Technology November 2017

Verizon Supports Hurricane Relief to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands with $5M Contribution--On a Positive Note

Following the devastation Hurricanes Irma and Maria wrought on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands in September, Verizon announced an initial pledge of $1 million to help with recovery efforts.

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Officials Disagree on Puerto Rico Power Restoration Timeline

Officials in the U.S. and Puerto Rico gave differing views Thursday on when power will be fully restored to the U.S. territory after Hurricane Maria hit as a Category 4 storm more than a month ago.

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Vigil Held in Argentina to Remember 5 Killed in NYC Bicycle Path Attack

The Latest on the victims of the deadly New York City bicycle path attack (all times local).

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Crews Scramble to Restore Power to Northeast after Storm --Top Story

Utility crews scrambled to restore power throughout New England on Tuesday, one day after a severe storm packing hurricane-force wind gusts and torrential rain left more than a million customers without electricity and forced communities to postpone Halloween festivities due to damage.

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Severe Storm Leaves about 700K without Power in Northeast

A severe storm packing hurricane force wind gusts and soaking rain swept through the Northeast early Monday, knocking out power for more than 700,000 and forcing hundreds school closures in northern New England.

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This Week’s Top 5 Trending Headlines

The following are the headlines that received the most views on our Facebook page.

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Best Buy Expands After-school Tech Program

Best Buy is expanding an after-school tech program for underprivileged teens as it hopes to create workers with the skills to serve increasingly savvy shoppers as well as groom future inventors who can help fill its stores with new gadgets.

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$1.3M Auction Bid Buys Albert Einstein's Theory of Happiness --Top Story

While Albert Einstein's theory of happiness may be relative, it fetched $1.3 million at a Jerusalem auction on Tuesday.

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Alaska Airlines Pledges Additional $1 Million to Support STEM Education in Rural Alaska-- On a Positive Note

Alaska Airlines has renewed its partnership with the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) to provide a brighter future for middle school students from rural communities across the state of Alaska.

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Marshall University Holding Online Safety Conference

Marshall University is hosting an annual computer safety conference for middle school students and parents.

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JOB NEWS--Rasmussen College Hosting Free Virtual Career Fair

Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited* private college, will host its first Virtual Career Fair Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CDT.

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University of Michigan's Physics Center Secures $8M Gift

University of Michigan plans to boost physics research, attract more experts and support fellowships with an $8 million gift.