As the paperback edition of "The Canceling of the American Mind" hits shelves, its co-authors reflect on the evolving state of cancel culture, questioning whether its influence is beginning to wane a year and a half after the book's initial release. PowerSchool faces ongoing challenges as cybercriminals reneged on a data-deletion promise after receiving a ransom payment. The attackers had stolen sensitive information related to students and teachers, which they pledged to delete after payment—but instead, they've used it to further extort school employees, highlighting the persistent threats and vulnerabilities in data security. AI Models Adopt Human-Like Reasoning Capabilities as researchers pivot from building ever-larger models to developing more cognitively inspired systems. After years of rapid scaling and heavy investment in massive data centers, diminishing returns—highlighted by the underwhelming performance of OpenAI’s GPT-4.5—have prompted a shift toward making machines “think” more like humans. Techniques such as “chain of thought” (CoT), which guide models to solve problems step-by-step, have led to notable improvements in tasks requiring logic and reasoning. Leading AI models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and others now incorporate such strategies, enabling them to break down complex problems and revise their approaches mid-process. However, these models still face challenges, particularly with tasks requiring intuitive human traits like common sense, analogical thinking, or theory of mind. Attempts to address these gaps include giving models feedback on their reasoning paths and exploring metacognition—the ability to reflect on and regulate their thought processes. While this push for deeper cognition may increase resource demands and raise accessibility issues, experts believe it’s essential for the next stage in AI evolution. Anonymous Report #7: The state actress faces repeated rejection as her singer boyfriend consistently declines her requests to appear with her in public. Yankees Receive Positive Update on Giancarlo Stanton's Return

The first-place New York Yankees have received encouraging news on Giancarlo Stanton, who is expected to return from the injured list as soon as he's eligible on May 27. Stanton, sidelined all season with elbow tendinitis in both arms, recently took live batting practice and is planning a minor-league rehab assignment. Despite his absence, the Yankees have thrived offensively, leading the American League in runs scored and receiving strong designated hitter production, particularly from breakout star Ben Rice. Stanton, a career .241 hitter with 162 home runs for the Yankees, is set to return exclusively as a DH, and manager Aaron Boone is confident he’ll only rejoin the lineup when fully ready. His return could further bolster an already potent offense, giving New York even more firepower heading into the heart of the season. Bill Gates commits to donating nearly his entire fortune to global health over the next 20 years, accelerating his philanthropic efforts that were initially intended to continue decades beyond his lifetime. This shift underscores his deepening commitment to addressing pressing global health challenges in the near term. David Beckham and Gary Neville's group has finalized the acquisition of Salford City, with the League Two club confirming the completed purchase on Thursday. The former England soccer stars lead the ownership team now in control of the franchise. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin has accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza, describing the situation there as "hell on Earth." In remarks made during The Europe Conversation, Martin condemned the European Union's lack of action as the humanitarian crisis intensifies, with food and medicine reportedly blocked from entering the besieged region for nearly 60 days.