But unlike wealthier areas, Brownsville has notoriously spotty internet access. Nearly half of households there lacked broadband in 2018, putting it at the top of a list of worst-connected cities compiled by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, an advocacy group. “We’re limited when it comes to online services in our community,” said the district’s superintendent, […]
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Sir Simon Stevens announced the news at the daily briefing Two new temporary hospitals will be set up to help cope with the coronavirus crisis, the head of the NHS in England has said. Sir Simon Stevens said the new hospitals will be built at Birmingham’s NEC and the
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Like many musicians, Bob Dylan responded to the coronavirus outbreak by releasing new music. However, the legendary songwriter is probably the only artist whose new song is focused on the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy. On Thursday night, Dylan released his first original tune in eight years ― “Murder Most Foul,” a 17-minute epic
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Virgin Airlines has seen passengers numbers slump as countries close boarders and enact travel bans Virgin Atlantic is expected to ask for a government bailout worth hundreds of millions of pounds in the coming days, the BBC understands. Requests for state aid are also expected from other airlines. The
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DETROIT — The advice is simple and universal: Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of the coronavirus. But for millions of people across the country, that’s not simple at all: They lack running water in their houses due to service shutoffs prompted by
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Clarkson junior forward Elizabeth Giguere has been selected as the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner March 27, 2020, 6:53 PM 2 min read COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Clarkson junior forward Elizabeth Giguere has been selected as the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award winner, presented annually to the most outstanding player in women’s college hockey. USA Hockey
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WASHINGTON — President Trump lashed out at General Motors on Friday, blaming it for overpromising on its ability to make new ventilators for critically ill coronavirus patients and threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act to compel the company to do so. In a series of tweets, the president emphasized the urgent need for the
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President Donald Trump attacked General Motors, alleging that the company promised to build thousands more breathing machines than it can deliver for coronavirus patients and that it wants too money for them By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer March 27, 2020, 6:39 PM 4 min read 4 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this
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As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow in the United States, many pet owners are likely worried about what will happen to their animal companions if they fall seriously ill or need hospitalization. While it can be stressful to think about these situations, experts say planning ahead is key to ensuring the best possible outcome
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Image copyright Getty Images A High Court justice has dismissed a Russian news service’s complaint that a £200,000 fine imposed by Ofcom last year was disproportionate. The court endorsed the media watchdog’s decision to fine RT, formerly Russia Today, for “a serious breach” of its impartiality rules. The regulator said RT’s “failures” had been “serious
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