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- 1Data center opposition unites Americans across political divideโData center opposition a rare issue uniting Americans across the political divide | 60 Minutes
A new 60 Minutes report highlights growing opposition to data centers across the United States, with residents from across the political spectrum joining forces to resist large-scale construction projects in their communities. Concerns cited include strain on power grids and water supplies, noise, and the impact on farmland and neighborhoods, making the issue an unusual point of bipartisan agreement.
- 2Supreme Court vote shadows Collins in Maine Senate raceโผSupreme Court vote shadows Maine Sen. Susan Collins in her first race after abortion rights decision
Maine Senator Susan Collins is running her first re-election campaign since voting to confirm Supreme Court justices who later helped overturn federal abortion rights. Her 2022 vote for Brett Kavanaugh has become a central issue, with opponents and voters revisiting her assurances that Roe v. Wade would remain settled law. Coverage from Spectrum News and PBS highlights how the abortion decision continues to shape her race.
- 3Spectrum customers say 'fixed-rate' plans got pricierโSpectrum customers say 'fixed-rate' internet and TV plans got pricier before promos ended
Spectrum customers are complaining that internet and TV plans advertised as fixed-rate rose in price before their promotional periods ended. The complaints suggest bills increased ahead of the scheduled end of promos, contradicting expectations of a locked rate, and the issue is drawing attention as subscribers compare bills and question the company's pricing practices.
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Nurses at SSM Health Dean Medical Group have voted to form a union, according to Spectrum News. The vote marks a significant step for the Wisconsin-based medical group's nursing staff, who will now gain collective representation in dealings with their employer over workplace conditions and pay.
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IEEE Spectrum reports on an all-electric car that, according to the outlet, never needs to be plugged in. The claim points to charging without a physical cable connection, a topic drawing attention in the auto industry as electric vehicle adoption grows and charging convenience remains a key concern for buyers.
- 6Spectrum expands fiber-optic service in Polk CountyโผSpectrum expanding fiber-optic service to Polk County homes and businesses
Spectrum is expanding its fiber-optic network to homes and businesses across Polk County, Florida. The rollout promises faster internet speeds and improved reliability for residents and local companies in the Central Florida county. Local coverage of the announcement is drawing attention as communities await details on timing and which neighborhoods will be reached first.
- 7Brooklyn Democratic chair backs out of party raceโผNY1 Exclusive: Brooklyn Dem chair backs out of party race
The chair of the Brooklyn Democratic Party has withdrawn from a party race, according to an exclusive report by Spectrum News NY1. The report gives no further details on which contest was abandoned or the reasons behind the decision. The withdrawal could reshape local party politics in Brooklyn, where the county organization remains one of the most influential Democratic machines in New York City.
- 8Love on the Spectrum sparks debate among viewersโผLove on the Spectrum: What are people saying about the reality TV show?
The Netflix reality dating series Love on the Spectrum, which follows autistic people navigating romance, is drawing widespread public discussion. Viewers are debating whether the show offers warm, respectful representation of autistic adults or leans on stereotypes, with commentary from psychologists and disability advocates adding to the conversation about how autism is portrayed on television.
- 9What Cox customers should know as brand becomes SpectrumโWhat customers should know as Cox becomes Spectrum
Cox is being rebranded as Spectrum, and customers are being told what the change means for their internet, TV and phone service. Coverage focuses on billing, plans and what existing Cox customers should expect during the transition to the Charter-owned Spectrum brand.
- 10Spectrum Completes Rural Fiber Expansion in Somerset County, MarylandโผSpectrum Completes Rural Fiber Broadband Expansion in Somerset County, Maryland
Charter Communications' Spectrum brand has completed a fiber broadband expansion in Somerset County, Maryland, bringing high-speed internet service to rural parts of the county. The company says the project extends reliable connectivity to communities that previously lacked access to fast broadband, supporting work, education and other online activity. Local officials have long sought better rural internet coverage on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
- 11Spectrum Expands High-Speed Internet to 10,000 Polk County LocationsโSpectrum Launches High-Speed Internet to More Than 10,000 Homes and Small Businesses in Polk County, Florida
Charter Communications has announced that its Spectrum brand is bringing high-speed internet service to more than 10,000 homes and small businesses in Polk County, Florida. The network expansion broadens access to broadband in the central Florida county, adding residential and small business customers to Spectrum's coverage area. The company says the rollout extends reliable high-speed connectivity to thousands of previously unserved or newly reached addresses in the region.