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The criminal group ShinyHunters breached Instructure, a major higher education technology vendor, last week. They are demanding payment to prevent the leak of stolen data. The hackers have previously targeted individual universities. Key Points ShinyHunters hacked Instructure and threatened to leak data unless paid. Instructure is a key ed-tech provider for higher education institutions. The […]

A University of Houston survey shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leading Senator John Cornyn with 48% support to 45% among likely Republican runoff voters. The poll indicates a tight race in the hypothetical GOP runoff. This reflects Paxton’s strong backing within the party despite past controversies. Key Points Paxton garners 48% support in UH

Blake Fiechter, endorsed by former President Trump, defeated incumbent state Sen. Travis Holdman in the Republican primary for Indiana’s 19th District. The upset victory occurred on Tuesday, marking a shift in the district’s representation. Fiechter’s win advances him to the general election in a heavily Republican area. Key Points Fiechter defeated Holdman in GOP primary

Republican candidate Mike Mazzei has introduced a three-question biblical filter to evaluate policies he would support if elected governor. This approach aims to align his governance with scriptural principles. The revelation came during his campaign for the gubernatorial position. Key Points Mike Mazzei is a Republican candidate for governor. He outlined a three-question test based

Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber won the Republican nomination for attorney general in the primary election without any opposition. The victory positions him as the GOP candidate for the general election. This development comes amid ongoing political shifts in Ohio’s leadership. Key Points Keith Faber, current Ohio Auditor, ran unopposed in the GOP primary for

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a Title IX investigation into Smith College’s policy of admitting transgender students, following a civil rights complaint from a conservative group. The policy, in place for a decade, allows admission to those who identify as women, including transgender women. The probe examines potential discrimination against cisgender women at

A lawsuit has been filed against the state of Michigan on behalf of Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) students. The suit demands increased and equitable funding for the district to address disparities. It argues that current funding levels are insufficient for the needs of DPSCD students. Key Points Lawsuit targets Michigan state for equitable

Polls have closed in the Democratic primary for Indiana State Senate District 46. Allissa Impink, an Indianapolis Public Schools board member, is running for the seat. The district includes downtown, the near eastside, and southern parts of Indianapolis. Key Points Democratic primary election for State Senate District 46 concluded with polls closed. Candidate Allissa Impink

Instructure, the ed tech company behind the Canvas learning management system, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident resulting in a data breach. The breach exposed sensitive information including messages, names, email addresses, and student ID numbers. The company is investigating the incident and notifying affected individuals. Key Points Instructure operates Canvas, a widely used platform in

The National Education Association (NEA) faces allegations of discriminating against Jewish members by permitting pro-Palestinian activities that created a hostile environment. The complaint, filed by the Brandeis Center with the EEOC, claims the union failed to address antisemitic behavior during its annual assembly. NEA has not yet responded publicly to the allegations. Key Points Brandeis