U.S. counterterrorism director Joe Kent resigns over war: 'Iran posed no imminent threat'
"Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation," Kent wrote in his letter to President Donald Trump.
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Focus must remain on Ukraine despite Iran war, PM says
Starmer says Russia cannot benefit from the conflict in the Middle East, as he meets the Ukrainian leader in No 10.
Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.
Two more EVs for the trash heap: Volvo EX30 and Honda Prologue
The steady stream of news about automakers cancelling or discontinuing electric vehicles continues apace. This week it's Volvo's small, quirky EX30 and Honda's solo electric offering in the US, the...
Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams tells court he wasn't in IRA
The former leader of Sinn Fein is accused in London's High Court of being responsible for Irish Republican Army (IRA) attacks in England.
AI’s ‘boys’ club’ could widen the wealth gap for women, says Rana el Kaliouby
AI investor Rana el Kaliouby warns that if women are shut out of AI funding and leadership, the consequences will be grim.
Amazon launches one- and three-hour delivery options in the US
Amazon just launched one-hour and three-hour delivery options in many cities and towns throughout the US. As a matter of fact, the company says three-hour delivery windows are already available in over 2,000 locations, while one-hour windows have launched in "hundreds" of cities. You can check to see if your area is covered by clicking right here.
Nintendo Switch 2 update adds one possible fix for blurry OG Switch games
Switch games running at 720p can look worse on the Switch 2's 1080p display.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon may amount to war crimes, UN rights office says
'Deliberately attacking civilians, civilian objects amounts to war crime,' UN says after resurgence in Israeli strikes.
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Solving Asteroid Bennu’s Mysteries
These X-ray computed tomography (XCT) scans released on March 17, 2026, give us a glimpse inside asteroid Bennu. They show the most common types of crack networks observed in Bennu samples; these...
Belgian court sends ex-diplomat, 93, to trial over 1961 murder of Congo leader
Étienne Davignon is charged with participation in war crimes in relation to killing of then PM Patrice Lumumba A former Belgian diplomat, 93, should stand trial over alleged complicity in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, the first prime minister of what was then the newly independent Congolese state, a Brussels court has ruled.
The Postal Service may be out of cash in 2027 without Congress' help, postmaster says
The U.S. Postal Service's leader says it is set to run out of money in less than a year and may have to stop deliveries because of declining mail volume and what USPS sees as burdensome requirements.
Microsoft shakes up Copilot AI leadership team, freeing up Suleyman to build new models
Microsoft is doubling down on its superintelligence group to build models, while consolidating engineering efforts for its Copilot assistants.
Gerry Adams says he never held role or rank in the IRA
Three men are seeking a ruling that Adams is personally liable for injuries they received in explosions.
Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul, Officials in Afghanistan Say
The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, and Afghanistan vowed to retaliate, risking an escalation of the conflict between the two countries.
Several Sonos audio products got their first 2026 discounts
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale kicks off on March 25th, though some great tech sales are already available. Sonos is one of several companies that has switched on sales for its products, including some...
The German village running on its own juice
While war in the Middle East sends oil prices soaring and households brace for higher bills, one tiny German village has spent 30 years making itself immune to exactly this kind of shock.
Oura enters India’s smart ring market with the Ring 4
Finnish smart ring maker Oura is finally launching in India, taking on local rivals such as Ultrahuman in a relatively young smart ring market that is becoming price-sensitive thanks to an influx of low-cost options.
Gamers are right to be disgusted by NVIDIA's DLSS 5
You can sum up the gamer response to NVIDIA's DLSS 5 announcement with the ever-relevant Fallout 4 meme: "Everyone disliked that." Across social media and Reddit last night, I couldn't find anyone who's genuinely positive about the potential for DLSS 5, which uses AI to add "photorealistic" lighting and materials to in-game models and environments. Instead, it's mostly complaints about the feature being another avenue for AI slop.
Rescue teams recover bodies after deadly Kabul hospital air strike
Afghan official condemns Pakistan air strike, calling it a crime against humanity targeting civilians and addicts.
Man and woman charged with murder of Iranian activist in Canada
Charges follow discovery of body of Masood Masjoody, who was a critic of the Tehran regime and the exiled shah Two people have been charged with the murder of an Iranian activist in Canada, in a case which has intensified fears over transnational repression of critics of the regime in Tehran. Masood Masjoody, a former university maths teacher, went missing in early February in the city of Burnaby, British Columbia.
Joe Kent, a top counterterrorism official, resigns citing Iran war
Kent said he "cannot in good conscience" back the Iran war. In his resignation letter, he says Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."
Some economists are warning about 'stagflation.' What it could mean for your money
Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry that a worst-case scenario called stagflation could be possible for the U.S. economy.