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ProPublica Launches Investigation Into Alaska Internet Costs, Service Quality
The nonprofit news organization is seeking firsthand accounts from Alaskans about broadband prices and connectivity as federal infrastructure funding faces scrutiny.
NAACP Calls on Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Southern Universities Over Redistricting
The civil rights organization launches the 'Out of Bounds' campaign targeting SEC schools in eight states following a Supreme Court ruling that dismantled majority-Black congressional districts.
Alaska Telecom Subsidies Under Scrutiny as Convicted Felon Receives Annual Payments Through Federal Program
The $4.6 billion program created to expand rural internet access has paid Summit Telephone more than $1 million annually despite Alaska ranking near the bottom for high-speed service.
Alex Cooper Pregnancy Announcement Sparks Debate Over Hookup Culture and Delayed Marriage
The Call Her Daddy host, who built her brand promoting unattached dating, announced both a wedding and pregnancy this month, drawing criticism about consistency in her messaging to young women.
Acting AG Blanche Faces Questions on $1.78B Compensation Fund for Trump Allies During Capitol Hill Testimony
The fund, announced Monday, would compensate individuals who claim they were targeted in investigations during the Biden administration; Kentucky Rep. Massie fights to keep his seat in the most expensive House primary ever.
Business Leaders Question Economic Forecasting Accuracy as Models Face Scrutiny
Small-business owners argue mainstream economists rely on flawed data and outdated methodologies, while defenders say economic models serve essential purposes despite known limitations.
House Democrats Question DNC's Decision to Withhold 2024 Election Autopsy Report
DNC Chair Ken Martin has argued releasing the internal review before midterm elections could be a 'distraction' from winning in November.
Poland Seeks Answers After Pentagon Scraps Planned U.S. Armored Brigade Rotation to Eastern Europe
The decision affects approximately 4,000 troops scheduled for a routine NATO rotation, sparking bipartisan criticism in Congress and concern among Polish officials.
The Memo: Massie Seeks to Buck GOP Trend, Survive Trump-Enforced Exit
Kentucky Republican faces primary challenger backed by $14 million in outside spending and a Defense Secretary stumping for his opponent.
Elon Musk Loses High-Profile Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Adding to String of Legal Defeats
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has accumulated multiple court losses and settlements over the past year, raising questions about whether repeated defeats will alter his legal strategy.