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The technology that helped investigators track one of three men accused of opening fire in the French Quarter, killing one and wounding three, has also raised criticism about the actions of an Orleans Parish judge.
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Baltimore County public school representatives delivered a letter to district leaders, stating the lack of transparency and communication following the recent ransomware attack is “wreaking havoc upon havoc.” -
A parking study examining where and when truckers were parking at a Maryland rest area offered detailed data about when parking was unavailable. The data could improve management of freight trucks in the state.
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America's largest public utility predicts that at least 200,000 EVs will be operating in its 7-state region by 2028, increasing the need for rapid charging infrastructure.
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New Mexico Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart acknowledged the significant gains made in connecting students to remote learning tools, but said there is still work to be done throughout the state.
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The number is expected to grow as the wide-ranging investigation continues. The hackers’ motive remains unknown, and it’s not clear what they reviewed or stole from the computer networks they infiltrated.
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A national digital privacy think tank said the Pasco, Fla., Sheriff’s Office and schools must immediately change a program that uses student data to ID potential future criminals to comply with federal law.
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SpaceX recently won $886 million in subsidies from the Federal Communications Commission to build out its satellite Internet called Starlink to 642,925 new potential customers in 35 states, including New York.
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The city has banned police from using facial recognition software and several other types of surveillance technology, requiring officers to issue summonses for a wide range of minor offenses rather than make arrests.
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President-elect Joe Biden is expected to make a difference when it comes to federal broadband initiatives, experts say. The two remaining Senate races in Georgia also hold importance for federal Internet programs.
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Rice University, the driving force behind the hub, announces that the technology giant will be a tenant of the Ion project, a collaborative hub for innovation and workforce development.
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A 150-foot telecommunications tower in the Palm Coast community prompted public opposition over perceived health risks. Officials have tabled discussion about the necessary property lease for the time being.
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A recent feasibility study found that a community-based reliable high-speed Internet system is possible for Falmouth, Mass., but would be costly and challenging to implement.
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License plate readers that take photos of vehicles are already a success about a third of the way into a pilot project, Wichita police say, following a partnership with Flock Safety on a free 90-day pilot project.
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The money is part of a $9.2 billion allocation to boost high-speed Internet across the country through the FCC's Rural Digital Opportunity Fund following a competitive auction to win funding for a 10-year period.
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The plan to use aerial surveillance to track suspects after a violent crime is, once again, being floated by city leaders. Opponents have argued the program is an affront to the civil rights of average citizens.
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Each year since 2020, 38-year public employee Bill Mann has focused on an individual theme designed to protect both the public and private sectors, and this year’s features weekly cybersecurity lessons.
