Indonesia is preparing to start Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail service that will cut travel time between two cities from the current three hours to about 40 minutes. The railway line, which connects Indonesia’s capital Jakarta and Bandung, the heavily populated capital of West Java province, is part of China’s Belt and Road infrastructure initiative. … Read more
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WSMV) – A missing two-month-old from White County was found in the back of a U-Haul van after an Endangered Child Alert was issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Tuesday night. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said two-month-old Gunner Lee Boland was found in the back of the van, and the … Read more
Hikers stand by tents along a trekking route on Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014. The Tanzanian government has installed high-speed internet service on the slopes of the mountain. Peter Martell/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Peter Martell/AFP via Getty Images Hikers stand by tents along a trekking route on Mount Kilimanjaro in 2014. The … Read more
Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Author of the article: The Associated Press Ken Ritter Article content LAS VEGAS (AP) — The federal government is pledging $401 million in grants and loans to expand the reach and improve the speed of internet for rural residents, tribes and businesses in remote parts of 11 states from Alaska … Read more
“Rural communities are the backbone of our nation and have a broad impact on our economy, but for too long, rural communities have been left out or left behind and under-recognized for their contributions. We’re changing that, and it starts with making sure that rural communities are connected to affordable, reliable high-speed internet,” White House … Read more