OpenAI is set to charge up to $20,000 monthly for advanced AI agents capable of PhD-level tasks, its priciest offering yet, targeting high-income professionals and developers. This move comes as OpenAI seeks to boost revenue amid financial losses and attract major corporate clients, with investor SoftBank pledging substantial backing.

A Learjet crash post-takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport killed all six aboard, including a young patient and medical crew, injuring 24 on the ground. The NTSB is investigating the crash, which occurred amid overcast weather, with no distress signals from the crew.

The U.S. has withdrawn from the International Partners Group, impacting global climate finance and halting over $1 billion in planned renewable energy investments in South Africa. This decision follows President Trump's 2025 policy shifts, emphasizing fossil fuels and reducing foreign aid, raising concerns among international climate advocates.

Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, is now one of the FBI's most-wanted fugitives for his alleged role in a billion-dollar drug operation. Authorities claim his network is tied to multiple murders and significant fentanyl trafficking, with a $10 million reward for his capture.

Apple launches its first 5G modem, the C1, in the iPhone 16e, but it lacks mmWave 5G support, impacting performance in busy areas. Despite this, Apple claims the C1 is highly power-efficient, contributing to the iPhone 16e’s superior battery life.

Take-Two Interactive plans to release Grand Theft Auto VI in fall 2025 for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with speculation suggesting a potential $100 price point. This reflects a trend of rising game prices as developers face increased costs, though concerns persist about consumer pushback.

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, warns that recent US actions could lead to NATO's collapse, leaving Europe vulnerable to Russian ambitions. He criticizes the US's new partnership with Russia and calls for European leaders to bolster defenses and support Ukraine in the face of shifting US policies.

Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi was flogged 74 times on March 5, 2025, for releasing protest songs against compulsory hijab laws. This harsh punishment drew widespread condemnation and highlights Iran's severe penalties for dissent.

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's executive order banning federal funds for promoting 'gender ideology,' claiming it violates constitutional rights. The suit seeks a temporary restraining order to halt the rule before the March 24 NEA grant deadline, arguing it unfairly targets projects supporting transgender and non-binary artists.

OpenAI's ChatGPT app for macOS now supports direct code editing in tools like Xcode and Visual Studio Code, available to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team subscribers from March 6, 2025. This feature boosts coding efficiency by streamlining workflows and will expand to more users and applications, despite concerns over AI-generated code security and reliability.