An internet troll who posted “chilling” online messages threatening to kill Harry Potter author JK Rowling and former UK Labour MP Rosie Duffield has been spared jail. Glenn Mullen, 31, uploaded audio clips in Gaelic threatening to kill Ms Rowling “with a big hammer” and said he was “going to see Rosie Duffield at the […]
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Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
For over 23 million households, the Affordable Connectivity Program has provided up to $30 in monthly discounts on internet bills for eligible families and as much as $75 a month for those on qualifying tribal lands. (John Lamb / Getty Images) WASHINGTON — With Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity […]
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
A teenage student. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/Getty Images). WASHINGTON — With Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, the Biden administration spotlighted commitments from over a dozen internet service providers to offer plans at $30 or less to low-income households through 2024. This comes as Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman […]
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
Friday, May 31, 2024 was the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, which has provided up to $30 in discounts on internet bills for eligible families and as much as $75 on qualifying tribal lands. (Photo by Mayur Kakade/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — With Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era […]
COVID funding that subsidized internet costs ends; here’s how you can still get discounts
More than four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, yet another federally funded pandemic-era program is ending. The Federal Communications Commission announced on Friday that its Affordable Connectivity Program no longer has the money to continue. The program — which offered $30 to $75 per month toward household internet bills and a one-time discount on […]
East Texas advocate shares internet safety tips following arrest of man charged with child porn possession
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The arrest affidavit of a man charged with child pornography possession alleged he lured minors on social media by posing as a modeling agency, and now local advocate for young girls speaks out about the dangers online. Crockett PD seeks public’s help in homicide case of elderly man Latoyia Jordan, founder […]
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
Friday, May 31, 2024 is the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, which has provided up to $30 in discounts on internet bills for eligible families and as much as $75 on qualifying tribal lands. (Mayur Kakade/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — With Friday marking the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity […]
Hundreds of thousands of US internet routers destroyed in newly discovered 2023 hack
By Christopher Bing WASHINGTON (Reuters) – – An unidentified hacking group launched a massive cyberattack on a telecommunications company in the U.S. heartland late last year that disabled hundreds of thousands of internet routers, according to research published Thursday. Security analysts with Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs discovered the attack in recent months and reported […]
Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling Bissell Little Green carpet cleaner took the internet by storm: It’s down to $99
Wait! Before you rip up that dingy carpet in your living room, might we suggest giving the No. 1 bestselling Bissell Little Green Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner a try? This mighty stain-buster took social media by storm a few years ago thanks to its portable size and downright dramatic results. And influencers aren’t the only […]
Hundreds of thousands of US internet routers destroyed in newly discovered 2023 hack
By Christopher Bing WASHINGTON (Reuters) – – An unidentified hacking group launched a massive cyberattack on a telecommunications company in the U.S. heartland late last year that disabled hundreds of thousands of internet routers, according to research published Thursday. Security analysts with Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs discovered the attack in recent months and reported […]
Harris announces plans to help 80% of Africa gain access to the internet, up from 40% now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris announced Friday the formation of a new partnership to help provide internet access to 80% of Africa by 2030, up from roughly 40% now. The announcement comes as follow-through on Harris’ visit to the continent last year and in conjunction with this week’s visit to Washington by Kenyan […]