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F.C.C. Chair Orders Investigation Into NPR and PBS Sponsorships
Brendan Carr, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, said the inquiry could help Congress decide whether to continue funding local stations.The New York Times - 1h -
Your Landlord Can Force Mandatory ISP Service On You, FCC's New Chair Says
New Presidential administrations almost always mean a new agenda for the Federal Communications Commission. As a prime example of this, the new FCC Chair Brendan Carr has struck down a Biden-era ...GameSpot - 3h -
FCC chair launches investigation into NPR, PBS
The chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is launching an investigation into NPR and PBS over their alleged "airing of commercials." "I am concerned that NPR and PBS broadcasts could ...The Hill - 3h -
Nasa’s two ‘stuck’ astronauts exit space station for first spacewalk together
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore expected to stay at space station a week but have been there almost eight months. Nasa’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together on Thursday, ...The Guardian - 10h -
Pelosi backs Ben Wikler for DNC chair
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has backed Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler to lead the Democratic National Committee (DNC), following an endorsement by Senate Minority Leader Chuck ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump asks Musk to bring back two astronauts ‘stranded’ on space station
Nasa says Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are not stranded and will return to Earth by end of March. Donald Trump has asked Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back two astronauts “stranded” in space, ...The Guardian - 1d -
Committee chair launches sanctuary cities investigation
Politico - 3d -
In Trump's first week, FCC chair signals headaches ahead for media giants
The action by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr shines a spotlight on fears that President Trump will use his power to threaten media outlets that don't support him.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
FCC reopens complaints against top broadcasters
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reopening a number of complaints against broadcast outlets that were dismissed by the previous administration just days before President Trump took ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
This Company Wants to Build a Space Station That Has Artificial Gravity
Founded by crypto guru Jed McCaleb, Vast Space will run two missions to the International Space Station and aims to launch its first space station, Haven-1, by the end of 2025.Wired - Jan. 22 -
UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Ministers force out chair of UK’s competition regulator
Marcus Bokkerink replaced at CMA with government saying it wants pro-business decisions to drive prosperity and growthFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
FAA orders investigation into SpaceX Starship failure
A fire in the aft section of SpaceX's Starship trigged the apparent explosion that destroyed the spacecraft, the company says.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Fixing the missing ‘N’ in ‘NPR’: Public media must serve the American public at large
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have pledged to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and NPR must seek to understand the reasons it is regularly targeted by reflecting on its name and ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
The FCC’s Jessica Rosenworcel Isn’t Leaving Without a Fight
As the US faces “the worst telecommunications hack in our nation’s history,” by China’s Salt Typhoon hackers, the outgoing FCC chair is determined to bolster network security if it’s the last thing ...Wired - Jan. 17 -
FCC chief: Agency is not 'president's speech police'
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel is dismissing four high profile petitions before the agency before she vacates the position, saying such action is necessary to ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Johnson removes Mike Turner as House Intelligence chair
The Ohio Republican has been an outspoken advocate for Ukraine funding and other hawkish national security stances.Politico - Jan. 15 -
15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen
CAIRO — An explosion at a gas station triggered a massive fire in central Yemen, killing at least 15 people, health officials said Sunday.NBC News - Jan. 12 -
Three murder charges over boy's bus station death
Three people are charged with murder over Thomas Taylor death near a bus station, say police.BBC News - Jan. 12 -
‘It’s a continuation of hope’: Paris-based TV station provides a lifeline for women in Afghanistan
Begum TV beams educational and entertainment shows into homes of women living under strict Taliban rule. From a tiny television studio in Paris, 4,500 miles from Kabul, a raft of programmes geared ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
15 killed in explosion and fire at gas station in central Yemen
Health officials in central Yemen say at least 15 have been killed in an explosion and fire at a gas stationABC News - Jan. 12 -
California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation
Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire, while LA fire chief criticizes city officials over hydrants than ran dry. After the fire, the insurance battles: new ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Three teens arrested over boy's bus station death
A 17-year-old and two 18-year-old suspects are held over the death of Thomas Taylor.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Disney's KABC and PBS SoCal stations' signals from Mt. Wilson restored amid Eaton fire
Flames from the Eaton fire came perilously close to the Mt. Wilson transmitters, and local stations, including KABC, PBS SoCal and radio KLOS-FM, reported losing transmissions.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 10 -
Teenager dies after bus station stabbing
A murder investigation begins and parts of a town centre are cordoned off after a 17-year-old dies.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
From palm trees and mansions to beach lifeguard stations: 'Everything was on fire'
Survivors of multiple massive wildfires that simultaneously erupted in Los Angeles County described apocalyptic scenes.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Frost backs Hogg in DNC vice chair race
Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) endorsed Democratic National Committee vice chair candidate David Hogg on Wednesday, referring to the candidate as a generational changemaker. “I was there days after ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Meta looking for 'sweetheart deal' with Trump: FTC chair
Outgoing Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan suggested Tuesday that Meta and other companies facing antitrust lawsuits from the agency might be looking for “sweetheart deals” from the ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
XPeng and Volkswagen Unite to Supercharge China's EV Revolution with 20,000 New Stations!
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
Tanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations
Yahoo News - Jan. 5 -
Carville slams Democrats' use of 'NPR language' after Harris loss
James Carville slammed what the longtime Democratic strategist called “NPR language” that he said members of his party use as he evaluated why Vice President Harris lost the November election. ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Blast at a Berlin police station hurts two; no attack suspected
Yahoo News - Jan. 3 -
FCC's net neutrality rules struck down, in another blow to Biden administration
A federal appeals court in Ohio ruled that the Federal Communications Commission lacked authority to reinstate open internet rules.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2 -
Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC's Net-Neutrality Rules
Appeals-court decision ends effort to regulate internet providers like utilities, citing Supreme Court decision restraining federal agencies’ powers.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules Struck Down by Federal Appeals Court
After nearly two decades of fighting, the battle over regulations that treat broadband providers as utilities came to an end on Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Two stabbings at two NYC subway stations occurred New Year's Day
The attacks are part of a recent series of unrelated violent incidents occurring on or near subways.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic ...The Hill - Jan. 2
