Recent developments in southern Lebanon have escalated tensions in the region, with the Israeli military conducting air raids following their announcement of “limited and targeted ground operations” against Hezbollah positions. Such military actions have transformed towns like Marjayoun into active conflict zones, raising concerns over the humanitarian impact and regional stability. The Israeli military has…
In a noteworthy development, Joe Kent, the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, resigned, citing moral objections to the ongoing military actions against Iran. His resignation highlights a significant tension within the U.S. government regarding foreign military engagements, particularly those influenced by external pressures. As the geopolitical landscape evolves, Kent’s departure could signal a…
Americans eager for lower borrowing costs may have a long wait ahead of them. The Iran war is complicating the picture for the Federal Reserve, which is set to meet on March 18 for its next interest rate decision. Economists had predicted the Fed would hold its benchmark rate steady on Wednesday, but many had penciled…
By Aditya Soni and Toby Sterling March 16 (Reuters) – Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure firm Nebius Group said on Monday it has agreed with Meta Platforms to provide the social media giant with $12 billion worth of AI computing capacity across multiple locations by 2027. Under the agreement, Meta will also buy an additional $15 billion…
A 27-year-old Indian software engineer says relocating from Bengaluru to Dublin has significantly improved his quality of life, even though living in the European city comes with a high cost of living. Nayak said that he doesn’t plan to move back to India for at least another 10 to 15 years. (Suras Nayak/LinkedIn) Suras Nayak,…
The US war in Iran has driven global oil prices to over $100 per barrel, but independent Texas oilman David Arrington is not celebrating. He is concerned about what happens in the aftermath of the supply shock, as US President Donald Trump says he wants oil at $50 a barrel or less in time for…
Davidson Kempner says high leverage, weak cash flows and loose debt contracts have set the scene for corporate defaults © Seth Wenig/AP The private capital industry’s problems are far worse than Wall Street has acknowledged, as traditional metrics obscure weaknesses in the leveraged buyout market, according to a top credit hedge fund. A “substantial portion”…
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) — Thousands of workers for the world’s largest meatpacking company began a two-week strike Monday in Colorado, threatening to make already costly beef even more expensive for U.S. consumers. As the sun rose, employees picketed outside the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, one of the largest slaughterhouses in the nation that’s…
Iran launched a notable strike against the US that didn’t involve missiles, reports the Wall Street Journal, which calls it “likely the most significant wartime cyberattack against the US in history.” Cyber group Handala—seen by US and Israeli experts as working for Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence—has claimed responsibility for a hack on Stryker, a Michigan-based…
Major airlines and millions of travelers across the United States face a rare convergence of challenges this spring that together are making it both costlier and less convenient to fly. The Department of Homeland Security’s partial shutdown has created staffing shortages at domestic airport security checkpoints. Meanwhile, the Iran war has driven up jet fuel…
DETROIT (AP) — When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive. “It’s a hard one to swallow, right? You gotta put gas in to go about your day and get to work and pick the kids…
An Amish woman who rails against processed food and praises a $50 “detox” powder has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers online. She also doesn’t exist. The New York Times reports that “Melanskia” is one of several AI-generated personalities deployed to sell Modern Antidote, a wellness supplement marketed almost entirely through synthetic influencers on Instagram,…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Open source AI agent OpenClaw, formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, has taken over the internet by storm. The tool allows practically anybody to create autonomous AI agents that can complete complex tasks on your computer, like browsing…
The recent killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has sparked intense speculation about the potential collapse of the Iranian regime. However, this perspective can overlook the resilience embedded in the Islamic Republic’s complex political structure, designed to endure significant shocks. As the nation processes this seismic event, the focus may not be how the…
If you’ve recently made the switch from ChatGPT to Claude, but you’re still using the same sort of prompts, then you might not be getting the most out of the AI bot. Apple was one of the first tech companies to launch an AI chatbot, but since then, there’s been a slew of new models. …
Japan warned it is ready to take decisive action on currency volatility as authorities intensify monitoring of foreign exchange markets. Summary: Japan’s finance minister warned that FX markets are “extremely volatile.” Tokyo declined to comment on specific currency levels. Authorities said they are prepared to take “decisive steps” if needed. The comments follow Japan–South Korea…
