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FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity

FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity

The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who ...

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USDA pledges $531M in aid to Georgia farmers after Hurricane Helene

USDA pledges $531M in aid to Georgia farmers after Hurricane Helene

ATLANTA (AP) — The wait continues for Georgia farmers who need more aid after Hurricane Helene, even as state and federal officials in other states announce agreements. The U.S. Department of Agri...

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Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s activist, cruelty-free Paris runway

Helen Mirren opens Stella McCartney’s activist, cruelty-free Paris runway

PARIS (AP) — Inside the Centre Pompidou, Helen Mirren opened Stella McCartney ’s Paris Fashion Week show with a spoken rendition of The Beatles ’ “Come Together.” Less performance than manifesto, ...

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Patrick Zalupski’s group closes on purchase of Tampa Bay Rays

Patrick Zalupski’s group closes on purchase of Tampa Bay Rays

NEW YORK (AP) — A group led by Florida-based real estate developer Patrick Zalupski closed on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, finalizing the sale of the team from former owner Stuar...

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Tilly Norwood, an ‘AI actor,’ stirs outrage in Hollywood

Tilly Norwood, an ‘AI actor,’ stirs outrage in Hollywood

NEW YORK (AP) — Like thousands of actors, Tilly Norwood is looking for a Hollywood agent. But unlike most young performers aspiring to make it in the film industry, Tilly Norwood is an entirely a...

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Agencies warn of mounting damage in Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate

Agencies warn of mounting damage in Pennsylvania’s budget stalemate

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s counties, school districts and social service agencies are warning of mounting layoffs, borrowing costs and damage to the state’s safety net as state governme...

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