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G-7 finance ministers held a virtual meeting to discuss the Iran war, its impact for regional stability, global economic conditions and financial markets, and the importance of secure trading routes.

Anthropic is challenging a decision by the Defense Department to shift its AI work to other providers, based on a risk designation typically reserved for companies from countries the U.S. views as adversaries. 

The economy ministry conducted consultations with 30 sector roundtables, spanning metals, agriculture, construction, carmaking and tourism. It sent more than 500 surveys to companies, chambers and industry groups.

Disruptions to crude oil supplies wrought by the Middle East conflict are boosting the appeal of crop-based biofuels, lifting demand for vegetable oils and corn.

Airports have warned travelers that they should expect longer lines and to arrive early for their flights, as a partial government shutdown impacting DHS enters its fourth week. 

Plug Power is planning to offer hydrogen electricity in a potential special auction by the biggest U.S. power grid in the scramble to feed the artificial intelligence boom. 

Todd Inman was a public face of the investigation into last year's deadly collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter near the nation's capital. The NTSB has a five-person board but its website shows just three members.

The war is showing no signs of abating after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran more than a week ago, and the fallout is stoking fears of an inflation crisis. The halt to shipping through Hormuz has driven up fuel prices.

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on March 5 signed legislation granting statewide law enforcement power to uphold English-language proficiency standards for commercial vehicle drivers.

The Trump administration announced a $20 billion reinsurance program aimed at reviving shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has all but stopped amid the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.