Florida's school cellphone ban stokes controversy in Parkland

More states are looking to ban phones during class.

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young people

World - Financial Times - November 12

Florida coach Golden acknowledges school inquiry

Florida coach Todd Golden acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry Saturday, and said he was considering "defamation claims," presumably against his accusers, adding in a post on X that "my family ...

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries

A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

The Big Question: should smartphones be banned in schools?

As anxieties about mental health increase, many headteachers are prohibiting phone use for students. Should the government make that mandatory?

World - Financial Times - November 15

Florida Farmworker Who Suffered Heat Strokes Is Stunned at Ban on Outdoor Protections

After two heat strokes and damaged kidneys, José Delgado remains stunned that Florida banned counties from enacting protections for outdoor workers.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Florida's abortion amendment fails, leaving 6-week ban in place

Florida’s abortion-rights ballot initiative fell short of passing on Tuesday, leaving in place a six-week abortion ban that has helped restrict access across almost all of the Southern U.S. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Florida education officials report hundreds of books pulled from school libraries

“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Florida education officials report hundreds of books removed from schools

Beloved by Toni Morrison, Normal People by Sally Rooney, and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, among books pulled . Florida’s department of education has released a list of more than 700 books ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries: Officials

Hundreds of books were removed from shelves at Florida schools, according to a list compiled by the state’s Department of Education for the 2023-2024 school year. The list shows more than 700 ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Jodi Picoult's “Nineteen Minutes” has topped a list compiled by PEN America of the books most often pulled from school shelves

Entertainment - ABC News - November 1

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections

Business - Financial Times - November 5

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.

UK government looks at ending Gove ban on councils opening new schools

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Tories had ‘tunnel vision’ about promoting academies

Business - Financial Times - November 9

India lifts 3 decade import ban on Salman Rushdie’s controversial book 'The Satanic Verses'

India’s ban on importing author Salman Rushdie’s book “The Satanic Verses” has been lifted after a court said officials were unable to find the original order.

Jason Kelce apologizes for cellphone incident

Jason Kelce apologized during ESPN's "Monday Night Football" pregame show for grabbing the phone of an unruly fan and spiking it to the ground before the Ohio State-Penn State game Saturday.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

Florida’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Florida basketball coach Todd Golden responds to sexual misconduct allegations amid school investigation

Golden released a statement on Saturday responding to the allegations

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Ray Lewis not likely to be Florida Atlantic's next head coach: No communication yet between school and HOFer

Lewis was touted as a candidate on Wednesday by ESPN

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Teddy Bridgewater's Florida high school team under investigation for alleged use of ineligible player

Bridgewater's Miami Northwestern team might be forced to forfeit games

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

'T as in Top Ten win': Florida's 'High School Musical' reference headlines Week 13 of CFB trolls

Florida's win over Ole Miss was capped off by the Gators dunking on the Rebels both on the field and off.

Sports - ESPN - 5 hours ago

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families

A federal policy will prohibit schools from charging transaction fees to low-income families when they make electronic deposits into their lunch accounts.

‘Devastating’: Nonprofit founder says flight ban pauses plans to build school in Haiti

A nonprofit CEO says the flight ban into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, has disrupted plans for humanitarian aid there, including the building of a school in Cap-Haitien.

New Delhi closes schools as air pollution shoots up to worst level this season

Authorities in India’s capital have shut schools, halted construction and banned non-essential trucks from entering the city after air pollution shot up to its worst level this season

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Tories accuse government of 'stoking inflation'

But Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner points out inflation was higher under the Conservatives.

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cellphones: Sources

Chinese hackers believed to have targeted Trump, Vance cell phones, according to reports.

AP sources: Chinese hackers targeted phones of Trump, Vance, people associated with Harris campaign

Chinese hackers targeted cellphones used by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, his running mate, JD Vance, and people associated with the Democratic campaign of Kamala Harris

Tech - ABC News - October 25

FBI investigating hackers who targeted cellphones used by Trump, JD Vance

The FBI is investigating after Chinese government-linked hackers targeted cellphones used by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance. CBS News has learned they also targeted ...

Penn State police investigate cellphone incident involving Jason Kelce and a fan

Penn State University police are investigating an altercation between retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and a fan over a cellphone that occurred before the weekend game between the ...

Sports - ABC News - November 5

Cellphone battery sparks fire, evacuations on Southwest flight at DIA

Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.

'The best in England' - Stokes backs batters after defeat

Captain Ben Stokes backs his batters after another collapse condemns England to series defeat in Pakistan.

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