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

May 9, 2026

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

technology

Tech companies invite philosophers to help shape AI rules

May 9, 2026

Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are suddenly asking religious leaders for advice on making AI behave ethically. This seems odd because Silicon Valley has traditionally viewed organized religion with suspicion. Last week in New York, faith leaders from Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and other t

entertainment

Cool trucks, big dreams: Vocational students meet monster truck stars

May 9, 2026

Vocational students got a rare chance to see monster trucks up close before the big show rolled into town. About 80 students from two technical high schools spent Friday morning with drivers and crews, learning how these giant vehicles work. Three girls from Blackstone Valley Tech were especially im

business

Sweet Goodbyes: A Napa Valley Chocolate Maker Closes Shop

May 9, 2026

For fifteen years, Kollar Chocolates has been a well-known spot in Yountville, a small town in California’s wine country. The shop is now shutting down, but not before they sell off every last piece of chocolate. The owner, Chris Kollar, made the announcement on April 28, sharing the news on social

crime

Courtroom Cams Stay in Kirk Murder Case, but Hearing Gets Pushed Back

May 9, 2026

A Utah judge just ruled that live TV feeds can keep rolling during Tyler Robinson’s murder trial, despite his team’s push to block cameras. Judge Tony Graf said courtroom broadcasts help the public keep an eye on the justice system and won’t sway future jurors—especially since the feed won’t show Ro

technology

Tech’s New Moral Guide: Faith Steps into AI Ethics

May 8, 2026

Silicon Valley once saw little use for religion. But now, as AI systems spread everywhere, tech giants are asking faith leaders to help decide what’s right and wrong for their machines. Last week, leaders from tech firms like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down with religious groups at a New York event ca

crypto

Korea Steps Up: A New Blockchain for Won Stablecoins and AI Money

May 8, 2026

South Korea just flipped the script on digital money. Instead of relying on U. S. dollars inside blockchain networks, the country is building its own public blockchain for won-denominated stablecoins—digital coins that always hold one unit of Korean currency. This isn’t just tech talk. It’s a quiet

technology

Smart tech helps plan travel better in Aosta Valley

May 7, 2026

Aosta Valley in Italy gets a lot of visitors, especially by car. Every year, millions drive through its roads and highways. But predicting how many tourists will arrive isn’t easy. Weather changes, holidays, and sudden events can throw off even the best guesses. Most old forecasting tools struggle w

education

Big Tech Money Fuels USC’s AI Push—But Can Universities Keep Up?

May 6, 2026

A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri

health

New Leader Aims to Bring Affordable Care to Rural Communities

May 4, 2026

Adam Naumann steps into the role of chief executive at Greater Valley Health Center with a clear mission: to widen access for people who cannot afford insurance. He arrives after nearly twenty years in health‑administration, ready to build on the groundwork laid by former CEO Mary Sterhan. The ce