Desmond Milligan

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. The fallout from Donald Trump’s summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week continues to grow. On Friday, Trump flew to an apparently impromptu meeting with Putin, shaming America by greeting like an honored guest the man who’d ignited the largest war in Europe since Hitler. The whole misbegotten summit was likely driven more by Trump’s desire to change the news cycle (especially after weeks of anger from his own base about the Jeffrey Epstein files) than by any real chance of securing an agreement. What happened after the handshakes, as the two men went behind closed doors in Anchorage, remains a secret, but it couldn’t have been pleasant for the American president. When the two leaders emerged, Putin spoke first and said very little of substance except to reiterate his insistence on solving the “root” causes of the conflict. Trump mumbled his way through a few minutes and took no questions. Then both presidents got on their planes and went home. Later, a haggard Trump tried to put a happy face on the failure in Alaska; on Friday night, he quietly told Sean Hannity that Volodymyr Zelensky has “got to take” Putin’s deal, implying that the United States was endorsing Putin’s demand to freeze the front lines and partition Ukraine. Such an arrangement would give Russia some breathing space while leaving it free to attack again in the future. Trump’s attempt to spin the Anchorage meeting, however, did not sway Zelensky or several European leaders, who in an extraordinary show of diplomatic concern all rushed to Washington two days after Trump’s return. In contrast to Zelensky’s previous visit to the White House, when he arrived alone to be ambushed and insulted to his face by Trump and Vice President J. D. Vance, this time the Ukrainian president came to town accompanied by the leaders of five NATO nations, along with the NATO secretary general and the president of the European Commission. The Alaska summit was never a good idea, especially without some signal from Putin that he was actually ready to stop the killing, but the response from European leaders is the clearest evidence yet that Trump was on a path to selling out Ukraine to the Kremlin. Fortunately, someone at today’s meeting appears to have talked Trump out of the idea of trading land for a temporary peace, an especially encouraging change because the White House already had a map of Ukraine in the room that seemed to be color coded almost perfectly in line with Putin’s wishes. When the group discussion concluded, Trump called Putin and then issued a somewhat scrambled statement on Truth Social, in which he said that he had gained the Russian dictator’s assent for a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelensky. The plan—such as it is at the moment—to put Zelensky and his team in a room with Putin makes little sense. Trump believes that he can arrange a one-on-one meeting, with no mediators, between Putin and the man Putin is trying to kill every day, to be followed by a trilateral meeting among Putin, Zelensky, and Trump. The American president has backed away from his calls for a cease-fire, saying instead that he’s solved several wars without a cease-fire. Meetings require some level of basic agreement among the principals in order to produce results. Both sides have to have at least some shared goals; otherwise, such meetings are not negotiations but two sides reading each other their demands across a table. Without the pressure of further U.S. sanctions or more arms to Ukraine, Putin is likely to meet Zelensky only to renew his demands that Kyiv surrender and certify Putin’s gains, an ultimatum to which Zelensky cannot agree. The Russians, for their part, are being a bit more cautious about Trump’s offer of further negotiations. Their readout of the call tonight said that the Kremlin supports “continuing direct talks” and that Trump and Putin have “discussed raising the level of the contacts.” None of this verbiage means anything: Putin can easily afford to say that he’s thinking it over, and he loses nothing by humoring Trump while Russian forces continue to pulverize Ukrainian cities. Still, it could have been worse. The Europeans, for now, seem to have moved Trump away from a land-for-peace deal, in which a grim handover of Ukrainian territories and the people who live in them would have been followed by haggling with Putin over what a “security guarantee” means. At the least, the mini NATO delegation achieved the minimum goal of stopping Trump from announcing some screwball plan to give Putin chunks of someone else’s country, and if kicking the can down the road while promising more talks averts an American-imposed partition of Ukraine, that’s good news for Kyiv. Trump did, however, buy time for Putin, who has never been in as much of a hurry for a peace deal as Trump. Setting up a bilateral meeting with Zelensky and Putin while the fighting goes on will take a lot of planning—especially because the only thing Putin appears to want is to destroy the Ukrainian government and take over the country. Such a meeting could happen, but without a cease-fire or a basic agreement on Ukraine’s existence, it would yield little more than Putin reiterating his demands, declaring Zelensky the obstacle to peace, and then continuing the war. Perhaps the Europeans did the best they could, stiffening Trump’s spine a bit after whatever browbeating he took in Alaska. But in the end, all of Trump’s showmanship has resulted in no substantive progress. Putin’s war continues. That said, Alaska is still part of the United States, America is still in NATO, and Kyiv remains free—and in this second Trump presidency, perhaps that counts as a good-enough day. Article originally published at The Atlantic View the full article

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A call between the leaders of Russia and India affirmed the countries’ close ties despite Washington’s demands for New Delhi to wean itself off Russian oil. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked his “friend,” Russia’s Vladimir Putin, for briefing him on Putin’s recent meeting with US President Donald Trump. Modi is caught in the geopolitical “game of chicken” between Washington and Moscow, The Indian Express wrote: India wants Trump to reverse his tariff penalty over its economic ties to Russia, while still maintaining friendly relations with Moscow. Washington is ramping up pressure, with Trump’s top trade adviser slamming India’s dependence on Russian energy as “opportunistic and deeply corrosive of the world’s efforts to isolate Putin’s war economy.” Chart showing India-Russia trade.— J.D. Capelouto View the full article

The Brief An Amber Alert was issued on Monday for a 3-year-old and 11-year-old last seen in Riviera Beach, according to investigators. The children may be with Audrey Turner, 43, and possibly an unknown Black female. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riviera Beach Police Department at (561) 845-4123 or call 911. RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. - An Amber Alert was issued on Monday for a 3-year-old and an 11-year-old last seen in Riviera Beach, according to investigators. What we know The Florida Department of Law Enforcement said Aizon Turner, 3, and Akachi Turner, 11, were last seen in the 1200 block of West 6th Street in Riviera Beach. The children are believed to be with Audrey Turner, 43, and possibly an unknown Black female, officials said. READ: Giovanni Pelletier’s body officially identified by medical examiner They may all be traveling in a black Toyota sedan with damage in the front, according to FDLE. Investigators believe they are heading to Georgia toward the Atlanta area. Courtesy: Florida Department of Law Enforcement.Dig deeper Aizon is described as a Black male who is three feet tall, 32 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, FDLE said. He was last seen wearing a khaki shirt, khaki shorts and black light-up shoes with a red trim. Akachi is described as a Black male who is 5 feet tall, 72 pounds with black hair and brown eyes, authorities said. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants and high top FILA sneakers. PREVIOUS: Body of Giovanni Pelletier, teen missing in Florida, found after more than a week: Officials Audrey is described as a Black female who is 5 feet 5 inches tall, 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Officials said she was last seen wearing a black tank top and cream skirt with black stripes. She also may be wearing her hair in a ponytail and has a nose ring. What you can do Anyone with information is asked to contact the Riviera Beach Police Department at (561) 845-4123 or call 911. The Source The information in this story was released by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. View the full article

