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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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During the COVID-19 pandemic, state-supported groups and cybercriminals may target networks, websites and social media streams to disrupt information flow, deceive the public and interfere with legitimate government functions. -
According to a recent online poll, many Americans are still unsure about the capabilities of driverless vehicles. The survey results echo previous polls that suggest low consumer confidence in the technology
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The traffic analysis firm StreetLight Data has seen sharp increases in traffic volume in beach communities, a harbinger of what officials can expect during the three-day Memorial Day weekend.
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Houston is one of several cities that could see spikes in COVID-19 cases over the next month as restrictions are eased, according to new research that uses cellphone data to track how well people are social distancing.
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Portsmouth, N.H., is interested in learning more about a Massachusetts-based COVID-19 sewage testing program, which could alert to the scope of an outbreak and enable officials to better anticipate impacts.
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As Louisiana enters the first phase of its reopening plan and residents venture out in larger numbers, some are considering thermographic cameras as one tool to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Until now, the company has used 5G to deliver speedy downloads but relied on 4G for uploads. One of the most frequent requests from customers since the coronavirus shelter-in-place orders has been for faster uploads, the company said.
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The Bluetooth-based design would depend not only on voluntary download of the apps by users around the world but also require express consent from users to report a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 through the app.
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The funding was awarded to the Mid-Hudson Data Corporation through the Federal Communications Commission's Connect America Fund program. The program is part of a broader effort to close the digital divide.
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Years ago, Gonzales, Calif., couldn't get a good broadband deal for its residents. After aggressively taking initiative in a variety of ways, the city can now connect any household to high-speed Internet.
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Plus, the National Conference of State Legislatures’ COVID-19 bill tracker now records more than 1,300 bills, Code for Philly civic tech group looks to fill open leadership positions, and more.
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The city plans to install two new electric vehicle stations at the end of the summer — both fast and slow chargers. The fast chargers can charge electric vehicles to near full capacity in about 20 to 30 minutes.
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A public charter school in Maryland has been practicing blended learning for years. What they have learned could serve as a model for K-12 public schools as they shift to distance learning during the pandemic.
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Wisconsin State Justice Department crime labs were slower to process some types of evidence in 2019, providing a setback for Attorney General Josh Kaul, who once chided his predecessor for crime lab delays.
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The city will work with NorthWestern Energy to replace all 1,808 of the existing high-pressure sodium lights with LED lights. NorthWestern estimates the changes will save the city $79,000 per year in electricity costs.
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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.
