eric Richins drank in the false hope of inheriting his estate worth more ...
Source: news.sky.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Markets are pricing in a near-zero chance that the Federal Reserve will be cutting interest rates at this meeting — or any other in the near future. Updates to economic and rate projections also aren't expected to show anything dramatic when the decision is released Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET. On top of everything else, there's also a lingering political air over the Fed. The Federal Reserve has little choice but ...
Source: cnbc.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Lawmakers on both sides of aisle have criticized justice department's improper redaction of information Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, has been formally subpoenaed to appear before a House panel to answer questions about the justice department's handling of the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and its release of the Epstein files. The move came amid growing criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
FDA investigating E. c oli outbreak linked to raw cheese Raw cheese products are the "likely source" of an ongoing outbreak of Escherichia coli that has sickened at least seven people, including young children, according to the FDA. The agency said raw cheddar cheese from the California-based Raw Farm has been linked to Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7, or STEC, a strain of the bacteria that can cause severe ...
Source: healio.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
It marked a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began late last month and has seen repeated cross-border clashes, as well as airstrikes inside Afghanistan. KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people in an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital late Monday. It marked a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began late last month and has seen ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Maiduguri, Nigeria — At least 23 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in suspected suicide bombings Monday night that targeted Maiduguri city in northeastern Nigeria, police said Tuesday. It was one of the deadliest attacks in the conflict-battered city in recent history. Residents and emergency services earlier told The Associated Press that three explosions were reported in crowded places in ...
Source: cbsnews.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Home » » The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration's efforts to end legal protections under a program that has allowed people fleeing war and other humanitarian crises around the world to live and work in the U.S., including Haiti and Syria. The justices issued a brief order on Mar. 16 stating that they would take several cases challenging the administration's push to ...
Source: floridianpress.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
President Trump has called news coverage of the Iran war "criminal" and "unpatriotic," while his FCC chairman threatens broadcasters' licenses. Support journalism that holds power accountable. Become a HuffPost member today. Already a member? President Donald Trump about the U.S. Supreme Court over in a post published on his Truth Social platform late Sunday night. Legal and political science experts say the ...
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Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
The Large Hadron Collider has discovered a new particle, the 80th identified so far by the world's most powerful particle smasher, Europe's CERN physics laboratory announced Tuesday. The new particle has been named "Xi-cc-plus". Scientists hope the particle — which is similar to a proton but four times heavier — will reveal more about the strange behaviour of quantum mechanics. All the matter ...
Source: digitaljournal.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
HAVANA (AP) — Officials in Cuba reported an islandwide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble. The Ministry of Energy and Mines on X noted a "complete disconnection" of the country's electrical system and said it was investigating, noting there were no failures in the units that were operating when the grid ...
Source: wfla.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Senate Democrats sent counteroffer on Monday aimed at resolving budget standoff Negotiations for Congress to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – which oversees airport security officers – remained ongoing as the airport in Atlanta , the world's busiest, dealt with long security lines on Tuesday. A White House official confirmed that Senate Democrats sent a counteroffer on Monday aimed at ...
Source: theguardian.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Processing Content Bank of America has reached a settlement to resolve a proposed class-action lawsuit filed last year by a victim of Jeffrey Epstein who accused the bank of enabling his sex-trafficking operation. BofA is the third major bank, after JPMorganChase and Deutsche Bank, to reach settlements with victims of Epstein who claimed the big banks failed to report suspicious activity in their accounts. But the ...
Source: americanbanker.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
On March 13, multiple Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in unmarked vehicles surrounded Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal in front of his home in Texas as he prepared to drive his children to school. The 41-year-old father of six children, who had served alongside the 3rd Battalion of the U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan, died in ICE custody the next day, leaving his family in shock, and U.S. veterans ...
Source: truthout.org
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
– Supreme Court warned Tuesday that personal criticism of federal judges is dangerous and "it's got to stop," two days after called a federal judge who ruled against the administration "wacky, nasty, crooked and totally out of control." As he has done before, Roberts was careful not to single out Trump or anyone else, insisting that the attacks on judges are not from "just any one political perspective." ...
Source: news4jax.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Help Net Security newsletters : Daily and weekly news, cybersecurity jobs, open source projects, breaking news – subscribe here! Companies House, the UK's official company registry, said its WebFiling service is back online after being shut down on Friday to fix a security issue that may have exposed the personal data of millions of firms. An investigation indicates the flaw was likely introduced during an ...
Source: helpnetsecurity.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
by creating a new combined team for its commercial and consumer Copilot products, under a new executive. The company is also moving Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman to its superintelligence team, focused on building frontier AI models. Microsoft's many Copilot products have been a source of confusion for customers, and the company has been trying to address that by creating a cohesive experience across ...
Source: insider.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup 2026 matches from the United States to tournament co-host Mexico due to concerns about the safety of players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj has said. "When [US President Donald] Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America," Taj said ...
