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Today: March 17, 2026
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Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video

Chinese embassy mocks "Shield of the Americas" in AI video
Arts|Business|Education|Technology|World

Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away

One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel

Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews

In addition to watching out for missile and drone attacks, mariners in conflict zones need to be on guard for GPS spoofing and other cyberattacks. The stakes are high and mariners are ill-prepared.

When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
Environment|Science|Technology

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process

A wildflower in California reveals a newly documented evolutionary process
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules

The Trump administration is suing California over the state's nation-leading vehicle emission standards

Trump administration sues California over the state's nation-leading vehicle-emission rules
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough

Live Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes selling concert tickets to music fans

What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough
Science|Technology|World

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs

NASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs

NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|US

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury

After about a month of hearing from addiction experts, therapists, platform engineers and executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, a jury has heard closing arguments before heading to the deliberation room to decide whether social media companies should be liable for harms caused to children using their platforms

Lawyers in landmark social media addiction trial make final appeals to the jury
Health|Sports|Technology

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State

Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson strained a muscle after slipping on the Big 12 Tournament’s new glass court during a loss to Iowa State in the quarterfinals on Thursday

Texas Tech’s Christian Anderson strains a muscle on Big 12’s new glass floor in loss to Iowa State
Health|Technology

5-year-old girl names new Cincinnati Children’s helicopter to transport patients 'Care Force One'

5-year-old girl names new Cincinnati Children’s helicopter to transport patients 'Care Force One'

5-year-old girl names new Cincinnati Children’s helicopter to transport patients 'Care Force One'
Health|Science|Technology

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back

How a man developed an app that's giving people with ALS their voice back
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame

Political content on social media finds you even if you’re not looking for it, and it tends to do so through a sensationalized and emotionally charged lens.

Stressed out by politics? You’re not imagining it, and research shows that social media is largely to blame
Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say

After 52 years, brutal rape and murder on Long Island is finally solved, police say
Business|Technology|World

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war

Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war

Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war
Crime|Science|Technology

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks

FBI involved in search for retired Air Force major general missing for nearly 2 weeks
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is awaiting White House approval for a major drone production agreement proposed by Kyiv last year

Zelenskyy says Ukraine awaits White House sign-off on US drone production deal
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Detroit man reunited with stolen dog after 6 months thanks to microchip scanning program

Detroit man reunited with stolen dog after 6 months thanks to microchip scanning program

Detroit man reunited with stolen dog after 6 months thanks to microchip scanning program
Business|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|US

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit

The Professional Women’s Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States

PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices

Oil and gasoline prices are rising as the war in Iran intensifies and other global conflicts affect supply

Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load

As devices get smarter, families and communities bear a heavier burden of technology caregiving for older adults.

Constant technology changes throw seniors a curve – and add to caregivers’ load
Science|Technology

Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones

Concerns about shortages of interceptor missiles in the conflict between the US and Iran highlight the challenges of defending against missiles and drones.

Not just Patriot interceptors: A defense expert explains the various weapons US and allies use to defend against missiles and drones
Business|Entertainment|Science|Technology|Travel

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around

Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign unveiled Thursday

Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get around
Africa|Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets

This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead

China doesn’t want to catch up with the US in tech. It aims to lead
Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology

Verstappen sees 'a jungle' in F1 but still hopes for 'simple solutions'

Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is like “a jungle” as he criticizes the sport’s new 2026 rules

Verstappen sees 'a jungle' in F1 but still hopes for 'simple solutions'
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’

From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure – without invasive sampling.

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people’s exposure to pollutants like ‘forever chemicals’
Business|Economy|Finance|Sports|Technology

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight

Utah is at the forefront of a states' rights battle between itself and prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket

Utah’s anti-gambling tradition meets Kalshi and Polymarket in a new legal fight
Business|Economy|Technology|Travel

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution

Some of the nation’s busiest airports saw hourslong security lines this weekend, as the partial government shutdown begins to hit air travel

As another shutdown impacts travelers, some see privatizing TSA screening as a solution
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now

CDC vaccine committee drops push to stop recommending mRNA Covid-19 shots, for now
Business|Economy|Sports|Technology

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts

The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts
Environment|Science|Technology

Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth

An old NASA science satellite is no more

Old NASA science satellite plunges back to Earth
Crime|Economy|Technology|World

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions

Homeland Security pushes for access to restricted federal database on child support, employment information for millions
Business|Economy|Technology|World

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts

Among dozens of companies competing for Pentagon contracts to supply attack drones, one stands out: Powerus, flush with cash and ballooning in size as it buys up rivals

New drone maker partly owned by Trump sons hopes to win Pentagon contracts
Business|Environment|Finance|Health|Technology|Travel

A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach

Lyft has agreed to protect the rights of blind and disabled riders to travel with service animals under a Minnesota settlement that applies nationwide

A service dog named Alfred sparked a Lyft settlement in Minnesota with nationwide reach
Crime|Science|Sports|Technology

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing

Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911

Prosecutor alleges ex-NFL player Darron Lee consulted AI bot to help cover up girlfriend's killing
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI

There’s a new leader at billionaire eBay founder Pierre Omidyar’s philanthropic firm

A civil rights lawyer will lead the billionaire eBay founder's philanthropy for more inclusive AI
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks

The U.S. medical equipment company Stryker says a cyberattack has disrupted its global networks

US medical equipment company Stryker says cyberattack disrupted its global networks
Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Super Marios take over Union Square in attempt to break world record ON 'Mar10' Day

Super Marios take over Union Square in attempt to break world record ON 'Mar10' Day

Super Marios take over Union Square in attempt to break world record ON 'Mar10' Day
Business|Health|Technology|World

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on major US medical device maker
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants

Spelman College students developing AI tool designed to help people talk to their plants
Health|Technology

VA watchdog finds nearly a million calls from vets seeking care had key tracking data missing

VA watchdog finds nearly a million calls from vets seeking care had key tracking data missing

VA watchdog finds nearly a million calls from vets seeking care had key tracking data missing
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart

"Call A Boomer" payphone at Boston University connects students, seniors 3,000 miles apart
Political|Technology|World

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN

Exclusive: Russia is giving Iran specific advice on drone tactics, Western intelligence source tells CNN
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil

Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon

Microsoft and a group of retired military leaders are backing Anthropic in court to block the Trump administration from labeling the AI company a supply chain risk

Microsoft and retired military chiefs back AI company Anthropic in court fight against Pentagon
Arts|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education

Researchers use text and image generators to design culturally relevant educational content for young children.

Generative AI can play a role uplifting family and community in early childhood education
Science|Technology|World

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war

Anthropic’s Claude is helping the US military choose targets to strike in Iran, but responsibility for the accuracy, strategy and ethics of the decisions rests with humans.

US military leans into AI for attack on Iran, but the tech doesn’t lessen the need for human judgment in war
Arts|Business|Food|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

The purportedly unique and local feel of coffee shops has instead been homogenized into a singular, palatable aesthetic.

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?
Science|Technology

AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes

People and computers perceive the world differently, which can lead AI to make mistakes no human would. Researchers are working on how to bring human and AI vision into alignment.

AI doesn’t ‘see’ the way that you do, and that could be a problem when it categorizes objects and scenes