The Brief Lori Vallow Daybell has been extradited to Idaho after being found guilty of two conspiracies to murder in Arizona. Vallow Daybell, who represented herself in court, received two life sentences for plotting to kill her fourth husband and for the attempted murder of her ex-nephew-in-law. In Idaho, she was convicted for her role in the deaths of her two kids, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and her husband's late wife, Tammy Daybell. PHOENIX - Lori Vallow Daybell was extradited from Estrella Jail in Phoenix, out of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's custody, and is expected to be in Idaho at any moment on Tuesday afternoon. She'll be taken to the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center. What we know Vallow Daybell had been in Maricopa County's Estrella Jail since November 2023 for her April 2025 trial, when she was found guilty of plotting the fatal shooting of her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. Not long after that, she was put on trial for the attempted murder of her ex-nephew-in-law, Brandon Boudreaux, in June. She was also found guilty. In both cases, she represented herself. She was ultimately sentenced to two life terms in prison. That's on top of her life sentences she's serving for the deaths of her kids, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and the death of her husband's late wife, Tammy Daybell. What's next In Arizona, she filed a notice of appeal for her convictions. Vallow Daybell has a virtual status conference scheduled for Sept. 19 at 9:45 a.m. Lori Vallow Daybell is extradited from Phoenix to Idaho on Aug. 18. View the full article

Summer Heat Wave Moves Into Southern California This Week originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Motorists drive west towards the setting sun on a warm afternoon in Long Beach. A warming trend is expected to raise temperatures. throughout Southern California through the weekend. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times via GettySouthern California is gearing up for a major heat wave this week, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees in many areas, and heightened wildfire dangers across parts of the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that the Inland Empire and other inland regions will experience the most extreme conditions, while coastal areas will see relatively milder — though still above average — temperatures. “The most significant heat wave of the summer season, so far, is on the way middle to latter parts of this week and into next weekend, especially Wednesday through Saturday,” the NWS said. The NWS issued fire weather watches for the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, the Antelope Valley foothills and the Santa Clarita Valley from Wednesday through Saturday. According to the NWS, the combination of “heat wave, low humidities, instability and critically dry fuels,” creates a heightened risk of large plume-dominated fires. The Inland Empire will be most impacted. Riverside is expected to climb from a high of 89 degrees on Sunday to 101 degrees by Thursday and Friday. San Bernardino could reach 104 degrees at the end of the week, while Redlands may see a high of 103 degrees. Although forecasters hope for relief next week, temperatures will likely remain above seasonal averages. Even Southern California's coastal and urban centers will feel the effects. Downtown Los Angeles is expected to climb from a high of 84 degrees on Monday to 90 degrees by Thursday and Friday. Anaheim, Long Beach, Pasadena, Torrance, West Covina and Whittier will all see steady rises in temperature — some expecting increases of more than 10-16 degrees over the week. “These are well-above-normal temperatures that are going to be capable of causing heat stress,” said Ariel Cohen, an NWS meteorologist in Los Angeles. “Those susceptible to these conditions should start preparing now.” Residents are urged to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged outdoor activity during peak heat, and be mindful of the elevated wildfire danger, particularly in the foothills and mountainous regions. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

ウクライナとロシアの国旗＝ゲッティ 　ロシアのウシャコフ大統領補佐官は19日、プーチン露大統領とトランプ米大統領が18日に電話協議し、両首脳がロシアとウクライナの代表団による直接交渉の継続を支持したと明らかにした。タス通信が報じた。 　ウシャコフ氏は、トランプ氏やウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領が目指すロシアとウクライナの首脳会談については言及しなかった。一方、AFP通信は18日、情報筋の話として、プーチン氏がトランプ氏に対し、ゼレンスキー氏との会談に応じる用意があることを伝えたと報じた。【モスクワ山衛守剛】 View the full article

Ngày 19/8, Phòng Cảnh sát hình sự Công an tỉnh An Giang cho biết, đơn vị này đang tạm giữ hình sự Thạch Thanh Tuấn (25 tuổi, ngụ ấp Hưng Thạnh, xã Phú Tân, tỉnh An Giang) để tiếp tục điều tra về hành vi “Hiếp dâm người dưới 16 tuổi” và “Cố ý gây thương tích”. Thạch Thanh Tuấn tại cơ quan công an. Ảnh: Tiến Tầm Trước đó, vào khoảng 20h30 ngày 16/8, anh N.V.M. (35 tuổi, ngụ ấp Mỹ Hoá 2, xã Phú Tân) đến công an xã trình báo về việc con gái N.H.N.K.B. (14 tuổi) đi cùng bạn là Đ.M.Đ. (12 tuổi) mất tích vào chiều cùng ngày, nghi vấn bị bắt cóc. Công an xã Phú Tân triển khai lực lượng, phối hợp với gia đình tìm kiếm. Đến khoảng 21h cùng ngày, B. và Đ. được phát hiện trong tình trạng bị trói tay chân tại ruộng trồng khoai thuộc ấp Mỹ Hoá, xã Phú Tân. Cả hai có nhiều vết thương trên cơ thể, riêng em B. trong tình trạng không mặc quần áo, nghi bị hiếp dâm. Hai nạn nhân sau đó được lực lượng chức năng đưa đến Trung tâm Y tế Phú Tân cấp cứu, điều trị. Hiện sức khoẻ của 2 em đều đã ổn định. Xét thấy vụ việc có tính chất nghiêm trọng, lãnh đạo Công an tỉnh An Giang trực tiếp đến hiện trường, chỉ đạo các phòng nghiệp vụ khẩn trương xác minh, truy bắt đối tượng gây án. Bằng các biện pháp nghiệp vụ, trưa 17/8, các trinh sát xác định, ập vào bắt giữ Thạch Thanh Tuấn tại nhà riêng trước sợ ngỡ ngàng của vợ con đối tượng và người dân xung quanh. Tuấn bị bắt trước sự ngỡ ngàng của vợ con và hàng xóm. Ảnh: Tiến Tầm Tại cơ quan công an, Tuấn khai, khoảng 17h ngày 16/8, sau khi sử dụng rượu bia và ma tuý, đối tượng điều khiển xe máy đến ấp Mỹ Hoá 2, thấy Đ. chở B. trên xe đạp điện. Tại đây, Tuấn gọi nhờ Đ. đi mượn dụng cụ để sửa xe. Khi Đ. đồng ý và rời đi, gã này nảy sinh ý định quan hệ tình dục với B. Sau khi sửa xe xong, Tuấn trả 50.000 đồng cho Đ. và B. nhưng 2 em không nhận. Đối tượng sau đó rủ cả 2 xuống ruộng hái dưa hấu ăn. Khi đến ruộng khoai, thấy vắng người qua lại, Tuấn lấy kìm (mang theo trong xe) đánh vào đầu 2 em, xé quần áo B. để trói Đ. Sau khi thực hiện hành vi đồi bại với bé gái 14 tuổi, đối tượng trói cả hai, dùng vải bịt miệng nạn nhân rồi rời khỏi hiện trường. Kẻ biến thái kề dao vào cổ bé gái 12 tuổi để hiếp dâm nhiều lầnTrong lúc chị N,. đi làm, đối tượng L.H.N (31 tuổi, quê Vĩnh Long) đã lẻn vào nhà dùng dao kề cổ bé gái 12 tuổi đe dọa, ép thực hiện hành vi giao cấu với mình. View the full article

