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Internet providers roll out broadband “nutrition” labels for consumers
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Internet providers roll out broadband “nutrition” labels for consumers

Beginning Wednesday, internet service providers (ISPs) will be trying to make it easier for consumers to understand what's in their monthly internet bills. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now requiring providers to provide notices that resemble nutrition labels that break down what they're getting and how much the individual parts of their internet service cost. The content of the labels won't be calories or grams of sugar and fat, though. Instead, broadband consumers will be able to see information including monthly price, discounts and bundles, internet speed range for plans, the amount of data included each month, network management and privacy policies, customer support contacts, as well as any additional charges and terms, including early termination and late fees. ...
campaign to raise money to replace the Cochranton Fair’s Home Show building | Community
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campaign to raise money to replace the Cochranton Fair’s Home Show building | Community

A Christmas campaign to raise money to replace the Cochranton Fair’s Home Show building — the “Meet You at the Flag Pole” project — is continuing.Through the Buy-A-Brick Program, individuals can become an enduring part of history at the fairgrounds. The flag pole featuring three flags: U.S. flag, Pennsylvania flag and borough flag, is located on the south side of the stage area on the fairgrounds with bricks surrounding the flags in a rectangle. For $79.95, individuals can choose a message to be engraved on one of the bricks that will be placed flat on the ground around the flag.There are limited bricks available. Organizer...
Omegle shuts down online chat service amid legal challenges
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Omegle shuts down online chat service amid legal challenges

Omegle, an online chat service that billed itself as an anonymous forum to "talk to strangers," has shut down amid allegations it served as a hotbed for criminal activities. In a lengthy statement Thursday, Omegle founder Leif K-Brooks said the service is closing because combating misuse of the platform is "no longer sustainable, financially nor psychologically." In recent years, Omegle has faced a slew of lawsuits alleging the platform, which connected people via text and video chat, became a breeding ground for sexual harassment and facilitated the sexual exploitation of minors by pairing underaged users with sexual abusers.  "The stress and expense of this fight – coupled with the existing stress and expense of operating Omegle, and fighting its misuse – are simply to...
The Destruction of Gaza’s Internet Is Complete
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The Destruction of Gaza’s Internet Is Complete

For more than three weeks, Gaza has faced an almost total internet blackout. The cables, cell towers, and infrastructure needed to keep people online have been damaged or destroyed as Israel launched thousands of missiles in response to Hamas attacking Israel and taking hundreds of hostages on October 7. Then, this evening, amid reports of heavy bombing in Gaza, some of the last remaining connectivity disappeared.In the days after October 7, people living in Gaza have been unable to communicate with family or friends, leaving them unsure whether loved ones are alive. Finding reliable news about events has become harder. Rescue workers have not been able to connect to mobile networks, hampering recovery efforts. And information flowing out of Gaza, showing the conditions on the ground, has...
Why the Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore
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Why the Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore

Lately on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, my timeline is filled with vapid posts orbiting the same few topics like water whirlpooling down a drain. Last week, for instance, the chatter was dominated by talk of Taylor Swift’s romance with the football player Travis Kelce. If you tried to talk about anything else, the platform’s algorithmic feed seemed to sweep you into irrelevance. Users who pay for Elon Musk’s blue-check verification system now dominate the platform, often with far-right-wing commentary and outright disinformation; Musk rewards these users monetarily based on the engagement that their posts drive, regardless of their veracity. The decay of the system is apparent in the spread of fake news and mislabelled videos related to Hamas’s attack on Israel.Elsewhere onli...
Google faces federal regulators in biggest antitrust trial in decades
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Google faces federal regulators in biggest antitrust trial in decades

Google will confront a threat to its dominant search engine beginning Tuesday when federal regulators launch an attempt to dismantle its internet empire in the biggest U.S. antitrust trial in a quarter century.Over the next 10 weeks, federal lawyers and state attorneys general will try to prove Google rigged the market in its favor by locking its search engine in as the default choice in a plethora of places and devices. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta likely won't issue a ruling until early next year. If he decides Google broke the law, another trial will decide what steps should be taken to rein in the Mountain View, California-based company. Top executives at Google and its corporate parent Alphabet Inc., as well as those from other powerful technology companies are expected to testify....
How to Keep Your Information Safe When Online Banking
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How to Keep Your Information Safe When Online Banking

Online banking gives customers real-time access to their finances. The convenience and ease of access to information makes online banking great for everything from long-term financial planning to dealing with emergencies. The vast majority of traditional banks offer some form of digital banking in addition to their brick-and-mortar locations, while other banks are online-only.Mobile banking apps and online portals might provide extraordinary access to your finances, but some consumers are still worried about the security of online banking. Here is everything you need to know about protecting your information when banking online.Are Online Banks Safe and Secure?One of the main benefits to banking online is convenience. Many banks' services, such as verifying account balances, transferring ...