UniCredit has launched an offer to build its stake in Commerzbank above 30%, a key regulatory threshold if the lender is to launch a full takeover bid. The Milan-headquartered UniCredit already holds a 28% stake in Commerzbank, comprising about 26.04% in shares with the rest in total return swaps. The deal is expected to involve…
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway. Listen to this article Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 16 Mar 202616 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Oil prices are continuing to rise as markets see…
Recent revelations from the United States Department of Justice have shed light on the complex and often troubling relationship between Jeffrey Epstein and media mogul Mortimer Zuckerman. The documents reveal Epstein’s concerns over Zuckerman’s cognitive health, prompting him to recommend that the billionaire reconsider control over his financial affairs. This insight not only paints a…
If not Palantir, why Palantir-shaped?? Palantir builds spy tech for the CIA, DHS, and ICE. It aggregates data, maps your life, and tells governments who to watch. Meta is building something with the same bones. It’s called Name Tag, a facial recognition feature coming to Ray-Ban smart glasses that lets a wearer look at a…
In brief Bitcoin is trading higher, up 2% to $72,490, in 24 hours, after briefly dipping toward $70,500 during volatile weekend trading. U.S. stock futures edged higher, with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 each rising about 0.15% late Sunday. President Trump warned Iran’s oil infrastructure could be targeted if shipping through the Strait of…
PJ McDonnell/Shutterstock If you’re a regular Walmart shopper, then you’ve probably purchased a fair number of Great Value products over the course of your adult life. They’re reliably cheaper than name-brand products, and often, you can’t even tell the difference. Many customers say Great Value products taste just as good if not better than the…
In the past few months, a wave of tech corporations have announced significant staff cuts and attributed them to efficiency gains driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Companies such as Atlassian, Block and Amazon have announced they would lay off thousands of employees due to increased reliance on AI. The narrative these companies offer is consistent:…
In 2010, Warren Buffett and Bill Gates launched a disarmingly simple campaign aimed at the world’s wealthiest people called the Giving Pledge: a public commitment to give away more than half their fortune during their lifetime or upon their death. The year seemed to call for it. Tech was minting billionaires faster than any industry…
As tensions escalate regarding potential military actions in the Middle East, recent remarks by Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries put a spotlight on the significant implications of such conflicts. Described as a “reckless war of choice,” Jeffries’s critique of former President Donald Trump’s approach highlights widespread concerns about the lack of preparedness for the consequences of…
In an era where geopolitical tensions shape global dynamics, the prospect of U.S. military deployments in the Gulf has sparked a significant debate among experts. The recent announcement of sending 2,500 Marines has raised questions regarding its efficacy in ensuring the security of vital waterways such as the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for…
March 15, 2026 By Karan Singh During a sweeping interview at the 2026 Abundance Summit, Tesla CEO Elon Musk laid out an aggressive roadmap for Tesla’s AI and robotics divisions, officially confirming the production timeline for Optimus Gen 3 and detailing his vision for a post-capitalist economy. Here is Elon Musk’s full interview from the…
Morgan Stanley has warned of a major AI breakthrough that most companies are ‘not prepared for,’ and it could be coming sooner than you’d think. In recent years, we’ve seen artificial intelligence, or AI, make huge improvements over relatively short periods of time. Now, banking giant Morgan Stanley has predicted that large language models will…
Like many other Chinese businesses, JD.com is embarking on a campaign to expand overseas © Maxim Shemetov/Reuters China’s largest ecommerce company is launching a European version of the retail business that drove its growth as it seeks to take on Amazon and reduce reliance on an increasingly tough domestic market. JD.com, the $40bn company founded…
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange, March 16, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stocks rose on Monday, while oil prices pulled back as Wall Street tried to recover from another losing week, with investors monitoring the latest developments of the Iran war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 387.94 points,…
In recent weeks, northeastern Nigeria has faced a resurgence of violence, prompting urgent concerns about the safety of civilians and the stability of the region. Amidst a backdrop of complex security challenges, the latest bombings in Maiduguri highlight both the resilience of local communities and the ongoing need for comprehensive strategies to address the factors…
Andrej Karpathy used AI to gauge which U.S. professions are most vulnerable to the technology amid growing fears that a jobs apocalypse may be headed for the economy. Over the weekend, the OpenAI cofounder and former director of AI at Tesla posted a graphic showing how susceptible every occupation is to Al and automation, using Bureau…
New York/London — Oil and gas prices remained high Monday following attacks on Middle East oil facilities over the weekend – and after the White House suggested the war with Iran could last several more weeks. Gas prices in the United States rose 2 cents to just under $3.72 a gallon on average, according to…