Nationwide campaign helping local domestic violence survivors
More Than a Phone provides survivors of domestic violence with a free smartphone, which could be the lifeline they need. INDIANAPOLIS — On game day in Indianapolis, before the Colts took the field against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium, fans…
Amazon Expands Free Local News Coverage on Fire TV Platform
Amazon has expanded the availability of free local news coverage on its Fire TV platform to 158 cities across the US. This coverage is available via the Amazon news app, which debuted in 2020 with just 12 cities. It expanded to 88 cities in March, and…
High-tech jewelry startup in Lancaster wins Ben Franklin “Big Idea” innovation contest | Local Business
A high-tech Lancaster startup captured first place in the Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ “Big Idea” innovation competition on Thursday, taking home the $30,000 grand prize. Faubion Jewelry, a maker of unique engagement and wedding rings, bested seven…
Austin Cheers Tesla’s Headquarters Move, but Local Home Buyers Left on Edge | Top News
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Austin prides itself on “keeping it weird,” but the city’s success at luring more big companies such as Tesla Inc has some residents wary of getting priced out of their unique culture. Tesla’s CEO,…
Updated: Former Beloit school district employee accused of more secret videos | Local News
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What boosting local funding could mean for Africa’s startup ambitions
Photo of person shuffling cash in Senegal bank. The amounts raised by African technology startups over the past year have been eye-popping and headline-grabbing. Flutterwave, a payments processing company, raised $170 million in March as it became…
By Way of Introduction: J. Bass | Local News
Today, The Daily News catches up with J. Bass, a La Marque resident who is making his way in the world with his music and writing and using his talent to share his faith with those who listen. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is…
Omaha startup secures a record $10 million in financing | Local Business News
According to David Drozd, research coordinator for the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska has been losing a net average of about 1,700 of those graduates each year over the past 10 years — 12th worst in…
Hydropower plans in jeopardy amid court challenge | Local News
BOSTON — A plan to bring Canadian hydropower to Massachusetts to help meet the state’s renewable energy needs is in jeopardy following a Maine court ruling that questioned the legality of a planned transmission corridor through the state. The $1…
Buffalo students haven’t returned 8,000 district laptops, iPads issued in pandemic | Local News
“They’re doing the best that they can,” said Phil Rumore, president of the Buffalo Teachers Federation, noting a higher proportion of households in city schools lack access to their own laptop or tablet computers. Burden and Larry…