Having access to the internet is one of the keys to leveling the playing field for students. Sprint is working to bring internet access to a million low-income high school students.
The 1Million Project is only a year old, and has already connected 85,000 students to the internet through free devices and services. Doug Michelman, President of The 1Million Project, says that they are on track to reach a million students within 5 years.
The organization is currently active in 30 states. The 1Million Project has connected with over 1,300 high schools across 120 school districts.
Ranjit Thomas, author at Seeking Alpha, discusses cyber security company Check Point Software as his "Idea of the Month."
Jarrod Dicker, CEO of Po.et, explains how his company utilizes Blockchain technology to track content online. Dicker shocked the media industry when he left his job at The Washington Post for the top job at Po.et.
Adi Robertson, senior reporter at The Verge, discusses the move this week by Senate Democrats to try and overturn the FCC's repeal of net neutrality. Democrats filed a resolution that would require a majority vote in Congress to pass.
Tony Weisman, chief marketing officer of Dunkin' Donuts, discusses the restaurant chain's latest partnership with the Girl Scouts. Dunkin' has released three new Girl Scout cookie-flavored coffees including peanut butter, thin mint, and coconut caramel.
Tony Weisman, CMO of Dunkin' Donuts, participates in our Dunkin' Donuts sponsored segment "What Keeps You Going?"
Your Cheddar hosts Kristen Scholer and Tim Stenovec discuss the biggest stories in business, the market, and personal finance.
If TripAdvisor met Yelp, that would be Uber Local, a new product the taxi hailing company is working on. Alex Otrezov sits down with Alyssa Julya Smith at the eTails conference in Palm Springs to share for the first time some of the new programs Uber is currently working on to roll out in 2018.
Georgia's Lieutenant Governor is calling on Delta to reinstate its relationship with the NRA. The Dow closes down 300 points. Amazon is buying smart doorbell maker Ring. Former NBA star Al Harrington is looking to become the next marijuana mogul. Cronos Group started trading on the Nasdaq Tuesday. The vertically integrated company became the first marijuana company to join a major exchange in the United States.
In the wake of the Douglas School shooting students have been leading conversations and movements around the country. Many of those students are turning towards platforms like "Islands," to start conversations and share stories.
According to PlasticOceans.org, the United States consumes an average of 60 billion single-serve plastic water bottles every year. rOcean is hoping to change that.
