Monday, March 2, 2026
Geopolitics
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The US-Israeli air war against Iran expanded dramatically as Kuwait mistakenly shot down two US fighter jets in a friendly-fire incident—all crew survived. Israel attacked Lebanon in response to Hezbollah strikes, prompting residents to flee Beirut. Iranian drones hit a British air base in Cyprus. The conflict shows no end in sight as the war widens across the region.
Geopolitics
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The US military confirmed three service members killed and five seriously wounded during Iranian attacks—the first American casualties in the widening Iran conflict. A poll signals political challenge for Trump as the public questions his involvement in the Middle East. Meanwhile, US aircraft have left Spain after the government said bases cannot be used for Iran attacks.
Geopolitics
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India and Canada announced a reset in bilateral relations with a "landmark" nuclear energy deal, including plans to supply India with uranium. The deal was unveiled as new UK Prime Minister Mark Carney met Narendra Modi in Delhi. The reset marks a significant shift after years of diplomatic tensions over India's alleged involvement in killings on Canadian soil.
Tech & Science
Ars Technica
Jim Bridenstine, the former NASA administrator now working as a lobbyist for United Launch Alliance, is pushing legislation to limit SpaceX funding. The bill would require NASA to split launch contracts between multiple providers, arguing that "America succeeds in space when American companies compete." The move escalates the debate over SpaceX's dominance in the launch market.
Tech & Science
Ars Technica
AMD announced its first wave of Ryzen AI desktop CPUs for the AM5 socket, bringing upgraded integrated graphics, new CPU architectures, and dedicated NPUs to business PCs. The Ryzen AI 400 series targets enterprise systems rather than DIY consumers, marking AMD's push into the AI PC market with on-device processing capabilities.
Tech & Science
Ars Technica
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's crackdown on the equal-time rule is being applied unevenly—targeting broadcast TV and satellite radio while sparing traditional talk radio. The unequal enforcement raises First Amendment concerns as the FCC moves to impose equal-time requirements that don't apply to the largest talk radio networks.