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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, overseen

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review2d agoWhole story →

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Inside the eight-figure plan to build data centers despite moratoriumsAcross the country, ordinary citizens are telling the data center industry a resounding NO, and the industry has answered with a war chest of its own. OpenAI, Blackstone, SoftBank and QTS have joined major construction unions to form the American Infrastructure Alliance. This “high eight-figure campaign” is designed to steer lawmakers away from…

Natural News5d agoWhole story →

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Department Of Homeland Security Claims Rent Prices Are Falling Because Of ICE Raids.The federal department claimed on social media that tougher immigration enforcement was responsible for reduced rental costs in Texas, Florida, Arizona and elsewhere.

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Residents of largest city in northern Ethiopia express fear after eruption of fightingResidents of northern Ethiopia's largest city are living in fear as renewed fighting erupts between federal troops and rebels. Many are reportedly trying to flee to other provinces. Internet service has been disrupted, and roads connecting Tigray with Afar have been closed to civilian traffic. The renewed conflict shatters a 2022 peace agreement that…

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution11d agoWhole story →

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One-year ban on new data center construction in Chicago proposedChicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a one-year moratorium on any new data center construction in order to come up with new regulations.

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Texas candidate's racist post shows what's wrong with politicsThe bigoted Bo French is running for railroad commissioner. His racist social media post drew scathing condemnation, though not from Gov. Greg Abbott or the ethically bankrupt Senate nominee Ken Paxton.

Los Angeles Times16d agoWhole story →

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Tuberville sponsors bill to shield ratepayers from data center costsPresident Donald Trump signed a similar pledge and got major technology companies to commit to cover the full cost of the energy and infrastructure needed for new data centers.

AL.com18d agoWhole story →

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Your internet bill is subsidizing Big Tech’s bottom lineBig Tech profits from broadband networks while consumers foot the bill. Congress must fix the USF so tech platforms pay their way.

Washington Examiner22d agoWhole story →

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Schools, libraries sound alarm over potential changes to federal internet programIn June, the FCC announced it would be exploring changes to the E-Rate program.

The Mercury News24d agoWhole story →

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US FCC proposes to open more spectrum for space-based wireless serviceThe Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it is moving to open more wireless spectrum for ‌space-based broadband service.

Reuters27d agoWhole story →

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