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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

J.B. Pritzker reiterates: the law aimed at eliminating the use of cell phones in Illinois schools

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is pressing for legislation to ban cell phone use in schools, revisiting a failed proposal from last year.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In front of Kicillof, the mayor of San Isidro demanded that the use of cell phones in Buenos Aires prisons be prohibited

Ramón Lanús, the mayor of San Isidro, urged the prohibition of cell phone use in prisons to prevent gangs from operating while incarcerated during an event with the governor of Buenos Aires.

Feb 25 • 21:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Counseling Board investigates official phone used to access pornographic website in Normandia

The Counseling Board of Normandia, Brazil, has launched an administrative process to investigate the use of an official phone that accessed a pornographic website, following a request from the Public Ministry of Roraima.

Feb 25 • 15:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cell Phones and Children: The Most Common Mistakes Adults Make When Trying to Set Limits

Families in Argentina are increasingly concerned about setting limits on cell phone use among children, with experts highlighting the cognitive and emotional impacts of early access.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Phone scammers did not manage to use the thousands extorted from a woman in Panevėžys

Police successfully apprehended phone scammers who extorted nearly 9,000 euros from an elderly woman in Panevėžys, returning the funds to their rightful owner.

Feb 24 • 12:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RESEARCH ⟩ 66% of people do one thing in the toilet that can become expensive for health

A recent study reveals that 66% of people browse their phones while on the toilet, a habit that could lead to serious health issues.

Feb 24 • 07:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

"We are from the mafia, we've been following you": he was robbed in Guayaquil and then they tried to trick him through 'phishing' to obtain his phone password

Arturo Miranda was followed and robbed in Guayaquil, where the assailants later attempted to use phishing tactics to access his phone's password.

Feb 23 • 17:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

School bans on mobile phones reportedly do not work, claims new analysis

A recent analysis claims that bans on mobile phone use in schools are ineffective.

Feb 23 • 15:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I'm a police officer and there's only 1 instance you can use phone while driving'

A UK police officer clarifies that there is only one situation where drivers can legally use their phone while driving.

Feb 23 • 14:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Preparation for Mobile Ban for Students Under 16 in Karnataka

The Karnataka government is considering a ban on mobile phone usage for students under the age of 16 to combat social media addiction and exposure to drug use.

Feb 22 • 04:06 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Ban on cell phone use for members of 'La Banda del Millón' in prison: who is affected by the judicial measure

A judge has ordered a ban on cell phone use for members of 'La Banda del Millón,' a criminal organization responsible for violent robberies against retirees in northern Buenos Aires, affecting 40 members, including 21 currently detained.

Feb 21 • 16:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to Make Your Phone Boring to Regain Control of Your Life?

The article discusses how excessive smartphone use can lead to attention theft, isolation, and distraction, and suggests ways to make phones less enticing to regain control over personal lives.

Feb 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mechanic attacked by dogs, animal bites phone and device explodes in man's pocket in Paraná: '20 days of use, but it saved my life'

A mechanic in Paraná was attacked by dogs, leading to an explosion of his phone in his pocket after one of the animals bit it.

Feb 18 • 22:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amnesty: Hacking of prominent Angolan journalist's phone by 'serious' spyware

Amnesty International reported that the phone of prominent Angolan journalist and activist Teixeira Candido was hacked in 2024 using the invasive spyware 'Predator', marking the first criminal confirmation of its use in Angola.

Feb 18 • 09:41 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Allowing evidence from phone taps in investigations - amendments to the law being prepared in the Saeima

Latvia's Saeima is preparing legal amendments to permit the use of evidence obtained from phone taps in investigations, which has raised concerns over privacy and ethical implications.

Feb 17 • 16:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘If I don’t give him the cell phone, he throws a tantrum’: reform to the Childhood Code seeks to curb the use of social networks among minors under 15 years

A proposed reform in Ecuador aims to regulate social media usage for minors under 15, requiring companies to verify ages and promoting parental controls.

Feb 16 • 14:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Cross-Country Skiing: Why Not Use the Trail Phone

In Switzerland, cross-country skiers prefer using a dedicated trail phone for weather updates rather than relying on weather apps and the internet.

Feb 16 • 13:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

You can run two WhatsApp on one phone, the method is very easy

The article explains how to use multiple WhatsApp accounts on a single phone without needing third-party applications.

Feb 13 • 11:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from readers: Cell phones in prison, CGT march, arrested in Brazil

This article discusses reader letters addressing concerns about cell phone use in prisons, labor marches by the CGT, and a recent arrest in Brazil.

Feb 12 • 03:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor. Call and talk on the phone instead of texting

The writer advocates for better communication skills among the younger generation, urging them to use phone calls rather than text messages.

Feb 11 • 12:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sign of Poverty? The Way You Use Your Phone Reveals Your True Financial Situation

The article discusses how the way individuals use their smartphones can be a more telling indicator of their financial status than luxury items like designer clothes or expensive cars.

Feb 9 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

AI cameras capture cell phone use and lack of seat belts and are multiplying along São Paulo highways

AI cameras installed on São Paulo highways have been capturing drivers using cell phones and not wearing seat belts, resulting in increased fines.

