Microsoft backs Anthropic, urging a judge to halt Pentagon’s actions against AI company
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft is throwing its weight behind Anthropic in asking a federal court to block the Trump administration’s designation of the artificial intelligence company as a supply chain risk. Microsoft, in a legal filing,
Inflation held steady last month, but that was before the attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring
KANSAS CITY (AP) — Inflation remained stubbornly elevated last month as gas prices rose, but it’s a snapshot of consumer prices before a U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran sent energy costs soaring. Consumer prices rose 2.4% in February
Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said. The Secret Service said the man crashed into the temporary security barrier
U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating
WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) – The U.S. military on Wednesday warned civilians to leave port facilities where Iranian naval forces are operating, adding that U.S. forces could not guarantee their safety. “Iranian dockworkers, administrative personnel, and commercial
US safety board to hold hearing on two fatal Ford crashes
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, March 11 (Reuters) – The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a March 31 hearing to determine the probable cause of two fatal crashes involving Ford Motor’s hands-free advanced driver assistance system BlueCruise.
Jill Biden opens up in memoir about Joe Biden’s decision to end his 2024 reelection bid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden is breaking her silence about Joe Biden’s decision to abruptly end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats concerned about his age, health and viability against Republican Donald Trump in
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet. That uncertainty has fueled a booming market for
Virginia has a data center boon. Officials debate whether it’s time to scrap its tax breaks
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Nearly two decades ago, Virginia gave tech companies a tax break on equipment and software, and they began to build. The state became a data center hub, and they kept building. Residents bemoaned
2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region
Germany, Austria will release reserve oil in effort to calm surging prices
BERLIN (AP) — Germany and Austria said Wednesday they are releasing parts of their oil reserves following an International Energy Agency request for members to release a record 400 million barrels to help temper energy price spikes