Amanda Reed
Journalist & Contributor
Elections and Voting Analyst tracking voting methods, redistricting, and election security laws.
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Instructure Strikes Deal for Hackers for Return of Canvas Data
Instructure, the company behind the popular Canvas learning management system, has struck a deal with hackers to recover stolen data.
The MAHA Movement Brings New Guidelines to School Cafeterias
The MAHA movement's arrival in school cafeterias has sparked concerns about increased costs and the impact on programs that promote local food purchasing.
Trump Touts 'Fantastic Trade Deals' With China, but Details Remain Elusive
President Trump returns from Beijing with a promise of improved economic ties, but the specifics of the agreements remain shrouded in mystery.
The Trade War That Never Was: Trump's China Conundrum
A look at the complex web of tariffs and diplomacy that has left the US-China trade relationship in a state of uneasy truce.
Trump Announces Boeing Jet Order From China, But Beijing Remains Tight-Lipped
The deal, if it materializes, would be a major win for Boeing, which has lost ground to Airbus in one of the world's largest aviation markets.
U.S. and China to Discuss A.I. Safety, But Development Won't Slow Down
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces plans for talks on A.I. safety, but both countries remain committed to advancing their A.I. development.
Australia's Costly Homes: Will Scrapping Tax Breaks Help Young Buyers?
The Australian government's proposed reforms aim to make housing more affordable for young people, but critics warn it may stifle supply.
Spotlighting the Woman Who Brought European Modernism to California
A new exhibition at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena shines a light on Galka Scheyer, a pioneering art dealer who played a crucial role in introducing European modernism to California.
Trump's Gas Tax Suspension Plan: A Drop in the Bucket for Drivers?
President Trump's proposal to suspend the federal gas tax may save drivers a few dollars a month, but experts question its effectiveness and potential impact on infrastructure funding.
Ishmael Reed Takes Aim at Silicon Valley with a Play About Elon Musk
The provocative playwright is set to tackle the billionaire's rise to power in a new theatrical production.