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Internet access funds could boost connections for low-income families

Mandy Zalich knows just how important internet service has become in Westmoreland County. For many low-income residents, the rising costs of the service has left them more than just disconnected. This week’s announcement from the Biden administration of a plan to provide $30 monthly subsidies for high-speed internet access is a welcome program for residents […]

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Terence Crawford’s daughter quakes the Internet with ineffable fighting spirit-Sports News, Firstpost

The video shows Talaya losing her right sneaker right at the start of the racing competition Talaya and Terence Crawford. Twitter/@tbudcrawford American Boxing sensation Terence Crawford’s daughter, Talaya Crawford, came out with an unimaginable happening to win a track race following an undesirable start. In a recent video clip shared by Terence Crawford, his seven-year-old […]

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‘Terrifying’ Footage of ‘Massive’ Moose Walking Down Highway Stuns Internet

Footage of a “terrifying” and “massive” bull moose walking along an Alaskan highway has resurfaced online and has amassed thousands of views. The video, originally from 2018, was shared in Reddit’s “Oddly Terrifying” forum on Wednesday by u/Significant-Ad-1655, who wrote: “I had no idea moose could be this big, maybe the size of a horse […]

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America’s sorely needed internet declaration is far from redundant

After a somewhat fractious process, the United States launched the Declaration for the Future of the Internet last week with over 60 global partners. The signatories recommitted to an internet that is “open, free, global, interoperable, reliable and secure.” Reactions to the declaration were predictably divided, with Elon Musk, Twitter’s best-known “free speech absolutist” calling […]

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Do VPNs Boost Internet Speed?

While VPNs can provide you with increased levels of security while online, the way in which they work can have a detrimental effect on your internet speed. While many notice a decrease in their connection speeds when using a VPN, others have actually seen improvements in certain cases. So, can a VPN really increase your […]

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To ensure every American has access to water and the Internet, stop selling utility data to ICE

Over the past few months, efforts have been underway to implement President Biden’s plan to strengthen America’s electrical grids, expand access to drinking water, and deliver broadband Internet to communities in need. But the pledge to bring the Internet and water to 24 million households across the country may inadvertently put millions of Americans’ personal […]

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What Is Starlink Internet, and Should You Use It?

star link If you live in a rural or remote area with unreliable or non-existent internet connectivity, Starlink is often touted as a solution for all your broadband woes. But what is it, and does it even make sense for you? Serving the Underserved Starlink is a satellite internet provider that is a part of […]

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AMD, Meta Join Forces to Boost Internet Accessibility

Semiconductor major Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD), popularly known as AMD, recently revealed that it has partnered with Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:FB) to enable the development of multiple Evenstar radio units (RUs) for the expansion of 4G/5G global mobile network infrastructure. Shares of AMD closed almost 2% down at $86.85 on Wednesday, but this fall […]

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The FCC Wants to Put Wi-Fi on School Buses

Including Wi-Fi on school buses could help the 17 million K-12 students who have unreliable access to internet at home.photo: Olivier Doulier (Getty Images) A new proposal by the Federal Communication Commission would allow the use of government funding to include Wi-Fi onboard school buses across the country in an attempt to bridge the digital […]

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Internet Slams Boss Who Said ‘Pat on the Back’ is ‘Worth More’ Than Bonus

The internet slammed a boss who told an employee via email that a “pat on the back” is “worth more” than financial compensation. A screenshot of the email was shared in Reddit’s “Antiwork” forum on Wednesday by u/Beebjank, the employee, who said he received the email in response to a bonus request. The post has […]