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May 09 2026EDUCATION

Digital School Alert: Utah Students and Parents on Guard After Canvas Hack

Utah’s schools, from elementary to university, are on high alert after a nationwide attack on the Canvas learning platform. The breach, carried out by a group called ShinyHunters, hit nearly 9, 000 schools worldwide and exposed billions of private messages. The hackers threatened to leak the data bu

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May 09 2026LIFESTYLE

A Fresh Take on Beauty: Where Experts and Customers Learn Together

Beauty isn’t just about looking good anymore. Two top hairstylists have turned that idea on its head by creating a place where everyone—from professionals to casual users—can learn, share, and grow together. Instead of keeping beauty knowledge locked behind closed doors, this event flips the script

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May 09 2026CELEBRITIES

A family grows as a new generation prepares to arrive

A mother will soon become a grandmother when her daughter welcomes her first child. The daughter, known for her role in family-friendly shows years ago, shared a photo with her husband, each holding a mug that read "Dada! " and "Mama! " to announce the pregnancy. The image quickly became popular onl

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May 09 2026HEALTH

How Malawi’s moms balance family size with birth control

More than a decade ago, Malawi’s families started having fewer children on average. But something odd remains: many moms still don’t use the birth control they say they want. Most research mixes all women together, including those without kids, so the unique choices of mothers get lost in the number

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May 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Watch Out for Dry and Windy Conditions This Friday

A mix of heat, dry air, and strong gusts is expected to sweep through the region this Friday afternoon and evening. Meteorologists warn that these conditions could heighten the risk of fires spreading quickly if they start. Wind speeds may climb between 20 and 25 miles per hour, with some spots poss

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May 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Military tech gets a boost from boat tech

The U. S. Navy is testing small, cheap boats that can run on their own. These robot boats, called TSUNAMI USVs, ran tests last month in Florida. They didn’t carry people, but they still did useful work. The boats mix commercial boat parts with military brainpower. Mercury Marine engines and Navico e

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May 09 2026CRIME

When Teachers Cross the Line: How LA Schools Handle Misconduct Cases

Los Angeles schools are under federal scrutiny after U. S. education officials raised concerns about how the district deals with teachers accused of sexual misconduct. The investigation focuses on a policy that temporarily moves accused educators to other roles while cases are reviewed, which offici

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May 09 2026HEALTH

Behind the scenes: The unseen nurses protecting your health and wallet

You probably picture nurses in stiff uniforms rushing down hospital corridors—that’s half the story. But there’s another group of nurses working quietly, helping people recover at home without ever setting foot in a clinic. These nurses step in when doctor’s instructions don’t match reality. Say som

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May 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Staying Safe from Algae in the Caloosahatchee River

A warning has gone out about harmful blue-green algae in a stretch of the Caloosahatchee River near the Sebastian Canal. Tiny bacteria that normally live in Florida’s freshwater have multiplied rapidly, creating visible blooms that can produce toxins. These blooms often look like thick green paint,

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May 09 2026BUSINESS

Styling under glass: Salem’s answer to tough New England weather

Salem, New Hampshire now hosts a clear-span studio that turns cloudy days into perfect shoots. The glass-walled space, opened in 2026, wraps photographers and subjects in soft daylight no matter what the outdoor forecast says. Creating strong visual stories outside a studio has always been hard in

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