Sáng 19/8, UBND xã Krông Búk cho biết, trên địa bàn vừa xảy ra một vụ lật xe khách khiến nhiều người bị thương. Cơ quan công an đang điều tra nguyên nhân vụ tai nạn. Hiện trường vụ tai nạn. Ảnh: SĐ Thông tin ban đầu, khoảng 5h30 cùng ngày, xe khách mang BKS 50H - 550.55 lưu thông trên đường Hồ Chí Minh hướng từ Đắk Lắk đi tỉnh Gia Lai. Khi đến địa bàn xã Krông Búk, xe bất ngờ mất lái, lao xuống lề đường và lật nghiêng. Thời điểm này, trên xe có 46 người. Phát hiện sự việc, người dân cùng cơ quan chức năng địa phương đã dùng xà beng phá kính để đưa hành khách ra ngoài. Vụ tai nạn khiến 3 người bị thương nặng được đưa đến Bệnh viện Đa khoa vùng Tây Nguyên cấp cứu. Một số người còn lại bị xây xước nhẹ được đưa vào Trung tâm Y tế Krông Búk để sơ cứu, chưa ghi nhận nạn nhân tử vong. Xe khách va chạm ô tô 7 chỗ trong hầm Đèo Ngang, 2 người tử vong Trong lúc lưu thông qua hầm Đèo Ngang, xe khách giường nằm va chạm với ô tô 7 chỗ. Vụ tai nạn khiến 2 người ngồi trên ô tô 7 chỗ tử vong. Cấm xe khách chạy lúc nửa đêm về sáng, có chặn tai nạn thảm khốc? Nhiều vụ tai nạn giao thông đặc biệt nghiêm trọng xảy ra với xe khách trong khung giờ 2h30 – 5h30 sáng đang đặt ra cảnh báo nhưng việc cấm hoàn toàn xe khách lưu thông trong thời gian này vẫn là vấn đề cần cân nhắc. Lật xe khách 29 chỗ, 1 người tử vong Xe khách 29 chỗ di chuyển hướng Sơn La – Hà Nội bị lật tại dốc Cun (Phú Thọ), khiến 1 người tử vong, 1 người bị thương, xe hư hỏng nặng. View the full article

因子女爭產風波而成為話題人物的何伯，今年5月與何太在屯門站疑與一名婦人口角，何伯涉取出殺蟲水噴射對方，案件今（19日）於屯門裁判法院再訊。裁判官應控方申請，改控襲擊致造成身體傷害罪，案件押後至9月30日再訊，待辯方索取文件及提供法律意見。被告續准保釋，其左手2隻手指仍然包紥住，另獲准短暫離港。 被告何煊（77歲，退休人士），被控於2025年5月25日，在香港新界屯門兆康路港鐵兆康站大堂D出口，襲擊女子X。何原被控1項意圖損害而施用毒藥罪。 「何伯」何煊5月首次提堂時，左手的2隻手指已包上紗布。(資料圖片/陳曉欣攝)何伯何煊上月再到法庭時，左手仍包著紗布。(資料圖片/陳曉欣攝)控方申請修訂控罪為襲擊致造成身體傷害罪，並指本案備受媒體關注，為事主申請匿名令，署理主任裁判官鄧少雄批准。辯方則申請押後索取文件及提供法律意見。 案件編號：TMCC 1347/2025 何伯何太涉互毆案再押後　何太出庭時稱好驚　離庭時有警員護送何伯涉兆康站向婦人噴殺蟲水　准1千元保釋候訊　兩手指包紗布何伯何太涉屋苑電梯大堂打鬥被控案　何伯仍留醫未能出庭何伯何太同被控傷人　何太准5千元保釋　何伯仍然留院 View the full article

政府早前改向鑫鼎鑫商貿有限公司訂購飲用水，卻發現新供應商未能履行合約，並即叫停及報警，從而揭發疑涉未經內地製造商批准投標及提供冒牌水，涉嫌與案有關的一名男子，被控欺詐罪，今（19日）於東區裁判法院提堂。署理主任裁判官張志偉將案件押至11月11日再訊，以待進一步調查，包括與飲用水的實際生產商作追查，檢驗冒牌與正牌飲用水的分別，及檢驗被告辦公室的電話。被告保釋申請被拒，需還押候訊。 合約價值達5294萬元被告呂子聰（61歲，商人）被控1項欺詐罪，指他於2025年4月25日，在香港意圖欺詐並藉作欺騙。 被告呂子聰由警方押送到法庭。(廖雁鴻攝)控罪指呂向香港特別行政區政府轄下政府物流服務署的人員虛假地表示，即就「向多個政府部門供應瓶裝飲用水」投標所提交的資料及證明文件均屬真實、完整及準確，虛假聲稱其公司「鑫鼎鑫商貿有限公司」向各政府部門供應由「樂百氏（廣東）飲用水有限公司廣州分公司」生產的瓶裝飲用水，並藉此意圖中標；而誘使該政府物流服務署作出作為，即向該「鑫鼎鑫商貿有限公司」批出價值5294萬港元的標書，而導致該「鑫鼎鑫商貿有限公司」獲得利益，即得到價值5249萬港元的標書。 案件編號：ESCC2157/2025 政府飲用水│61歲男子被暫控欺詐罪今晨提堂　57歲女子准保釋政府飲用水｜政府終止鑫鼎鑫供水合約　3張相關化學品合約同取消政府飲用水｜水從何來？　消息：物流公司取貨處距東莞水公司甚遠政府飲用水｜被捕夫婦涉用假文件被索償一億　公司曾奪康文署合約政府飲用水｜被捕鑫鼎鑫董事股東兩夫婦　據悉2023年涉詐騙案被捕政府飲用水｜值5294萬合約有30日「找數期」　警方稱政府應未付款 View the full article

