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Trump administration bans import of new foreign-made routers, citing supply chain and security risks

3+ hour, 32+ min ago  (294+ words) By MATT OTT, AP Business Writer The newest addition to the U.S. "covered list" targets consumer-grade routers, the boxes that connect home computers, phones and smart devices to the internet. The list is a catalog of communications equipment and services considered…...

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Humboldt County warns of email scam targeting planning applicants

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (450+ words) The following is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: The Humboldt County Planning and Building Department has recently received several reports of an email scam targeting our community. In this scam, fraudulent emails claim to be from…...

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Sense and Sensitivity | Dating app causes workplace tension

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (612+ words) Be the adult in the room. Next time you see this man, walk up to him and discreetly address the obvious. You can start with humor. DEAR HARRIETTE: I recently matched with someone on a dating app, and after chatting…...

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Rio Dell warns of scam invoices sent to permit applicants

10+ mon, 3+ week ago  (238+ words) The following is a press release from the city of Rio Dell: The City of Rio Dell is warning the public about fraudulent invoices being sent to permit applicants. These scammers are targeting individuals who have recently submitted applications to…...

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Construction work to begin, aims to expand internet access in rural areas

10+ mon, 3+ day ago  (57+ words) Telecommunications companies often neglected to build service in rural areas, a situation that in part prompted Senate Bill 156, which allocated $6 billion to expand broadband access after being ... The Hoopa Valley and Yurok tribes will each start construction this summer on…...