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Taiwan Lawmakers Vote to Expand Their Powers, Defying President

(Bloomberg) — Taiwan lawmakers again voted to expand their powers to summon public officials, defying both protesters and President Lai Ching-te, who is now expected to ask the Constitutional Court to review the changes and suspend their implementation. Most Read from Bloomberg Around 1,000 protesters gathered outside the legislature during the vote. Organizers set up […]

U.S. gives Maine $272 million to expand high-speed internet access

Jun. 17—Maine will receive $272 million in federal funding over the next five years to expand high-speed internet service, Gov. Janet Mills announced Monday. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration approved Maine’s spending plan for the largest sum ever dedicated to boosting broadband in the state. The award, which was anticipated since last year when […]

Epic heatwave to expand from Midwest to East Coast and could last a week or more

With Thursday’s seasonal solstice taking place amid a weeklong heatwave expected for the East Coast and Midwest, the summer of 2024 is coming in hot. Extreme heat was forecast for Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Boston, New York City and Albany, New York. Models show the heat could last through Friday […]

Local daycare Itty Bitties Academy awarded thousands to expand its facility

GLADE SPRING, Va. (WJHL)—Many in Southwest Virginia need childcare. Although childcare is available in the region, centers are continuing to look for ways to better serve the community. That’s where Virginia-based non-profit EO is stepping in. “Some of these providers need expansion,” said EO CEO/President Travis Staton. “They need more help; they need more teachers.” […]

UNF MedNexus to expand academic programs in Palm Coast

MedNexus, a University of North Florida initiative, is expanding its academic offerings with the introduction of three new programs in Palm Coast. These programs aim to enhance healthcare education and address workforce needs in Flagler County. >> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE

Palantir wins contract to expand access to Project Maven AI tools

The Army awarded Palantir Technologies a $480 million contract to expand a data analysis and decision making tool to more military users across the globe. The Maven Smart System is part of Project Maven, the Pentagon’s marquis artificial intelligence program, which ingests and processes data from multiple sources, like satellite imagery and geolocation data, and […]