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Joseph Boesing, Sr. passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the News and Tribune on 2024-01-30.

Regulatory pressure from the FTC is headed for Amazon as its business continues to grow, with several state attorney generals piggybacking on the lawsuit.

U.S. v. Google (part one) is a go. Did Google break any laws, or is the Justice Department looking at the wrong things?

For decades, telecom companies have known that lead in their networks posed risks to workers, and did little about it. Lead can cause a variety of ailments in adults, affecting the kidney, heart and reproductive systems, and it is classified as a probable human carcinogen. WSJ’s Shalini Ramachandran explains the danger of lead cables -- and what telephone companies knew. Further Reading: - America Is Wrapped in Miles of Toxic Lead Cables - What AT&T and Verizon Knew About Toxic Lead Cables -�...

Just a few decades ago, you could find a payphone at many Maine street corners, shopping centers, gas stations and hotels.

Starting in January, AT&T customers with digital landlines won't be able to dial 411 or 0 to reach an operator or get directory assistance.

The operator is going off the hook for millions of customers.

Since January 1, 2023, AT&T customers with digital landlines have not been able to dial 411 or 0 to reach an operator or get directory assistance.

Starting in January, AT&T customers with digital landlines wont be able to dial 411 or 0 to reach an operator or get directory assistance.

The operator is going off the hook for millions of customers.