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Mediacom upping the internet ante with 2-gig speed
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (94+ words) Jacksonville Journal-Courier Mediacom upping the internet ante with 2-gig speed Mediacom has launched 2-gig internet service, which it says provides faster downloads and smoother streaming, to more than 3. 1 million households. Mediacom Communications has launched 2-gig internet speeds to more than…...
Morgan administrator talks data center speculation, moratorium during board meeting
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (540+ words) A Morgan County administrator denied rumors of secret data centers in the county and clarified what its six-month moratorium on data center applications means during Monday's Board of Commissioners meeting. A Morgan County administrator aimed during Monday's Board of Commissioners…...
Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16
1+ week, 4+ day ago (457+ words) The rules require social media platforms to implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. They apply to platforms with at least 8 million users, including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube. Companies that fail to comply could…...
Behind the badge: Telecommunicator Gattaca Daniels finds meaningful moments in helping others
1+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) West Central Joint'ETSB 911 Telecommunicator Gattaca Daniels says providing guidance to anyone that needs it is meaningful to her. Behind the Badge is a weekly series to introduce people to the men and women dedicated to serving the community. It will…...
Report calls out Midwest for hidden data center tax breaks
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (387+ words) At least 14 states provide no disclosure regarding revenue losses from data center tax breaks, according to Good Jobs First." A new report says Midwest states such as Illinois are doing a poor job of disclosing the amount of money that…...
Behind the badge: Telecommunicator Katelynn Watkins happy to help make a bad day even a little bit better
2+ week, 6+ day ago (199+ words) Telecommunicator Katelynn Watkins is happy she can help make a bad day even a little bit better by doing her job. Behind the Badge is a weekly series to introduce people to the men and women dedicated to serving the…...
Malaysia orders Tik Tok to explain 'grossly offensive' fake content targeting king
3+ week, 1+ day ago (238+ words) The Communications and Multimedia Commission said the move followed the circulation of "grossly offensive, false, menacing and insulting" content, including AI-generated videos and manipulated images linked to an account falsely claiming association with king Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. Such matters fall…...
Behind the badge: Telecommunicator Taylor Stone-Lowe finds calling by stepping out of comfort zone
3+ week, 6+ day ago (192+ words) Telecommunicator Taylor Stone-Lowe says her job has provided the opportunity to make a difference in the community every day. Behind the Badge is a weekly series to introduce people to the men and women dedicated to serving the community. It…...
Morgan board, residents talk data center regulations during meeting
4+ week, 2+ day ago (12+ words) Jacksonville Journal-Courier...