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‘Hope the Money’s Worth It’ – Trump’s Pressure on CBS Leads to Resignation of Iconic Show’s Producer

The executive producer of iconic American news show “60 Minutes” resigned this week, citing a loss of editorial independence stemming from political pressure. Defenders of the nation’s First Amendment right to free speech have sounded the alarm about …

Project Kuiper’s slow satellite rollout puts Amazon’s broadband ambition at risk

Project Kuiper, Amazon’s ambitious venture to beam internet from space, is struggling to keep up pace. More than a year into its manufacturing efforts, Amazon has completed only a small fraction of the 1,600 satellites it must launch by July 2026 to meet a …

Top ’60 Minutes’ executive quits over threats to editorial independence

NEW YORK (AP) — With his show involved in a bitter dispute with US President Donald Trump, the top executive at the storied CBS News show “60 Minutes” abruptly resigned on Tuesday while saying he’s losing the freedom to run it independently. Bill Owens, …

FCC expands presence in Minnesota with new transfer station contract

Best Internet Providers in Topeka, Kansas

CNET recommends AT&T Fiber as the best internet provider in Topeka, Kansas. It offers fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds. This is a capability unmatched by competitors like Cox or T-Mobile Home Internet and the standout performance has also …

NTIA Extends BEAD Final Proposal Deadlines 90 Days

Citing a desire to “remove unnecessary rules and mandates, to improve efficiency, take a more technology-neutral approach, cut unnecessary red tape, and streamline deployment,” the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has …

Verizon, T-Mobile: Fifth Circuit Was Right to Strike Down AT&T Fine

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – As the carriers challenge multi-million dollar penalties of their own, Verizon and T-Mobile are telling judges the Fifth Circuit was correct to throw out a $57 million fine against AT&T last week. “The Fifth Circuit’s …

AT&T Passes 29.5M Fiber Locations in Q1

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 – AT&T is on the verge of a major fiber milestone. The company said Wednesday it had passed 29.5 million locations with fiber as of the first quarter and expects to surpass 30 million by midyear, months ahead of its original …

Wired up: Broadband makes splash in infrastructure report card debut

Jason Richard Broadband’s C+ is higher than any other added sector has received in a debut in the Report Card for America's Infrastructure.  Our world changed suddenly and drastically when the COVID-19 pandemic brought it to a near standstill in early …

Why the top producer at ‘60 Minutes’ says he can’t do the job anymore

“60 Minutes” is the gold standard in broadcast journalism. The iconic show has been around for 57 years and has remained not just relevant, but a leader in the world of elite journalism. Part of the reason for its legendary status and stellar reputation is …

CBS anchors open up about corporate pressure as Trump lawsuit rocks network

'CBS Evening News' anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois addressed the exit of '60 Minutes' executive producer Bill Owens as part of the network's legal battle against President Donald Trump. "CBS Evening News" anchors …

US lawmakers subpoena China telecom giants over security concerns

By Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The leaders of a U.S. congressional committee on Wednesday moved to force China's three telecom giants to cooperate with an investigation into their alleged support for the Chinese military and government, …

Gomez Ramps Up First Amendment Argument

She said the greatest threat to the First Amendment is from the U.S. government Anna Gomez in a streamed video of her confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in June 2023 (Senate.gov). FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez is taking the First Amendment on the road. …

The story behind the resignation of iconic CBS News' '60 Minutes' chief Bill Owens' abrupt resignation; here are the ...

CBS News is in shock at the sudden resignation of 60 Minutes executive producer Bill Owens. His announcement stunned workers and highlighted the rising tension between newsroom integrity and corporate pressures. Bill Owens' resignation is amid legal …

US federal judge blocks Trump’s shutdown of VOA

A US federal judge on Tuesday ordered US President Donald Trump’s administration to halt efforts to shut down Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks, the news broadcasts of which are funded by the government to export …

Redwood City residents voice concerns over cell towers

Several residents have voiced concerns over proposed wireless facilities whose applications have been approved or are currently under review. Roni Ben-David, a resident who has been in contact with city officials about the issue, said the city’s utilities …

Charter: Fiber optic internet buildout on track for summer completion

Charter: Fiber optic internet buildout on track for summer completion Published 6:45 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2025 A regional fiber optic internet buildout remains on track to be completed this summer, Charter Communications recently told The Smithfield …

NASA Collaborates to Enable Spectrum-Dependent Science, Exploration, and Innovation   

In our modern wireless world, almost all radio frequency (RF) spectrum bands are shared among multiple users. In some domains, similar users technically coordinate to avoid interference. The spectrum management team, part of NASA’s SCaN (Space …

Meta Hit With Another Big Fine in Europe Over DMA Breaches

The European Union Commission has hit Meta with yet another big fine, this time for breaches of its data consent regulations, relating to the way in which Meta has sought to offer EU users alternatives to avoid providing their personal info for ad …

Raja Limousine Introduces Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York

