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- 1Kevin Boone details system-level ad-blocking on Android●System-level ad-blocking in Android https://kevinboone.me/adblock.html # Android # Privacy # Tech
Kevin Boone has published a technical guide on setting up ad-blocking at the system level in Android, covering methods that block ads across all apps rather than just in browsers. The piece is being shared and discussed in tech and privacy-focused communities, where interest in limiting mobile tracking and advertising continues to grow.
- 2$253 Million Broadband Expansion to Reach Five Central Valley Communities▼$253M Broadband expansion to bring high-speed internet to 5 Central Valley communities
A $253 million broadband expansion project is set to bring high-speed internet to five communities in California's Central Valley. Local ABC affiliate ABC30 in Fresno reported the announcement, which targets areas that have long lacked reliable internet access. The investment is expected to improve connectivity for residents, schools and businesses in one of the state's most underserved regions.
- 3Palestinian Man Dies at Ennab Military Roadblock▼Palestinian Man Dies While Held at Ennab Military Roadblock
A Palestinian man has died while being held at the Ennab military roadblock, according to a report by IMEMC News. The circumstances of the death have not been detailed in the initial report, including the man's identity, age, or how long he was detained at the checkpoint. The incident is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of conditions at Israeli military checkpoints in the occupied West Bank.
- 4R3 Project Seeks Public Input on Rural Broadband Plans▼R3 Project Invites Humboldt and Trinity County Residents to Help Shape Their Communities’ Broadband Future
The R3 Project is inviting residents of Humboldt and Trinity counties in Northern California to take part in shaping the future of broadband in their communities. The effort aims to gather local input on expanding high-speed internet access in rural areas, where connectivity gaps remain a persistent challenge.
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Adobe's stock price and latest financial news are being closely tracked by investors. The design software company's share performance, quotes and market history remain a focal point for those following the technology sector, with traders monitoring movements in ADBE as part of broader market activity.
- 6Mastodon user tallies years of posting across decentralized platforms▼Not that anyone asked but: - 320 posts on loops: https:// loops.video/@Readbean - 455 posts on pixelfed: https:// pixelf
A longtime open-social user, Readbean, has shared a breakdown of their posting history: 5,000 posts on Mastodon, 455 on Pixelfed, 320 video posts on Loops, and 94 blog entries. The tally is drawing attention as a snapshot of how active people can be across federated, non-corporate platforms, with followers responding to the sheer volume and longevity of the account.
- 7Study links simultaneous crop failures to climate change●Multi-breadbasket failures, # climate change, and risks for # crop prices and regional consumption https:// iopscience.i
A new study published in the journal Environmental Research Letters examines how climate change increases the risk of multiple global breadbasket regions experiencing crop failures at the same time. Researchers warn such simultaneous failures could drive up crop prices and disrupt regional food consumption, posing serious threats to global food security.
- 8Pennsylvania secures $448 million to expand high-speed internet access▼Governor Shapiro and Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority Announce More Than $448 Million in BEAD Funding to Expand Pennsylvanians’ Access to Affordable High-Speed Internet
Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority announced more than $448 million in federal BEAD funding to expand access to affordable high-speed internet across Pennsylvania. The investment will support broadband infrastructure projects in underserved communities statewide. It marks one of the largest state-level broadband funding awards as the federal program moves from planning into deployment, drawing attention from officials and residents awaiting improved connectivity.
- 9Antitrust lawsuit against Mission Health and HCA hits setback●Antitrust lawsuit against Mission, HCA hits roadblock
An antitrust lawsuit against Mission Health and its parent company HCA Healthcare has run into a procedural roadblock, according to North Carolina Health News. The case concerns competition in western North Carolina's hospital market following HCA's acquisition of the Asheville-based Mission Health system. No further details about the nature of the setback were provided.
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Broadband internet access is expanding in Orange Mound, the historic Memphis neighborhood, according to the Daily Memphian. The expansion is expected to improve connectivity for residents who have historically had limited access to reliable high-speed internet. Details on the providers involved, timeline, and funding were not provided in the available report.
- 11Central Valley counties secure nearly $253 million for broadband●Central Valley counties secure nearly $253M for broadband
Counties in California's Central Valley have secured nearly $253 million in funding to expand broadband access. The money is expected to help bring high-speed internet to rural and underserved communities across the region, where connectivity gaps have long limited residents' access to education, healthcare and work. Local outlets in the area are covering the award as a significant infrastructure win for the valley.