35K Tri-County homes set to lose broadband funding aid in May, group says

35K Tri-County homes set to lose broadband funding aid in May, group says

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – A monthly benefit to help eligible Tri-County households afford broadband internet service is expected to run out of funding in May. The Lowcountry Digital Equity Coalition, a regional public-private partnership focused on digital inclusion in the Tri-County area, says the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30-per-month benefit for …

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Multiple Tesla lawsuits test claim drivers are responsible in Autopilot crashes

Multiple Tesla lawsuits test claim drivers are responsible in Autopilot crashes

SAN FRANCISCO — As CEO Elon Musk stakes the future of Tesla on autonomous driving, lawyers from California to Florida are picking apart the company’s most common driver assistance technology in painstaking detail, arguing that Autopilot is not safe for widespread use by the public. At least eight lawsuits headed to trial in the coming …

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Internet Subsidy To End

Internet Subsidy To End

Alfredo Camacho and his three daughters started a new routine last week: Every evening they go to the parking lot outside a nearby library to get Wi-Fi access. The kids do homework and download YouTube videos, while Alfredo checks his email and searches job listings. Camacho and his daughters ages 9, 12, and 15 live …

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