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“Scotsland lets seniors leave one last mark” by Kathryn Winters
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“Finance4Everyone improves financial literacy through education” by Jude Abrams-Scheppler
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#studentjournalist #studentlife #scotscoop

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“A sinking future” by Annika Kumar and Tsukina Ohashi
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“Smile, you’re on Flock: Inside San Mateo County's expanding surveillance system” by Jiya Venkatesh, Anoushka Swaminathan, Maximus Kwan
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Here’s what you may have missed this week on Scot Scoop in cartoons

“Pandemic Panic” by Kayla Huang
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“Unexpected material” by Zane Razzak
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“​​The small price Americans pay” by Sunny Lin
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As the system continues to expand, especially across San Mateo County, questions remain about accountability, oversight, and the balance between security and privacy.

Click the link to our bio to read Jiya, Anoushka, and Max’s article!

#securitycameras #privacy #safety

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Flock Safety, a private surveillance technology company, has installed automated license plate readers (ALPRs) across the country, which are used by police departments, school districts, and private communities.

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Critics examine incidents in which technology was used inappropriately, and ALPR data was used to bypass privacy protections, including cases involving immigration enforcement and reproductive healthcare travel.

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In 1904, at the St. Louis Food Festival, burgers were said to have been invented when Louis Lassen sandwiched a piece of meat between two pieces of bread.

What is your favorite place to get a burger from?

#burger #history #fastfood

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Today, April 28, is International Burger Day. People throughout the world celebrate by enjoying their favorite burger or trying different versions from different places.

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Due to their speed, inexpensiveness, and taste, burgers are popular worldwide with plenty of different toppings, condiments, and variations.

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Key Facts:
- Technology companies in London raised $17.7 billion in 2025
- London ranks fourth globally, following the Bay Area, New York, and Boston
- London is home to 138 unicorn startup companies, valued at over $1 billion.

Information from Reuters

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London has reclaimed its position as Europe’s top technology center, surpassing Paris due to increased investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and the growth of technology companies.

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Despite economic uncertainty in Europe, London’s tech industry has remained strong, demonstrating that investment and innovation drive technological growth.

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Check out Anna Ypodimatopoulou and Jade Wu’s article on Scot Scoop!
#Canvas #securitybreach #school
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Recently, Canvas, an important tool used by schools for assignments, communication, and organizing class materials, has experienced software bugs and security breaches, causing disrupted learning for students across the country, especially during AP exams and finals season.

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Key Facts:
- Canvas is used by over 8,000 schools worldwide
- The attack potentially exposed data from 275 million students and workers
- Studying was disrupted as the breach happened during finals and AP testing