儘管烏克蘭和歐洲均主張俄烏雙方先停火，再談長期和平協議。但美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）8月18日在與烏克蘭和歐洲領導人會面時稱，雖然他同樣認為停火更好，但他質疑是否「有必要」停火，因為他相信在「不久的將來」可以達成一項更廣泛的和平協議。 美媒報道，特朗普曾在美俄元首會面前表示，希望迅速實現停火。但在阿拉斯加會談後，特朗普放棄了他先前推動停火的立場，轉而尋求達成一項全面的和平協議，而該協議或需更長時間才能達成。 特朗普在白宮與歐洲領導人會面時說，「我們所有人顯然都希望能立即停火，同時着手推動持久的和平。也許這樣的事情有可能發生，但目前還沒有發生。」 特朗普亦稱，不知道是否有必要在達成長期和平協議前先停火，但其稱，烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelenskyy）和俄羅斯總統普京（Vlamidir Putin，又譯普丁或蒲亭）可以討論停火事宜。 「我喜歡停火。從另一個角度來看，停火可以立即停止殺戮。但我相信，在這一切結束後達成一項和平協議是非常有可能實現的，而且可以在不久的將來就實現，」特朗普說。 在會談中，德國總理默茨（Friedrich Merz）則主張先達成停火，稱「我們都希望看到停火。我無法想像下次會議會在沒有停火的情況下舉行。所以讓我們朝這個方向努力，並嘗試利用可能的三方會談向俄羅斯施壓。」 2025年8月18日，美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普） 在白宮會見烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelenskiy）及歐洲領導人。圖為德國總理默茨（Friedrich Merz）和歐盟委員會主席馮德萊恩（Ursula von der Leyen）談話。（Reuters）特朗普忘記關咪高峰曝光對話：普京「想為我」達成和平協議︱有片特朗普白宮再晤澤連斯基　氣氛輕鬆無口角　稱讚對方穿西裝美烏歐峰會　特朗普與普京通話　開始安排對方晤澤連斯基｜最新歐洲領袖將晤特朗普　馬克龍：擬問美願為烏提供多大程度安全保障 View the full article

This App Is Making Safe Driving a Fierce Competition Among South Korean Drivers originally appeared on Autoblog. Safe driving is the new form of bragging rightsIn South Korea, the country that's home to popular automotive brands like Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, traffic safety is taking a positive, more conscious turn with fewer incidents over the past five years. But while the local governments in municipalities and major cities in the United States, like New York City, have implemented traffic safety initiatives like Vision Zero to help take action and spread awareness, a new report shows that the most prominent South Korean tech companies are making a positive impact on their country's roads through a smartphone maps feature that drivers use as badge of honor. Tmap MobilityAccording to a new report by The Korea Herald, the "driving score" feature of popular smartphone map applications has had a positive impact on drivers and their behaviour on the open road. In 2016, Tmap Mobility, a company spun off from SK Telecom's mobility division, introduced the "driving score" feature to its flagship Tmap application, the most popular of several applications that function similarly to Waze or Google Maps in the country. The application records the score using the user's smartphone's built-in accelerometer to track movements like acceleration, braking, cornering, and speeding. In essence, the smoother and cleaner you drive, the higher your score and the more points you earn, which can be used towards discounts on car insurance and/or gift cards. Getty ImagesAccording to data released by Tmap last year, over 19 million drivers participated in the Driving Score program, and more than 10.1 million of them scored well enough to secure insurance discounts. Although similar programs are offered by insurance companies like Progressive and Allstate in the United States, Tmap, along with other South Korean tech giants such as Naver and Kakao, makes this information public, ranking drivers against one another. “It is one of the few score-based competitions in Korea where everyone benefits when scores rise,” Chun Ji-yeon, senior researcher at the Korea Insurance Research Institute’s mobility center, said. “Safer driving lowers accident risk, insurers save on claims, and drivers save money. It is a rare alignment of interests.” Tmap claims that their contribution has yielded real results in road safety statistics. According to their internal data, Tmap claims it has prevented 31,336 traffic accidents between 2018 and 2020. Over the years, the South Korean government has made strides to tighten its traffic laws, including the deployment of more speed cameras and tougher drunk driving and school zone speeding laws. Tmap Mobility View the 4 images of this gallery on the original article In addition, cutting-edge safety tech like automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist in cars (especially in the ever-popular Hyundai and Kia models in the country) has contributed to the decline. However, Seo Beom-kyu, head of the traffic safety division at the Korea Road Traffic Authority, notes that the apps do something that the government couldn't do by itself. “Enforcement and better technology are still the main drivers of change in road safety,” he said. “But the private-sector model adds something new. It rewards good behavior, which government programs struggle to do at scale.” According to government data, the number of traffic accidents in South Korea fell from 223,552 cases in 2014 to 198,296 in 2023. During this time, the number of accidents per 10,000 vehicles decreased from 2.0 to 0.9, while fatalities per 100,000 people declined from 9.4 to 5.0. NaverAlthough researchers in the country argue that the motivation to provide such services is purely a marketing and branding scheme for both insurance companies and navigation app providers, for Tmap and similar app users, the benefit is much more than just an insurance discount; it's a flex on social media. “When I got a perfect 100 [score] last month [on the Tmap application], I posted it online like a medal,” Incheon-based app user Lee Ji-yeon told The Korea Herald. “It made me think more about how I drive, even when no one is watching.” However, other drivers told the Herald that they found some loopholes. “If I have to drive in heavy traffic, I switch to Naver so my Tmap score doesn’t drop,” Seoul-based app user Kim Min-su said. “It might sound silly, but last year it saved me almost 200,000 won (~$144) on insurance.” Final ThoughtsWould such a thing work in the United States? It might be tricky to get off the ground. In recent years, insurance giants such as Allstate and Progressive, as well as auto manufacturers, have faced lawsuits and scrutiny from lawmakers over the handling of drivers' data. However, in remarks to the Korea Herald, Hyun Chul-seung, the head of the Traffic AI and Big Data Center at the Korea Road Traffic Authority, noted that the "public square" element of these scores and ranking is the sauce that makes Tmap Mobility and the other tech giants' features work, noting that the South Koreans have “a deep familiarity with measurable performance.” “From school grades to fitness apps to delivery driver ratings, we are used to seeing our performance compared to others,” he said. “Here, it has found a relatively healthy outlet.” This App Is Making Safe Driving a Fierce Competition Among South Korean Drivers first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Amazon Has a ‘Very Handy’ $36 Car Power Inverter on Sale for 45% Off originally appeared on Autoblog. Finding the right gear to keep your devices powered up on the road can make a huge difference, especially if you’re traveling long distances or juggling multiple gadgets at once. That’s why car power inverters are a must-have for road trips, camping, or even just day-to-day commutes. Compact, lightweight, and easy to stash in the glove box, they’re one of those underrated tools you’ll be glad you bought the moment you need it. Right now at Amazon, you can pick up the Pisfau 200W Car Power Inverter for just $20, a 45% discount off its regular $36 price tag. That makes it an affordable and practical solution for keeping laptops, tablets, and phones charged without hunting for public outlets or worrying about running out of juice. Pisfau 200W Car Power Inverter, $20 (was $36) at AmazonGet it!This power inverter packs in two AC outlets and four USB charging ports, converting DC 12V power from your car into AC 110V. It’s designed with an efficient circuit and advanced heat dissipation system that helps it run quietly while keeping energy use in check. At just 8.5 ounces and just 5 inches long, 2.7 inches wide, and 1.4 inches thick, it’s easy to slip into your bag or keep in your vehicle without taking up space. It’s also designed with safety in mind, with an insulated ABS shell and built-in protections against overheating, under voltage, overload, and short circuits. Related: Walmart Has a ‘Super Comfortable’ Folding Camping Cot On Sale for Only $57 As one reviewer said, it’s “a very handy thing to have in your car.” Another shared, “[I] don’t have to worry about my phone losing charge when I leave home,” pointing out just how useful this inverter is for everyday peace of mind. One customer called it “Hands down the best purchase I’ve made this year.” While another said, “[It] worked perfectly! A must-have item for long road trips if your car doesn’t have outlets. I was able to keep all the kids’ devices charged the whole trip.” Reviewers consistently praise its practicality and flexibility, with one noting, “This works wonderfully. It’s a game changer on road trips and has lots of options.” This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so act fast and snag the Pisfau 200W Car Power Inverter for just $20 while it’s still on sale for 45% off. Amazon Has a ‘Very Handy’ $36 Car Power Inverter on Sale for 45% Off first appeared on Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared. View the full article

