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House Lawmakers Ask FCC to Delay Consideration of Potential Orbital Debris Mitigation Rules

A group of bipartisan House lawmakers sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission to postpone consideration of potential rules to mitigate the risk of orbital space debris at its upcoming meeting on Thursday. “As leaders of the House Science, …

FCC Puts Forward a Plan to Require Blocking Of Spam Texts From Fake Numbers

According to recent reports, the FCC has put forward a plan to require the blocking of spam texts from fake numbers. This plan comes after the complaints against spam messages are increasing by the day. Read the entire article to learn more about this news …

FCC’s Proposed Change to Orbital Debris Rule Draws Lawmaker Worry

House Science, Space and Technology Committee leaders sent a letter on Tuesday to Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel expressing concerns about the agency’s proposed new rule to address orbital debris.  Earlier this month, the …

What’s up with… Vodafone, IBM, GSMA, Google’s Stadia, Telkom SA

In today’s industry roundup: Big names sign up to an industry initiative that sounds a bit like a Marvel movie; Google quits the cloud gaming service sector; Telkom doesn’t know where to focus its M&A attention; and more! With IBM and Vodafone as its …

FCC Proposes Mandatory Blocking To Combat Text Spam

Aiming to curb text-message spam, the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday proposed that wireless carriers block texts from certain numbers -- including ones that are invalid or unallocated. “Unwanted text messages present the same problems as …

US to establish new rules on hazardous ‘space junk’

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to adopt new rules to address the growing risks of orbital debris – commonly known as space junk – posing a hazard to extraterrestrial exploration. The government body will give US operators much …

$12.3M Grant to Expand Broadband Coverage in Weakley Co.

LOOKING IT OVER – Weakley County officials and representatives with the West Kentucky & Tennesee Telecommunications Cooperative look over a map of projected broadband service areas. BY DAVID FISHER david@magicvalleypublishing.com For Weakley County …

FCC Grants an ARRL Emergency Request to Permit Higher Data Rate Transmissions for Hurricane Relief Communications

09/28/2022 The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted an ARRL emergency request for a 60-day temporary waiver intended to facilitate amateur radio emergency communications for hurricane relief. The waiver was adopted on Tuesday, …

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr Backs EU Officials’ TikTok Inquiry, ‘Fair Share’ Network Proposal

Brendan Carr, a commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, is meeting with European Union officials on matters of Big Tech’s increased share in communication network builds and the potential national security risks from the social media …

U.S. suicide rate rose in 2021 after 2 years of decline, CDC reports

The U.S. suicide rate rose in 2021 after two years of decline, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday. The number of suicides increased from 45,979 in 2020 to 47,646 in 2021, according to preliminary data released by the CDC’s …

Meredith Beal Receives the African Impact Award at the Voice Achievers Awards

BANJUL, GAMBIA, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meredith Beal Receives the African Impact Award at the Voice Achievers Awards during the International Business Summit hosted by the Gambian Government. Also, honored at the awards, the …

FCC Proposal for Robotexts, FCC Mapping Problems, TikTok’s Preliminary Deal

September 27, 2022 – The Federal Communications Commission is requesting comments on a proposed new rule to apply caller ID authentication standards to text messaging, according to the release on Monday. The FCC is proposing requiring mobile wireless …

Eric Schmitt's new ad grills Biden on inflation, prices as AG seeks Senate seat

Eric Schmitt released his first TV ad of the general election cycle Thursday, positioning himself as a foil in Washington, D.C. to Democrats' economic agenda as he seeks Missouri's open U.S. Senate seat. Schmitt, the Republican nominee to succeed U …

FCC solicits feedback from the public on rules to stop robotexts

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today proposed new rules to fight back against so-called “robotext” campaigns — the barrages of scam texts sent by malicious actors and large criminal organizations. In a press release, the agency said it …

FCC advances plan to require blocking of spam texts from bogus numbers

Getty Images | B4LLS 10 with 9 posters participating The Federal Communications Commission today released a plan to require mobile carriers to block a wide range of illegal text messages. "In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), we propose to …

Regulator seeks more documents in Standard General's $5.4 bln Tegna deal

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) logo is seen before the FCC Net Neutrality hearing in Washington February 26, 2015. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas/File Photo Sept 29 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday asked …

Opinion | Upgrades to the emergency alert system are long overdue

Since its conceptual introduction during the Cold War, the Emergency Alert System (EAS) in the United States has undergone many changes, and its usage has transitioned noticeably over time. What was once intended for communicating with the public …

Conservative, Spanish-language talk radio station to launch in Miami to compete with Soros-linked group

Director of MRC Latino feels only equivalent is if ‘a Clintonite group’ controlled Rush Limbaugh’s flagship affiliate. Miami’s Spanish-language conservative talk radio market will have a new player on Monday, as Americano Media begins broadcasting the all- …

Wealth Management Firms Whittier Trust, Homrich Berg Join Family Enterprise USA as Sponsors Supporting Family Businesses

WASHINGTON , DISCTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Two large family business wealth management firms, Whittier Trust and Homrich Berg, have joined Family Enterprise USA as sponsors. Whittier Trust, based …

