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The Associated Press was formed in 1848 specifically to pool the costs of transmitting news via telegraph.
The first successful transatlantic cable was laid in 1866, connecting North America and Europe and plunging message delivery times from weeks to minutes. Key Technological Milestones The system relied on several breakthrough innovations: History of the U.S. Telegraph Industry - EH.net 08 – Telegraph
Telegraph lines were often strung along railroad tracks to coordinate train departures and arrivals, significantly reducing accidents. The Associated Press was formed in 1848 specifically