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U.S. college student pleads guilty in data breach that affected North American schools
A Massachusetts college student has agreed to plead guilty to hacking cloud-based education software provider PowerSchool and stealing data pertaining to millions of North American students and teachers that hackers used to extort the company and school districts into paying ransoms.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
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'Fail fast, learn fast': She built a property startup from her garage. It's raised over $75 million
"Entrepreneurship is really hard. There's no instant success ... You just have to be ready to fail," says Dayu Dara Permata, co-founder and CEO of Pinhome.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Whatβs the difference between skim milk and light milk?
Which one contains the most fat, skim milk or light milk? How about protein or calcium? A nutrition researcher explains.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Australian para sport has issues everywhere β hereβs what must be fixed ahead of the Brisbane Paralympics
Australiaβs 2024 Paralympic result was a step backwards β now is the time to rebuild grassroots disability sport across the country.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The fault line that opened up a Coalition chasm can be traced back decades | Judith Brett
The four policy sticking points that split the Nationals from the Liberal party highlight their vastly different stances on privatisationHow Littleproudβs irresistible force met Leyβs immovable objectSussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclearWhat does the split mean for Australian politics? β Full Story podcastThe Coalition came unstuck over four policy areas: nuclear power, the $20bn...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Defending Human Rights Is Dangerous. Defending Nature Makes It Even Riskier
One evening in January 2023, Indigenous leader Antonio DΓaz Valencia and human rights lawyer Ricardo Arturo Lagunes Gasca vanished. Earlier that day, the men had participated in a community meeting focused on the environmental impacts of a mega iron-ore mine that had roiled and divided nearby communities for years. After the gathering, the men climbed [β¦]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:AI is now used for audio description. But it should be accurate and actually useful for people with low vision
For AI to be beneficial in accessibility tech, the people who use it must be involved in its development.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Brazilβs Supreme Court Begins Trial Against Military Officers in 2022 Coup Plot
Brazilβs Supreme Federal Court initiates trial against 11 military officers and a federal police officer accused of orchestrating tactical actions in the 2022 coup attempt, highlighting the fight to defend democracy from reactionary forces. Related: Bolsonaro Leads Rally Demanding Amnesty for 2023 Coup Convicts After Hospital Release On May 20, 2025, Brazilβs Supreme Federal Court [β¦]
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Indian author, translator win International Booker Prize
Banu Mushtaq is the first author of Kannada-language literature to receive the award for translated fiction. Her short story collection "Heart Lamp" was written over 30-years.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:House prices and Trump tariffs: what does the RBA's rate cut mean for you? β video
The Reserve Bank of Australia has just issued its second rate cut for 2025. Patrick Commins, Guardian Australia's economics editor, explains how the cut is likely to impact the housing market and what it has to do with US president Donald Trump's tariffs Continue reading...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Elon Musk says Tesla, xAI expect to keep buying chips from Nvidia and AMD
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:
Japan exports growth slows for a second straight month as U.S. tariffs bite
The country is among the hardest-hit by Trump's imposition of 25% tariffs on auto imports, effective April 3.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
Foreign Secretary David Lammy summons the Israeli ambassador and suspends talks on a trade deal.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Years of effort sees WA woman locked in for New York Marathon
An education worker and advocate in her hometown of Karratha, Chanti McHenry is one of 12 competitors from across Australia training with the Indigenous Marathon Project.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Chinese firms look for alternatives to the U.S. market as trade war worries dwarf deal hopes
The blistering trade war has left lasting scars on Chinese exporters with many diversifying away from the U.S., despite the tariff reprieve.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US surgeon accused of removing womanβs kidney instead of ruptured spleen
Patient Wendy Rappaport says her body is failing after the alleged botched operation and is suing for over US$50,000 in damages.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can Mandela's former negotiator charm Donald Trump?
The White House has been uncharacteristically quiet about the whirlwind trip.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:How would Trump's budget bill affect the child tax credit?
