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Beyond the Duopoly: Can a Sustainable Smartphone Maker Crack the U.S. Code?
25 Jan 2026 20:34 GMT
AMSTERDAM—In an industry defined by sealed glass-and-metal slabs designed for a two-year lifespan, Fairphone BV has carved out a niche by doing the unthinkable: building a phone meant to be taken apart. The Dutch social enterprise has spent a decade …
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Drivers warned to remove 1 item from car as temperatures drop to dangerous levels
24 Jan 2026 19:49 GMT
As the U.S. prepares for plummeting temperatures, motorists are being cautioned against leaving a particular item in their vehicles(Image: zhengshun tang via Getty Images)
As the U.S. prepares for plummeting temperatures, motorists are being cautioned …
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Congress must prioritize resilience and reliability in FirstNet reauthorization
24 Jan 2026 13:45 GMT
When it comes to public safety, resiliency is paramount in communications, particularly in a time of crisis. In the coming year, Congress has an opportunity to fix a program intended to help first responders communicate more efficiently in emergencies, but …
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CSRA phone carriers boost power, equipment for ice storm
23 Jan 2026 22:50 GMT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If this weekend’s ice storm knocks out power, your phone could be your lifeline to the rest of the world, including lifesaving information.
So providers are working to keep their networks up and running.
AT&T
AT&T is …
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Darwin Hillberry
23 Jan 2026 20:55 GMT
Darwin Hillberry, age 91, passed away on January 16, 2026 in Riverton, Wyoming at the Help for Health Hospice Home after dealing with several health problems over the last year.
Darwin was born in Worland, Wyoming on June 19, 1934 to Phil and Georgie …
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The 25 best places to retire in the US in 2026, ranked by what retirees value most
23 Jan 2026 19:07 GMT
The 25 best places to retire in the US in 2026, ranked by what retirees value most
What’s the best place to retire? To answer that question, The Motley Fool surveyed 2,000 retired Americans to understand what matters most in retirement and used those …
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Power providers across 2-state region brace for icy weather
23 Jan 2026 00:34 GMT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A winter storm this weekend could bring power failures, and utilities are bracing for the worst.
Just half an inch of ice can add up to 500 pounds of weight to a power line, causing it to sag or break.
The weight of snow and …
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FOCUS Broadband warns customers of scam calls, fake technical support numbers
22 Jan 2026 15:46 GMT
FOCUS Broadband is alerting customers to multiple ongoing scams involving unsolicited phone calls and misleading online search results that falsely claim an affiliation between FOCUS Broadband and Spectrum.
FOCUS Broadband has received reports that …
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La Veta Trustees commit to baseball field renovations
22 Jan 2026 10:16 GMT
by E.E. Mullens
LA VETA — The Town of La Veta will partner with the RE-2 School District in an unconventional manner, in particular with one course of study, to improve, renovate and repair the baseball field.
While many are thinking of a winter blast …
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Utilities keep an eye on forecasts and brace for icy weather
21 Jan 2026 21:32 GMT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Winter weather this weekend could bring power failures, but utilities are bracing for the worst because even a little ice can cause serious damage.
Just half an inch of ice can add up to 500 pounds of weight to a power line, …