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Cyber attack disrupts swath of US universities and schools nationwide - BBC
general 2026/05/08 12:27:02

Cyber attack disrupts swath of US universities and schools nationwide - BBC

A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across the globe.

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WNBA champs, Rookie of the Year and everything in between: One bet to make on every team - ESPN
general 2026/05/08 11:17:00

WNBA champs, Rookie of the Year and everything in between: One bet to make on every team - ESPN

Looking to place some WNBA bets? Here are our best bets to make on every team before the season starts.

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Live Updates: U.S. launches self-defense strikes on Iran, says warships came under fire in Strait of Hormuz - CBS News
general 2026/05/08 07:51:00

Live Updates: U.S. launches self-defense strikes on Iran, says warships came under fire in Strait of Hormuz - CBS News

As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will “make a deal” to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.

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3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links - AP News
general 2026/05/08 06:19:00

3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links - AP News

Three women have been refused bail when they appeared in courts charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 Australians who police say are linked to the Islamic State group. The four women and nine children h…

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Trade court rules against Trump’s global tariff - The Washington Post
general 2026/05/08 03:39:00

Trade court rules against Trump’s global tariff - The Washington Post

The U.S. Court of International Trade dealt a blow to the 10 percent global import tax that President Donald Trump imposed after losing on tariffs at the Supreme Court.

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Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season - AP News
general 2026/05/08 03:22:00

Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season - AP News

The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season. It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format. The new 76-team brackets for men and women will feature 12 games involving 24 teams. …

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