China
Chinese Astronauts Return from Space Station, Blame Delay on Space Debris Damage
The delay was caused by tiny cracks in their return capsule, likely from being hit by space debris.
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Big Tech
Google Offers Changes to Satisfy EU Ad-Tech Case, But Not Breakup
Google aims to resolve Europe's concerns, but said a break up would disrupt European publishers and advertisers.
California
California BEAD Plan Delayed Again
The state said NTIA requested it hold off on publishing the document.
Policyband
Key Carr Ally Backs Charter-Cox Deal After Finding No 'Invidious' DEI Concerns
CAR President Daniel Suhr also endorsed Charter’s investment in rural communities, saying the ISP is deploying broadband ‘within a broad vision for socially responsible corporate engagement.’
Communications Act
Left–Right Coalition Files Petition to Strike 'News Distortion' Rule
Advocates said the policy created risks for newsroom independence and speech.
Spectrum
Satellite Experts Like FCC Proposals to Increase Spectrum Access
The agency is considering upping power limits and opening spectrum for low-earth orbit satellite use.
ITU
Beijing Accelerates Space-Based Internet Push With 13th Launch of 2025
Latest Long March mission advances China’s bid to rival Starlink and Kuiper.
FCC
FCC Braces for Backlog After 6 Week Shutdown
The agency urged filers to limit submissions as it reopened Thursday.
NTIA
Think Tank Says New York Broadband Grants Mostly Target Served Areas
Researchers cite what they say is nearly 90% duplication
Spectrum
Broadcasters Say FCC’s Upper C-Band Proposal Clears Too Much
Wireless carriers, in contrast, push the FCC to ‘maximize’ the amount of midband spectrum cleared for auction.
Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: Cox-Charter Merger an Opportunity to Restore Common Sense in Antitrust
The merger should be approved as it would benefit consumers through lower prices and infrastructure upgrades without creating monopoly concerns.
permitting
Cable Group Wants FCC to Preempt State Broadband Rate Laws, Local Permitting Rules
Comments in the agency's docket on the issue are due Monday.
Policyband
New York under Hochul Wasting Taxpayer Millions on Connecting Served Broadband Locations, Analysts Say
Michael Santorelli and Alex Karras at New York Law School also suggest NTIA might withhold BEAD funds until New York repeals its broadband rate-regulation law
Spectrum
Tribal Groups Urge FCC to Add Licensing Window in Upper C-Band Auction
Letter urges a special filing window to expand broadband on native lands.
FTC
Former Officials: FTC ‘Substantially Diminished’ Under Current Leadership
The FTC’s ability to perform its law enforcement, regulatory and advocacy mission has significantly weakened, former officials said.
Digital Inclusion
Prison Technology Leaders Discuss Communication Costs, Connectivity During Broadband Breakfast Panel
The panel discussed balancing innovation with public safety, and whether inmates should bear security costs for phone calls and communication under new FCC rules.
