Student Cellphone Bans in Schools

States are implementing laws to restrict student cellphone use in schools due to distractions, cyberbullying, and tech misuse. Bans have shown to enhance concentration, reduce bullying, and improve group work. Some states have passed laws banning personal wireless devices like smartphones during class time. Other states are providing funding for schools to purchase lockable phone storage bags.

AT&T Network Outages Affecting 70,000+ Customers

AT&T is working urgently to restore network outages affecting over 70,000 customers. The outage has impacted users nationwide and in Canada, with service disruptions reported across major cities. Other cellphone providers like Verizon and T-Mobile are also affected. Emergency services like 911 operators have warned of the impact on call-taking abilities.