Anthropic sues Trump administration amid clash with Pentagon over AI use

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic filed lawsuits Monday against the United States Department of Defense and several other federal agencies after the government moved to block the company’s technology from being used for defense-related work. The lawsuit names
AP to face Regina in boys basketball quarterfinal Wednesday

6-seed Aplington-Parkersburg will take on 3-seed Regina Catholic in a 2A quarterfinal at the IHSAA State Basketball Tournament inside Casey’s Center Wednesday. It’ll air on 99 The Wave. Appearing in the program’s first state tournament since 2021,
Live Nation reaches deal with DOJ in antitrust suit, agrees to major ticketing changes

Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a major settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing the company of dominating the live entertainment industry and limiting competition. The
Grundy Center, Treynor to collide in boys basketball state tournament Wednesday

5-seed Grundy Center will take on 4-seed Treynor in a 2A quarterfinal at the IHSAA State Basketball Tournament inside Casey’s Center Wednesday. It’ll air on 99 The Wave. The Spartans (23-1) are making the program’s third consecutive
Track & Field season began Monday at Wartburg High School Invitational

Local track & field teams began their seasons at Monday’s Wartburg High School Invitational inside the college’s fieldhouse. Top performers by area school: Aplington-Parkersburg Girls Ella Buttjer – 2nd in 55m, 5th in 200m Ava Eddy –
Local track & field teams began season Monday at Dickinson Relays

Several local track & field teams began their seasons at Monday’s Boys Dickinson Relays inside the UNI-Dome. Top performers by area school: AGWSR Bo Starr – 23rd in shot put Carl Hoodjer – 35th in high jump
Falcons to sign QB Tua Tagovailoa to 1-year deal after release from Dolphins

The Atlanta Falcons reportedly will sign quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It was announced on Monday that the Miami Dolphins were parting ways with Tagovailoa, with their decision to release the
Area alumni headed to NJCAA Nationals with DMACC women’s basketball

Hampton-Dumont-CAL 2025 alumni Brooklyn and Jordan Valley and South Hardin alum Alli Sheldahl have punched their ticket to the NJCAA Division II national tournament as part of the #24 Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) women’s basketball
West Fork senior Kylin Johnson has committed to University of Iowa dance

West Fork senior Kylin Johnson on social media Sunday announced her commitment to continue her education and dance career at the University of Iowa next fall. Johnson during her dance career at West Fork won four individual
Colts sign WR Alec Pierce to record-setting 4-year, $116 million contract

The Indianapolis Colts have signed wideout Alec Pierce to a four-year contract worth about $116 million. Pierce confirmed the agreement Monday on social media, while the team acknowledged the signing without releasing financial details. The 25-year-old was approaching