The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack. The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities. Jo Ling Kent reports. Source link
A major cyberattack shutters an online learning platform used by thousands of schools. Plus, officials track down passengers, including Americans, who left a cruise ship hit by a deadly virus. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener. Source link
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology. The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Instructure, the company behind the learning management system Canvas, said Luke Connolly, a … Read more
Kids today have countless ways to connect, but at one school in New York, they’re going old school. Michael George introduces us to a group of teens learning about ham radio. Source link
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information after previously reporting she was expected to be released. The wife of an Army soldier who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an immigration appointment last week is not going to be released from federal custody after all, her family and attorney said … Read more
The NFL draft has become such a production that the league starts planning each one about two and a half years in advance. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Starting last summer, some of the main partners in the 2026 draft, set to be held this … Read more
Her ability to manage a mercurial president has helped make Jeanine Pirro a dark-horse candidate in MAGA circles to become the next U.S. attorney general. Source link
Machine learning is no longer a futuristic concept reserved for research labs or experimental startups. Today, it plays a crucial role in how modern companies analyze data, automate processes, improve customer experiences, and build intelligent digital products. From recommendation engines and fraud detection systems to predictive analytics and AI-powered automation, machine learning has become a … Read more
Some schools in Minnesota have already announced closings or shifts to virtual learning on Thursday as another round of winter weather threatens parts of the state. The full list of closings is below. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Thursday as a messy mix of precipitation moves … Read more
Drones, unmanned and remotely-controlled, have transformed the Ukrainian battlefield in the war with Russia. As warfare and technology evolves, the U.S. military is learning lessons from Ukraine. Source link