Chicago Politician Contacts U.S Attorneys General to Investigate the Approval of $2.8 million Bluebird Bio Drug Zynteglo

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carl Segvich, Chicago Committeeman, has written to all Attorneys General in the United States, demanding an investigation surrounding the price of the Bluebird Bio product …

Toothbrush Pillow Now At Oregon’s Statewide Assistive Technology Program

SALEM, OR, USA, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oregon’s Statewide Assistive Technology Program, Access Technologies, Inc. (ATI), lending library of tools, devices, and assistive technology services for persons with physical or …

Manufactured Housing Institute Urge HUD, Fed Aid-Manufactured Home Communities–Explore MHI, Cavco on ‘Mobile Home Parks’

ManufacturedHomeProNews (MHProNews.com) and Manufactured Home Living News Release Provides Facts, Evidence and Expert Opinions on mobile & manufactured homes. Cavco Industries, Inc., Legacy Housing Inc., (NASDAQ:CVCO, LEGH,) KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA, …

Manchin, Capito Announce $4.9 Million for Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery

September 30, 2022 Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), members of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery will receive $4,961,000 to …

TK Credit Recovery Opposes California SB 1200

TK Credit Recovery and Financial Experts Urge Newsome to Veto SB 1200 to Avoid Foreclosure Crisis SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TK Credit Recovery has announced opposition to California Senate …

Breaking news: The Diversity Visa Program in the United States is again open for submissions from October 5, 2022

The Department of State has announced this year’s deadline for the Diversity Visa Program as Tuesday, November 8, 2022. WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The US Department of State has announced the …

One-Day General Strike Called for October 15; American Union Demands Congress Meet Legislative Demands Within 10 Days

Their crowdsourced legislation would address Martin Luther King's triple evils of poverty, racism, and militarism. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Union, a nonpartisan bloc of swing voters willing …

The U.S. Must End Its Complicity in Illicit Financial Flows Out of Africa

Every year, nearly $90 billion of African resources are lost to the Global North in Illicit Financial Flows, or IFFs. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- If you caught the breaking news story about Russians …

Washington, D.C. Update-Manufactured Housing Issues–DOE Energy Attack, HUD Move on DOE Standards, Financing, White Paper

Manufactured Housing Association for Regulatory Reform (MHARR) provides updates 6 hot topics in manufactured home industry impacting affordable housing crisis. WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

AMERICANO MEDIA ANUNCIA ACUERDO DE TRANSMISIÓN CON AUDACY

Cadena Hispana se lanzará en la nueva Radio Libre 790 MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMERICANO MEDIA ANUNCIA ACUERDO DE TRANSMISIÓN CON AUDACY Cadena Hispana se lanzará en la nueva Radio Libre 790 3 …

Americano Media and Audacy Announce Joint Broadcast Agreement

Americano Media and Audacy Announce Joint Broadcast Agreement MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AMERICANO MEDIA ANNOUNCES BROADCAST AGREEMENT WITH AUDACY Hispanic Network to Launch on All New Radio Libre …

Lightsense Technology Demoing Groundbreaking DrugDetectF1 in Carahsoft's Booth #416 at IACP 2022, in Dallas, Texas

Showcasing Latest Advances to Provide US Law Enforcement & Government Agencies with New Fentanyl Field Detection Device TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lightsense Technology, a pioneer in developing …

New Frontier Selected as Marketing Consultancy of Record for Essex County, New Jersey

Millburn-based firm will provide advertising and marketing services to the Essex County Executive's Office MILLBURN, NEW JERSEY, USA, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Frontier, a full-service advertising agency based in Millburn, …

(Video) Protests spread to 164 cities in Iran despite escalation of regime’s crackdown

The Iranian people have a democratic alternative that has expressed its objectives in Maryam Rajavi's ten-point plan. This movement deserves global support. PARIS, FRANCE, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Iranian people’s …

Pics in the Parks: Fall Challenge 1 - Color

Our weekly photography clinic with weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills. Theme: Color Goals: To fill your viewfinder with primarily one color. Try to examine objects closely and find details in simple objects, for example, …

Fall for Pics in the Parks this Autumn

Fall for Pics in the Parks this Autumn. We invite you to take part in this informal photography series where we invite you to explore Boston's Parks and improve your photography skills. Are you looking for a creative way to explore the great outdoors …

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This month, we look at resources and draw attention to local events to support the fight against breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and responsible for tens of thousands of deaths a year in the united states.   Once …

House Democrats Ensure Congress Can Continue Its Work For The People; Put People Over Politics

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER This week, the House and Senate sent President Biden a continuing resolution to keep the government open. While I am disappointed that we needed a continuing resolution, I was glad to see this legislation include key …

Le Conseil mondial décerne le premier prix au livre "Libérons l'Islam de l'Islamisme" de Hassen Chalghoumi

Andy Vermaut:"Le monde Akbar, l'Europe Akbar, la France Akbar, la Belgique Akbar, et Akbar pour l'Islam de la Nouvelle Lumière de Hassen Chalghoumi." BRUXELLES, BELGIQUE, September 30, 2022 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L'imam …