Gov. Phil Murphy signed a new law requiring New Jersey schools to restrict student cell phone use starting in 2026–27.

Grade schools in New Jersey will soon be required to adopt policies that restrict the use of cell phones or other ...

Districts must now develop local policies restricting cell phone use during school hours. The policies are set to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Starting in the next school year, New Jersey will enforce a smartphone ban in public schools, promoting better focus and ...

BALTIMORE - Shreya Hessler’s students said they felt trapped in a phone prison. One student picked up her device 190 times a ...

Each day, an estimated 22 veterans die by suicide, a crisis often linked to isolation and lack of access to support. Reliable ...

For older adults, the right smartphone can be a lifeline to family, health care and daily services, but the setup process often feels like a maze of tiny icons and cryptic menus. A calmer, more ...

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iPhones are one of the most popular smartphones, and for good reason. They run smoothly, look sleek, and use iOS that so many of us know and love. If you're looking to upgrade to the latest generation ...

NORTHLAKE, Ill., Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Patriot Mobile and Cell Phones for Soldiers are partnering to provide free cell phones and wireless service to 30 U.S. Navy cadets this Thanksgiving, ...