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Does a viral image authentically show several European leaders like Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen sitting on chairs in a White House corridor? No, that's not true: The image did not appear on any news sites. It contained glitches and discrepancies typical of AI generated images and at least one detection tool found signs of deepfake content. One example of the image could be seen in an X post (archived here) where it was published on August 18 with a caption that read: Humiliated and insulted in the White House corridor. Waiting for the master. This is what the image looked like: Image source: screenshot of @SprinterObserve post on XA reverse image search (archived here) brought up a higher quality version of the image (archived here) but no copies published by reputable news websites: Image source: screenshot of @Greg4Patriot post on X.comIt is obvious the image isn't quite right just by looking at it: Macron's shoes look different from each other, there seems to be an extra pair of legs/feet between him and von der Leyen and the chandeliers look decidedly different from each other, with one sprouting random crystals off to the side. Image source: collage created by Lead StoriesAI detection tool Hive said it was 99.7 likely the image contained AI-generated or deepfake content. Image source: Hive AI detection tool results View the full article

Norwegian prosecutors on Monday announced that they have indicted the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple charges including rape after a lengthy investigation. Oslo state attorney Sturla Henriksbø said Marius Borg Høiby could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, broadcaster NRK reported. The indictment filed in Oslo district court includes 32 counts, among them rape, abuse in a close relationship against one former partner and acts of violence against another. Other charges include making death threats and traffic violations. Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has no royal title or official duties. He has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested last year on various allegations of wrongdoing. He is free pending trial, and Henriksbø said there is currently no reason to arrest and jail him. Henriksbø estimates the trial could begin in mid-January and take around six weeks, NRK reported. Defense attorney Petar Sekulic said in an emailed response to the indictment that “our client denies all charges of sexual abuse, as well as the majority of the charges regarding violence.” He added that Høiby “will present a detailed account of his version of events before the court.” The royal palace said that it was up to the courts to handle the case and reach a decision, and it had nothing to add beyond that. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account at CNN.com View the full article

Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to US "threats," after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. "This week, I will activate a special plan with more than 4.5 million militiamen to ensure coverage of the entire national territory -- militias that are prepared, activated and armed," Maduro announced on state television. Official figures say the Venezuelan militia, founded by Maduro's predecessor Hugo Chavez, contains about 5 million people -- though the actual number is believed to be smaller. Venezuela's total population is around 30 million. Maduro lambasted "the renewal of extravagant, bizarre, and outlandish threats" from the United States. The administration of US President Donald Trump earlier this month doubled its bounty to $50 million for the arrest of Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges. Washington, which does not recognize Maduro's past two election victories, accuses the Venezuelan of leading a cocaine trafficking gang called Cartel de los Soles. The Trump administration announced sanctions against the group and Maduro's administration last month. The US military has also reportedly deployed several vessels to the southern Caribbean, as part of Trump's crackdown on Latin American drug cartels. "We are also deployed throughout the Caribbean...in our sea, our property, Venezuelan territory," Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello said. Although he did not mention the recent US actions specifically, Maduro thanked those who expressed their support in the face of what he called "rotten refrain" of threats. Maduro called on his government's political base to move forward with the formation of peasant and worker militias "in all industries." "Rifles and missiles for the peasant force! To defend the territory, sovereignty, and peace of Venezuela," declared Maduro. mbj/pgf/nn/des/sla View the full article

