Technology December 2017

The Latest: FCC Votes Down Obama-era 'Net Neutrality' Rules--Breaking News (Beyond Education)

The Federal Communications Commission has voted on party lines to undo sweeping Obama-era "net neutrality" rules that guaranteed equal access to internet. The agency's Democratic commissioners dissented in the 3-2 vote Thursday. The FCC's new rules could usher in big changes in how Americans use the internet. The agency got rid of rules that barred companies like Comcast, AT&T and Verizon from playing favorites with internet apps and sites.

Technology December 2017

TechFair LA 2018 Expands to Include Civic Engagement--Job News (Beyond Education)

Comparably and Annenberg Foundation, in partnership with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, will work together to bring new a new civic component to TechFair LA -- the largest job fair of its kind in Los Angeles history. The event will take place Thursday, March 8, 2018 at The Reef in downtown Los Angeles and will strive to harness the power of the exploding LA tech industry to benefit Los Angeles and its diverse and underrepresented communities.

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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.

Technology October 2017

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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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.