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U.S. accuses Iran’s government of operating hacktivist group that hacked Stryker

The U.S. Justice Department said an Iranian security ministry operates the fake activist persona known as Handala, which claimed responsibility for the destructive hack targeting medical tech giant Stryker.

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Trump’s AI framework targets state laws, shifts child safety burden to parents

Trump’s AI framework pushes federal preemption of state laws, emphasizes innovation, and shifts responsibility for child safety toward parents while laying out lighter-touch rules for tech companies.

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AI startups are eating the venture industry and the returns, so far, are good

AI startups accounted for 41% of the $128 billion in venture dollars raised by companies on Carta last year — a record-high annual share.

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Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US

A cyberattack on a U.S. car breathalyzer company has left drivers across the United States reportedly stranded and unable to start their vehicles.

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Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says

The device is being developed by the company's Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features aimed at making it easier to use Amazon's suite of apps, including Amazon shopping, Prime Video, and Prime Music, according to Re

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Major SteamOS update adds support for Steam Machine, even more third-party hardware

Both AMD- and Intel-based hardware is getting better support in SteamOS 3.8.

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Monte Verde site gets a new date, but the big picture doesn't change

Stop trying to make "Clovis First" happen; it's not going to happen.

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Jeff Bezos just announced plans for a third megaconstellation—this one for data centers

"Space-based data centers will be a complement to terrestrial infrastructure."

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The US is looking at a year of chaotic weather

Massive Western heat wave, potential El Niño raise concerns about unpredictable, extreme weather.

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Feds say no need to recall Tesla's one-pedal driving despite petition

It's good news, but another federal Tesla defect probe deepened this week.

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Oregon School Cell Phone Ban: 'Engaged Students, Joyful Teachers'

Article URL: https://portlandtribune.com/2026/03/18/oregon-school-cell-phone-ban-engaged-students-joyful-teachers/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47456153 Points: 73 # Comments: 45

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Super Micro Shares Plunge 25% After Co-Founder Charged in $2.5B Smuggling Plot

Article URL: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2026/03/20/super-micro-shares-plunge-25-after-co-founder-charged-in-25-billion-ai-chip-smuggling-plot/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47455365 Points: 65 # Comments: 15

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Chuck Norris has died

Article URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/chuck-norris-dead-walker-texas-ranger-dies-1236694953/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454782 Points: 376 # Comments: 195

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Germany Mandates ODF for Public Administration

Article URL: https://linuxiac.com/germany-mandates-odf-for-public-administration/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454694 Points: 87 # Comments: 15

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Java is fast, code might not be

Article URL: https://jvogel.me/posts/2026/java-is-fast-your-code-might-not-be/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47454384 Points: 84 # Comments: 70