/tags/internet Internet en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:44:13 GMT /local-news/2023-06-29/these-23-vermont-towns-all-finally-have-high-speed-internet-heres-how-ecfiber-pulled-it-off Town leaders and excited civilians gathered in White River Junction on Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a broadband rollout mission started in 2008. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:44:13 GMT /local-news/2023-06-29/these-23-vermont-towns-all-finally-have-high-speed-internet-heres-how-ecfiber-pulled-it-off Julia Tanier /local-news/2023-06-28/vermont-to-receive-229-million-in-federal-funds-to-expand-broadband-access Vermont's allotment comes after a monthslong effort to challenge the FCC’s National Broadband Map â€� which state officials say overstated the number of Vermont households with a reliable broadband connection. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-06-28/vermont-to-receive-229-million-in-federal-funds-to-expand-broadband-access Mitch Wertlieb, Nathaniel Wilson /npr-news/2023-06-26/mitch-landrieu-is-bidens-man-to-rebuild-america-and-deliver-broadband-to-millions This is the year that a lot of the money from Biden's 2021 infrastructure law starts flowing to states and local governments. Mitch Landrieu is tasked with implementing and promoting the effort. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:17:53 GMT /npr-news/2023-06-26/mitch-landrieu-is-bidens-man-to-rebuild-america-and-deliver-broadband-to-millions Scott Detrow, Brianna Scott /npr-news/2023-06-22/google-shows-you-ads-for-anti-abortion-centers-when-you-search-for-clinics-near-you A new report finds Google makes millions of dollars in ad buys from anti-abortion "pregnancy centers" that aim to divert women who are seeking abortion care. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:27:43 GMT /npr-news/2023-06-22/google-shows-you-ads-for-anti-abortion-centers-when-you-search-for-clinics-near-you Laurel Wamsley /show/vermont-edition/2022-12-20/state-calls-on-vermonters-to-help-correct-federal-broadband-map Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks to the Vermont Community Broadband Board's deputy director about how to challenge the FCC's national broadband map. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:46:31 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2022-12-20/state-calls-on-vermonters-to-help-correct-federal-broadband-map Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer /npr-news/2022-07-11/privacy-advocates-fear-google-will-be-used-to-prosecute-abortion-seekers When law enforcement requests it, Google usually hands over location and search data collected through its smartphone apps. Will that now be used against people seeking abortions in some states? Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:52:24 GMT /npr-news/2022-07-11/privacy-advocates-fear-google-will-be-used-to-prosecute-abortion-seekers Bobby Allyn /show/vermont-edition/2021-09-17/followers-clicks-a-look-into-the-world-of-vt-social-media-influencers We break down what social media influencers do, who they are and how they make a living off of posting pictures and videos to social media. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:55:32 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2021-09-17/followers-clicks-a-look-into-the-world-of-vt-social-media-influencers Connor Cyrus, Lydia Brown /vpr-news/2021-02-17/reporter-debrief-expanding-vt-broadband-could-involve-elon-musk-lawmakers-and-gov-scott The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the glaring inequities in broadband internet service in Vermont. Reliable and affordable internet is essential forâ€� Wed, 17 Feb 2021 23:40:53 GMT /vpr-news/2021-02-17/reporter-debrief-expanding-vt-broadband-could-involve-elon-musk-lawmakers-and-gov-scott John Dillon, Henry Epp, Brittany Patterson /vpr-news/2021-01-30/combating-misinformation-when-a-loved-one-is-caught-in-a-web-of-conspiracies The recent attack on the U.S. Capitol is a reminder of the potentially deadly impact of disinformation that is spreading online. Experts say there are several possible strategies for dealing with it. Sat, 30 Jan 2021 12:00:00 GMT /vpr-news/2021-01-30/combating-misinformation-when-a-loved-one-is-caught-in-a-web-of-conspiracies Sarah McCammon, Sarah McCammon /programs/2020-11-25/brave-little-state-examines-vermonts-internet-inequities-weighs-pros-and-cons-of-wood-heat Brave Little State is our people-powered journalism show, which means we include you in our decisions about what to cover, and we raise up yourâ€� Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:24:58 GMT /programs/2020-11-25/brave-little-state-examines-vermonts-internet-inequities-weighs-pros-and-cons-of-wood-heat Kari Anderson, Angela Evancie, Lydia Brown