Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats’ redrawn US House maps, giving Republicans a win
The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down 4-3 a Democratic congressional redistricting plan that had won voter approval.
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Canvas system used by thousands of schools is back online after a cyberattack disrupted studies
The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Canvas, which is now back online after the cyberattack.
NCAR develops AI tools to improve severe weather forecasting
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder is developing AI tools that enable forecasters to predict severe weather threats more accurately and farther in advance.
‘Gas station heroin’ can be deadly, but it’s just a mouse click away
Kratom is “highly addictive even for people who aren’t addicts,” said Dr. Joe Desanto. “It’s an evil drug. I’m scared for the general public.”
Giraffes shuffled around Denver, Colorado Springs zoos
Jasiri, a 5-year-old giraffe, temporarily moved from Denver Zoo to the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in January to support conservation efforts for reticulated giraffes.
UAE reports drone and missile attack after US says it traded fire with Iran
The Iran war’s shaky ceasefire faces new challenges as the United Arab Emirates responded to Iranian missile and drone strikes.
Today in History: May 8, Allies celebrate Nazi surrender in World War II
President Harry S. Truman announced in a radio address that Nazi Germany’s forces had surrendered, stating that “the flags of freedom fly all over Europe” on V-E (Victory in Europe) Day.
Colleges, universities impacted by nationwide breach of Canvas
“Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored,” the CSU wrote on its website.
Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser trade jabs at each other — and Gov. Polis — in televised debate
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet traded plenty of jabs during their first televised debate Thursday night, but they established little policy distance between themselves as they vie to become the Democratic gubernatorial nominee.
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
New U.S. policy revokes passports for parents owing over $100,000, soon expanding to $2,500.