Knox County Career Quest

Knox County Middle School and High School students had a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of career paths and meet with potential employers and educational institutions at the Knox County Career Quest. This special event, held on Thursday, May 9, at the Energy Field House, offered insights and experiences designed specifically for youth and young adults.
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Senator Vance Warns of Threat Posed by China-Backed Volt Typhoon Hackers

“The impact from a full-scale Volt Typhoon attack on U.S. critical infrastructure would be devastating and could

result in our nation being thrown into disarray at the exact time it is under military attack from foreign adversaries.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator JD Vance (R-OH) sent a letter to Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly detailing past attacks on American technology infrastructure by a Chinese-backed hacking group.

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Brown Demands Answers On Amazon and Walmart’s Use of So-Called “Dynamic Pricing”

Brown is working to expose and crack down on corporate price gouging, including through so-called “dynamic pricing” that uses algorithms and technology to maximize profit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, raised concerns about corporations unfairly hiking prices by exploiting customer data and using pricing algorithms.Read full story

USDA Announces $23.4 Million to Strengthen Rural Small Businesses in the Northeast Region

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va., May 10, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Rural Business & Cooperative Service (RBCS) Administrator Betsy Dirksen Londrigan joined Rural Development State Director Ryan Thorn to announce that businesses in the Northeast are receiving $23.4 million to help bolster their bottom lines, reduce their energy use, and create economic opportunities.Read full story