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Fifty families in western Marin are set to receive free satellite internet service for the next three years as part of a new project to address disparities in internet access for students in rural communities. The initiative, led by a partnership of the county government, the Shoreline Unified School District, the Marin County Free Library and service organizations, has already set up SpaceX’s satellite internet service, Starlink, for 25 families, with another 25 to follow in the coming months. The “Shoreline Connectivity Project” is intended to help families with poor internet access or a lack of computer skills who fell…

Occasionally there comes along a cultural artifact so peculiar that adequate vocabulary does not yet exist to describe it. That was certainly the case with HBO’s “Los Espookys,” a program whose narratives so effectively eschewed Hollywood convention that even its authors had a tough time coming up with an elevator pitch.On an interview on “The Tonight Show” in September, co-creator Ana Fabrega glossed it as “a show about a group of friends who have a business where they stage different types of stunts to people who need it.” Fellow co-creator, comedian Julio Torres, explained on NPR that the friends live…

DJUSD Area 1 has found its Trustee in none other than Hiram Jackson. As a bilingual parent whose kids attended Davis’ schools, Jackson is eager to bolster the equity and opportunity of the district’s diverse student population. Jackson first came to Davis in 1988 to attend grad school at UC Davis. His focus was in geology, and in 1991 he had the opportunity to study abroad in Chile for a year. He returned and a few years later met his wife at UCD who happened to be from South America herself. The two — like so many others who meant…

The U.S. men’s national team makes its return to the knockout stage on Saturday after nabbing a nervy but momentous 1-0 victory over Iran earlier in the week. The Americans will be greeted by a buzzsaw of a Netherlands team in the Round of 16, one that sits among the strongest sides left in the tournament. La Oranje are led by lanky starlet Cody Gakpo. Gakpo, just 23 years old, has made this World Cup his, bagging a goal in each of his three appearances. The PSV man, who has been regularly linked with some of Europe’s top sides, has…

Bar Pintxos, a Spanish tapas bar that sits in Preston city centre is owned and run by Anthony Smith aged 46. The Preston-born and bred entrepreneur opened up to The Post as part of our Spend Lancashire campaign to share the story behind Bar Pintxos and how important the independent business he owns is to him and his staff. Boasting a traditional Spanish theme throughout, Anthony utilised his first skills taught from working with Spanish chefs as a young lad to design his menu and set the style for Bar Pintxos. He said: “I messed up my time at school…

There is a short, but informative biography of the real woman who inspired the book: Saudi human rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul, who was imprisoned for daring to learn to drive a car. Co-written by Loujain al-Hathloul’s sister, Lina Alhathloul, the book has incredibly beautiful illustrations as well as a short letter to readers about summoning the courage to dream and create a better world. “Eyes That Speak to the Stars.” Courtesy HarperCollins. • “Eyes That Speak to the Stars”by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho; HarperCollins; $18.99; ages 4-8. When friends at school create a hurtful drawing of him, a…

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The author touches the hearts of the readers as he shares a tale of hope, faith, and caring for others. San Diego, California – WEBWIRE – Friday, December 2, 2022 “Your imperfections don’t define who you are and what you can do.” Duane Whitely was born and raised in rural Maryland. He is a husband and father, a volunteer, and a board member at The Restoration Farm. While caring for a variety of animals, he has been inspired to write several children’s books. He then first published “Lucas the Lamb” (Christian Faith Publishing; 2022).Whitely shares the story of…

Morocco have reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since 1986. Photo: Paul ELLIS / AFPSource: AFPFour years ago Africa was left without a representative in the World Cup last 16 for the first time since the round was introduced in 1986, but the response has been emphatic in Qatar.The 2022 tournament has seen two teams from the continent reach the knockout phase for only the second time — after Algeria and Nigeria in 2014.African nations have also taken a record-breaking 24 points in the group stage, smashing the previous best of 15 points in 1998.Morocco beat…

Hwang Hee-chan of Korea Republic celebrates victory after the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group H … [+] match between Korea Republic and Portugal at Education City Stadium on December 02, 2022 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)Getty Images Hwang Hee-chan’s late goal for South Korea against Portugal means that for the first time ever, three sides from the Asian Football Confederation have reached the round of 16 at the World Cup. South Korea’s win over Portugal means it finished second in Group H and will join Australia and Japan in the next round. That win…