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Former Palestinian detainees are speaking out about torture and sexual violence they faced in Israeli detention.

A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals and underscoring education’s dependence on technology.The hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach at Instructure, the company behind the learning management system Canvas, said Luke Connolly, a threat analyst at the cybersecurity firm Emisoft. CBS News has reached out to Instructure for comment. Late Thursday night, Instructure posted to a status log that Canvas was “now available for most users.”Some of the universities that have reported being targeted include Penn State, the University…

Handguns could be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed rule under the Trump administration takes effect. Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states sent a letter this week in opposition.In 1927, Congress passed a law barring the USPS from mailing concealable firearms unless they were from licensed dealers in an effort to curb crime. In January, the Department of Justice revisited the 1927 law, calling it unconstitutional and arguing that it violated the Second Amendment, and urged the postal service to change its regulations.The Justice Department said that as…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Actor Michael Rapaport got into a media war this week with “Summer House” star Lindsay Hubbard after he called her “overrated.””This is a hot take on Lindsay Hubbard and ‘Summer House,’” the “Traitors” alum said in a video on his Instagram Wednesday, adding, “I was advised not to even speak on this as a straight, cis, White male. However, I can’t be silenced. I won’t be silenced.””Currently, and I say this with all due respect — I know your history, I know you were left at the altar. I know you’re a…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Thousands of students across the U.S. were unable to access the Canvas learning platform Thursday as universities investigated a cybersecurity incident affecting multiple institutions.Canvas, a cloud-based system used by schools to manage coursework, grades and communication, went offline for some users during a critical period as many colleges administer final exams.The platform is used by thousands of institutions nationwide, meaning any prolonged disruption could interfere with exams and academic deadlines while raising concerns about the potential exposure of sensitive student data if the hackers’ claims are legitimate.Alicia Acuna told Fox News Digital…

Politicians in Quebec are accusing Toronto of waging a “fear campaign” by invoking the threat of a Quebec referendum to undermine Montreal’s bid to host a new multinational defence bank. Canada has been chosen to host the headquarters of the institution, with Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver competing for the project, which is expected to create more than 3,000 jobs.The contest is intensifying as cities make their case, with Quebec’s Premier, Christine Fréchette, highlighting Montreal’s strengths.“We have expertise in aeronautics, aerospace and artificial intelligence,” she said, adding the city has what it needs to welcome the bank.But a report published in…

Honda has reportedly shelved plans for a major Canadian EV production hub as the Japanese brand scales back spending on electric vehicles.

CEBU, Philippines: The Association of South-east Asian Nations (ASEAN) must reinforce its collective energy security and strengthen supply chains to prepare for a world with more disruptions and shocks, said Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (May 8).Speaking at the plenary session of the 48th ASEAN Summit, Mr Wong said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected all member states.“Amidst this crisis, we must uphold ASEAN solidarity,” he said.Mr Wong called for the swift ratification of the ASEAN Petroleum Security Agreement, last renewed in 2025, saying this would give the region more tools to respond to energy…

new video loaded: U.K. Election Poses Test for Starmer’s Labour PartytranscriptBacktranscriptU.K. Election Poses Test for Starmer’s Labour PartyPolls have predicted sweeping losses for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party as millions head to the ballot box in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales and local elections in England.Reporter: “How are you feeling, prime minister? Are you worried for your party, prime minister? Will you resign if Labour lose thousands of seats, prime minister?” “I think he’s probably going to be in trouble after the elections. I suspect there’s going to be a lot of split in the vote.” “I think…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump praised White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as “winning it decisively” in her battle with cancer after she revealed she was diagnosed nine weeks ago while accepting a major award Thursday night.”It’s been especially inspiring to see her courage and toughness in recent weeks, and she’s been winning a battle with cancer and winning it decisively,” Trump said in a pre-recorded video message. “It was an early diagnosis, so she’s going to be in great shape.”Wiles said during an onstage conversation that she would continue to work following…