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07/25/2026

Desperate to save a struggling country club and earn his father's respect, a washed-up tennis pro is compelled to break a sacred vow and do the unthinkable: play pickleball. Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, and Aaron Chen star in this feel-good comedy that's as fun to watch as pickleball is to play. The D**k premiers on Apple TV+ on July 24th.

An aging tennis pro must go against his instincts and play pickleba...

07/24/2026

Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, but it’s a big leader in fiber availability, with 80% of households having access to fiber internet. Alaska offers the least fiber availability, with just 9% of households having access. Here in our state, we’re working hard to bring fast and reliable fiber internet to more people.

07/22/2026

Let’s say you’re in the market for a new dishwasher. In the past, you may have done a Google search for “highly rated dishwashers” or checked 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴. Today, you can save time and let ChatGPT be your shopping assistant and find, compare, and buy products directly within the chat. Describe what you need in the prompt bar, or click the (+) menu or tools icon and select Shopping Research.

07/20/2026

Where were you on July 20, 1969? That’s the day American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon. Armstrong famously declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," as the Apollo 11 mission successfully touched down, securing a historic victory for the United States in the Space Race.

07/18/2026

For the first time ever, the MLB Home Run Derby comes to Netflix! The best sluggers in baseball put their power to the test and chase home run glory live from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The MLB Home Run Derby streams on Netflix on July 13th.

Baseball’s loudest night meets the world’s biggest stage. The Home ...

07/17/2026

Paperless billing is good for the planet and for you. You’ll receive your monthly statements via email rather than “snail mail,” which means you’ll help us use less paper and save more trees. Plus, you’ll cut down on paper clutter around your house and save yourself time by paying electronically instead of by check. Contact us to sign up.

07/15/2026

Hot diggity dog! July 15th is National Hot Dog Day — a time to celebrate the American favorite that we love to top with relish, mustard, ketchup, onions, and more. The term was coined in the 19th century when German immigrants brought the dachshund sausage to New York, named for its long shape that resembled the dachshund dog. After a bun was added, it become a street food staple.

07/13/2026

In one of the latest scams going around, you’re asked to download some software before beginning an online job interview with what you think is a legitimate company. In actuality, what you’re installing is malware, spyware, or remote-control tools that steal personal data or hijack your device. To protect yourself, thoroughly research job postings before you accept an interview.

07/12/2026

There’s something NEW for you inside the July issue of our Broadband eNewsletter. We’ve added a Fun and Games section featuring a Patriotic Word Search in honor of Independence Day. Plus, you’ll find five videos chosen to make you laugh, make you hungry, and make you ready to tackle home projects. This issue also warns of a job interview scam and explains how to use ChatGPT as a shopping assistant.

07/11/2026

The beloved classic is reimagined for a new generation in Netflix's fresh take on Laura Ingalls Wilder's timeless stories of frontier family life. The close-knit Ingalls family builds a new life on the Western frontier, where the joys of nature and the struggle for survival are deeply intertwined. 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦 premiers on Netflix on July 9th.

The Ingalls’ journey begins. Little House on the Prairie, based on ...