Millions to lose monthly internet subsidy next week

Millions to lose monthly internet subsidy next week

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite bipartisan support, a popular federal program that subsidizes internet access for tens of millions of low-income Americans is on track to expire at the end of the month. The Affordable Connectivity Program shaves $30 off each monthly internet bill and $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive …

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts for Over 80 Million in the U.S.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts for Over 80 Million in the U.S.

Topline Over 80 million Americans found themselves under air quality alerts on Wednesday due to a dense plume of smoke emanating from Canadian wildfires. This smoke has created an eerie haze, shrouding the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Interestingly, just a few weeks ago, the Northeast experienced a similar phenomenon when wildfire smoke temporarily turned …

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