President Trump's big tax cuts bill includes changes that would affect various groups of Americans, parents and guardians being one of them.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump's ambitious plan for Golden Dome
Presented by Boeing {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump's ambitious plan for Golden Dome defense system President Trump says his ambitious, multibillion-dollar Golden Dome missile defense shield would only cost $175 billion to build and be ready in less than three years. The Hill, Greg Nash His announcement,...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Rejects U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Strip TPS from Venezuelan Migrants
President NicolΓ‘s Maduro condemns the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Venezuelans, calling for national unity and the return of migrants to a stronger Venezuela. Related: President Maduro Calls for Popular Mobilization Ahead of May 25 Elections On May 20, 2025, Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduro [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:US limits Covid-19 boosters to over-65s or those at high risk
The FDA will require vaccine makers to run fresh clinical trials before offering shots to younger and healthier individuals.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:FAA to cut Newark flights to reduce congestion
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is cutting down the number of flights coming in and taking off from embattled Newark Liberty International Airport to combat delays and reduce congestion. The FAA issued an interim order Tuesday, ensuring that the number of arrivals and departures at the airport will be capped at 28 per hour until...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Broncos star explains why he punched friend in face for social media
Reece Walsh says a video of him punching a friend in the face while wearing a boxing glove is "not a good look".
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The Chairman of Texasβ Public Utility Commission Has a To-Do List
Ahead of Thomas Gleesonβs unanimous vote from a Senate committee Monday to advance his nomination as the chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Sen. Angela Paxton asked the energy regulator what three things top his to-do list. No. 1, Gleeson said during a Texas Senate Nominations committee meeting,is reinstilling the publicβs faith in [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Venezuela frees US citizen in latest exchange with Trump administration
President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair's release after months in prison.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:In hearing, Mace shows 'naked silhouette' screenshot she says was recorded without her consent
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) showed a blurry screenshot of her βnaked silhouetteβ that she said was recorded without her consent during a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee hearing she chaired on surveillance in private spaces on Tuesday. The hearing was the latest instance of Mace using the position of her office in a highly...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Calls to extend restrictions after burn-off sparks bushfire emergency
A veteran volunteer firefighter in Western Australia's Midwest urges farmers and residents to hold tight on planned burns as dry conditions create an escalated fire risk.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Alibaba and DeepSeekβs home province launches AI spending spree to become innovation hub
A new plan from the Zhejiang government will see billions of yuan spent through 2027 to support AI companies and attract βtop talentβ.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Fortnite approved by Apple, returns to U.S. App Store 5 years after removal
Fortnite was kicked off the App Store in 2020 and is finally available again for iPhone users.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Trump pushes GOP holdouts on Capitol Hill to support his massive domestic policy bill
President Trump spent the morning on Capitol Hill trying to sell holdouts within his own party on his legislative agenda. The bill would roll back Biden-era environmental investments and remove millions from free or subsidized health care. But costs are expected to exceed savings due to increased military spending and the extension and expansion of tax breaks. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: UN says aid still not reaching Gaza
In our news wrap Tuesday, the UN says no aid has reached Palestinians two days after Israel ended its three-month blockade, the FDA is changing the way it approves annual COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization approved an agreement on how to handle future pandemics and New Orleans police arrested a maintenance worker at the jail where 10 inmates pulled off a daring escape.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Veteran Environmentalist Sues Rural School Board Over Exxon Tax Break Decision
An environmental organization on the rural Texas coast sued a local school district on Tuesday, alleging it failed to adequately notify the public before entering into tax break negotiations with ExxonMobil Corp. for a $10 billion plastics plant proposed in the area. The lawsuit said the Calhoun County Independent School District violated state laws requiring [β¦]
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:NZ Budget 2025: science investment must increase as a proportion of GDP for NZ to innovate and compete
New Zealand trails far behind other wealthy countries in research funding and strategy. This inhibits the innovation that could drive a more productive economy.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Spring storms spark scrutiny of FEMA as Trump overhauls and slashes the agency
It's been another day of storms and tornado watches in parts of the South. For the better part of a week now, severe weather has led to major damage and deaths in its wake. As residents are beginning to dig out, there are real questions about the immediate federal response and what states can expect this summer as the Trump administration makes big changes to FEMA. William Brangham reports.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: