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29 days
Data Stolen In Canvas Hack That Hit Thousands Of Schools Has Been Returned, Company Says
Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas education platform, has announced the recovery of data stolen in a recent cyberattack that temporarily halted services for universities and K-12 schools nationwide. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is actively assisting victims impacted by the breach.
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Students pitch startups in regional TiE Young Entrepreneurs finals, vying to three-peat in global contest
This year's Seattle-area cohort included students across 20 teams, pitching ventures in industries including artificial intelligence, children's nutrition, ocean plastic recycling, mental health and healthcare. Read More
Seattle Medium
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Justice Department Announces Criminal Charges In Baltimore’s Deadly Key Bridge Collapse
The Justice Department has filed criminal charges against two companies and the technical superintendent of the Dali cargo vessel following its collision with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The incident resulted in the deaths of six highway workers and an estimated billions in reconstruction costs, severely impacting one of the nation's largest shipping ports.
Seattle Medium
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Black Communities Could Pay For FEMA Chaos
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is reinstating disaster workers ahead of hurricane season, a move that follows months of significant staffing reductions and internal warnings regarding agency stability. Critics emphasize that continued understaffing poses a disproportionate risk to Black communities in the South, who are historically more vulnerable to natural disasters and heavily reliant on federal assistance.
Seattle Medium
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They’re Testing Democracy’s Collapse In Louisiana First
Louisiana is confronting significant challenges to its democratic systems, including the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle a major Black voting district and legislative efforts targeting elected officials. However, residents are actively resisting these erosions of power, demonstrating a commitment to civic engagement through anticipated record voter turnout in upcoming elections.
Seattle Medium
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Never Too Late To Celebrate Mothers
Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society, recently underscored the profound resilience and dedication exemplified by her mother, advocating for consistent appreciation of maternal figures. Williams also called for proactive community engagement in safeguarding voting rights, highlighting the efforts of prominent Black women leaders, including Jotaka Eaddy, Donna Brazile, and Stacey Abrams, in addressing challenges such as the 'Louisiana v. Callais' case.
GeekWire
29 days
Leading AI chatbots avoid harm but fall short in high-risk conversations, startup’s new benchmark finds
Seattle-based mpathic released mPACT, a clinician-led benchmark that evaluates how leading AI models handle conversations involving suicide risk, eating disorders, and misinformation. Read More
GeekWire
29 days
‘Strong, strong no’: New filing reveals who Microsoft favored — and opposed — for OpenAI’s board
Newly unredacted documents from the Musk v. Altman trial reveal the names Microsoft executives vetoed, endorsed, and suggested for OpenAI's board during the November 2023 crisis around Sam Altman's ouster as CEO. Read More
GeekWire
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Amazon Now goes national, taking 30-minute delivery to dozens of cities across the country
Amazon is expanding its "Amazon Now" 30-minute delivery service from tests in Seattle and Philadelphia to dozens of U.S. cities, with plans to reach tens of millions of customers by year-end. GeekWire first uncovered the service through permit filings last November. Read More
International Examiner
29 days
In “Year of the Cat,” a filmmaker searches for his father 50 years after the Fall of Saigon
Tony Nguyen first screened with the Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF) in 2016 with his short personal documentary film, “Giap’s Last Day at the Ironing Board Factory” (2015). It is a tender portrayal of Tony and his relationship with his mother, Giap Thi Nguyen, who escaped Saigon while pregnant with him and no father in the picture. She […] The post In “Year of the Cat,” a filmmaker searches for his father 50 years after the Fall of Saigon appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
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Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in “Mouse,” about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers
Unlike the antihero protagonist in his movie, “Mouse,” director Kenny Oiwa Riches is gregarious and as transparent as glass. Where his principle character, Denny, is a brooding misanthrope, Riches is amicable and energetic. Surprisingly, his well-crafted script with its themes of darkness does not reflect his sociable personality at all. In contrast, Riches’ character, Denny, is a […] The post Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in “Mouse,” about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers appeared first on International Examiner.
International Examiner
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2,102,400 minutes to (almost) justice
2,102,400 minutes 2,102,000 moments so dear 2,102,400 minutes How do we measure, measure our lives? In bitter tears, in broken sleep, in late nights and conversations In inches, in pounds, in laughter, in strife “Seasons of Love” (from “Rent” by Jonathan Larson) has been playing in our minds, reminding us of the varied ways in […] The post 2,102,400 minutes to (almost) justice appeared first on International Examiner.