Bans on cell phones in schools grow, but debate thrives on how they are handled
Bans on cellphone use in schools are becoming stronger as more states consider policies that are popular with many educators but still face concerns from parents. New York and New Jersey are the latest states to consider statewide bans aimed at reducing cyberbullying and improving student concentration. “We're seeing a sharp increase in the movement […]
Republican New Hampshire Governor Announces Plan To Ban Cell Phones From Schools
Republican New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Thursday a plan to ban cellphone use in schools. She stated her intentions in her inaugural address, along with a number of other issues. According to Transcript. “Screens are negatively impacting the learning environment, distracting students from class, and disrupting teachers' work. No more,” Ayotte said. She posted […]
Pilot explains the real reason phones need to be in airplane mode: ‘Not a conspiracy’
This is why your phone won't fly if you leave it on. The pilot answers questions that any passenger would be interested in and has become a hot topic. Why should you switch your smartphone to airplane mode before takeoff?He explained in a video PSA why this precaution is so important. 2 million views on […]
FBI warns texts between Android, Apple phones pose cybersecurity risk
It's a good time to go back to landlines. government officials Smartphone users have been warned to stop sending text messages as the threat of cyber attacks increases. This year, a malicious actor known as Salt Typhoon, believed to be from China, hacked carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, spying on customers on any of […]
Matt Gaetz ‘working the phones,’ speaking to GOP senators despite difficult confirmation odds
Former Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, who President-elect Trump has announced as his nominee for attorney general for a second term, is calling Senate Republicans ahead of his confirmation hearing next year. Several Republican senators told reporters this week that they spoke by phone with Gates after President Trump selected him to lead the Department […]
5 masked burglars steal jewelry, cell phones, Gucci items in 3-month NYC burglary spree from US, FedEx trucks: cops
A group of five masked robbers stole more than $64,000 worth of jewelry, Gucci products and other loot from the backs of UPS and FedEx trucks, police and sources said. The series of thefts began on April 1 at around 7:45 p.m., when a robber attacked a UPS truck on West 48th Street near Sixth […]
Missouri officers accused of pulling over women, searching phones for nude pictures
Two Missouri police officers were separately indicted this week on similar charges for pulling a woman over and searching her cell phone for nude photos. Former Missouri State Highway Patrol officer David McKnight was indicted on Tuesday, and former Florissant, Missouri, police officer Julian Alcala was indicted on Wednesday, although they are unrelated, but the […]
REPORT: 11-Year-Old Child Phones 9-1-1 After Parents Killed Each Other On Halloween Night
According to the Cowlitz County Sheriff's Office (CCSO), an 11-year-old child called 9-1-1 saying his parents had fought and killed each other at their Washington home on Halloween night. Investigators say the child didn't witness the act because he was playing a video game with earphones in another room, but the child called police when […]
Helene Survivors Without Phones, Computers Can’t Apply for $750
An outraged North Carolina sheriff slams the Biden-Harris administration's proposal to provide survivors of Hurricane Helen with $750 in “immediate” relief, calling it a pittance compared to what they gave to Ukraine. They argued that it was not necessary for the residents to access the internet, and that access to the internet was necessary (a […]
Thousands of Verizon users report service outage as phones are stuck in SOS mode
Verizon users across the country reported outages Monday morning due to “issues” with the network, a company spokesperson told the Post. downdetector.com – Provides real-time updates on internet and phone services – Reports of Verizon outages spiked around 10 a.m. More than 100,000 incidents reported as of 11 a.m. The outage primarily affected users on […]