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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

At 36 years old, I am once again obsessed with Pokémon cards – this time on my phone

The new smartphone version of the trading card game has captured me as effectively as a Master Ball – but I’m enjoying this daily nostalgia shot. Any millennial – and any parent – will be familiar ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Indiana Man Convicted of Killing 2 Girls After Video Found on Victim’s Phone

A jury on Monday found Richard Allen guilty of killing Liberty German and Abigail Williams, who were on a hike in 2017. Video showed a man following the girls.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Apple's four-phone strategy is lagging. One idea to reviving sales: Cut the cameras

Every year since 2020, when Apple moved to a four-model lineup, one of them has lagged in terms of sales.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

2 Missouri officers accused of stealing nudes from dozens of women's phones at traffic stops

Two former Missouri officers were charged in separate, unconnected cases in federal court this week over allegations that they illegally searched women's phones during traffic stops to obtain ...

Valuations at Musk’s SpaceX and xAI set to soar in new deals

Billionaire’s rocket builder plots huge share sale while AI start-up closes in on $5bn funding round

Business - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

‘I came to make new friends’: the hangout event where phones are locked away

Offline Club brings digital detox concept to London for those wanting real-life connections and relaxation. For some of us, being without our smartphones for a few hours prompts panic: think of all ...

World - The Guardian - 18 hours ago

Modern slavery backlog could be eradicated in two years, says government

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips aims to clear a backlog of more than 23,000 cases.

Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum Is Not Two Movies

Warner Bros. and New Line are making new Lord of the Rings movies , beginning with the tentatively titled The Hunt for Gollum and later continuing with other unannounced projects in the future. ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Two more men charged with murder of Kieran Shepherd

A murder investigation is continuing after Kieran Shepherd, 30, dies following an assault in a Chelmsford street.

Kareem Hunt scores two touchdowns in first half

Hunt solves Chiefs' red zone problems in the first half of Sunday's Super Bowl rematch.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Two admit to rioting as Ely accused appear in court

The defendants started appearing in groups before Cardiff Crown Court on Monday, charged with riot.

Tuesday Briefing: Two Weeks Until Election Day

Plus, Aleksei Navalny’s memoir.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Three dead after migrant boat sinks in Channel

Forty-five people have been rescued with a search operation ongoing, maritime authorities said.

How Two of the Rarest Horses on Earth Got Lost

The entire world’s population of Przewalski’s horses once dwindled to a mere dozen. So how did a pair named Fiona and Shrek end up in livestock auctions in the West?

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Case reopens into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls

Bereaved parents welcome new police investigation into a crash that killed two girls and injured 12.

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