U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards as dispute nears deadline
A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 FBI raid involving LA schools superintendent possibly tied to failed $6M AI deal, potential conflict
Federal agents raided the home and office of LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho potentially in connection with a failed $6 million AI contract with AllHere.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 'They seized everything': Yemen's Houthi rebels drive aid groups to the brink - BBC
Aid groups - a lifeline for millions of Yemenis - are being squeezed out of existence in areas under the control of the rebels, the BBC hears.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 ‘Open war’: Pakistan says ‘patience has run out’ as it bombs Afghanistan - Al Jazeera
Both sides say Pakistan has bombed targets in Kabul, Kandahar and Paktia in an escalation of recent tit-for-tat attacks.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 This community festival embraces the joys of a frozen lake — while it still has one
As climate change accelerates, local experts say the date Wisconsin's Lake Mendota freezes over is getting later, making safe conditions for activities that rely on snow and ice harder to predict.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 'Scream 7' Posts Franchise Record Previews of $7.5M
'Scream 7' is off to a great start at the weekend box office with $7.5M in previews, a franchise record.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 This Amazon tribe was headed for extinction. An unexpected birth brings hope
Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people, who were decimated by a government-backed push to develop parts of the Amazon rainforest in the 1970s and ‘80s.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 FAA restricts Texas airspace after Pentagon reportedly strikes down Customs and Border Protection drone
Pentagon reportedly shot down U.S. Customs and Border Protection drone near Texas-Mexico border, prompting criticism and flight restrictions.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Green Party takes Gorton and Denton from Labour in first ever Westminster by-election win - BBC
Hannah Spencer, a 34-year-old plumber, also becomes the first Green Party candidate to win a Westminster by-election.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Anthony Edwards Barks at Chris Finch After Hitting Dagger vs. Clippers
Edwards' clutch three helped secure a sloppy win for the Wolves in Los Angeles.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say
The U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, members of Congress said Thursday, and the Federal Aviation Administration responded by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 US military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, lawmakers say - AP News
Members of Congress say the U.S. military used a laser to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone. The Federal Aviation Administration responded Thursday by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas. No commercial flights were affected this time. The…
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Samsung confirms an improved S Pen is in the works
If you are sad about the Galaxy S26 Ultra not getting S Pen upgrades, worry not. It is not going away. In fact, a newer S Pen is coming. - SamMobile
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Every Track Ranked From 'GO' to 'JUMP'
A song-by-song review of BLACKPINK's 'DEADLINE' with singles "GO" and "JUMP" alongside three new tracks "Fxxxkboy," "Champion" and "Me and my.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire
President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Pentagon Fires Another Laser at Drone, Prompting New Air Closure
After the downing of a Customs and Border Protection drone, the F.A.A. closed the airspace above Fort Hancock, Texas.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros, clearing way for Paramount takeover
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting - BBC
No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 At least 10 FBI agents who worked on Trump investigation fired
The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Federal prosecutor admits 'extraordinary' timing in Abrego Garcia smuggling case charges
Federal prosecutor defends human smuggling charges against Salvadoran migrant two years after traffic stop, amid claims of vindictive prosecution.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Child predator cleared for parole arrested after surprise warrant drops hours before prison release
Convicted California child molester David Funston was arrested on new charges just before his scheduled parole release this week, state officials confirmed.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 L.A. firefighter testifies that Lachman fire was not fully put out when crews were ordered to leave
Scott Pike was assigned to pick up the hoses from the Lachman fire. But he said he saw about five areas that were still smoking.
U.S. NewsFebruary 27, 2026 Anthropic CEO says it ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands for AI use - AP News
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says the artificial intelligence company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology. The maker of the AI chatbot Claude said Thursday that it’s not walking away from negotiation…