Watch Duty, a Wildfire-Tracking App, Provides a Lifeline in Los Angeles
A nonprofit runs the app with volunteers and full-time employees, including retired firefighters and dispatchers, to provide ...
From wildfire trackers in LA to air raid alerts in Ukraine, crisis apps are a lifeline for millions
Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app keeping Los Angeles residents informed of danger, is the latest in a growing field of ...
TikTok may get reprieve from Trump over US ban — after vow to go dark on Sunday
Trump, whose inauguration will be held Monday, is reportedly considering issuing an executive order that would prevent ...
Volunteers in Lunenburg County, N.S., restore phones to connect people in need
Michael Graves has been collecting used smartphones on Nova Scotia's South Shore for the better part of a decade.The ...
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Jewish Community Leaders Pledge Support to Wildfires Victims
Leaders of multiple Jewish organizations, including Bet Tzedek, Jewish Family Service LA and Jewish Free Loan Association, ...
Jail phone costs can be a huge burden for families. A new Wisconsin campaign aims to make them free.
Called Connecting Families, it's part of a national effort by Worth Rises, a New York-based advocacy group focused on ...
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North Dakota's 5-1-1 serves as lifeline to travelers during harsh winter weather
The automated line, along with the NDRoads website and mobile app, serves as a guide for the state's weather and highway ...
How Watch Duty became an essential app during the Los Angeles wildfires
The Watch Duty app's fire fact-checkers brought reliable information to Los Angeles residents during a week of chaos.
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Lifeline prepares for influx over holidays
As Lifeline prepares for its busiest time of year, Australians are being encouraged to take time out to plan for ...