French prosecutors pursue charges against Elon Musk, X over child abuse content allegations
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
University of Minnesota hack: Cyberattack hits thousands of schools nationwide during final exams
The University of Minnesota (U of M) is alerting its students to a cyberattack that targeted an educational software platform as hackers threaten to release the personal information of millions of users across the country.
The University of Minnesota (U of M) is alerting its students to a cyberattack that targeted an educational software platform as hackers threaten to release the personal information of millions of users across the country.
Canvas reportedly hacked by ShinyHunters, claiming data breach
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
Canvas, a widely used learning management system by Instructure, experienced outages Thursday afternoon.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.
Elon Musk sought $80B for Mars colonization, OpenAI president says in trial
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported converting the company into a for-profit entity but sought full control.
Canvas data breach: Wayzata Public Schools sends warning letter to parents
Families in Wayzata are being warned about a data breach involving Canvas, the learning management system used by students in grades 4-12.
Families in Wayzata are being warned about a data breach involving Canvas, the learning management system used by students in grades 4-12.
Sorry, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down search after nearly 30 years
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Ask.com posted a farewell message on its website, announcing that the search engine would shut down as of Friday, May 1.
Facebook, Instagram could shutdown in New Mexico over child safety dispute
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Meta may consider pulling its social media services from New Mexico as state prosecutors intensify their push for reforms to the tech company's platforms.
Anoka County to use AI for non-emergency dispatch calls
Anoka County is set to use artifical intelligence (AI) to field non-emergency dispatch calls.
Anoka County is set to use artifical intelligence (AI) to field non-emergency dispatch calls.
Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Wireless prices fall despite inflation, report finds
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
U.S. wireless prices are declining even as inflation drives up costs across the broader economy, according to CTIA’s 2026 Wireless Affordability Tracker.
Data center lawsuit: Hermantown residents protest Google data center construction
Residents of Hermantown and the surrounding areas have filed a lawsuit against the city over plans to build a data center, claiming local leaders left them out of the plan.
Residents of Hermantown and the surrounding areas have filed a lawsuit against the city over plans to build a data center, claiming local leaders left them out of the plan.
Elon Musk attorney claims OpenAI, Sam Altman ‘stole a charity’ as high-stakes legal fight begins
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, with his attorney alleging CEO Sam Altman "stole a charity" to build a massive, profit-driven empire.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's legal battle against OpenAI kicked off with a bang on Tuesday, with his attorney alleging CEO Sam Altman "stole a charity" to build a massive, profit-driven empire.
Minnesota being sued by tech lobbyist group over social media warning label law
Big tech lobbyist group, NetChoice, is suing the State of Minnesota over a social media warning label law, arguing that it would hinder free speech.
Big tech lobbyist group, NetChoice, is suing the State of Minnesota over a social media warning label law, arguing that it would hinder free speech.
Supreme Court to weigh legality of geofence warrants in Virginia bank robbery case
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
The Supreme Court is set to consider whether police use of “geofence" warrants—requests for location data from cellphones near a crime scene—violates the Fourth Amendment.
ADT confirms data breach: Customer personal information accessed
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
ADT revealed that personal information of its customers and prospective customers was breached.
Minneapolis City Council grapples with future of data centers
Communities across Minnesota and the country are grappling with the future of data centers possibly coming to town or expanding in their area. The Minneapolis City Council also debated Thursday where it stands on a potential moratorium on the issue.
Communities across Minnesota and the country are grappling with the future of data centers possibly coming to town or expanding in their area. The Minneapolis City Council also debated Thursday where it stands on a potential moratorium on the issue.
Minnesota students travel to Greece via virtual reality
Studying abroad is not a reality for some college students, so the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management is using virtual reality to send students to Greece.
Studying abroad is not a reality for some college students, so the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management is using virtual reality to send students to Greece.
Trump talks reclassifying marijuana, Trump arch
President Trump spoke from the Oval Office during a bill healthcare event on Thursday, touching on topics such as advancements in AI, reclassifying marijuana, lower the costs of prescription drugs and plans for a proposed Arc de Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.
President Trump spoke from the Oval Office during a bill healthcare event on Thursday, touching on topics such as advancements in AI, reclassifying marijuana, lower the costs of prescription drugs and plans for a proposed Arc de Trump at the Lincoln Memorial.