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — With the start of the fall semester at the University of Arkansas comes the ‘red zone,’ a period from the start of classes to Thanksgiving break when there’s a higher risk of sexual violence than at any other point in the year. The risk increases due to events like football games, Greek initiation and other new environments for students, like nights out on Dickson Street. To help reduce the risk of harm, a popular late-night food spot, Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs, is offering a safe place on Dickson Street for anyone who needs it. Cody Yancey, owner of Yancey’s, is a Razorback alumnus, United States Army veteran and a Northwest Arkansas native. He offers his cart as a safe spot for anyone who may need help. “Oftentimes, I’m here at least until 4 a.m., if not later, and there’s just not a lot of people out there, especially any businesses open that even see it. So I’m uniquely positioned in the right place to help, and I’m certainly willing to help,” Yancey said. Yancey offers his establishment a place for anyone to sit if you’re in an uncomfortable situation, need help getting home, or need to charge your phone. Yancey says no questions will be asked, and no purchase is required. “Whatever it is, they’re welcome to come hang out with us. And, we’ve got ice-cold water and some food, which helps sometimes. But oftentimes, you just need a safe, calm area to be for a little bit and maybe something to help. So we’re happy to do that,” Yancey. Yancey adds he has been trained on recognizing opioid overdose, along with carrying Naloxone kits in his cart. Yancey wants to reach beyond selling hot dogs, which he’s done for the last two decades. “After I graduated college and decided I want to continue doing this, you kind of want your career to check a few more boxes. So, I found a way to do that. It means a lot to me to be able to give back to the community. It means that what I’ve chosen for a career is more meaningful to me,” Yancey said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KNWA FOX24. View the full article

一度供港島和部分離島的政府辦公室飲用的「鑫樂觀音山」飲用水，被揭發未經內地廣東製造商授權投標，警方追查發現桶裝水產自東莞樟木頭。「鑫樂觀音山」水桶底部標示使用58號聚碳酸酯塑膠（58號PC膠），據文獻有機會釋出微量化工原料雙酚A（BPA），或干擾內分泌。現時政府總部改用的本地品牌飲用水使用1號PET膠桶，更標明「BPA Free」（不含雙酚Ａ）。 中國內地、美國等國家早已禁止嬰兒奶瓶含PC膠及雙酚A，消委會去年亦曾檢驗瓶裝水有否含雙酚A。根據食物安全中心資料，低劑量雙酚A不會對消費者造成影響，致力支持業界以其他物料取代或盡量減低雙酚Ａ含量。 食安專家方麗影指，使用不含雙酚A的58號PC膠會「更加好、更加理想」，但強調正常裝載常溫水的情況下，即使膠桶含雙酚A都可放心使用。警方指政府曾三度化驗「鑫樂觀音山」飲用水，證實安全飲用，未有交代詳細檢測項目。 「鑫樂觀音山」其中一款塑膠水桶採用PC 58塑膠，沒有標明不含雙酚A或食品級。（讀者提供）「鑫樂觀音山」另一款塑膠水桶同樣採用58號PC膠，標明是「食品級」。（讀者提供）「鑫樂」水桶使用58號PC膠　部份沒標「食品級」《香港01》 發現政府港島辦公室飲用的「鑫樂觀音山」，至少以兩款塑膠水桶盛載。其中一款水桶有一循環再造三角形符號，裏面註明編號58，下面有「PC」字樣，代表是使用58號聚碳酸酯塑膠（58號PC膠）。膠桶列明「退回再裝」、「只可裝水」，沒有標明「BPA Free」（不含雙酚Ａ）或「食品級」。 另一款水樽則標明是「食品級」，有三角形符號及數字58字樣，同樣代表使用58號PC膠。 「鑫樂觀音山」其中一款塑膠水桶採用58號PC膠，沒有標明不含雙酚A或食品級。（讀者提供）「鑫樂觀音山」塑膠水桶採用58號PC膠。（廖雁雄攝）本地品牌桶裝水標明不含雙酚A政府總部、金鐘政府合署、海港政府大樓昨日（18日）起陸續改用本地品牌屈臣氏的飲用水，該品牌水桶採用塑膠編號1號的PET，同時標明「BPA Free」（不含雙酚Ａ）。 屈臣氏的飲用水水桶採用塑膠編號1號的PET，同時標明「BPA Free」（不含雙酚Ａ）。（香港01記者攝）8月18日，記者到海港政府大樓外視察，一度有21箱屈臣氏蒸餾水放樓下。（香港01攝）8月18日，記者到海港政府大樓外視察，一度有21箱屈臣氏蒸餾水放樓下。（香港01攝）消委會曾驗樽裝水有否含雙酚A聚碳酸酯塑膠，即俗稱的PC膠，特性為耐衝擊、耐高溫，早年常用於製造膠瓶、奶瓶等。根據消委會去年7月的《選擇》月刊，PC膠的常見原料是雙酚A，具有生殖毒性，可從塑膠及相關物料釋放到食物及環境中，是對人類健康和環境有害的內分泌干擾物。消委會去年檢測30款瓶裝水是否含有雙酚A，結果全部樣本沒有發現。 食安中心資料：支持業界盡減食品中的雙酚A食安中心2013年1月於網站發表《風險簡訊》，指加拿大、美國、歐洲和中國內地禁止嬰兒奶瓶，使用雙酚A或PC膠。簡訊指低劑量雙酚A不會對消費者造成影響，香港海關會定期測試嬰兒奶瓶和食物容器。中心支持業界停止製造和出售含雙酚A的奶瓶和嬰兒學習杯，並致力以其他物料取代雙酚A或盡量減低食物罐內層的雙酚A含量。 方麗影博士。（資料圖片）方麗影：使用不含雙酚A的PC膠更好　但仍可放心香港食品創新科技中心項目總監方麗影說，58號PC膠有分為「BPA-free」（不含雙酚A）與不是「BPA-free」兩類。她說，不含雙酚A的58號PC膠可承受120至135度高溫，而含雙酚A的58號PC膠在60度以下的情況下依然穩定，只有在長時間放在80度高溫的環境下才有機會釋出雙酚A，一般常溫飲用水長時間儲存在58號PC膠內不會釋出雙酚A。 她認為相較下，使用不含雙酚A的58號PC膠會「更加好、更加理想」，但強調在正常裝水的情況下，不論58號PC膠是否含雙酚A都可放心使用。 政府飲用水｜值5294萬合約有30日「找數期」　警方稱政府應未付款政府飲用水｜鑫鼎鑫曾向樂百氏索報告　據悉標書驗菌要求極為基本政府飲用水｜警拘鑫鼎鑫董事及股東通緝內地男　水來自東莞樟木頭政府飲用水｜鑫鼎鑫如何進名冊？江玉歡促港府即交代　勿等三個月政府飲用水｜審計署：如發現有不足或違規　定會如實報告及提建議政府飲用水｜財庫局3招補鑊　邀審計署查招標疏漏　審視採購機制政府飲用水｜港島政府場地續有鑫鼎鑫飲用水　觀音山牌空桶砌成牆政府飲用水｜供應港島區鑫樂符技術要求過關　中央投標委員會拍板 View the full article

