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The lawsuit says Anthropic is being harmed "irreparably" and could lose hundreds of millions of dollars.

Zoox will start by deploying a fleet of retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs, before rolling out its toaster-shaped robotaxis for testing.

Gulf Arab oil producers are cutting production as they run out of storage space because they can't export through the Strait of Hormuz

The price of crude oil has sharply spiked as the Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed as the United States and Israel wage war on Iran.

European stocks started the new trading week sharply lower as traders tracked developments in the Middle East and a surge in oil prices.

Many say the focus now is on maintaining exposure to equities while diversifying across sectors and regions that can better withstand inflation and volatility.

In her new book, Darkology, historian Rhae Lynn Barnes writes about how blackface and minstrel shows became one of the most popular forms of entertainment in 19th- and 20th-century America.

Stocks fell on fears of the Iran war’s effects on energy prices. Top clerics selected Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader, despite President Trump’s warning that he was “unacceptable.”

Stocks on Wall Street were modestly lower, while Asian and European markets tumbled.

Nearly two dozen people in Canada were stranded on ice that separated from shore. “We honestly thought we were doomed,” one fisherman said.

A communications tower seemed to be the intended target, according to satellite imagery analysis. Iranian state media reported that a boy had been killed in the explosion.

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

Staying safe and corroborating facts are among the challenges for journalists working under intense pressure around the clock and the world.

Billionaires made 19 percent of all reported federal campaign contributions in 2024, a Times analysis shows, and even more in some local elections. Wealthy donors are reaping the rewards.

The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.

The artificial intelligence company filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense, saying it was being punished on ideological grounds.

Killer Mike, Travis Scott, T.I. and other artists said James Broadnax was sent to death row in Texas based partly on his artistic expression.

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and wildlife.

The president, Walter Carter Jr., said he “made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership.”

The Export-Import Bank is providing a $10 billion loan to Project Vault, an initiative to stockpile critical minerals. The project is the administration’s latest effort to reduce reliance on China.

Turkey, Qatar and UAE intercept missiles from Iran; Israeli military announces strikes against infrastructure across Iran and a Hezbollah-linked groupFull report: Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba chosen as Iran’s new supreme leaderTell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East?Donald Trump has said a decision on when to end the war with Iran will be a “mutual” one he’ll make together with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Times of Israel has reported.It said Trump also claimed in a brief telephone interview on Sunday that Iran would have destroyed Israel if he and Netanyahu had not been around. The US president said:Iran was going to destroy Israel and everything else around it … We’ve worked together. We’ve destroyed a country that wanted to destroy Israel.I think it’s mutual … a little bit. We’ve been talking. I’ll make a decision at the right time, but everything’s going to be taken into account. Continue reading...

Finance ministers monitoring situation but stop short of agreeing to release emergency oil reservesIran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrelBusiness live – latest updatesThe G7 said it was ready to take “necessary measures” to address the economic impact of the US-Israel war on Iran, after a meeting prompted by soaring oil prices, which rose above $100 (£74) a barrel for the first time since 2022.Following a remote meeting on Monday, G7 finance ministers said they would closely monitor the situation but stopped short of agreeing to release emergency oil reserves. Continue reading...

US president says Australian PM Anthony Albanese has given police proitection to the players amid fears they could be punished on their return homeMiddle East crisis – live updatesFive members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia after reportedly escaping their government minders following a tournament, according to US president Donald Trump who announced the news on social media on Monday.The US president said he had spoken to Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese who had told him that five members of the team had been “taken care of” amid fears they could be punished if they returned home. Continue reading...

President says lawmakers must ‘immediately’ pass SAVE America act, which would require proof of citizenship at voter registration and significantly curtail mail-in votingSign up for Breaking US News email alertsDonald Trump has urged the Australian government to grant asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s football team, amid reports that they refused to return home following the team’s elimination from the Women’s Asian Cup and were taken into the protection of Australian police.As my colleague Martin Farrer reports, speculation had mounted for days that some of the players would try to seek asylum in Australia they had been called “traitors” for refusing to sing their national anthem before their opening game of the tournament last week. Continue reading...

Lawsuits come after Pentagon labeled Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk’, a decision the company says is unlawfulSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAnthropic filed two lawsuits against the Department of Defense on Monday, alleging that the government’s decision to label the artificial intelligence firm a “supply chain risk” was unlawful and violated its first amendment rights. The two sides have been locked in a monthslong heated feud over the company’s attempt to implement safeguards against the military’s potential use of its AI models for mass domestic surveillance or fully autonomous lethal weapons.The lawsuits, which Anthropic filed in the northern district court of California and the US court of appeals for the Washington DC Circuit, come after the Pentagon formally issued the supply chain risk designation last Thursday, the first time the blacklisting tool has been used against a US company. The AI firm previously vowed to challenge the designation and its demand that any company that does business with the government cut all ties with Anthropic, a serious threat to its business model. Continue reading...

