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Live updates: Trump warns of 'complete destruction,' while Iranian president signals de-escalation

Follow live updates and the latest news coverage as the U.S. and Israel strike Iran, Tehran hits back across the Gulf, and Americans are stranded in the Middle East.

NBC News - Mar 07, 2026 7:26pm EST

Trump oversees return of fallen American troops amid war with Iran

President Trump attended the “dignified transfer” on Saturday, when the six fallen U.S. service members killed during the war with Iran were returned to U.S. soil. It comes as the president hosted Latin American leaders and floated possible action in Cuba. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.

NBC News - Mar 07, 2026 7:14pm EST

There Was Just an Unusually Unsettling Pentagon-Related Resignation at OpenAI

Gizmodo - Mar 07, 2026 4:10pm EST

Kristi Noem stoked controversy at Homeland Security. Why she lost Trump's trust. -- Kristi Noem's firing as Secretary of Homeland Security is President Donald Trump's first Cabinet shakeup of his second term. The challenges she faced leading a critical agency at a time of public polarization remain for her successor to navigate. -- Sarah Matusek

Christian Science Monitor - Mar 07, 2026 3:29pm EST

Users fume at Outlook.com email 'carnage'

Register UK - Mar 07, 2026 2:46pm EST

Two people in custody after 'suspicious devices' found outside Zohran Mamdani's official residence

Right-wing influencer Jake Lang was holding an anti-Islam protest outside New York City's Gracie Mansion at the time.

NBC News - Mar 07, 2026 2:43pm EST

Tech company at odds with Pentagon warns its AI possibly gained consciousness, Elon Musk gives 2-word response

Elon Musk accused Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei of "projecting" after Amodei said in an interview, "We don’t know if the models are conscious."

Fox News - Mar 07, 2026 11:48am EST

xAI Exec Says Have Grok Check Your Taxes! Tax Experts Say Do Not Do That!

Gizmodo - Mar 07, 2026 10:17am EST

What does the US military’s feud with Anthropic mean for AI used in war?

Guardian UK - Mar 07, 2026 9:23am EST

Indonesia bans social media accounts for children under 16

Indonesia enforces a new regulation banning children under 16 from social media to enhance online safety. Discover how this policy aims to protect young users from digital threats like cyberbullying and online scams.

Gulf News - Mar 07, 2026 8:37am EST

Palantir rallies 15% for the week as Iran war boosts prospects, muting Anthropic concern

Palantir's stock had its best week since August and outperformed all of its large-cap tech peers after the U.S. attacked Iran.

CNBC - Mar 07, 2026 8:16am EST

Anthropic collides with the Pentagon over AI safety — here's everything you need to know

Live Science - Mar 07, 2026 8:02am EST

Russia hits Ukraine with drones, missiles, kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Russia launched 480 drones and 29 missiles targeting the energy sector and railway infrastructure across the country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

NBC News - Mar 07, 2026 7:56am EST

Hey ChatGPT, write me a fictional paper: these LLMs are willing to commit academic fraud

Mainstream chatbots presented varying levels of resistance to deliberate requests for fabrication, study finds

Scientific American - Mar 07, 2026 7:08am EST

Ex-rapper's political party leads early results in Nepal's first election since 2025 Gen Z revolt

Balendra Shah, 35, highlighted health and education for poor Nepalis as a key focus of his campaign, which rode a wave of public anger toward traditional politics.

NBC News - Mar 07, 2026 6:41am EST

AI-trained robotic mice to roam the Large Hadron Collider

Register UK - Mar 07, 2026 6:28am EST

How Each Gulf Country Is Intercepting Iranian Missiles and Drones

Wired News - Mar 07, 2026 6:12am EST

Is the world ending? New study finds rise in apocalyptic beliefs worldwide

Apocalyptic thinking once popularized in the fringes, has gone mainstream, propagating the beliefs that the world is ending soon. A new research study from the University of British Columbia and...

International The News - Mar 07, 2026 6:06am EST

Why AI in education still needs human judgement

Explore the crucial role of human judgment in AI-driven education systems. As AI tools become prevalent in UAE classrooms, ensuring fairness and transparency is vital. Discover why educators must balance technology with empathy and understanding.

Gulf News - Mar 07, 2026 5:22am EST

Your favorite restaurant is becoming a tech company

Business Insider - Mar 07, 2026 4:48am EST

Trump administration spoiling for fight over satellite regs

Register UK - Mar 07, 2026 3:48am EST

Iran war threatens Trump's affordability push as rising energy prices complicate Fed rate cuts

Rising oil prices, shipping disruptions in the Middle East and fresh signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market are creating a complicated backdrop for the Federal Reserve.

NBC News - Mar 07, 2026 12:17am EST

Anthropic officially designated a supply chain risk by Pentagon

The supply chain risk designation of the artificial intelligence firm is a first for a US company.

BBC News - Mar 06, 2026 11:56pm EST

Legally unsound: Anthropic fights back against DoD's AI supply chain exclusion

Just a few hours after the “supply chain risk” label, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has announced plans to sue DoD’s decision. He slammed the move as legally unsound, and he has drawn a clear red line of not working with the Pentagon.

First Post - Mar 06, 2026 11:20pm EST