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fromFortune
2 days ago

Shuttered local newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota come back to life because of their big audience of 10,000

A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again, after buyers stepped up within days to prevent the rural communities from becoming "news deserts" where little or no local media remains. The swift rescues stand out in an industry where roughly two and a half newspapers disappear each week, according to a 2024 report from the Medill School of Journalism.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Annie Proulx on Stories as a Form of Invigorating Exploration

Newcomers to rural communities may be seen as outsiders and assessed based on their material possessions.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

FHFA doubles GSE funding for low-income housing tax credits

The LIHTC program provides tax credits to developers who agree to reserve a portion of their rental units for lower-income households, making it the most effective tool for addressing affordable housing.
Real estate
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

VodafoneThree enhances connectivity, digital learning in Wales | Computer Weekly

Digital skills and reliable connectivity go hand in hand, and both are essential for rural Wales. I’m delighted to work with VodafoneThree on this initiative.
Mobile UX
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Cuts to public media will smash budgets of some local radio stations

Federal funding cuts threaten small local radio operations essential for rural communities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Flimmaker Ken Burns: Public broadcasting is a 'purely American expression'

Elimination of federal funding for public broadcasting is shortsighted and harmful to filmmakers and rural communities.
US politics
fromTelecompetitor
1 month ago

Three New Mexico Communities Receive $100K Broadband Grants

New Mexico communities received broadband planning grants to support infrastructure development and compete for further federal funding.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Funding Cuts to Corporation for Public Broadcasting May Gut Tribal Media

The Rescissions Act of 2025 rescinds $9.4 billion in unobligated funds provided to various government agencies, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, affecting local media.
US politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Gov. Newsom will visit South Carolina, a key presidential primary state

Gavin Newsom will visit South Carolina's rural areas, sparking speculation about a 2028 presidential run while focusing on Democratic gains in 2026.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Brittany Petterson: I Was 'Forced Back' for BBB Vote

Rep. Brittany Pettersen expressed her distress over being forced back to D.C. for a vote on President Trump's budget proposal, calling it disastrous and harmful to rural healthcare.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Alarming map exposes deadly arsenic in drinking water across US states

The map created by scientists at Columbia University displayed alarming hotspots for arsenic contamination, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization's guideline, with levels posing serious health risks.
Public health
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Amazon bringing same-day delivery to 'millions' of rural customers

Amazon aims to enhance delivery services for smaller towns by 2026
Same-day and next-day delivery will target everyday essential items
Over 90% of same-day delivery items are essentials
Amazon invested $4 billion to support this expansion
fromTelecompetitor
3 months ago

ILWW to Senator Dick Durbin: BEAD Changes Should be Optional

Changes to the BEAD Program may delay Illinois riverfront projects, impacting broadband access essential for local farmers and rural communities.
UK politics
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Lynxes, 'beaver bombing' and Britain's fraught history of rogue rewilding

The discovery of lynxes in the Scottish Highlands highlights ongoing tensions between conservationists and farmers regarding wildlife reintroduction efforts.
Left-wing politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

How Libraries Are Faring Under the Trump Administration Amid Detrimental Funding Cuts

Funding cuts threaten vital library services, particularly for rural communities.
IMLS grants have been crucial for maintaining library operations and access.
US politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Rural Trump Voters Won't Regret Their Vote Until Democrats Fight for Them

Public support for Trump remains high despite controversial policies.
Empathy and a positive vision are key to addressing Trump's support.
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