DuBois City Police, State Police investigate local phone and internet scams Wednesday, October 18 by Louise BennettDUBOIS — If you get a phone call from someone who tells you that you owe fines for missing a court date, it is most likely a scam.The City of DuBois Police Department is warning area residents that scammers have been placing a lot... Read More.
Curwensville man faces terroristic threats, illegal firearm charges Monday, July 24 by Louise BennettCURWENSVILLE — A 62-year-old Curwensville man is facing charges of terroristic threats and illegal firearm possession after he allegedly pulled a gun on a repairman at his home.State Police say Clyde Smay held an internet repairman at gunpoint earlier this month, refusing to allow... Read More.
Biden announces how $40 billion for high-speed internet will be used, as he pitches ‘Bidenomics’ Monday, June 26 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden Monday announced how $42.5 billion from the bipartisan infrastructure law he championed will be distributed to expand high-speed internet access across the country.The funding will go to all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories, and is aimed at bolstering... Read More.
Residents in Boggs Township raise concerns over phone, internet service Friday, June 16 by Louise BennettCLEARFIELD – Some residents of Boggs Township in Clearfield County are increasingly frustrated by a lack of reliable phone and internet service.At this week’s Clearfield County Commissioners’ meeting, Larry Lumadue from West Decatur voiced his opinion that some of the problem is due to... Read More.
Dial-up internet, cheerleaders out for revenge and more: Netflix drops season 6 trailer to ‘Black Mirror’ Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News"You've been wondering. You've been waiting. You've been warned," read a set of title cards for the new trailer to the sixth season of the Emmy-winning Netflix series Black Mirror.The series will return in June.A collection of snippets from the... Read More.
Halle Berry’s naked wine break breaks the Internet Monday, April 10 by ABC NewsWhen Halle Berry decided to take a break with a glass of wine — and from wearing clothes — people were watching.The Oscar winner on Saturday posted to social media a snap of herself standing on a balcony in her... Read More.
Americans lost $10.3 billion to internet scams in 2022, the FBI says Monday, March 13 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Americans lost $10.3 billion to a wide variety of internet scams last year, according to an FBI report released this month.The losses were the highest in five years, according to the annual report from the FBI. The bureau's Internet Crime Complaint Center... Read More.
Why some major Texas universities are blocking TikTok access on internet networks Wednesday, January 18 by ABC News(AUSTIN, Texas) -- A host of major Texas universities announced overnight that they have banned TikTok from government-issued devices and restricted access to the social media app on their internet networks.The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's largest college campuses, said... Read More.
State Police are investigating scam that cost Curwensville man $2,400 Wednesday, January 4 by Louise BennettCURWENSVILLE – State Police are checking into the report of an internet scam which cost a Curwensville man $2,400.The 57-year-old victim was reportedly trying to apply for a loan online when the theft occurred.The investigation is continuing.
‘Curtsy-gate’: Former UK politician, Internet users find footage of Meghan Markle curtsying on ‘Suits’ Friday, December 23 by ABC NewsOne of the more headline-grabbing moments of the Netflix series Meghan and Harry was Meghan Markle claiming to be nervous before meeting Queen Elizabeth II for the first time.At issue was Meghan's claim nobody taught her how to properly curtsy, as royal etiquette requires.... Read More.
