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Minnesota State to Divert Millions to 4-Year Institutions
Minnesota State’s board approved transferring up to $25 million annually to two struggling four-year universities over four years, with community colleges bearing significant contribution burdens.
Democratic Senators Criticize ED for Front-Loading Grants
Two Democratic senators criticize the Education Department for front-loading grants, contending the practice withheld approximately $630 million from new recipients across 35 programs.
UK house price growth halves amid rising mortgage interest rates
UK annual house price growth halved to 0.8% in September amid rising mortgage interest rates driven by Middle East conflict and inflation concerns.
Car buyers are stretching loans to afford payments — it’s a ‘potential warning light,’ analyst says
A record 25.5% of new-vehicle purchases now feature 84-month or longer loan terms, while average monthly payments reached $787. Analysts warn this trend signals affordability challenges for car buyers.
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House panel recommends Leon Black be held in contempt over Epstein inquiry subpoenas
The House oversight committee voted unanimously to recommend holding billionaire financier Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with subpoenas related to an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Mail-in disaster averted as Trump in angry froth after court defeat
The U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s proposed restrictions on mail-in voting, which election officials said would have created administrative chaos ahead of the midterm elections.
Judge blocks DHS from acting against a man over a harsh email to an ICE official
A federal judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security from pursuing action against a New York man who sent a critical email to a former ICE official, ruling the investigation violated his First Amendment rights.
Think twice before installing this device promising free movies
Security research reveals that devices offering free streaming content function as residential proxy networks, exposing users to malware infections and cybercriminal activity without their knowledge or consent.
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
A coordinated supply chain attack exploited routing security lapses at hosting provider Hetzner Online and certificate issuance weaknesses to hijack IP addresses used by cloud management software Softaculous, enabling malware distribution.
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
A US senator asks the NSA to provide public guidance on which virtual private networks best protect Americans from foreign surveillance, citing confusion over competing technologies and their security trade-offs.
Once popular for attacking AI, ASCII smuggling is embraced by spammers
Spammers are increasingly using invisible Unicode characters known as ASCII smuggling to evade email filters, with detections surging to millions per day earlier this year.
“Trust, not features, is the real deficit”: VMware tries to appease SMBs
Broadcom acknowledges over-emphasizing VMware Cloud Foundation and plans to release an updated vSphere Standard edition, though industry observers question whether the move can restore customer trust after years of neglect and aggressive sales tactics.
Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released a record 972 security patches this month, with 112 rated critical severity, as the industry races to address vulnerabilities ahead of anticipated AI-assisted cyberattacks.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks, which trick users into pasting malicious commands into terminals on compromised websites, have become mainstream malware distribution methods affecting both PC and Mac users worldwide.
AI staff ‘genuinely frightened’ for humanity’s future, ex-Anthropic researcher tells BBC
An AI researcher who left Anthropic told the BBC that staff at major AI firms are “genuinely frightened” about the rapid pace of technological advancement and potential risks to humanity’s future.
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Microsoft released a provisional code of conduct for AI development, prohibiting models from aiding weapons development or producing violent content, as industry leaders voice concerns about losing control of AI systems.