New Jersey bans student mobile phones in schools
New Jersey becomes the 27th US state to enforce a full-day school mobile phone ban, aiming to boost focus and curb distractions for over 1.3 million public school students.
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Mother's 20-Year Cocaine Addiction: From School to Sobriety
A Surrey mother-of-three spent £200 daily on cocaine, using it to clean her home. After two decades, she found recovery. Read her shocking story of hidden addiction in middle-class Britain.
UK crime boss linked to Maduro in huge cocaine deal
Exclusive: US indictment alleges deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro conspired with British crime lord Robert Dawes in a record £216m cocaine shipment. Dawes is serving 22 years in France. Read the full investigation.
Govt Issues Screen Time Warning for Under-Fives
New government guidance warns parents of screen time's impact on toddlers' language. Research links 5+ hours daily to poorer development. Get the facts and advice.
Renee Good's Final Words Video Sparks US Outrage
Newly released footage shows Renee Good's final moments before being shot by an ICE agent, sparking protests and a fierce political debate over police use of force.
Experts: Minneapolis ICE Shooting Was 'Induced'
Former officers and legal experts dispute the Trump administration's justification for the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good, citing a breach of use-of-force policies. Read the full analysis.
Analogue Bags: Fashion's Answer to Doomscrolling
Discover how 'analogue bags' filled with puzzles and knitting are helping Brits reduce phone use. Learn about the trend championed by millennials and Gen Z to reclaim attention.
ICE Shooting of Mother in Car Highlights Policy Gap
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has reignited debate over law enforcement policies on firing at moving vehicles. Discover the critical policy inconsistencies.
Seattle Mayor's 'Soft' Drug Policy Sparks Public Outcry
Seattle's new mayor faces backlash as drug addicts praise reported orders for police not to arrest for public drug use, leading to a surge in street squalor and business despair.
Legal Hurdles for Charges in ICE Agent Shooting
The family of a woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis calls it murder. We examine the complex legal standards for use of force and immunity that may shield the officer from prosecution.
ICE Agent's Fatal Shooting of Woman in Minneapolis Sparks Debate
The fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis raises critical questions about use-of-force policies regarding moving vehicles. Explore the facts and the national debate.
$23bn in Unused Gift Cards Sparks Warning
A staggering $23 billion in gift cards sits unused in the US. The National Use Your Gift Card Day on January 17 urges consumers to reclaim their 'free money'. Find out how.
UK's £23bn Unused Gift Card Problem Revealed
A financial awareness campaign reveals a staggering £23 billion in unused gift cards sits dormant in the UK. Learn how to find, spend, or donate your forgotten balances to start the new year smarter.
2025's Busiest ATM Day Was December 19, Data Shows
Link ATM data reveals a 4% annual decline in cash withdrawals, with £76.7bn taken out in 2025. Discover the surprising peak day and what it means for the UK's cash use.
Tesco recalls pâté over use-by date error
Tesco has urgently recalled three own-brand pâtés due to an incorrect use-by date, posing a potential microbiological risk. Customers are warned not to eat them and to return for a full refund.
Tesco Recalls Pâté Over Incorrect Use-By Dates
Tesco has urgently recalled three pâté products due to incorrect use-by dates posing a 'microbiological risk'. Customers are urged not to eat them and to return for a full refund.
Brits in Bali cocaine smuggling case freed and deported
A British couple jailed for smuggling cocaine disguised as Angel Delight have been freed from a Bali prison and flown home, having escaped Indonesia's firing squad. Read the full exclusive.
DHS condemned for using artist's work without permission
The US Department of Homeland Security is under fire for using Japanese artist Hiroshi Nagai's artwork without permission to promote its deportation agenda. Read the full story.
Israel's dual-use rules block aid but allow commercial sales
Exclusive: Israel is allowing traders to bring generators and tent poles into Gaza, items barred for humanitarian groups. This two-tier system is crippling aid efforts as winter sets in.
Israel's dual-use rules create two-tier aid system in Gaza
Exclusive: Israel allows commercial traders to bring generators and tent poles into Gaza while barring them for humanitarian organisations, creating a lucrative market amid desperate need.
Reiner Tragedy Highlights Addiction Stigma, Parents Warn
The shocking Reiner family case has US and UK parents fearing it will fuel dangerous stereotypes about addiction and violence, overshadowing the real crisis.
NHS Lansoprazole Warning for Users Over Three Months
The NHS has issued crucial guidance for patients taking lansoprazole long-term, warning of risks like low magnesium and vitamin deficiency. Learn the symptoms and when to see your doctor.
Brit student freed from Dubai jail in 'Christmas miracle'
Mia O'Brien, 24, returns to UK after 25-year sentence in Dubai for cocaine charges. Her family calls release a 'living hell' ended. Read the full story.
Brits to be freed from Bali prison in days after drug plot
Three Britons are set to be deported from Indonesia within days after being spared the firing squad for smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets. Read their exclusive story.
Gen Z Smoking Rates Hit 10-Year High in UK
UK smoking rates are rising again, driven by Gen Z nostalgia and celebrity influence. Youth tobacco use hits its highest level in a decade, sparking health warnings.
12-year sentence for Bali cocaine in chocolate smuggling
An Australian man has been sentenced to 12 years in an Indonesian prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine hidden inside Lindt chocolate wrappers. Read the full details of the case.
Teens React to Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban
As Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s begins on 10 December, five teenagers share their mixed feelings on the 'delay' policy, its impact on connection, and what they believe the government should do instead.
$1M Settlement for Honolulu Police Shooting of Teen
Honolulu's city council approves a $1 million settlement for the 2021 police shooting of Iremamber Sykap, a case highlighting racism towards Micronesians. Read the full story.
Brazilian influencer's death ruled accidental cocaine overdose
Authorities say Brazilian influencer Barbara Jankavski died from accidental cocaine use. Her family and prosecutors push for a murder trial, disputing the official finding. #HumanBarbie
Swimmer filmed using phone in pool ignites addiction debate
A video of a woman scrolling her phone while swimming at Bondi Icebergs has gone viral, highlighting Australia's mobile phone addiction crisis. Discover the shocking statistics.
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