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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Conexon celebrates 40 electric cooperatives with 100 Club recognition for commitment to high-speed internet access for all members
Marquee industry event Co-ops Connect 2025 spotlights Conexon's inaugural 100 Club inductees for their work in transforming rural communities with fiber broadband KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a celebration of rural connectivity, fiber broadband solutions provider Conexon recognized 40 electric cooperatives inducted into its Conexon 100 Club, a prestigious honor reserved for co-ops that have completed on-system construction of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) networks and ensured broadband access for 100 percent of the members they serve. The inductees were honored at Co-ops Connect 2025, Conexon's annual broadband workshop, during the program's first-ever recognition ceremony in May. The 100 Club debuted in 2024 with 25 inductees to spotlight the transformational work being done by electric cooperatives to deliver high-speed internet to even the most remote and underserved rural communities. "Our electric co-op partners don't just build networks—they build futures," Conexon Founding Partner Randy Klindt said. "By committing to ensuring broadband access to 100 percent of their membership, they've opened the door to education, healthcare and economic opportunities in places where those possibilities once seemed out of reach. That's what makes this moment worth celebrating." Conexon supports co-ops with design, construction and operations of fiber networks that span their electric service territories. In addition, Conexon Connect, the company's ISP arm, serves as the internet provider for some partners. These collective fiber broadband projects represent years of strategic planning, community engagement and infrastructure investment, and the co-ops who achieve 100 Club status have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to delivering affordable, reliable internet. The awards ceremony at the Co-ops Connect 2025 workshop marked another milestone in Conexon's mission to bridge the digital divide in partnership with rural electric cooperatives and communities. Since the launch of the Conexon 100 Club one year ago, 40 electric co-ops across 10 states have now been inducted for fiber projects completed through Q2 2025. Their respective FTTH project completions may date back as far as 2017. Going forward, Conexon will recognize newly eligible co-ops on an annual basis as it highlights the continued progress of electric cooperatives leading the way in rural broadband delivery. To view the full list of Conexon 100 Club inductees, visit: About Conexon Conexon is an industry-leading broadband network design, construction and operations firm working with electric cooperatives, communities and other entities to deploy fiber to the home across rural America. Since its inception a decade ago, Conexon has collaborated with electric cooperatives across 80 markets to launch and deploy fiber-to-the-home networks in their territories. The company's internet service provider, Connect, today delivers multi-gigabit speed internet across many of those markets. Through Conexon's work with its partners, nearly 3 million rural Americans now have access to fiber to the home, with more than 1.1 million connected. The company has designed more than 200,000 miles of fiber and builds more than 50,000 miles annually. With more than $2 billion in federal, state, and local grants and subsidies funding for FTTH projects, Conexon and its partners have collectively secured more federal broadband funding for fiber construction than any other group in the country. Media Contact: Cindy Parks 913-526-6912 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Conexon Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
British punk rockstar dies aged 63 after short illness as band & family pay emotional tribute
A PUNK rockstar from a legendary British band has sadly died. Colin Jerwood, from the band Conflict, passed away after a "short illness" aged 63. 3 Colin Jerwood performs with his band Conflict at the 100 Club on January 7, 2024 Credit: Getty 3 Jerwood performs with his band Conflict at the Rebellion Festival on August 4, 2019 Credit: Getty The band said: "It is with a very heavy heart to announce Colin passed away after a short illness. "We know for his supporters that this is difficult news to hear." It added: "We appreciate that many of you might want to share your condolences. We have set up this online memorial page that you can contribute to. You can also donate to charities in his memory. "Colin's family meant the world to him and he would want their wishes to be respected. "We kindly request that you do not attend his funeral. His family will be reading through any comments on the memorial page and your presence will be felt. "We appreciate all your support for Colin and Conflict over the years." Tributes rolled in, calling the singer an "inspiration". Conflict is a Formed in 1981, the band's original line up featured Colin, Francisco 'Paco' Carreno, John, Steve, Pauline, and Paul a.k.a. 'Nihilistic Nobody'. Most read in The Sun Former band drummer, Francisco "Paco" Carreno, died in 2015, aged 49. Born and raised in Eltham, Colin founded Conflict amid the punk boom in the UK. The band went on to carve out a space in the Anarcho-punk scene and were known for their stances on animal rights and anti-facism. 3 Jerwood performs at the Rebellion Festival on August 4, 2019 in Blackpool Credit: Getty
Irish Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Kneecap pull out of TRNSMT festival in Scotland
Kneecap have announced that their performance at the Scottish festival TRNSMT in July will not go ahead and will be replaced with a date at an O2 Academy venue. Posting on X, the band said: 'To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are sorry … it is out of our hands. 'Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many many times, with no issues – ever. Make of that what you will. To try to make up for it, we will be at your O2 Academy on Tuesday July 8th.' They also quoted that the decision was 'due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT'. READ MORE Separately, the rap trio claimed last week that a campaign is being mounted to prevent their performance at Glastonbury this summer. "Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT." 🚔 To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are is out of our hands. Glasgow has always been a huge city for us.… — KNEECAP (@KNEECAPCEOL) The group told the crowd at a surprise gig at the 100 Club in central London last Thursday night that they were being used as a 'scapegoat' because they 'spoke about the genocide [in Gaza]' at the Coachella music festival in the US last month. A Met police spokesman said a policing plan was in place around 100 Club event 'to ensure it passes off safely'. On Wednesday last, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (27), who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged by UK police with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hizbullah at a gig in London last November. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18th. The rap trio called the charge 'political policing' which it said was intended to stifle criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza. - Press Association
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bradford singer unveils third album at one of the UK's most iconic clubs
A BRADFORD singer has unveiled her third studio album at London's iconic 100 Club. Chantel McGregor, originally from Wyke, launched her new album 'The Healing' on the same stage that once saw The Who, Oasis, and Blur perform. Fans had been waiting for the latest part of Chantel's musical journey since her last live album in 2019. Ready with her guitar and distinctive vocals, Chantel took to the stage with Colin Sutton on bass, Thom Gardner on drums and keyboardist Jamie Brooks. The album launch came after being named as the UK Blues Awards Emerging band winner for 2025 Birmingham's Blue Nation. The sounds of wild applause welcomed Chantel and her band to the stage. Crowds heard her new album live for the first time along with some of her earlier well-known songs. It marked the first night of her album tour. People can listen to 'The Healing' and Chantel's other albums on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.
