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As Sam Altman discovered Saturday night, it’s a fraught time to do work for the U.S. government. Around 7 p.m., the OpenAI CEO announced he would be fielding questions publicly on X, as a way of demystifying his company’s decision to pick up the Pentagon contract that Anthropic had just walked away from.  Most of the questions boiled down to OpenAI’s willingness to participate in mass surveillance and automated killing — the exact activities Anthropic had ruled out in its negotiations with the Pentagon. Altman typically punted to the public sector, saying it wasn’t his role to set national policy.…

Following a bit of a shaky road trip to Notre Dame this past weekend, Penn State hockey has slipped one spot in this week’s updated USCHO Division 1 hockey poll. Penn State dropped from No. 5 to No. 6 this week, swapping rankings with Providence. There is also a new No. 1 in the world of college hockey.Michigan has regained the top ranking in this week’s USCHO poll on the strength of 24 first-place votes. The Wolverines moved ahead of No. 2 Michigan State, which received 11 first-place votes after a weekend split at home against Ohio State. Michigan goes…

Google Home chief Anish Kattukaran announced several updates to the smart home platform that fix a long list of annoyances and idiosyncrasies. There’s also one noteworthy new addition: the introduction of “Live Search” for your cameras.So, instead of Gemini only knowing about things that have already happened, it now understands what it sees in your live camera feeds. That means you can ask things like, “Hey Google, is there a car in the driveway?”Gemini for Home is now also using updated models. A change that should improve the quality and accuracy of answers to general questions, and help with playback…

Commercial ships anchor off the coast of the United Arab Emirates due to navigation disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, Dubai on March 2, 2026.Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is sending shockwaves across global energy markets, with Asia expected to face the maximum pain.A senior commander from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz had been shut and warned that any vessel attempting to transit the waterway would be targeted, Iranian media reported.Located between Oman and Iran, the Strait functions as a vital artery for global oil trade. Roughly 13…

News broke Monday night that OpenAI and the Pentagon have amended their controversial deal to include more words about privacy protections. According to reporting from Axios, the following lines were added: “Consistent with applicable laws, including the Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution, National Security Act of 1947, FISA Act of 1978, the AI system shall not be intentionally used for domestic surveillance of U.S. persons and nationals.” “For the avoidance of doubt, the Department understands this limitation to prohibit deliberate tracking, surveillance, or monitoring of U.S. persons or nationals, including through the procurement or use of commercially acquired…

Getty Images Tennessee has ruled out star freshman Nate Ament for Tuesday night’s game against South Carolina, the team announced on Monday night. Ament suffered a leg injury on Saturday against Alabama and the Volunteers are still evaluating the severity of the injury.There is currently no timetable for Ament’s return as he receives further evaluation. The five-star freshman didn’t practice on Monday, but he did work out off to the side, according to 247Sports. Assistant coach Justin Gainey told reporters that Tennessee was still waiting to get the results of the MRI Ament underwent on Sunday.”(Sunday) it wasn’t a lot…

Getty Images Tennessee has ruled out star freshman Nate Ament for Tuesday night’s game against South Carolina, the team announced on Monday night. Ament suffered a leg injury on Saturday against Alabama and the Volunteers are still evaluating the severity of the injury.There is currently no timetable for Ament’s return as he receives further evaluation. The five-star freshman didn’t practice on Monday, but he did work out off to the side, according to 247Sports. Assistant coach Justin Gainey told reporters that Tennessee was still waiting to get the results of the MRI Ament underwent on Sunday.”(Sunday) it wasn’t a lot…

Uber’s delivery service pays for every pickup and drop-off as well as a per-mile rate, along with any tips given by customers. In some cities, drivers also get a per-minute rate. This means that refusing to take an order has a direct impact on earnings.The driver for Deliveroo added that he has not received any safety guidelines or advice from the company with regards to ongoing missile and drone strikes.Essential WorkDelivery apps also bring groceries, medicine and other supplies to people staying inside. Careem noted a surge in demand for pantry staples including water, rice, pasta, and fresh produce.According to…

Fabric rolls in the Balmain stockroom. Photographed by Lee WhittakerShoulder pads are a recurring motif in the new collection. Photographed by Lee WhittakerTron’s Balmain research began with a close reading of the late couturier’s autobiography, My Years and Seasons. In it, Balmain recounts the friendship he built with Christian Dior when they were both young apprentices at Lucien Lelong. The plan, for a time, was that they’d set up in business together—imagine how different 20th and 21st century fashion might be, if they had—but it never came to pass. Balmain beat Dior to launch, but unlike Dior and his iconic…

The Analogue Pocket handheld retro console has proven to be extremely popular, as initial runs have sold out. The company just announced the system will be , along with the dock accessory. Preorders open up on March 4 at 11AM ET, with shipments going out this June.That’s the good news. The bad news? The little console is getting slapped with a price increase. It’s shooting up to $240 from the recent price of $220, with the company President Trump’s neverending tariffs. The device is assembled in China and Trump just after the Supreme Court struck down the old ones. We…