The US fights to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The United States on Monday kicked off an effort to “guide” stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz, as it ...

What to know as the US tries to open the Strait of Hormuz and a ceasefire wavers

The ceasefire in the Iran war faces its most critical moment yet as the United States begins efforts to open the Strait of ...
NOLA.com

From jailbreak to indictment: A look at the events that led to Sheriff Susan Hutson’s charges

Outgoing Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson faces 30 felony counts related to malfeasance in office and obstruction of ...
FedScoop

State Department eyes agentic AI for taking on ‘high-volume workflows’

Amy Ritualo, the State Department's acting chief data and AI officer, speaks during a fireside chat at AITalks on April 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Scoop News Group photo) The State Department is ...
MIT Technology Review

Want to understand the current state of AI? Check out these charts.

According to Stanford’s 2026 AI Index, AI is sprinting, and we’re struggling to keep up. If you’re following AI news, you’re probably getting whiplash. AI is a gold rush. AI is a bubble. AI is taking ...
Omaha.com

Omaha lawmaker twice tries to insert legislation about trans people into unrelated bills

How a bill becomes a law in the Nebraska Legislature LINCOLN — Omaha State Sen. Kathleen Kauth generated buzz in the Nebraska Capitol on Tuesday when she introduced two amendments to force debate on ...
Reuters

Kremlin's drive for a state-backed messaging app touches a nerve for some

MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - The Kremlin is pushing Russians to use state-backed messenger service MAX, but some are wary about the service and say they do not want to download it at all. In what has ...
Inside Higher Ed

Despite Skepticism, Survey Shows Widespread AI Use at Cal State

More than a year after the California State University system invested millions in a plan to grow the state’s artificial intelligence–ready workforce, new data shows that the majority of students, ...
WKYC3

Cleveland State to explore renovating Woodling Gym for expanded athletics use, says Wolstein Center 'unlikely to be a viable long-term home'

CLEVELAND — After more than three decades hosting college basketball and other premier events on the outskirts of downtown, Cleveland's Wolstein Center could be entering its final act. In a Tuesday ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Ethiopians Asked to Use Fuel Sparingly as State Uses Reserves

Ethiopia is asking its citizens to be frugal in their use of fuel as the nation struggles to secure sufficient supply from the Middle East. “Until this situation is resolved and the normal fuel-supply ...
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Penn State police crack down on e-scooter use

Penn State police will be cracking down on students’ e-scooter use following spring break. In a Facebook post before spring break, Penn State University Police and public safety asked those who ...
Reuters

State Department switches to OpenAI as US agencies start phasing out Anthropic

WASHINGTON, March 2 (Reuters) - Three U.S. cabinet agencies on Monday moved to cease use of Anthropic's AI products, joining the military in directing staff to use models from rivals such ‌as OpenAI ...