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Quicksort inventor Tony Hoare dies at 92

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 5:02pm EDT

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has verified account on X, Elon Musk's platform

The newly created account was busy posting on Thursday, its first day being active on the X social media platform.

CNBC - Mar 12, 2026 4:55pm EDT

Live updates: Suspect dead after apparent vehicle ramming and shooting incident at Michigan synagogue, officials say

Police are responding to an active shooter situation at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, MI. Police said they are responding to a fire at the same location. No further details could be provided.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 4:47pm EDT

Trump Did Something That Made Us Much More Vulnerable to Iran. He Can Still Change Course.

As the U.S. braces for higher gas prices, the countries that are better weathering the storm are doing something Trump should take note of.

Slate - Mar 12, 2026 4:41pm EDT

The White House compares deadly conflict with video games and movies in memeified videos to win support for Iran war

The White House explained its war meme strategy has viewers focused on the military’s successes. Others see a “disturbing” development.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 4:11pm EDT

Democrats ask Pentagon about Iran school strike and role of AI

In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, more than 120 Democratic lawmakers ask whether the Pentagon will investigate the strike as a possible war crime.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 3:58pm EDT

NASA targets April 1 to launch astronauts around the moon

The Artemis II mission will be the first time this NASA rocket and capsule carry people. The crew will be the first to travel to the moon in more than 50 years.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 3:29pm EDT

Police Scotland fined for mishandling victim data

Register UK - Mar 12, 2026 3:18pm EDT

As Trump pressures Congress on the SAVE America Act, states push their own versions

The measure has stalled in the U.S. Senate, but lawmakers in a dozen states have advanced bills with either proof of citizenship or voter ID requirements.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 3:13pm EDT

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

ABC News - Mar 12, 2026 3:05pm EDT

CRTC orders companies to eliminate fees preventing customers from switching plans

Regulator’s move to improve competition and affordability could save customers as much as $80

The Globe and Mail - Mar 12, 2026 2:35pm EDT

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows vengeance in fiery first statement

The new leader's written statement stuck by Iran's threats to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after President Donald Trump indicated he would like to wrap up the war soon.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 2:02pm EDT

Feds to Amazon: Quit Whining About SpaceX and Launch Some Damn Satellites

Gizmodo - Mar 12, 2026 1:40pm EDT

Trump warns Iranian World Cup team away from U.S. for 'their own life and safety'

Iran's team is scheduled to play 3 matches in the U.S., but the Iranian sports minister said Wednesday it would be unable to participate, given the war launched by America and Israel.

NBC News - Mar 12, 2026 1:21pm EDT

Social media giants urged to tighten child safety after UK rejects blanket ban for teens

Social media firms need to use better age verification technologies to keep children off their platforms, the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office said.

CNBC - Mar 12, 2026 1:19pm EDT

Wired headphone sales are exploding. What's with the Bluetooth backlash?

Is the return of wired headphones driven by a simple desire for better sound quality or is it part of a backlash against modern tech? Thomas Germain tries to find out.

BBC News - Mar 12, 2026 12:36pm EDT

If you want to raise 'stronger, more independent' kids, give them this: They need it 'now more than ever,' say psychologists

Many parents are trying so hard to protect their teen’s mental health that they’re accidentally stepping back from the role teens need most. Here's what two psychologists and parenting experts recommend to raise stronger and more independent kids.

CNBC - Mar 12, 2026 12:33pm EDT

Newly Discovered Comet Could Appear During the Day—If It's Not Destroyed First

Gizmodo - Mar 12, 2026 12:19pm EDT

Apple's MacBook Neo makes repairs easier and cheaper than other MacBooks

Neo is the first MacBook in a long time with an easily replaceable keyboard.

Ars Technica - Mar 12, 2026 12:17pm EDT

Scientists issue warning over rise of ticks carrying multiple diseases

More ticks in the U.S. Northeast now carry multiple diseases, raising risks as Lyme and babesiosis co-infections climb.

Newsweek - Mar 12, 2026 11:56am EDT

Microsoft backs AI firm Anthropic in legal battle against Pentagon

Guardian UK - Mar 12, 2026 11:40am EDT

Palantir is still using Anthropic's Claude as Pentagon blacklist plays out, CEO Karp says

The Pentagon officially designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk last week, but the DOD is still using Claude for the war in Iran.

CNBC - Mar 12, 2026 11:35am EDT

Scientists have successfully harvested this crop in simulated moon dirt -- Humans are now closer to being able to grow crops on the moon, researchers say.

ABC News - Mar 12, 2026 11:31am EDT

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 will listen to closing arguments before heading to the deliberation room to decide whether social media companies sh...

ABC News - Mar 12, 2026 11:11am EDT