The Washington Times AI News Desk

Claude beats ChatGPT in downloads as consumers rally behind Anthropic’s military AI stance

Anthropic's refusal to allow its Claude AI to be used for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance has triggered a government standoff, a consumer backlash against rivals and a broader debate about AI's readiness for military use.

March 4, 2026

Colts place transition tag on Jones and Hall gets franchise tag from Jets

The Indianapolis Colts placed a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones and the New York Jets used the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall as teams beat the deadline Tuesday to place tags on potential free agents.

March 3, 2026

Gas price anxiety surging: Is there real reason to panic?

The price spike at the pump arrives at a precarious moment for the broader U.S. economy. January's Consumer Price Index report showed inflation cooling to a nine-month low, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, raising hopes that price pressures were finally easing. Higher oil prices threaten to reverse that progress, and analysts warn the effects extend well beyond the gas station.

March 3, 2026

Culture Wire: Joan Lunden breaks silence in new memoir, ‘Deadliest Catch’ deckhand dies and more

In Joan Lunden's searing new memoir, "JOAN: Life Beyond the Script," the "Good Morning America" legend pulls no punches, alleging that an early boss pressured her into an uncomfortable situation on Fire Island and then systematically torpedoed her stories after she refused his advances.

March 3, 2026

Father who gave son rifle used in Apalachee school massacre found guilty of murder

A Georgia jury needed less than two hours Tuesday to send a message that has been building in courtrooms across America: Parents who arm dangerous children will be held responsible for what those children do.

March 3, 2026

About-face at Justice: DOJ suddenly wants to keep Mueller-linked law firm cases alive

The Justice Department pulled a stunning U-turn Tuesday, asking a federal appeals court to keep alive President Trump's retaliation cases against four Democrat-connected law firms -- less than 24 hours after asking the same court to drop them.

March 3, 2026

$232,000 to get out: Luxury charter flights boom as Iran war shuts down Middle East air travel

Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out - by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from Iranian drone and missile attacks.

March 3, 2026

Elisabeth Hasselbeck returns to ‘The View,’ clashes with co-hosts over Iran strikes

Elisabeth Hasselbeck's return to "The View" took a fiery turn Monday when the conservative personality clashed with her co-hosts over President Trump's strikes on Iran -- and found herself called out on live television for her vote.

March 3, 2026

Texas Senate Republican primary: What to know and what’s at stake

Texas Republicans head to the polls Tuesday in a closely watched three-way Senate primary that could reshape the state's political landscape and determine whether Democrats see an opening in a state they have not won statewide since 1994.

March 3, 2026

Global markets slide as Iran war fears spike oil prices, hammer stocks

Global markets slid Tuesday as a widening war with Iran rattled investors, sending oil prices sharply higher and weighing on stocks from Asia to Europe and the United States amid fears of prolonged economic damage.

March 3, 2026

‘Evil Dead’ star Bruce Campbell announces cancer diagnosis: ‘Fear not’

Bruce Campbell, the cult horror icon best known for his role in "The Evil Dead" franchise, announced Monday that he has been diagnosed with a form of cancer that is "treatable" but not "curable."

March 3, 2026

McDonald’s CEO tries to sell America on the Big Arch — it did not go as planned

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski wanted to show the world just how good the company's new Big Arch burger was. What he got instead was a masterclass in how not to eat a hamburger on camera.

March 3, 2026

Apple unveils iPhone 17e: What to know about the company’s newest budget iPhone

Apple on Monday announced the iPhone 17e, a more affordable addition to its iPhone 17 lineup that starts at $599 and is set to hit shelves March 11.

March 3, 2026

What to know: The war powers debate over Trump’s Iran strikes

Congress is gearing up for a rare and potentially consequential vote this week on a pair of bipartisan war powers resolutions aimed at reining in President Trump's military operations in Iran.

March 3, 2026

What happens next for Nancy Mace?

Rep. Nancy Mace, South Carolina Republican, is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation over allegations she improperly billed her congressional office for expenses tied to her Washington, D.C., home -- and the fallout could shape the trajectory of her political future.

March 3, 2026

‘Quest’ cat food recall expanded as company halts all sales over vitamin deficiency risk

A Utah pet food company has halted sales of its entire Quest product line and expanded a voluntary recall to include two lots of frozen cat food after disclosing potentially low thiamine levels that the company says can cause thiamine deficiency and neurological signs in cats, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration.

March 2, 2026

Market turbulence: Oil rocked as Middle East conflict disrupts global energy supply

Global energy markets were shaken Monday by an escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran contributing to sharp increases in crude oil and natural gas prices amid concerns about disruptions to key shipping routes and supplies.

March 2, 2026

AI health chatbots are booming — but experts warn they’re no substitute for real care

As artificial intelligence chatbots become increasingly popular for health advice, experts are urging users to understand both the benefits and limitations of these tools before sharing sensitive medical information or making important health decisions.

March 2, 2026

Did Trump start a war to hide the Epstein files? One Senate candidate says yes

A Maine Democratic Senate candidate is making a provocative claim: that President Trump went to war with Iran not to stop nuclear weapons, but to bury the Epstein files.

March 2, 2026

Timeline at a glance: From 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal to 2026 U.S.-Israel military operations

A look at the timeline of the longstanding U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

March 2, 2026