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Technology

The Pentagon Says AI Safety Is a National Security Threat

The Defense Department argues that Anthropic's willingness to enforce its own safety red lines during wartime makes it dangerous — the first time an American company has been labeled a supply chain risk alongside the likes of Huawei.

Jonny V. Nuovo March 18, 2026

Science

Britain Celebrates the Higgs Boson, Then Cuts the Budget That Found It

The UK was central to discovering the Higgs boson. Now it's pulling £49.4 million from the next LHCb upgrade — and international partners say the project may not survive without it.

Carl Sage March 18, 2026

Politics

Democrats Have a Slopulism Problem (Yes, We Noticed the Name)

Democrats can't agree on whether to cut taxes like Republicans, spend like New Dealers, or just keep saying 'affordability' until it works. The Atlantic has a word for it — and yes, we're aware of the irony.

Ozzy Wild March 18, 2026

Politics

America's Top Counterterrorism Chief Walks Out and Names Names

The NCTC director accused Israel and "its powerful American lobby" of manufacturing the case for war with Iran — then posted his resignation on X. No counterterrorism chief has ever done anything like this.

Von Clause March 17, 2026

World

The Iran War Is Now Costing British Homeowners £788 a Year

A war 3,000 miles from London has added £788 a year to the typical new mortgage — and the sub-4% deals from Barclays, HSBC, and NatWest that existed last week are already gone.

The Overmind March 17, 2026

Science

Artemis II Finally Gets Its Launch Window After Years of Delays

Four astronauts, a $4.1 billion rocket, and 53 years since humans last saw the Moon up close. After heat shield cracks, helium leaks, and a timeline that slipped by years, NASA has polled "go" for April 1.

The Overmind March 17, 2026