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Conservative pranksters face $5 million proposed fine over robocalls

The Verge

On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission proposed an over $5 million fine against conspiracy theorists and conservative activists John Burkman and Jacob Wohl for making hundreds of robocalls spreading 2020 election misinformation. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge.

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Big Lots store closures update: Other retailers are swooping in to take over locations in several states

Fast Company Tech

The list includes locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont. Zallie confirmed the proposed lease transfer with Fast Company last week. Fast Company reached out to Gordon Brothers for additional comment about the latest proposed transfers. Owner David G.

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Amazon employees in North Carolina vote against joining union

Fast Company Tech

Workers at an Amazon warehouse in North Carolina rejected a proposal to unionize, becoming the latest group of the companys employees to side against union representation. Two, the average worker thats in North Carolina knows nothing about a union and the benefits of a union and what a union could do for them.

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Apple creates personal safety guide as AirTag concerns mount

The Verge

Pennsylvania State Representative John Galloway has also proposed legislation to prohibit AirTags from being used for anything other than finding lost items. Apple then changed that to a random period between eight and 24 hours after being separated from the owner’s iPhone.

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Daily Crunch: In one of the largest tech deals ever struck, Broadcom will buy VMware for $61B

TechCrunch

Confirmed : Broadcom made its proposed merging with VMware official, and with it comes a few kids in the way of some acquisitions VMware made along the way. We’re running a Memorial Day 2-for-1 deal , so you can get your ticket and bring a friend this weekend! — Haje and Christine. The TechCrunch Top 3.

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The #1 Skill Nonprofit Professionals Should Focus on in 2021

DipJar

For any gift, whether that from direct mail or a foundation proposal, you need all three. You need to find out who has the capacity to give at the amount you define as “major,” whether they have an interest in your mission, and if you can get access to them. In short, you need to define their CIA : capacity, interest, and access. .

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Arts & Culture

Bloomerang

The Ford Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or inquiries; however, they do have a year-round open funding opportunity in the arts, specifically for documentary filmmakers. Areas served: Philadelphia/Pennsylvania. Daniel & Pamella DeVos Foundation. Albuquerque Community Foundation. The Ahmanson Foundation.

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