Cell Phone News

• Crew member on cellphone led to 2022 ship collision in the Gulf of Mexico
  
  The watch officer on the bridge of the offshore supply vessel Thunder caused $12 million worth of damage after his ship collided with a bulk carrier while he was on his cellphone.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 8 Jun 2023.
• Prince Harry Is Pressed on Details in Lawsuit Against U.K. Tabloids
  
  On his first day of testimony, Harry faced questions over his accusation that a British newspaper group hacked his cellphone more than a decade ago.
  New York Times.  Tuesday, 6 Jun 2023.
• With Prince Harry to Testify in Hacking Case, Royals Prepare to Cringe
  
  A media spectacle will unfold this week as the prince prepares to take the stand against newspapers he says invaded his privacy by hacking his cellphone.
  New York Times.  Monday, 5 Jun 2023.
• Amazon Prime members could soon be offered free cellphone plans
  
  Amazon is reportedly in talks with a host of wireless carriers to offer a free or low-cost mobile service to its Prime subscribers.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 2 Jun 2023.
• 7th grader who took the wheel of a school bus called "a hero"
  
  Not having a cell phone helped seventh grader Dillon Reeves make a stunning rescue.
  CBS News.  Friday, 12 May 2023.
• Reporter pleads guilty to prank call using Gov. Kristi Noem's cell number
  
  A broadcast reporter pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct charge filed after he made a prank phone call using South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's personal cellphone number.
  Washington Times.  Tuesday, 9 May 2023.
• Instead of a hospital stay, he was given a cellphone with medical staff on speed dial
  
  More than 500 patients have participated in L.A. General's Safer at Home program, cared for remotely by several dozen nurses and five physicians.
  Los Angeles Times.  Friday, 5 May 2023.
• Reporter charged with prank call using Gov. Kristi Noem's cell
  
  A broadcast reporter has been charged with making a prank phone call using South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem's personal cellphone number.
  Washington Times.  Thursday, 4 May 2023.
• Take A Break From Your Cellphone
  
  Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on American roads, claiming 3,522 lives in 2021, and more than 32,000 since 2012.
  Forbes.  Sunday, 30 Apr 2023.
• Agent encounter with prowler amid digital home showing goes viral
  
  Billings, Montana, real estate agent Alyssa Webb was taking a cellphone video of the vacant home during a tour with clients when she turned a corner and came face to face with the vagrant.
  Inman.  Friday, 28 Apr 2023.
• American Airlines Plane Catches Fire Due to Bird Strike: 'The Engine Started Making Real Loud Noises'
  
  Video of the engine fire was captured on a passenger's cellphone.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 24 Apr 2023.
• Police: Florida DoorDash driver kidnapped, sexually assaulted during delivery
  
  The victim's family rescued her from the attacker after tracking her cell phone location, police said.
  CBS News.  Saturday, 22 Apr 2023.
• Chicago illegally collected tens of millions of dollars from cell phone tickets, lawsuit claims
  
  A lawsuit claims the City of Chicago illegally assessed tens of millions of dollars in cell phone ticket fines for years.
  ABC News.  Monday, 17 Apr 2023.
• Loop shooting: 2 teens shot near Millennium Park as large crowds gather downtown, Chicago police say
  
  Earlier on Saturday night, a viewer shared cell phone video showing a group of people jumping on a vehicle along Michigan Avenue.
  ABC News.  Sunday, 16 Apr 2023.
• FBI warns of cyber threat from public USB charging stations
  
  Federal officials are again warning travelers to avoid using public USB charging stations, as the docks can be altered to introduce malware or tracking software onto cellphones.
  Los Angeles Times.  Monday, 10 Apr 2023.

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