Saturday, March 21, 2026
Geopolitics
Reuters
Donald Trump took office promising to keep the U.S. out of "stupid" military interventions. He now appears to control neither the outcome nor the messaging of a conflict he helped to initiate. The war has escalated beyond initial expectations, with Iran firing missiles at a UK-US base on Diego Garcia.
Geopolitics
Reuters
Trump said the U.S. was close to meeting its goals, but they remain unclear. More troops and warships are being sent to the region while the White House seeks billions more in funding for the war.
Geopolitics
BBC News
The Treasury Secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140 million barrels of oil to global markets. The Iran war has triggered a nightmare scenario for the global energy system, slashing supply and forcing consumers worldwide to pay more while cutting consumption.
Tech & Science
Reuters
A new memo signals a major shift in military AI procurement, making Palantir's platform the foundational system for US military operations. The adoption marks one of the largest AI deployments in military history.
Tech & Science
Reuters
Artificial intelligence start-up OpenAI plans to nearly double its workforce from 4,500 to 8,000 by the end of 2026, the Financial Times reports. The aggressive hiring reflects the company's rapid expansion amid intense competition in the AI space.
Tech & Science
AP News
NASA is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The Artemis rocket has rolled back to the pad for a possible early April launch.