Madera middle schools enforce phone-free classrooms
Students’ phones are getting locked up at Madera Unified middle schools. The district launched a phone-free policy Tuesday ...
T-Mobile Begins Cellular Starlink Beta, But It Only Works on These Samsung Phones
For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy ...
Gov. Hochul aims to limit smart phone use in schools across New York
The governor announced plans to create a "state standard" for cellphone use in schools during Tuesday's state of the state address.
911, non-emergency police phone lines down in Duval County
Police in Duval County say neighbors will not be able to reach first responders by dialing 911. Just after noon, The ...
911 service returns, still working on non-emergency police phone lines
Police in Duval County say neighbors will not be able to reach first responders by dialing 911. Just after noon, The ...
JSO working to restore 911 and non-emergency phone lines
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office reported that all 911 and non-emergency phone lines went offline in their communications center Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff's office said it is working to restore ...
False alerts — like the one sent during the Greater Los Angeles wildfires — can undermine trust and provoke anxiety
During an emergency event, clear communications are essential for ensuring safety. False alerts, like the one sent out on Jan ...
Wake County emergency alert distribution draws questions at end of manhunt
Many were awakened by an emergency alert on Monday night in Wake County that may have gone out to more people than necessary.
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Multiple counties reporting phone outages for emergency services
Emergency phone lines remain down this morning in several Central Wisconsin counties. Authorities in Columbia, Marquette and ...
‘Can’t allow algorithms to replace humanism’: Brazil limits use of smartphones in schools to emergency cases
The move will impact students at elementary and high schools across the South American nation starting in February. It ...
Unprecedented new extreme fire alert brings danger to SoCal for next two days
Southern California will again face extreme fire weather conditions starting Tuesday morning. A fourth 'particularly ...