FCC considering changes, possibly ending, program that offers discounted internet to schools, librariesA federal program that has paid out billions of dollars to local schools and libraries to offset the cost of internet service is in danger of being curtailed or even eliminated, leaving district administrators and library officials concerned about how they would bridge the financial gap. The E-Rate program, overseenPittsburgh Tribune-Review2d agoWhole story →EducationCulturee rate program review
DC judge permanently dismisses case charging ex-Olympian with vandalizing Reflecting PoolA judge in the nation’s capital agreed on Thursday to permanently dismiss a criminal case charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a move that could prevent federal prosecutors from reviving the case under political pressure from President Donald Trump. D.C. Superior Court Judge Todd EdelmanPittsburgh Tribune-Review4d agoWhole story →JusticeCulturevandalism case dismissal
Scouting the Browns: Steelers opponent has dominated them on Thursday nightsSCOUTING THE BROWNS Last meeting Browns beat Steelers, 13-6, on Dec. 28, 2025, in Cleveland. Key matchup Browns DT Mason Graham vs. Steelers LG Mason McCormick Graham is tied for the NFL lead in sacks with four, and he has at least one in each game this season. Graham linesPittsburgh Tribune-Review5d agoWhole story →Culture
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the U.S. Olympic teamCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be its ability to save Olympic sports in the United States. A sometimes-overlooked element of the bill designed toPittsburgh Tribune-Review5d agoWhole story →CultureEducationprotect college sports act passage
Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfersWASHINGTON — The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. The overwhelming 77-22 vote to pass the legislation is the strongest effort yetPittsburgh Tribune-Review7d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentcollege sports bill passage