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The Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns

The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation.

LiveScience

Panama Canal Authority Launches Pipeline Project With ExxonMobil, Shell, Mitsubishi in the Mix

Panama Canal Authority launches pipeline concession process with ExxonMobil, Shell, Mitsubishi and others competing for a 2.5M-barrel project.

Latin Times

Senate Committee Moves To Provide ACP with $7 Billion … but Ted Cruz Stands in the Way

Texas Republican says he'll fight the bill to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program on the Senate floor

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ACP May Get $6 Billion Lifeline With New Bipartisan House Bill

The bankrupt Affordable Connectivity Program, which once helped guarantee internet access for more than 24 million homes, may get new funding

Broadcasting & Cable

Comcast Has Its Worst Broadband Customer Quarter Ever at 120,000 Lost Subscribers

But Comcast’s broadband ARPU keeps rising, up 3.6% to $73.88, suggesting those lost ACP customers weren’t big revenue drivers

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Surprise: American voters actually largely agree on many issues, including topics like abortion, immigration and wealth inequality

As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall – perhaps also a tense January.

The Conversation

‘Calls from special cell cops, unauthorised bank access’: Trust that approached SC on Delhi tree-felling

A trust that approached the Supreme Court over unauthorised felling of trees in Delhi’s Ridge area has now alleged harassment by the Delhi police special cell while the court was hearing the matter.

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Panama Canal Agency Warns Water Shortage 'Is Not Over'

Unlike other waterways such as the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, which usually handles about six percent of global maritime trade, operates with rainwater from the artificial lakes Gatun and Alajuela.

Latin Times

Top resources to help pay for internet at home as Affordable Connectivity Program comes to an end

The ACP came to an end in may as it failed to get funding from Congress. To help bridge this gap, here are some resources to help you with internet payments

Latin Times

Cell phone service for less — the cheapest plans we've found at each phone carrier

With the Affordable Connectivity Program ending, we look at the cheapest wireless plans available at the wireless providers we're tracking to help you keep your mobile costs down.

Tom’s Guide

FCC Ends Affordable Connectivity Program

The program to subsidize broadband rates ended on June 1 after Congress failed to provide new funding

TV Tech

Affordable Connectivity Plan Set To Expire Despite Last-Ditch Funding Efforts

None of the multiple active attempts by lawmakers to provide funding for the depleted program appear close to happening

Broadcasting & Cable

This Time Lapse Restoration Of A Honda CB1300 Is Super Satisfying

This Honda CB1300 has been given a thorough restoration thanks to YouTuber Autumn Car Playing's masterful mechanical know-how.

RideApart

Congress Has the Opportunity To Keep Millions of Americans Connected (Guest Blog)

Telco, labor union make joint call for Congress to fund Affordable Connectivity Program

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American Connectivity Program Enters Partial Funded Death Spiral With Republican House Speaker Seemingly Indifferent Towards Its Rescue

Besides enabling 23 million disadvantaged American homes to afford internet, the ACP has been a boon to telecom operators including Charter Communications

International Business Times

Funding Shortfall Threatens Internet Access For Millions Of Low-Income Americans

A critical funding shortfall imperils internet access for low-income Americans, prompting urgent calls for congressional action to avert a looming crisis.

TV Tech

Broadcasters and the State of the Digital Divide in 2024

How has the environment changed since net neutrality was removed and how will its reimposition affect progress?

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Affordable Internet Access for Millions of Americans at Risk

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) subsidy, which provides affordable internet access for millions of Americans, is at risk of expiring without Cong...

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