Source: aljazeera.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
By After Jon-Eric Sullivan took the Dolphins' general manager job, he has mentioned a small group of players that he would like to build around, but with a caveat: He will listen to trade offers on anyone. "My vision is for Jaylen to be part of this," Sullivan said at last month's NFL Combine, noting he's a "marvelous player,.. a difference maker" and "we are not actively trying to move Waddle." The Denver Broncos ...
Source: miamiherald.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free . This week's newsletter includes stories on: Trump Issues Housing Affordability Executive Order This past Friday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at reducing barriers to affordable housing construction. "Layers of unnecessary regulatory barriers, slow permitting processes, and onerous mandates at all levels of government have delayed ...
Source: reason.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Leqaa Kordia, along with her family and legal team, celebrated on Monday when the 33-year-old Palestinian was released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after over a year in detention — but they also pointed to the battles ahead as President Donald Trump's administration continues to crack down on immigrants and critics. "We are elated and relieved that Leqaa can finally return home to her family in ...
Source: truthout.org
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. Galaxy S26 Ultra Is Now Cheaper Than the S25 Ultra, With Galaxy Buds4 Savings in a Samsung Exclusive Offer Reading time 2 minutes Samsung's new lineup of its flagship smartphone are finally on shelves. The company had been running some pretty ...
Source: gizmodo.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Washington state has beaten California and New York in their race to soak the rich. On Thursday, the state Legislature passed a " millionaires tax " along party lines . Starting in 2028, household income over $1 million will be subject to a 9.9 percent income tax.* The money raised from this duty will allow the state to eliminate sales taxes on diapers, over-the-counter drugs, and select hygiene products; ...
Source: reason.com
Tuesday, Mar 17th, 2026 -
Reading time 3 minutes Vineyard Wind, one of five major offshore wind projects the Trump administration attempted to halt in December, installed its final blade on Friday. This marked a major blow to President Trump in his diabolical war on offshore wind, but apparently he has a new battle strategy. Documents reviewed by The New York Times reportedly show that senior administration officials are drafting settlement ...
Source: gizmodo.com
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
March 16 (UPI) -- White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has an "excellent" prognosis, President Donald Trump announced Monday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Wiles has "early stage breast cancer" and will be undergoing treatment "immediately." "She has a fantastic medial team, and her prognosis is excellent!" Trump wrote. "During the treatment period, she will be ...
Source: upi.com
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
NBIS AI META ) worth up to sending shares surging 14% in premarket trading. market cap of roughly $25 billion. A single customer just committed to a contract that could exceed the company's current market value. The announcement also carries a detail that matters beyond the dollar figure. This will be one of the first large-scale deployments of Nvidia 's Vera Rubin platform, the next-generation AI chip succeeding ...
Source: bradenton.com
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
The US president is seeking $5bn in damages for defamation, and a further $5bn for unfair trade practices, over the editing of January 6 footage in a documentary. The BBC has filed a motion in a US court to dismiss a $10bn lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump over an edited documentary clip. The broadcaster claimed that the case could have a "chilling effect" on robust reporting. Mr Trump's 33-page ...
Source: news.sky.com
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Democratic critics celebrated the announcement , a top Border Patrol official who was the public face of the Trump administration 's military-style immigration crackdown in cities across the country, is expected to retire at the end of the month. "The greatest honor of my entire ...
Source: independent.co.uk
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
Apple has announced an update to its over-ear headphones with the AirPods Max 2, that will be available to order late March 2026. This product reveal comes on the heels of several recent Apple announcements, ranging from the Apple's AirPods Max 2 looks the same as the USB-C version released in September 2024, as it also comes in midnight, starlight, orange, purple, and blue colors. On the inside, ...
Source: bgr.com
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
NEW YORK — The New York Jets have agreed to a trade that will send quarterback Justin Fields to the Kansas City Chiefs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The Jets will receive a sixth-round draft pick in 2027 for Fields and pick up $7 million of his guaranteed $10 million salary for this upcoming season, the person told the AP on condition of anonymity because the teams ...
Source: washingtonpost.com
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
American voters' feelings on Israel and the Palestinian territories have shifted dramatically in recent years, in a sea change that is transforming the Democratic Party and shaping its primaries. A new NBC News poll underscores the depths of the shift. More registered voters view Israel negatively than positively, a change from a few years ago. The change has been especially pronounced among independents and ...
Source: nbcnews.com
Monday, Mar 16th, 2026 -
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Florida gas prices are rising at a record pace. Over the last 12 days, the stage average rose $0.84, according to AAA. That's the fastest pace in four years, with the new average $0.27 higher than a week ago, $0.84 higher than a month ago, and $0.61 higher than this time last year. Some individual counties in the state saw price hikes of nearly a dollar in the last two ...
Source: orlandosentinel.com