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May 15 2024
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Federal Lawsuits Allege FCC Phone Surcharge Unconstitutional
As the Affordable Connectivity Program has run out of money, court cases are calling for an end to its funding sources. Dating back to 1934, Americans have paid into a fund that began as a mechanism for providing every household with telephone service and evolved into the federal initiative for universal internet access. Cell and landline phone customers still contribute to the Federal
The Epoch TimesMay 15 2024
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FBI: Columbus man wanted in nationwide 'swatting' investigation involving false threats
An 18-year-old Columbus man is wanted on federal charges that accuse him of participating in an online “swatting” group that the FBI said is responsible for reporting false threats to law enforcement across the country. Brayden Grace was indicted Tuesday along with several others in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland on charges of conspiracy, cyberstalking, interstate
The Columbus DispatchMay 15 2024
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This weekend, Drummer’s Call showcases long tradition of battlefield music
Musicians on a British battlefield date from the 16th century, but by the second half of the 18th century most French, German and English army units and militia units in the American colonies had fifers and drummers. Today Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes & Drums Corps, which began in 1958, is emblematic of those units that in many ways were the life’s blood of martial communications. To
Daily PressMay 15 2024
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Dell, Caltech agreement ends remaining lawsuit over Wi-Fi patents
May 15 (Reuters) - The California Institute of Technology and Dell told a Texas federal court that they have agreed to resolve Caltech's lawsuit claiming Dell infringes the school's patents covering wireless-communications technology. Caltech and Dell said in a court filing with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on Tuesday that they would dismiss the case with prejudice
ReutersMay 15 2024
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Apple Is Bringing Eye Tracking, Vocal Shortcuts, Music Haptics to the iPhone
A handful of Apple accessibility updates, coming to the iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro and CarPlay, will make it easier to navigate devices, communicate with Siri and connect with loved ones. The updates, announced by Apple on Wednesday, are slated to arrive later this year. There's also a feature that allows those who are deaf or hard of hearing to more fully experience music, and another that can
CNETMay 15 2024
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Miles Mastrobuoni’s defensive versatility is valuable as Chicago Cubs deal with middle infield injuries
ATLANTA — Since the beginning of spring training, Miles Mastrobuoni has understood his role and how he fits within the Chicago Cubs’ roster construction. Clear communication from manager Craig Counsell has been vital in knowing what is expected of him. Part of that reality for Mastrobuoni, 28, is that having a minor-league option means he will spend time this year at Triple A where he has
Chicago TribuneMay 15 2024
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Portage HS put on alert after unsubstantiated threats to staff member
Portage High School was put on “secure safety protocol” for about 40 minutes Wednesday morning after unsubstantiated threats were made to a staff member, according to police and a Portage Township Schools spokeswoman. The safety protocol began around 10:35 a.m. and ended at 11: 15 a.m., according to Melissa Deavers, communications director for the school corporation. In an initial statement to
Chicago TribuneMay 11 2024
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Seattle area gets a stunning view of the aurora borealis
Seattle-area stargazers got a spectacular view of the aurora borealis Friday night, as a strong solar storm hit Earth this weekend.
There were no immediate reports of disruptions to power or communications, the AP reported Saturday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration had warned of potential disruptions the storm could cause on the nation’s power and communication
The Seattle TimesMay 15 2024
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Diabetes: No-Stick CGM Scam
We have two completely bogus products from Sherum to look at today, the Sherum Track Pro 2.0 and the Hilipert Geekran SugarReg Bangle, being sold on Amazon, eBay, and elsewhere. The FDA warns that there are many more brands of such snake-oil products. These smartwatches and smart rings are manufactured by dozens of companies and sold under multiple brand names. This safety communication
Daily KosMay 15 2024
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Liberal billionaire George Soros has spent $80 million to 'silence' Americans, Media Research Center says
FIRST ON FOX – Free Press, a media group financed by liberal billionaire George Soros, "is looking to incorporate global pressure to push Big Tech platforms to juice their censorship operations before the 2024 U.S. presidential election," according to the Media Research Center. Free Press bills itself as an organization that "closely watches as the decisions shaping the media landscape are
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