Feb 8 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Himachal Government's Big Decision, Ban on Mobile Phone Use in All Schools

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to completely ban the use of mobile phones in all government and private schools starting March 1, as announced by Chief Minister Sukhu.

Feb 6 • 06:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Juan Tallón: "I read worse. I see the damage that the phone does to me"

Galician author Juan Tallón discusses the detrimental effects of mobile phone use on reading and life in a podcast interview about his latest novel, 'Mil cosas.'

Feb 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The mobile phone and impatience, main risk factors for pedestrians

A study reveals that mobile phone use and impatience are the leading causes of pedestrian accidents, contributing to 207 pedestrian fatalities in urban areas in 2024.

Feb 5 • 14:29 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Do you use a smartwatch while driving? Answered whether it's possible

The article discusses the implications of using smartwatches while driving, highlighting that it can be as distracting as using a phone, which is prohibited by traffic regulations.

Feb 5 • 09:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Not Indian, but Korean boys were liked, desire to marry... New revelation in the case of three sisters' suicide

The suicide case of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad has revealed their preference for Korean boys and a desire to marry, which was a concern for their family leading to restrictions on their mobile phone use.

Feb 4 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The French Parliament approved a ban on mobile phones for children

The French Parliament has approved a bill banning mobile phone use in schools and all social media use for children under fifteen, an initiative strongly supported by President Emmanuel Macron.

Jan 27 • 07:48 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Nuria Márquez, physiotherapist, about the problems of spending too much time on the toilet: 'I see it often'

Physiotherapist Nuria Márquez discusses the negative side effects of spending excessive time on the toilet, particularly due to mobile phone use.

Jan 16 • 10:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

AD FEATURE: Take time to have a chat with your children about staying safe online

Giovanna and Tom Fletcher emphasize the importance of discussing online safety with their son as he prepares to start secondary school and use a phone.

Jan 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Parental Control Manual: How to Protect Your Child from Excessive Use of Social Networks and Mobile Phones

A recent article discusses the growing concern in Slovakia and worldwide about the impact of social networks and unrestricted internet access on children's concentration and mental health, particularly following the implementation of a mobile phone ban in primary schools.

Jan 14 • 16:18 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Smart Cameras: Same-Day Tickets for Red Light and Mobile Use at the Wheel

Greece's Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced that smart cameras will soon start issuing same-day tickets for red light and mobile phone usage while driving.

Jan 13 • 15:04 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Fuchs announced changes regarding excuses in schools: We might limit them

Education Minister Radovan Fuchs announced proposed changes to rules regarding student excuses for absences, emphasizing stricter guidelines on mobile phone use and better communication between schools and parents.

Jan 12 • 13:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Gordana Keresteš: Mobile phone bans in schools also depend on parents

The Ministry of Education is considering a ban on mobile phone usage in elementary schools, both during classes and breaks, in response to research highlighting the risks of excessive phone use by children.

Jan 11 • 10:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tories would ban under-16s from social media, says Badenoch – UK politics live

The Conservative party in the UK plans to ban under-16s from social media and mobile phone use in schools to address concerns about mental health and access to harmful online content.

Jan 11 • 09:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A pediatrician on the use of mobile phones among adolescents: "Until the age of 16..."

A pediatrician discusses the implications of mobile phone usage among adolescents, emphasizing the importance of limiting their use until 16 years old.

Jan 9 • 18:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

If your mom is constantly on her phone, she's probably avoiding these 11 fears

The article discusses how excessive phone use, particularly among mothers, often serves as a distraction from stress and avoids confronting deeper fears.

Jan 9 • 10:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Fix your bad phone habits with 5 expert tips - as survey reveals worst offenders

A survey shows that nearly half of Brits aim to reduce their mobile phone usage, with the average person spending three hours a day on their devices and wanting to break detrimental habits.

Jan 8 • 10:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Mobile phone ban yielding good results although some sneak in their phones

The mobile phone ban at Álftamýrarskóla has significantly increased student interactions despite some students admitting difficulty in resisting the urge to use their phones.

Jan 7 • 20:59 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Wise recommendations from an expert if the Three Kings give your child their first mobile phone

An expert offers advice on how to manage a child's first mobile phone as a gift, emphasizing responsible use and not tying the child's value to their behavior.

Jan 5 • 19:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

A Doctor Warned Never to Use Your Mobile Phone While on the Toilet: The Reason Will Surprise You

Experts caution that using a mobile phone while sitting on the toilet, a common habit for many, may have unpleasant and even health-related consequences.

Jan 4 • 13:29 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French lawmakers to debate social media ban for children under 15

French lawmakers are preparing to debate a proposed social media ban for children under 15 and restrictions on mobile phone use in high schools, set to be discussed in January 2026.

Dec 31 • 16:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The first cameras on the streets of Attica recorded 10,000 drivers running red lights

The newly installed cameras in Attica have recorded 10,000 instances of drivers running red lights, as well as other violations such as mobile phone use and speeding.

Dec 30 • 17:29 UTC

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