The White House is pressing Congress to extend a federal program that helps families afford internet. The Affordable Connectivity Program is projected to run out of money at the end of April. Twenty-three million families are currently enrolled in the program and receive a discount on their monthly internet bills. Congress approved the program through the bipartisan infrastructure law, which included a total of $65 billion for broadband-related investments. If Congress does not appropriate more funding for the program... Читать дальше...
“Beer For My Horses” singer-songwriter Toby Keith has died. He was 62. According to a statement posted on the country singer’s website, Keith, who was battling stomach cancer, passed peacefully on Monday surrounded by his family. “He fought his fight with grace and courage." He was diagnosed in 2022. Sometimes a polarizing figure in country music, the 6-foot-4 singer broke out in the country boom years of the 1990s, crafting an identity around his macho, pro-American swagger and writing songs that fans loved to hear.
Shares are mixed in Asia, where Chinese markets advanced after a government investment fund said it would step up stock purchases. But the gains in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong were much smaller than recent losses. On Monday, stocks slipped on Wall Street as data showed the economy remains strong, which could delay interest rate cuts investors are counting on. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% from an all-time high and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.7%. The Nasdaq composite slipped 0.2%. Bond... Читать дальше...
Nine members of the United Nations Security Council have condemned “indiscriminate” airstrikes by Myanmar’s military against civilians. Shortly after, an envoy briefed the council as part of regional efforts to implement a peace plan that has so far been largely ineffective. The plan was adopted in April 2021 shortly after the military seized power in a takeover that sparked a civil war. Among the points outlined in the plan is the immediate cessation of violence in Myanmar and mediation by a special... Читать дальше...
