Baltimore Mayor Scott Says Internet Equity and Inclusion Project Going Well Citywide
BALTIMORE— Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Office of Broadband and Digital Equity (BDE) released a report Wednesday detailing significant advancements in broadband access and digital inclusion efforts across the…
Kentucky mother sentenced to life for killing sons, blames video games and internet manipulation
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky woman who admitted to fatally shooting her two young sons was sentenced Friday to two consecutive life terms for their murders, which she claimed were influenced by…
Could Attack on Internet Archives Be A Targeted Election Interference Operation?
Just weeks before the U.S. election, the Internet Archive faced a serious cyberattack that has put its essential services in jeopardy. On October 9, 2024, the popular nonprofit, known for its Wayback…
Cyberattack Targets Internet Archive and Wayback Machine
SAN FRANCISCO — The Internet Archive is gradually restoring its services following a cyberattack that led to a temporary shutdown of its website last week. The nonprofit organization, known for archiving billions…
Atlantic County Initiative on Internet Safety in Schools
Atlantic City, NJ -The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Community Outreach Team, under Prosecutor William Reynolds, is actively engaging with students across the county to discuss internet safety, social media awareness, and online…
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Engages Students on Internet Safety
Northfield, NJ – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office participated in educational sessions at Northfield Community School and Bellhaven Middle School in Linwood to discuss internet safety. Organized with the help of Principals…
Biden-Harris Administration Faces Delays in $42 Billion Internet Expansion Initiative
The Biden-Harris administration has faced significant delays in its efforts to expand broadband internet access, despite allocating over $42 billion from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The initiative aimed to provide internet…
Kamala Harris Was Put in Charge of $42 Billion to Connect Americans to the Internet, Not One Person Got It
In 2021, President Biden appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead a major initiative aimed at closing the digital divide in the United States. The administration set aside a staggering $42 billion…
California Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Internet Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A California man has admitted to conspiring to launder money obtained through internet-related fraud schemes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Tuesday. Charles Singleton, 64, of Los Angeles,…
Phone and Internet Providers in New Jersey Could be Forced to Issue Refunds for Service Outages
Trenton, NJ – A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Legislature mandates telecommunications companies to provide prorated refunds for service outages exceeding 72 hours. Sponsored by Assemblyman Wayne P. DeAngelo (District…
Former Teacher’s Aide Sentenced for Using the Internet to Attempt to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Conduct
According to his plea agreement, on September 13, 2022, Jones, through his Yahoo email account, distributed a video depicting two minor victims engaged in sexual activity. The video was sent to an…
Former Teacher’s Aide Sentenced for Using the Internet to Attempt to Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexual Conduct
Phillips, who at the time of her offenses was employed as a teacher’s aide, was conducting sexual relationships with numerous teenage boys in the Boyle and Garrard County areas. Phillips would communicate…
SpaceX applies for Indonesia internet service provider permit, government says
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Elon Musk’s SpaceX has applied to Indonesia’s government for an internet service provider permit for its Starlink satellite unit, the communications ministry said on Thursday. The application is a…
GREYSON GEE: Imposing Draconian Regulation On The Internet To Protect It From ‘Boogeyman’ Threats
The internet ended nearly seven years ago—at least according to Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont. Without net neutrality, it was all over. “This is the end of the internet as we know…
Man Tried to Lure Child on the Internet, But She Was an FBI Agent
Paul Joseph Espinosa, a 56-year-old man, has been sentenced to over a decade in prison for attempting to coerce a minor online. Espinosa received a sentence of 11 years and three months,…
New Jersey Wants to Give Inmates Free Taxpayer-Funded Phone and Internet Services
TRENTON, NJ – A groundbreaking bill is set to revolutionize communication for incarcerated individuals in New Jersey by mandating free access to telephone calls, video calls, and electronic mail. This initiative, applicable…
Supreme Court Hears Cases That Could Decide The Future Of Internet Censorship
Supreme Court Hears Cases That Could Decide The Future Of Internet Censorship Katelynn Richardson on February 26, 2024 The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on keeping in place Texas and Florida…
Internet Salesman Scamming Pennsylvania Customers Slapped with AG Lawsuit
Harrisburg, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Davis Communications Internet, Inc., and its owner, David Davis, accusing them of posing as an internet provider while merely reselling…
US urges Pakistan to lift internet shutdowns, social media restrictions
By Humeyra Pamuk and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Wednesday condemned internet shutdowns in Pakistan, including restrictions on social media platforms, and urged the Pakistani government to…
U.S. Treasury approves $228 million for New York state internet projects
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it had approved more than $228 million in funding for high-speed internet projects in New York state from the COVID-era American Rescue Plan’s…
Decades-Long Prison Sentences for Columbus Men in Internet Café Murders
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Chris A. King, 28, and Justice B. Stringer, 29, of Columbus, received substantial prison sentences this week in U.S. District Court for their roles in the murder of a…
Hunterdon County Officials Warn Residents of Rising Internet and Phone Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Sheriff Frederick. W. Brown are raising awareness among residents about the increasing prevalence of internet and phone scams. The FBI has reported phishing…
The Senate Is Considering An AI Bill That Could Radically Alter The Future Of The Internet
The Senate Is Considering An AI Bill That Could Radically Alter The Future Of The Internet Jason Cohen on December 10, 2023 The Senate could soon take up a bipartisan bill defining…
California Man Pleads Guilty To Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials Over The Internet
Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Jason Charles Nicholas (54, Ramona, CA) has pleaded guilty to distributing child sexual abuse materials over the internet. At sentencing, Nicholas…
Do You Need ID To Buy Baking Soda in NJ, PA, NY? Internet Rumor Being Reported as Real News
An internet rumor is being spread across social media claiming stores will be carding shoppers who want to buy baking soda. The widespread rumor has been debunked by both the U.S. FDA…
Nikki Haley Calls for Banning Anonymous Internet Posts
NEW YORK, NY – In a recent appearance on Fox News, Nikki Haley, a leading Republican figure, revealed her approach to reform social media. Haley’s plan includes two primary actions: revealing social…
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