Sunday World
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Message backing Kneecap appears on Belfast mountain as band release new track
It comes as Kneecap's new release this afternoon has reignited the group's feud with Kemi Badenoch Kneecap member Liam Og O hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) outside the 100 Club in Oxford Street, central London, where the trio announced a surprise gig for Thursday evening. (Pic: PA) A message supporting Kneecap has appeared on Belfast's Black Mountain on Friday afternoon, as the band released their latest track. The message – showing the words 'Kneecap Abu' – which translates to 'Up Kneecap' or 'Kneecap Forever' – was displayed in white lettering on the mountain. It comes as Kneecap's new release this afternoon has reignited the group's feud with Kemi Badenoch, including a reference to the Conservative leader and the party's most recent election results. The band have officially released 'The Recap Ft. Mozey (Bootleg Version)' this afternoon, with the track including a reference to Ms Badenoch at the end of the song. Making reference to the English local election results at the start of the month which saw the Tories lose 674 councillors, in the track one member of the band says: 'Good effort Kemi, hard lines on the elections. Onwards and upwards. Free Palestine.' Meanwhile at the start of the track, it samples a news clipping referencing the investigation by counter terror police involving the band. The new music from the band comes just two days after one of their members was charged with a terror offence. The sign supporting Kneecap on Belfast's Black Mountain Photo Credit: Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph News in 90 Seconds - May 23rd Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, has been charged over the alleged display of a flag in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November last year, the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday. The group, who rap in the Irish language, have a headline slot at Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park, south London, later on Friday night. Earlier in a post on social media, the band said they have 'some day coming up'. "We've a brand new landing in our WhatsApp channel at 1pm,' they wrote. 'Kemi Badenoch you might wanna sit down for this you've any seats left. 'Then we're at Wide Awake in Brockwell Park London for a headline show to 15,000 legends tonight.' We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content The reference from the band to Ms Badenoch is part of an ongoing back and forward stretching back to last year, after Kneecap won their discrimination case against the previous government, when the Conservative leader refused the trio funding in her then ministerial role. Last year, the UK Government conceded it was 'unlawful' that the group were refused a £14,250 funding award by Ms Badenoch. Kneecap launched legal action claiming the decision to refuse the grant discriminated against them on grounds of nationality and political opinion. It comes after the band held a surprise gig at the 100 Club on Oxford Street on Thursday, where O hAnnaidh could be seen in videos on social media arriving on stage with tape covering his mouth. He then joked about being careful what he said before saying he wanted to thank his lawyer. He said: 'I need to thank my lawyer he's here tonight as well.' Police said they were at the central London venue on Thursday evening to manage visitors to the sold-out event. The band said on X that the event sold out in 90 seconds, with 2,000 people on the waiting list. On Monday, a spokesperson for several planned music festivals due to take place in Brockwell Park in Lambeth said none will be cancelled following a High Court ruling over planning permission. Police officers outside the 100 Club in Oxford Street, central London, where Kneecap announced a surprise gig for Thursday evening. (Pic: PA) Last week, Rebekah Shaman, a resident in the area and a member of the Protect Brockwell Park group, successfully brought legal action against Lambeth Council over the use of parts of the park for the festivals. In a ruling last week, Mr Justice Mould said that the authority's decision to certify the planned use of the land as lawful was 'irrational'. Lawyers for Ms Shaman and the Protect Brockwell Park group wrote to the council following the ruling, asking it to 'confirm that the event has been cancelled' and to clear any fencing or infrastructure, and stating that Brockwell Live did not have planning permission. But on Monday, a spokesperson for Brockwell Live said that no events would be cancelled, with Lambeth Council confirming that the event's organisers, Summer Events Limited, had reapplied for planning permission. O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged by postal requisition and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18, the Metropolitan Police said. The sign supporting Kneecap on Belfast's Black Mountain Photo Credit: Kevin Scott for Belfast Telegraph Kneecap: A timeline of controversy and success In response to the charge, the group said in a social media statement: 'We deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves, this is political policing, this is a carnival of distraction. 'We are not the story, genocide is, as they profit from genocide, they use an 'anti-terror law' against us for displaying a flag thrown on stage. A charge not serious enough to even warrant their crown court, instead a court that doesn't have a jury. What's the objective? 'To restrict our ability to travel. To prevent us speaking to young people across the world. To silence voices of compassion. To prosecute artists who dare speak out. 'Instead of defending innocent people, or the principles of international law they claim to uphold, the powerful in Britain have abetted slaughter and famine in Gaza, just as they did in Ireland for centuries. Then, like now, they claim justification. 'The IDF units they arm and fly spy plane missions for are the real terrorists, the whole world can see it.' Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Police said Kneecap were being investigated by counter-terrorism police after videos emerged allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'. The rap trio have had gigs cancelled after the footage emerged but are still listed to headline Wide Awake. They apologised last month to the families of murdered MPs but said footage of the incident had been 'exploited and weaponised'. They also said they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah, which are banned in the UK. Ms Badenoch has called for Kneecap to be banned while other politicians pushed for the group to be dropped from the Glastonbury Festival line-up.
