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What’s New in Digital Equity: Latest BEAD Program Updates
This week in “What’s New in Digital Equity” — our weekly look at government digital equity and broadband news — we have a number of interesting items, which you can
Idaho Commission for Libraries loses $6.3 million federal grant for digital access, braces for more cuts
The federal government has canceled a $6.3 million grant for the Idaho Commission for Libraries, state library leaders announced at a board meeting Thursday. The grant would have gone toward
States Address Shifting Financial Landscape for Digital Equity
The director of Washington state’s broadband office, Aaron Wheeler, thought his state had secured a $15.8 million grant from the federal government for digital equity work. The money was part
Trump administration cancels Idaho digital skills grants
The Trump administration has cancelled $2.7 billion in grants to help Americans level up their digital skills across the country – including in Idaho. Idaho’s share of the grants, which
United Nations launches global call-to-action to accelerate social progress through AI-powered virtual worlds
image: 2nd UN Virtual Worlds Day in Turin, Italy. view more Credit: ©ITU/M. Minotti Turin, Italy — 12 June 2025 — Eighteen UN entities joined forces today during the 2nd
Leading With Purpose: Powering Digital Freedom. Gen Releases Its 2025 Social Impact Report.
Published an hour ago Issued by Gen Summary Some highlights from the 20251 report include: Gen reached more than 5.4 million people through its digital education and training programs, up
Mythical Games launches FIFA Rivals worldwide touting digital ownership
FIFA Rivals, the officially licensed arcade-style mobile soccer game, is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play around the world. Powered by FIFA’s global license and
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Tech industry reacts to Chancellor’s spending review
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged a programme of investment aimed at restoring Britain’s public services, driving innovation and reviving economic growth, as part of a wide-ranging Spending Review. During