美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）、烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelensky）與其他歐洲領導人8月18日下午1時（香港時間19日凌晨1時）在白宮舉行閉門會談。美媒指，他們會上頻繁討論「安全保證」問題，以確保俄羅斯不會再次入侵烏克蘭，英國首相施紀賢（Keir Starmer，又譯施凱爾或斯塔默）談及組建一支由「自願聯盟」國家抽調組成的部隊，在停火或和平協議達成後駐紮在烏克蘭。但無人公開詳細說明這支部隊會是什麼樣子。 根據《紐約時報》，軍事官員表示，這支部隊的具體形式至關重要。報道推算未來的3種可能，第一種構想是，部署一支僅用於防禦目的、增援烏克蘭軍隊、全面、可能配備武器的「維和部隊」。 報道指，構想是通過讓克里姆林宮慎重考慮與來自北約成員國的士兵發生衝突，從而威懾俄羅斯。然而，問題在於，要成為可信的威懾力量，這需要數萬人的部隊。 聯合國維和部隊在中非共和國執行職務。（Getty）第二種可能是部署一支規模要小得多的「警戒部隊」。它無法組織起強有力的防禦，但理論上，俄羅斯人在重啟任何的入侵行動時，會猶豫是否要冒殺害非烏克蘭籍歐洲人的風險。然而，這是一個未經檢驗的理論，這也是一場大賭博。 第三種可能是建立一支「觀察部隊」，規模可以很小，大約幾百人。他們基本上會在那裏報告即將發生的軍事行動。但這個角色本可以通過衛星和地面攝像機來完成，而且部隊規模也不足以組織任何形式的防禦。 報道指，無論最終採取何種形式，特朗普尚未承諾向這一股力量增派美國軍隊。 而這支部隊最終形態的決定，很可能將取決於停火或和平協議的具體內容，前提是談判能推進到那一步。 美烏歐峰會｜澤連斯基：擬採購7000億美國武器換取安全保障美烏歐峰會｜澤連斯基：或10天內確定安全保障方案歐洲領袖將晤特朗普　馬克龍：擬問美願為烏提供多大程度安全保障美俄峰會後　英媒：美國願向烏克蘭提供類似「北約式」安全保障 View the full article

*Attached video: Cleveland crime by the numbers (WJW) — Two police officers responding to a domestic disturbance call were shot and killed in Utah, and a man was taken into custody after bystanders persuaded him to drop the gun, authorities said Monday. The officers were identified as Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada of the Tremonton Garland Police Department. Local mayor facing 4-count indictment, accused of striking fleeing suspect A sheriff’s deputy and a police dog also were shot and wounded in their car as they arrived to help at a neighborhood in Tremonton on Sunday night. The deputy from Box Elder County was released from the hospital on Monday, and the dog was hospitalized in fair condition, police said. “These officers are definitely heroes,” Police Chief Chad Reyes in neighboring Brigham City said at a news conference Monday morning. When police respond to domestic disturbance calls, “we really don’t know what we’re walking into,” he said. “And they are one of the most dangerous events that we can be dispatched on.” Police received multiple 911 hang-up calls from a home in the city. A single officer from the Tremonton-Garland Police Department arrived first and was speaking to someone at the home when the man came out with a gun, police said in a news release. Reyes said he believed the man lived at the house. ODOT to make changes after another deadly crash at intersection in Claridon Township “The male opened fire on the officer, striking and killing the officer,” the news release said. A second officer from the department who responded was immediately fired upon by the same male suspect,” and was killed, it said. After the officers were shot, bystanders persuaded the man to put down his weapon, police said. Up to 50 officers from multiple agencies responded. SWAT teams arrived to clear the home and verify that there was no further threat, police said. The ranch-style home was cordoned off by yellow crime scene tape on Monday. A trampoline and a blue children’s pool could be seen on the front lawn. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called what happened “a terrible and tragic night.” He posted online that he joined the state in mourning the loss “of these courageous law enforcement officers.” The man was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, police said in the news release. The names of the wounded deputy and the suspect have not been released. 1 year of legal cannabis sales in Ohio: $700M in sales, yet challenges remain Tremonton, which has about 13,000 people, is in northern Utah about 75 miles (121 kilometers) north of Salt Lake City at the junction of Interstates 15 and 84. It advertises itself as “a favorite midway stop for vacations” to destinations such as Yellowstone National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Canyon. It also calls itself “Utah’s City of Murals” with a walking tour featuring 18 works of public art. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to Fox 8 Cleveland WJW. View the full article

The Brief Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott faces vehicular homicide charges for a 2015 crash. Prosecutors say he was driving 90 mph in a 45 mph zone. Two teens, Kylie Lindsey and Isabella Chinchilla, were killed in the collision and two others were seriously hurt. HARALSON COUNTY, Ga. - Jury selection has begun in the retrial of Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott, who faces vehicular homicide charges in a crash that killed two teenagers in 2015. What we know Prosecutors say Scott was a Georgia State Trooper at the time of the crash, but did not have his lights and sirens on. They allege he was driving 90-miles-per-hour in a 45-mile-per-hour zone and was not responding to a call. The crash in 2015 killed 17-year-old Kylie Lindsey and 16-year-old Isabella Chinchilla. Soon after, Scott was fired from the State Patrol and charges were filed. In 2019, a judge declared a mistrial after the district attorney’s office allegedly withheld evidence. Jury selection for the retrial began today and could take a few days. The Supreme Court of Georgia has since ruled he could be retried. What they're saying The teens' mothers have spent years fighting for a conviction in the case and to get him out of public office. RELATED STORY: Mayor 'acted like a fool' during drunken episodes while criminal case still unresolved "He's not fit to be a mayor," Leslie Woods, mother of 16-year-old victim Isabella Chinchilla, said in a 2023 interview. The backstory The crash was captured on Scott’s patrol car dash cam. In bodycam audio, Scott can be heard explaining the collision. "I was making the left turn right there," Scott said. A deputy replied, "And you didn't see him?" Scott responded, "I saw him, I tried to I went right when I should have went down. Making that left." An outside investigation confirmed Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott abused his authority by repeatedly demanding police give him rides because he was too drunk to drive. Despite those findings, the four-member city council took no action regarding Scott's status as mayor. Leslie Woods and Kellie Lindsey do not live in Buchanan, but the two moms follow the mayor’s every wrong move. That’s what happens when you blame him for the death of your teenage daughter. "Other than losing his job with the Georgia State Patrol when he killed the girls, he has had a great life to live," complained Lindsey. On a dark road in September 2015, trooper A.J. Scott T-boned a car with four teenagers as they tried to turn left in front of him in Carroll County. The driver said he never saw Scott who was speeding through the 45-mile-per-hour zone, no sirens or blue lights activated because he wasn’t responding to a call. Scott was not drinking. The crash killed the two girls in the backseat, Kylie Lindsey and Bella Chinchilla. Neither wore their seatbelt. "I think AJ is not thinking about anybody but himself," said Woods. "He thinks he’s above the law." Scott’s first prosecution ended in a mistrial. What's next The victims’ loved ones have been instructed not to speak to the media during the trial. "I’m just afraid it’s going to take him killing someone else before he’s stopped," Lindsey said in 2023. If convicted on all charges, Scott could face up to 30 years in prison. The Source This article is based on original reporting by FOX 5’s Rob DiRienzo, along with previous FOX 5 reporting. View the full article

