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Iranians able to make some calls abroad while internet access is still out after protests
3+ hour ago (342+ words) Mobile phones in Iran were able to call abroad Tuesday after a crackdown on nationwide protests in which the internet and international calls were cut. Video above: Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to…...
This is ‘brain rot,’ a slang term with something to it
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1110+ words) The mechanisms that keep you mindlessly scrolling may be similar to those behind addictions such as drug and alcohol use or gambling You grab your phone and in that first swipe, you see someone traveling the world. Why aren't you…...
Viral video raises $1.7 million to allow 88-year-old veteran to retire
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (436+ words) Internet sensations can turn up just about anywhere and can happen to just about anyone. One such sensation has led to a flood of donations for an 88-year-old veteran in Michigan. "It came out of the clear blue " I really…...
Legislators warn data centers in Maryland could lead to $70 electric bill increases, blackouts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (490+ words) A bipartisan group of legislators is warning that electric bills could increase by $70 per month and there could be rolling blackouts due to data centers. Now, the legislators, along with consumer advocates, are pushing for more regulation. They're calling on…...
Kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than experts recommend. How to handle it
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1069+ words) Most kids are getting smartphones at much younger ages than many experts recommend, according to new research. A majority of parents of kids ages 11 to 12 said their child has a smartphone, a Pew Research Center survey published October 8 found. However,…...
New scam claims you have relief money waiting — what to do
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (168+ words) The BBB is warning about a new scam claiming you have unclaimed relief money. Here's how the fake offer works " and how to protect your information. The BBB is warning about a new scam claiming you have unclaimed relief money....
Rossen Reports: How to claim your AT&T settlement money
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (94+ words) If you were an AT&T customer between 2015 and 2023, you might be eligible for part of a $177 million settlement over a data breach. AT&T is paying out a $177 million settlement after a massive data breach exposed customer names, addresses…...
Secret Service thwarts massive telecom threat near UN General Assembly
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (278+ words) The Secret Service thwarted a massive telecom threat near the United Nations that could have disrupted New York City's communications. The Secret Service stopped a massive telecom threat near the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, just…...
TikTok's US algorithm to be overseen by Oracle under proposed deal
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) New details were revealed Monday on the reported deal that will allow TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week declaring that the deal has met U.S. national security needs, according to a…...
FCC taking steps that would allow US prisons to jam prisoners' cellphone signals
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (544+ words) Federal officials on Friday said they are taking steps that will give state and federal prisons the right to jam the signals of cellphones smuggled to inmates, devices they argue allow prisoners to plot violence and carry out crimes. Video…...