A massive breach of the Canvas learning management platform compromised student data across universities and K-12 districts nationwide, highlighting the vulnerability of widely-used educational software.
Continue reading at NPR U.S. →The Well Done Foundation is tackling one of America's longest environmental problems: remediating millions of abandoned oil and gas wells that poison water and soil, work that's often harder than the initial drilling.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Two years after completion, Georgia's Plant Vogtle—the most expensive power project in U.S. history—continues to burden customers financially, offering a cautionary tale as states consider nuclear expansion.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Putin has suggested the Ukraine conflict may be nearing an end, though he remains critical of Western support for Zelensky, signaling possible diplomatic openings.
Continue reading at BBC News →Lebanon reports that Israeli airstrikes have killed 39 people, signaling continued military escalation despite a ceasefire agreement announced last month.
Continue reading at BBC News →This year's midterms are being driven by a complex mix of economic anxiety, foreign policy concerns, and immigration debates that defy simple partisan narratives.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Ohio voters are sending a clear signal that affordability—rising costs for gas, groceries, and basic living—is the issue that will shape this election cycle.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Scammers are impersonating hotel staff in sophisticated 'reservation hijacking' schemes, targeting travelers who think they're receiving legitimate payment requests.
Continue reading at Wired →The newly formed U.S. Wildland Fire Service is mobilizing aircraft and resources early for an expected extreme fire season, while defending its prevention strategies against criticism.
Continue reading at NPR Science →Conservationists are using GPS-equipped 'backpacks' and trained sniffer dogs to track hedgehogs as the species faces extinction, combining technology with traditional methods.
Continue reading at BBC Science →The Federal Library and Information Network has announced its annual awards for federal librarianship, recognizing innovative contributions to government and public service.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →NISO has approved a working group to develop standards for identifying and defining trust markers in scholarly research, helping readers evaluate research credibility.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →Coherent Digital has launched Global Technical Reports, a new initiative preserving U.S. government-funded research and extending the collection internationally.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →The Copyright Clearance Center has expanded its annual licensing agreement for higher education to include internal-use AI rights, addressing a growing institutional need.
Continue reading at Library Technology Guides →Spanish authorities have begun evacuating passengers from a virus-stricken cruise ship in Tenerife after an outbreak claimed three lives and infected several others.
Continue reading at BBC News →After the Trump administration's controversial defunding of NEH grants based on crude AI analysis, institutions are working to restore funding and reassert the value of humanities scholarship.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →A writer reflects on discovering her mother's intellectual life through shared reading as she entered adulthood, reclaiming conversations that seemed impossible when younger.
Continue reading at The New Yorker →New Jersey, home to nearly 9 percent of the nation's Superfund sites, faces a crisis as EPA funding cuts and staff reductions threaten progress on contamination cleanups.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →A new book traces how Los Angeles transformed from a smog-choked city into an air-quality success story through decades of scientific, legal, and community advocacy.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Indigenous tribes, commercial fishermen, and conservationists formed an unlikely alliance to successfully stop a destructive gold and copper mine project in Alaska's Bristol Bay.
Continue reading at Inside Climate News →Hungary's newly elected Prime Minister Péter Magyar, fresh off a landslide victory that toppled Viktor Orbán's 16-year reign, pledges to serve rather than rule the nation.
Continue reading at BBC News →Australia's populist One Nation party has scored its first lower-house parliamentary seat, marking a significant breakthrough for the right-wing movement in a closely-watched by-election.
Continue reading at BBC News →Iran accuses the U.S. of using military force to derail diplomatic progress, arguing that American intervention comes each time a peaceful solution appears within reach.
Continue reading at BBC News →As military tensions with Iran persist, Trump faces pressure to define victory and find a stable exit strategy in a conflict with no clear endpoint.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →While Washington debates military spending and NATO burden-sharing, the quiet streets of Germany's Rhineland-Palatinate face a profound rupture as U.S. troops prepare to withdraw.
Continue reading at The Atlantic →Recent political developments in Tennessee and Virginia show how redistricting battles continue to reshape electoral maps, while new polling raises questions about Trump's approval ratings.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Republicans have moved to redraw district lines in multiple states following Supreme Court rulings that weakened voting rights protections, while Democrats suffered significant losses in Virginia.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Although national sentiment appears to favor Democrats, Republican gains in redistricting fights could soften what would otherwise be devastating losses in the coming elections.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →ABC has accused the Trump administration of attempting to suppress free speech by scrutinizing 'The View' under equal-time regulations, raising concerns about government pressure on media.
Continue reading at NPR Politics →Florida's controversial immigration detention facility, dubbed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' may be shutting down due to mounting operational costs and political pressure.
Continue reading at NPR U.S. →A person who breached airport security at Denver International was struck and killed by a Frontier Airlines plane, raising questions about perimeter security protocols.
Continue reading at BBC U.S. →AI-powered kids' toys are proliferating with little regulation, marketed as friendly companions to children as young as three, raising questions about safety and oversight.
Continue reading at Ars Technica →A security vulnerability in hackable robot lawn mowers opens new attack vectors for criminals, while Meta officially ends encrypted Instagram DMs and other tech news breaks.
Continue reading at Wired →Scientists have developed molecules that capture and store heat inspired by the skin's response to sunburn, offering a promising new approach to decarbonizing heating systems.
Continue reading at BBC Science →Despite headlines about hantavirus, the CDC emphasizes that the risk of a widespread outbreak remains low, offering some reassurance amid public concern.
Continue reading at NPR U.S. →After decades of failed attempts, Los Angeles has finally opened a new subway line along one of its most congested corridors, potentially transforming how millions move through the city.
Continue reading at The New Yorker →A reader's recollection of discarding books during a move becomes a reflection on what adults might lose when they stop engaging with children's literature and its particular wisdom.
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