Do cellphones increase the risk of heart disease?
Wait for the call! New research from China A new study suggests that mobile phone use is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, especially in smokers and people with diabetes. The study authors attribute this association to lack of sleep, psychological stress, and neuroticism. “Poor sleep patterns and poor mental health may have […]
Canadian province bans cellphones in schools
I can read and write, but I can’t play. A Canadian province has become the latest to ban mobile phone use in schools when schools return to class next month. Manitoba kindergarten through middle school students are banned from bringing cell phones to school, while high school students are allowed to bring and use their […]
Cellphones don’t just harm kids but parents too
New York City is on the brink of banning cellphones in schools because too many students are addicted to screen time, and several school districts on Long Island are suing social media companies, accusing kids’ cell phone use of contributing to record levels of mental illness. But cell phones are damaging us parents, Similarly, the […]
FCC proposes rule requiring carriers to unlock all cellphones
(News Nation) — The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday proposed new rules that would require carriers to: mobile phone Can be unlocked within 60 days of purchase. The move will allow cell phone users “to keep their existing cell phone and easily switch from one mobile wireless service provider to another, so long as the […]
NYC could ban cellphones in public schools in next few weeks
Hold on a minute, elementary school kids. Cellphone use could be banned in New York City public schools within two weeks, Superintendent David Banks told reporters Wednesday. “We are working on this issue and want to make sure we do it right,” he said. First reported By Chalkbeat. Banks’ comments came as rumors have circulated […]
New York City Public Schools looks to ban cellphones
The nation’s largest school district could move as early as January to ban students from using cellphones, and New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks said Wednesday that cellphone use is having a major impact on education. “We are aware of the issue and we know it’s a big problem,” he said. He told […]
Los Angeles Unified School District Bans Cellphones, Social Media
The Los Angeles Unified School District board voted 5-2 to ban cellphone and social media use during the day amid protests from educators. The ban in Los Angeles public schools will take effect in spring 2025 and goes beyond previous school district policies that only banned cellphones during class and limited social media to “educational […]
Bike-riding thief snatched cellphones right out of at least 7 unsuspecting pedestrians’ hands across NYC: cops
Police said Tuesday that robbers on bicycles robbed at least seven people on Manhattan sidewalks and parks, snatching cell phones from the hands of unsuspecting pedestrians. Police said the threat first targeted a 17-year-old boy who was walking just outside Union Square Park on East 17th Street near Park Avenue South around 3:30 p.m. on […]
There’s a crisis over cellphones in our schools and we can’t afford to ignore it
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles. Children need to attend school to acquire skills that will help them succeed, such as math, reading, and writing, and to develop healthy relationships with their peers and teachers. Unfortunately, statistics show that the widespread use of mobile devices in K-12 schools can make it difficult for […]
Debates brew over cellphones at school
Some schools have partnered with businesses to introduce pouches for students. I need to put down my phone into the It will not be unlocked until the final bell rings at the start of the day. Others have threatened penalties such as: suspension If a student is caught using a cell phone, even during lunch, […]
