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Education Groups Express Concerns Over FCC's E-Rate Program Review Amid Screen Time Debate

Education Groups Express Concerns Over FCC's E-Rate Program Review Amid Screen Time Debate

Education organizations are raising significant concerns regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) review of the E-rate program, which provides discounted internet access to schools and libraries. The FCC initiated this review, partly to address concerns about children's excessive screen time and technology use in schools. However, E-rate advocates argue that screen time is a curriculum decision and should not be part of the FCC's focus on connectivity and access. The FCC's notice of proposed rulemaking, published on August 14, asked for public comment on various aspects, including the efficiency of E-rate funds, student online safety, the effectiveness of the Children's Internet Protection Act, and the impact of potential program termination or limitation. Advocates, including the Consortium for School Networking and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, emphasize that the internet is now essential infrastructure for schools, supporting everything from bus GPS to HVAC systems and sec...

Missing teen found adrift at sea on overturned boat

Missing teen found adrift at sea on overturned boat

The U.S. Coast Guard said the 15-year-old was the lone survivor after the boat overturned two days before.

Republican senator's TV interview passes muster with FCC's Carr even though Democratic candidate's does not

Republican senator's TV interview passes muster with FCC's Carr even though Democratic candidate's does not

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, Sept 12 (Reuters) - An ESPN interview on Saturday with a Republican U.S. senator did not violate the Federal Communications Commission's equal-time rule, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said, days after the agency issued a warning to another network about a Democratic

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Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Lake America today. Trump Strait tomorrow? | Letters

Freep readers are on fire this week, weighing in with a Dolly Parton/Trump mashup and discourse on the obscure maritime law that affects gas prices.

Teenager Rescued After Clinging to Capsized Boat for Days in Alaska's Bering Strait

Teenager Rescued After Clinging to Capsized Boat for Days in Alaska's Bering Strait

A 15-year-old boy was rescued by a fishing vessel in Alaska's Bering Sea after clinging to a capsized skiff for nearly three days in frigid waters. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that the boy's brother and cousin, who were with him, died after the small boat overturned. The rescue occurred near St. Lawrence Island, an Alaskan island geographically closer to Russia than to the continental United States. The fishing boat, The Northwest Explorer, located the boy after a Coast Guard air crew spotted him Monday morning and deployed a raft and supplies. The boy was found kneeling atop the overturned skiff, experiencing symptoms of hypothermia. The crew of The Northwest Explorer warmed him with blankets and hot packs. The group had departed St. Lawrence Island on Friday and was expected to return by early Sunday, prompting a search by Coast Guard planes and helicopters after family members reported them missing.

Jimmy Kimmel Moves Politician Interview to YouTube Amid FCC Dispute

Jimmy Kimmel Moves Politician Interview to YouTube Amid FCC Dispute

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has announced that an interview he conducted with James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, will not be aired on his television show. Instead, the interview will be released on YouTube. This decision comes after Kimmel stated that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) had 'threatened' his show and network over 'guest bookings it would seem they don’t like.' The move to YouTube places the interview outside the FCC’s regulatory reach. While Kimmel did not specify the nature of the threats, this development follows the FCC's reversal in January of its previous stance that talk shows were exempt from the equal time rule for political candidates. Kimmel has had previous disagreements with the Trump administration regarding his jokes, and his network, ABC, recently filed a lawsuit against the FCC citing First Amendment concerns.

USPS Issues Commemorative Stamp Honoring U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 150th Anniversary

USPS Issues Commemorative Stamp Honoring U.S. Coast Guard Academy's 150th Anniversary

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has released a new stamp to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. A dedication ceremony for the stamp took place at Custom House Pier in New London, CT. Marc McCrery, USPS customer experience vice president, stated that U.S. postage stamps celebrate the best of America and expressed pride in featuring the academy. Rear Adm. Gregory C. Rothrock, U.S. Coast Guard Academy superintendent, highlighted the significance of this recognition for the Coast Guard's role in national security and its commitment to developing future officers. The academy, established on July 31, 1876, as the Revenue Cutter School of Instruction, has evolved significantly, moving to its current 103-acre campus in New London in 1932 and beginning to accept women in 1976. Today, it educates approximately 1,070 cadets across 10 majors, preparing them for leadership roles in the U.S. Coast Guard. The stamp art features photographs of the barque Eagle, the academy's primary ...

Talarico's Jimmy Kimmel interview racks up nearly 6M views on YouTube

Talarico's Jimmy Kimmel interview racks up nearly 6M views on YouTube

Kimmel said he chose not to air the interview on ABC amid concerns about FCC rules governing appearances by political candidates.

Watch: James Talarico, Jimmy Kimmel bypass FCC with YouTube interview

Watch: James Talarico, Jimmy Kimmel bypass FCC with YouTube interview

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with the interview posted online after FCC concerns.

Jimmy Kimmel in Talks to Renew Late-Night Show at ABC

Jimmy Kimmel in Talks to Renew Late-Night Show at ABC

Jimmy Kimmel and Disney’s ABC have entered into negotiations about keeping the host in late-night after the new TV season, a process that might ordinarily be the most normal of business practices, but in the current climate is exceedingly fraught. Kimmel and executives at the Disney network are having talks about whether he might continue […]

FCC Investigates 'The View' Over Equal-Time Rule Exemption Following Interview with Texas Senate Candidate

FCC Investigates 'The View' Over Equal-Time Rule Exemption Following Interview with Texas Senate Candidate

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently scrutinizing ABC's daytime talk show, 'The View,' regarding its exemption from the equal-time rule for political candidates. This investigation was triggered after the show interviewed Texas Senate candidate James Talarico. The equal-time rule mandates that TV and radio broadcasters offer equivalent airtime to all legally qualified opposing political candidates. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has challenged 'The View's' status, arguing that it is not a bona fide news program and therefore should not be exempt from this regulation. The show's hosts have maintained that their program's format, which includes discussions on current events, qualifies it for the exemption. This issue has also impacted other late-night hosts, such as Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, who have had to move interviews with Talarico to YouTube due to concerns about FCC scrutiny and potential repercussions for their networks and local affiliates. The FCC's increased interest in enfo...

Watch: Kimmel-Talarico interview goes to YouTube after ABC pulls i

Watch: Kimmel-Talarico interview goes to YouTube after ABC pulls i

James Talarico’s Jimmy Kimmel interview is now on YouTube after it was pulled from ABC amid concerns about FCC rules. Watch the full interview here.