Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’ Falling water levels linked to weather system are expected to limit number of slots to transit shipping lane The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Renowned Nepalese climber Purja among 6 still missing after Pakistan avalanche; 4 bodies recovered An avalanche struck Broad Peak, trapping six climbers including Nirmal Purja. Rescuers have recovered four bodies from the challenging mountain. Search operations continue despite adverse weather conditions affecting helicopters. The incident occurred during Pakistan's summer climbing season which poses risks. Authorities are coordinating efforts for the missing mountaineers' safe return. The Economic Times · Jul 31
Who was Nirmal Purja? Nepali-British mountaineer and Netflix star killed in Broad Peak avalanche Prince William leads tributes to mountaineer who pushed limits of human endurance The Independent UK · Jul 31
'Behind every uniform is a family': Kin of Delhi cops injured during CJP protest seek Parliament's attention Seeking to tell "their side" of the violence that broke out during the 'Sansad Chalo' march, they pressed for a discussion in Parliament on the injuries suffered by policemen on duty and the trauma endured by their families, saying the conversation so far had focused mainly on charges against the… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Forget the Tour - the toughest ride in France doesn't even have a winner Paris-Brest-Paris has been humbling cyclists since 1891. Your shot at it starts now. Cycling Weekly · Jul 1
Phone and Internet Discounts Seniors May Still Qualify For After ACP Ended Affordable phone and internet access have become a necessity for daily life, especially for seniors who rely on connectivity for healthcare, family communication, and essential services. The Affordable Connectivity Program, widely known as ACP, once helped millions of households lower their monthly internet bills through federal support. However, that program… The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 29
Pentagon reviews are blocking wind farms, putting jobs at risk, lawsuit says A coalition of renewable energy groups is suing Pentagon officials over their failure to complete national security reviews for new onshore wind farms on private lands The Independent UK · Jun 12
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews The Independent UK · May 7
Gillian Hopwood obituary Architect who with her husband, John Godwin, designed more than 1,000 modernist buildings in post-independence Nigeria The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2025
New poll reveals the one issue uniting Americans in a divided country Concerns about inflation are across the board The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
5 Ways to Get Free Internet If You’re Over 60 Facts matter to us at Saving Advice. After publishing on 11/15/25, we became aware of changes occurring to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). For transparency,... Saving Advice · Nov 15, 2025
The Panama Canal needs a staggering amount of water to operate. Climate change could threaten that, study warns The vital commercial artery depends on a supply of fresh water to move ships between the two oceans. Drought conditions that were once rare could become common by the end of the century, greatly impacting the canal’s operation. LiveScience · Oct 2, 2025
Panama Canal Authority Launches Pipeline Project With ExxonMobil, Shell, Mitsubishi in the Mix Panama Canal Authority launches pipeline concession process with ExxonMobil, Shell, Mitsubishi and others competing for a 2.5M-barrel project. Latin Times · Sep 20, 2025
Senate Committee Moves To Provide ACP with $7 Billion … but Ted Cruz Stands in the Way Texas Republican says he'll fight the bill to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program on the Senate floor Multichannel News · Aug 1, 2024
Broadcasting & Cable · Jul 31, 2024 ACP May Get $6 Billion Lifeline With New Bipartisan House Bill The bankrupt Affordable Connectivity Program, which once helped guarantee internet access for more than 24 million homes, may get new funding
Multichannel News · Jul 23, 2024 Comcast Has Its Worst Broadband Customer Quarter Ever at 120,000 Lost Subscribers But Comcast’s broadband ARPU keeps rising, up 3.6% to $73.88, suggesting those lost ACP customers weren’t big revenue drivers
The Conversation · Jul 10, 2024 Surprise: American voters actually largely agree on many issues, including topics like abortion, immigration and wealth inequality As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall – perhaps also a tense January.
Newslaundry · Jul 10, 2024 ‘Calls from special cell cops, unauthorised bank access’: Trust that approached SC on Delhi tree-felling A trust that approached the Supreme Court over unauthorised felling of trees in Delhi’s Ridge area has now alleged harassment by the Delhi police special cell while the court was hearing the matter.
Latin Times · Jun 27, 2024 Panama Canal Agency Warns Water Shortage 'Is Not Over' Unlike other waterways such as the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, which usually handles about six percent of global maritime trade, operates with rainwater from the artificial lakes Gatun and Alajuela.
Latin Times · Jun 14, 2024 Top resources to help pay for internet at home as Affordable Connectivity Program comes to an end The ACP came to an end in may as it failed to get funding from Congress. To help bridge this gap, here are some resources to help you with internet payments
Tom’s Guide · Jun 7, 2024 Cell phone service for less — the cheapest plans we've found at each phone carrier As costs are on the rise everywhere, one place to cut expenses can be your wireless bill. I've tracked down the cheapest wireless plans available at multiple wireless providers to help you keep your mobile costs down.
TV Tech · Jun 3, 2024 FCC Ends Affordable Connectivity Program The program to subsidize broadband rates ended on June 1 after Congress failed to provide new funding
Broadcasting & Cable · May 22, 2024 Affordable Connectivity Plan Set To Expire Despite Last-Ditch Funding Efforts None of the multiple active attempts by lawmakers to provide funding for the depleted program appear close to happening
RideApart · May 7, 2024 This Time Lapse Restoration Of A Honda CB1300 Is Super Satisfying This Honda CB1300 has been given a thorough restoration thanks to YouTuber Autumn Car Playing's masterful mechanical know-how.
Multichannel News · May 2, 2024 Congress Has the Opportunity To Keep Millions of Americans Connected (Guest Blog) Telco, labor union make joint call for Congress to fund Affordable Connectivity Program