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Columbus schools may see needed upgrades with bond issue
SUMMARY: The Columbus School District is seeking approval from voters for a 36 million-dollar bond issue to upgrade its schools. The district has identified safety, security, and space issues that need to be addressed, such as improving fire safety systems, enhancing security, and adding additional facilities like gyms. The bond would also fund projects like upgrading bathrooms and repaving parking lots. School officials believe that these upgrades will not only benefit the students but also have a positive impact on the entire community. The bond referendum is scheduled for May 14th and requires a 60 percent majority to pass.
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Air India plane with 244 aboard crashes after takeoff; no known survivors
SUMMARY: An Air India Boeing 787-8 bound for London crashed five minutes after takeoff from Ahmedabad, India, killing all 242 passengers and crew, with no survivors reported. The plane exploded on impact, crashing into a medical college hostel, killing at least five students and injuring dozens. This is the first-ever crash of a Boeing 787 aircraft. Rescue efforts involved firefighters and the military, with extensive debris and charred bodies at the crash site. Indian and UK officials expressed condolences and promised support. The crash adds to Boeing’s recent challenges after past fatal 737 Max accidents and significantly impacted Boeing’s stock.
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Chinese hackers, user lapses turn smartphones into a ‘mobile security crisis’
SUMMARY: Cybersecurity investigators uncovered a sophisticated Chinese hacking campaign targeting smartphones of U.S. government officials, politicians, tech workers, and journalists. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities to infiltrate phones without user interaction, accessing calls and texts in real time. The campaign, linked to China’s military and intelligence, aims to steal sensitive information and disrupt U.S. interests. Despite U.S. efforts to ban Chinese telecom firms over security concerns, Chinese technology remains embedded globally. Experts warn mobile devices and connected apps are highly vulnerable, urging better security practices as these devices increasingly hold critical information and control vital systems.
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Extreme weather’s true damage cost is often a mystery – that’s a problem
SUMMARY: On January 5, 2025, a severe hailstorm in Chatham, Mississippi, caused an estimated \$10,000 in property damage, though this figure is a rough guess. Damage estimates for extreme weather vary widely across counties due to inconsistent methods and resources. Tornado and flood damages are better documented, but most other events rely on private insurance data, which is often unavailable publicly. NOAA’s billion-dollar disaster estimates, a key national damage tracking tool, were discontinued in May 2025, reducing transparency. Experts suggest standardizing damage estimation procedures, encouraging local data sharing, and improving collaboration to enhance disaster loss accuracy and support resilience efforts.
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