Senate Dems ripped for ‘watering down’ Kathy Hochul’s school phone ban
Supporters of Gov. Kathy Hochul are calling on state Senate Democrats, who said the “bell-to-bell” ban, which proposed the use of smartphones in schools, pushed for “down the water” proposals. Hochul's plan prohibits students from using smartphones throughout the school's day, but the Senate budget solution would either ban cell phones in classrooms or ban […]
NJ bus aide who was on phone as disabled 6-year-old strangled herself sentenced to 3 years
An aide on a New Jersey school bus that was calling between a 6-year-old disabled person strangled in a wheelchair harness, landed three years later at the back of the bar. Amanda Davila, 28, was found guilty of child danger earlier this year in the death of Little Fage Williams, who died in 2023 on […]
Excessive phone and screen use tied to manic symptoms in pre-teens: study
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco shows that early teens, who are often exposed to certain types of technology use, may be at a higher risk of developing man disease symptoms. The study, published in the Journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, analyzed a national sample of 9,243 children in the […]
Study finds excessive phone, screen use tied to manic symptoms for one group
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco shows that early teens, who are often exposed to certain types of technology use, may be at a higher risk of developing man disease symptoms. The study, published in the Journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, analyzed a national sample of 9,243 children in the […]
Common habit that proves you’re addicted to your phone
The moment we wake up in the morning until our head finally hits our pillow, we are hit by a notice demanding attention. Now, a new study from Amazon Kindle reveals how bad our screen habits are. Research shows that the pressure to stay connected is unforgiving, with a quarter of Australia getting notifications until […]
Location-sharing apps hiding on your phone can save lives — or destroy relationships
It's 10pm – and you definitely know where your child is. Thanks to the surge in location sharing apps, parents, partners and peers can despicably identify the exact location of their loved ones. Check your device. These apps may already be pre-installed on your smartphone, like Find My Friends on your iPhone. So don't be […]
Man sent texts from housemate’s phone after killing him, Manchester court told | UK news
Warning: This article contains graphic details that some readers may find to be bothering you The man accused of killing his housemates in “brutal attacks” and scattering the parks and natural reserves of Greater Manchester, sent a text message from the phone of a dead man to hide the murder, the court heard. Marcin Majerkiewicz, […]
How to stop getting a ton of unwanted phone calls
Unwanted phones are out of control. Whether it's a robo call trying to sell you something, a spam call from a scammer, or a call from a scammer trying to rip you off, it's enough to make you want to stop answering your phone. So, what can you do to stop them? The unwanted phone […]
Anti-ICE activists disrupt LA operations, post photos, names and phone numbers of agents
In Southern California neighborhoods, flyers show names, photos and phone numbers for immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents. Sources from multiple federal law enforcement agencies told FOX News National Correspondent Bill Melgin that an anti-ice activist who has been blocking ICE operations in the Los Angeles area for recent days features ICE and homeland security […]
Anti-ICE activists post photos, names and phone numbers of agents
In Southern California neighborhoods, flyers show names, photos and phone numbers for immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) agents. Sources from multiple federal law enforcement agencies told FOX News National Correspondent Bill Melgin that an anti-ice activist who has been blocking ICE operations in the Los Angeles area for recent days features ICE and homeland security […]