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Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.

NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026

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Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.
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Black workers disproportionately displaced by AI as tech grows

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Experts say AI will disproportionately impact Black and brown workers through displacement and the environmental burden of data centers, which are more likely to be located in marginalized communities.
Scrap metal recycling facility, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA.

Report: Trash not a throw-away problem for NC, US

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A new report looks through America's trash – and the results aren't pretty.
There comes a time for everyone when they need to disconnect, because being chronically online can take a toll on the body and mind.

Finding digital detox retreats in NC

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Digital detox retreats are growing in popularity and helping people reconnect with humanity. Check out these options for an illuminating getaway.