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Why are abbreviations so common in text messages? IYKYK

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Why are abbreviations so common in text messages? IYKYK

New World Health Organization report dismisses old fears around cellphones

New World Health Organization report dismisses old fears around cellphones

How Fairfax Co. will use a magnetic pouch to prevent cellphones from distracting middle schoolers

How Fairfax Co. will use a magnetic pouch to prevent cellphones from distracting middle schoolers

As Virginia works toward statewide school cellphone policy, some are skeptical it’ll actually work

As Virginia works toward statewide school cellphone policy, some are skeptical it’ll actually work

Fairfax Co. schools may change when students can use cellphones

Fairfax Co. schools may change when students can use cellphones

3G network service, including 911 calls, to be phased out in 2022

3G network service, including 911 calls, to be phased out in 2022

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Maryland group uses old smartphones to help coronavirus patients

Maryland group uses old smartphones to help coronavirus patients

411 on 202: New DC area code debuts in 2 years

411 on 202: New DC area code debuts in 2 years

New Virginia laws on guns, gambling, statues, weed possession start Wednesday

New Virginia laws on guns, gambling, statues, weed possession start Wednesday

Babies love cellphones, but parents should set boundaries

How new technology used by 911 dispatchers helps pinpoint cellphone locations and save lives

How new technology used by 911 dispatchers helps pinpoint cellphone locations and save lives

Your cellphone number is now your ID — and that poses problems

Your cellphone number is now your ID — and that poses problems

Emergency Alert System to be tested in DC area on April 5

Emergency Alert System to be tested in DC area on April 5

Police: Parents need to monitor kids’ cellphone use

Police: Parents need to monitor kids’ cellphone use

Your phone is costing your boss 8 hours a week

Your phone is costing your boss 8 hours a week

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