No cell phones in schools, free meals for children, a state flood authority: Here are some of lawmakers' first ideas ahead of the legislative session
An initial batch of proposed legislation was unveiled Friday, revealing some of lawmakers' personal priorities ahead of a legislative session that will begin later this month. The House and Senate are ...
Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles
A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide ...
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Starlink and T-Mobile work together to enable satellite SMS for Los Angeles wildfire victims
T-Mobile teams with SpaceX to deliver Starlink's awesome Direct-to-Cellular (DTC) service over impaced areas of the ...
Los Angeles wildfire evacuees get lifeline from Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft — Here’s how they get help
Airbnb, Uber, and Lyft are aiding Southern California wildfire evacuees. Airbnb.org, in partnership with 211 LA, offers free ...
T-Mobile and SpaceX activate satellite texting in wildfire-stricken Los Angeles
Telecom companies are providing essential support to those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires in the form of satellite ...
Jail phone costs can be a huge burden for families. A new Wisconsin campaign aims to make them free.
Called Connecting Families, it's part of a national effort by Worth Rises, a New York-based advocacy group focused on ...
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Coalition Launches Campaign to Make Wisconsin Prison, Jail Phone Calls Free
You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events ...
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Redmond Police Cars Now Highlight Crisis Line
The city of Redmond's police patrol cars will all display the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number by the end of the month.
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She knew people needed to eat after Helene. And that some needed special diets.
She’d have to make it last for days. [WHEN FREE FOOD DOESN'T HELP: Free meals for Helene survivors have been a lifeline — but not everyone can eat them.] The devastation of Helene meant the ...
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6 trends to expect from flagship Android phones in 2025
The first wave of next-generation Android phones has launched, with major Chinese players like HONOR, OnePlus, OPPO, and others all revealing their wares. This is just the start, though ...