Former intelligence officer charged with murder and torture in first prosecution of its kind in England and WalesA former Syrian intelligence officer who fled to the UK has been charged with murder and torture as crimes against humanity, in the first prosecution of its kind in England and Wales.The 58-year-old man, who has not been named for legal reasons, is alleged to have played a leading role in the violent crackdown on protesters in Syria at the start of uprising against the regime of former leader Bashar al-Assad in 2011. Continue reading...

NFL free agency 2026 live updates: Tracking all rumors, signings and trades on Day 1  CBS SportsNFL free agency buzz: Latest on WRs, RBs on the move  ESPNNFL's negotiating period for free agents kicks off today at noon ET  NFL.comNFL's free-agent spending frenzy begins first with a legal tampering period  The Washington PostNFL free agency grades 2026: The good, bad and ugly of key deals - The Athletic  The New York Times

Country Joe McDonald, Whose Antiwar Song Became an Anthem, Dies at 84  The New York TimesCountry Joe McDonald, Woodstock star and anti-war singer, dies aged 84  The Guardian‘Country’ Joe McDonald, ’60s rock star, proud protest counterculture icon, dies at 84  CNNRevisit Country Joe McDonald's career, starting with Woodstock  USA TodayCountry Joe McDonald: 'Woodstock Changed Everything'  Rolling Stone

Ukraine Helps U.S. Mideast Bases With Stopping Drones  The New York TimesRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 8, 2026  Institute for the Study of WarUkraine has received 11 requests for help downing Iranian drones, Zelenskiy says  ReutersUS sends AI-powered anti-drone system to Mideast after 'disappointing' response to Iran's Shahed  FortuneU.S. Army Sends Ukraine-Tested Drones to Hit Iran’s Drones  WSJ

Florida woman used AR-15-style weapon in attack on Rihanna’s mansion, source says  Los Angeles TimesWoman identified in shooting at Rihanna's Los Angeles house  NBC NewsWoman opens fire on Rihanna’s Los Angeles home; singer inside at the time  KTLARihanna's Beverly Hills home hit by gunfire, police say  BBCWoman Arrested for Attempted Murder After Shooting at Rihanna’s House  The Hollywood Reporter

Guest column | Reasons you should get a colonoscopy earlier than recommended  The Washington PostA new report reveals that a third of colon cancer cases now occur in the rectum. Take these steps to protect yourself at any age.  Business InsiderColorectal cancer demographics shift toward younger Americans: Research  The HillNearly Half of Colorectal Cancers Now Occur in Younger Patients, Study Shows  The New York TimesPenn State Health Expert Available for Commentary on increase of Colorectal Cancer rates among younger patients | Newswise  Newswise

The northern lights have peaked. Here’s how to see them before they fade.  The Washington PostThe Northern Lights Are Forecast to Light Up 10 States Tonight—Here’s Where to Look  YahooIncreased aurora tonight – the US States most likely to see Northern Lights displays this weekend  BBC Sky at Night MagazineMarch Could Produce The Best Northern Lights In A Decade  The Weather ChannelHow to Watch the Northern Lights for a Second Time This Week  People.com

After slashing federal jobs, Trump administration ramps up hiring  The Washington PostFeeling the Effects of 260,000 Federal Jobs Lost  The New York TimesTrump Forced Into Humiliating Reversal After Mass Firing Mayhem  The Daily BeastNumbers show how much Trump has slashed government workforce  Fox BusinessContinuing to shed federal workers remains ‘priority number one,’ White House official says  Government Executive

The election of a new Iranian supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is a sign that the ayatollahs have survived the first wave of attacks by Trump’s squad and may endure even longer. World affairs editor Sam Kiley looks at whether US foreign policy is now a satire of itself

Designs for potential logos submitted to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office find President Donald Trump seeking to put himself front and center of summer anniversary celebrations

It comes as multiple countries tighten their security due to the US-Israel war on Iran

Ivana Lisette Ortiz remains in custody on a $10 million bail

Air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down the second weapon to infiltrate in the last week

French president says 'purely defensive' mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil prices.

Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people 'must be fully and impartially reviewed'.

The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Planned changes to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in England were announced last month.

Concern has grown for team after one critic called them 'wartime traitors' for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.

Amelia Aplin died after collapsing during a game against Fulham in the Junior Premier League.

A protest by anti-monarchists is staged outside the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.

The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.

The Miami Dolphins are to release quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, which will cost them a record dead cap hit of $99.2m (£74.2m).

Israel has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon and the Iranian regime has carried out more attacks, as the war continues for a tenth day.