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Throughout the month of June, Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives helped collect nearly $17,000 worth of goods to donate to Ronald McDonald Houses in Lexington and Louisville. On Monday, the two organizations joined forces to help deliver all of the items to help families be near their hospitalized children. LATEST KENTUCKY NEWS:Organizations join forces to deliver $17K worth of donations in Kentucky Kentucky State University prioritizing safety after campus shooting Kentucky lawmakers hear takeaways, ask questions on KDE audit Several vehicles were packed with pantry items and other goods. Sha Phillips with Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives said throughout the summer months, the pantries tend to be a little bare, receiving fewer donations. “So, we’re always glad to have tons of things to drop off; this year we did,” she added. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass CEO, Nate Graham, said being able to provide families with supplies to help them during a difficult time means everything. LATEST KENTUCKY LISTS AND RANKINGS:A mansion for under $1M? It’s still the norm in this Kentucky city How tick-infested is Kentucky? Data shows surging levels of tick-borne illness Kentucky has the 2nd highest soda consumption among teens “It’s just something that our families need to, to make things a little bit less hard while they’re staying here. And their child is receiving medical care here in the Lexington community,” he explained. For more information on how to support the charity, you can visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 56 News. View the full article

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Earlier this year, New Mexico lawmakers stopped short of banning cell phones in schools—but they did pass a bill requiring every school district to implement a wireless communication device policy. The goal: give local educators the flexibility to address distractions from cell phones and other devices in ways that best suit their students. So, is the new law making a difference in the classroom? Story continues below Sports Office: The foundation and legacy of UNM baseball with Ray Birmingham Trending: New Mexico Game and Fish says viral ‘horned rabbits’ possible in the state New Mexico Crime Files: A trail of loose change leads police right to the thief’s door Don’t Miss: EPA approves more storage at WIPP, causing capacity concern Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Turth or Consequences) emphasized the law’s local-control approach. “The policies will be very different depending on each school district because it’s up to the local school district on what that policy is going to look like. Some of them may simply say keep the phone in your backpack or lockers while others may have actually gone the extra mile to purchase lock bags and actually lock up those cell phones during cell phone hours,” Brantley explained. While the law only mandates that districts have a policy, some schools decided to adopt stricter rules this year. “This year we decided that we needed something a little bit more,” said Cindy Orthman, principal of Quemado Independent School, west of Socorro. At Quemado, students are now required to place their phones in lock boxes for the entire school day—a step Orthman says is already paying off. “Because when they’re in their backpacks, you’re still getting the notifications, you’re still hearing the buzzing of Snapchat or Instagram, whatever’s going off,” she said. Just two weeks into the school year, Orthman is already seeing a shift in student behavior. “The engagement from the time they walk in the door, to finding their peers, eating, and socializing, and just being present, is night and day from what it was last year,” she said. Orthman said the overall goal isn’t just about discipline—it’s about teaching students to balance their screen time. She says she’d recommend the policy to other schools, but acknowledged that having only 90 students in the school’s 7-12 grades, no doubt, makes the lock-box policy easier to manage than a school with thousands of students. In Santa Fe, Mandela International Magnet School took a different approach. After attempting a full ban last year, the school has eased restrictions this year by adopting Santa Fe Public Schools’ district-wide policy. It allows limited phone use at lunch and between classes, while continuing to ban phone calls, gaming, cameras, and the use of earbuds. Principal Randy Grillo said the school considered lock pouches but was told there was no funding for them. In his experience, phones aren’t usually a problem in classrooms—but rather in the in-between moments. “In the past, I’ve noticed the vast majority of discipline issues stem from something that’s being photographed and posted online, and so taking that avenue away in school has drastically reduced how many discipline issues we have at school,” Grillo said. Sen. Brantley believes that implementing consistent cell phone policies across the state is essential for student well-being. “A number of school districts that were not implementing or had any sort of cell phone policy. We needed them to acknowledge the abuse that’s happening with our students. We need to acknowledge the mental health crisis, the bullying, the negative impacts of what’s happening with the amount of time that our students are spending on the phone,” she said. She also stressed the role parents play in setting boundaries. “The number one indicator of student success is parental involvement. So while the schools are doing their part to restrict cell phone use, I encourage parents to encourage their students to get off their phones during dinner time, to have face-to-face conversations, and make sure they’re doing their part in home to restrict cell phone use as well.” Grillo echoed the importance of teaching personal responsibility. “If we can ultimately teach students to be accountable and make decisions that are the best for a greater community, we don’t have to take things away from them — because hopefully they’re being thoughtful in their decisions in the first place,” he said. The original bill, SB11, had earmarked $10 million for school districts that needed funds to implement a lock-box or lock-pouch system, but the funding was ultimately cut. “We will return this next legislative session to try to get that funding back in and to create a grant program to reimburse school districts,” said Brantley. While the Public Education Department is collecting copies of cell phone policies from every district across New Mexico, it remains unclear how many schools have actually implemented changes this year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KRQE NEWS 13 - Breaking News, Albuquerque News, New Mexico News, Weather, and Videos. View the full article