"Luxury Black Car & SUV Service for Suffolk County, Long Island, NY" SUFFOLK LONG ISLAND, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raja Limousine Offers Luxury Black Car and SUV Service in Suffolk County, New York …

Jon Marietta Condemns Fayette County Commissioner’s Hot Mic Remarks, Demands Resignations

UNIONTOWN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial open-microphone recording at a recent Fayette County Commissioners’ meeting has sparked widespread outrage and growing calls for change, as Recorder of Deeds Jon R …

FAITH UNDER FIRE: SPIRITUAL THRILLER 'Alan and the Fullness of Time' BRINGS POWERFUL MESSAGE TO HOME AUDIENCES MAY 2

Alan and the Fullness of Time premieres on home entertainment May 2, 2025. Follow Alan’s journey of faith and courage amid government threats. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As social divisions deepen and …

RED HOTEL SERIES MERCHANDISE IS NOW AVAILABLE

The New Red Hotel Series Website Now Features a Shop! LAGUNA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the recent release of their fourth thriller in the Red Hotel Series, Ed Fuller and Gary Grossman are happy to …

Muslim and Multifaith Women Leaders Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Pahalgam, Indian-Administered Kashmir

Violence Is Never the Answer—There Is Always a Way WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) and allied women leaders from diverse faith …

Savannah Resident to Serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary in Trump Administration

Former Georgia Department of Labor leader to head federal Employment and Training Administration ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lori Frazier Bearden, a resident of Savannah, Georgia, has been appointed to …

ABBA Bail Bonds Details Support for High-Value Bail Cases in California

ABBA Bail Bonds offers financial support, legal coordination, and confidential handling for high-value bail cases in California, including those over $1 million LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the …

Scribe Video Center Welcomes Yoruba Richen for a Three-Day Body of Work Series – Celebrating Black Women Activism

Join Scribe Video Center (3908 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia) for a 3-day event from May 7 - May 9, 2025 with Peabody award- winning filmmaker, Yoruba Richen! PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video …

Over 400 Celebrate at Precinct 4 Satellite Ceremony

Largest Number of Tax Collection Drive-Thru Lanes in Texas at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Over 400 Attend Ribbon Cutting Celebration at New Precinct 4 Satellite Office …

NVBDC Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans

The National Veteran Business Development Council (NVBDC) Announces New Partnership with Remember Veteran Grave Markers to Honor and Support Veterans DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Veteran Business …

Sanskar Savvy Celebrates One Year as a Leading Gen Z South Asian Media Platform in North America

270,000 Subscribers, 90 Original Features, and Strategic Cultural Partnerships Mark a Breakout Year MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One year after its bold debut, Sanskar Savvy has emerged as a powerhouse media …

NewU University Designs a $0-Tuition Bachelor's Degree in One Year after High School

Collaboration with Proposed Early College Charter School Targets DC’s Youth Unemployment Crisis WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What if our nation’s capital teens could finish a bachelor’s degree for zero …

Gang Members Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy and Murdering Man They Misidentified as a Rival Gang Member

Following a two-week trial, a federal jury in Minneapolis convicted three Minnesota men yesterday for their involvement in the Highs — a violent Minneapolis street gang — and a gang-related murder on Aug. 7, 2021. “These defendants participated in a …

Three Members of an International Money Laundering Organization Charged with Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug ...

A federal grand jury in Florence, South Carolina, returned an indictment on April 22, charging Nasir Ullah, 28, and Naim Ullah, 32, both of Sumter, South Carolina, and Puquan Huang, 49, of Buford, Georgia, with conspiring to launder millions of dollars of …

Payroll Services Company Owner Sentenced to Prison

A Florida man was sentenced today to 50 months in prison for not paying taxes withheld from his employees’ wages and filing a false tax return. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Matthew Brown, of Palm Beach Gardens …

Founder and Former CEO of Biscayne Capital Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for $130M Fraud Scheme

Roberto Gustavo Cortes Ripalda (Cortes), 58, the co-founder, co-owner, and CEO of international advisory firm Biscayne Capital, was sentenced earlier today in Brooklyn, New York to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Cortes pleaded …

Mace Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Federal IT Systems

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) today reintroduced the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act (H.R. 2985). This bipartisan bill reauthorizes and reforms …

Thomas J. Henry Philanthropy Center Slated to Open in Corpus Christi This Fall

New chapter Opens in Thomas J. Henry's efforts to support community initiatives beyond the courtroom NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thomas J. Henry Law In a bold step toward deepening his roots in the …

CharIN Testival North America 2025 - Media Advisory: Charging Ahead Together

Join CharIN’s EV interoperability CharIN Testival at ACM, Michigan on May 14. Media welcome for tours, interviews & insights into the future of e-mobility. YPSILANTI, MI, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CharIN (Charging …

Family Enterprise USA Reaches Million Member Milestone with Outreach to Associations with Family-Owned Businesses

Family Enterprise USA Attracts Wide Range of Industries, From Trucking to Restaurants, Creating a Stronger Voice on Capitol Hill for Family-owned Businesses WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Family Enterprise …