Introducing the Verizon Family Plus perk: A smarter, safer way to keep families connected
10 Sep
Breaking News

Introducing the Verizon Family Plus perk: A smarter, safer way to keep families connected

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Your familys shared number, safety tools and peace of mind all in one placeWEBWIRE – Friday, August 22, 2025 On the heels of Verizon Unplugged with Mel Robbins a special event where families learned practical tips for building healthier relationships with their phones and as Verizon stores nationwide transform into back-to-school hubs, Verizon is unveiling yet another way to support parents: the Verizon Family Plus perk with the new Family Line. This new monthly add-on combines a powerful suite of digital wellness and safety tools with Family Line, a brand new mobile feature that reimagines the traditional home phone for todays connected families. Verizon Family Plus is designed to help parents manage technology use, give kids a safer way to connect, and keep households in sync all from one simple, affordable perk.For...
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Warning US cuts to science could put Australian research, lives at risk
10 Sep
Science & Technology

Warning US cuts to science could put Australian research, lives at risk

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Cuts to science agencies in the United States are causing "turmoil" in regional research projects run by universities across Australia. Under US President Donald Trump, the US-based National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had its budget slashed and thousands of jobs cut. The NOAA collects real-time data from satellites, aeroplanes, weather balloons, radar and maritime buoys, which is used by forecasters to help project seasonal conditions ahead of time. The impact of the cuts to NOAA is being felt far beyond the US. Australia's Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) often relies on US data for its ACCESS model, which produces daily weather forecasts. Andrew Watkins is a research associate at Melbourne's Monash University and the former head of long-range forecasts at the Bureau of Meteorology. He said the cuts would reduce access to crucial datasets, vital for Australia's ability to monitor and...
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We toured a freehold landed estate in Singapore with vintage properties and top Thai restaurants, Lifestyle News
10 Sep
Lifestyle

We toured a freehold landed estate in Singapore with vintage properties and top Thai restaurants, Lifestyle News

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Lifestyle After several weeks of focusing on landed estates in the east, we're continuing this landed estate walkabout series in other parts of Singapore: namely, Pasir Panjang. Pasir Panjang is not a new area to us: we've previously visited Jalan Mat Jambol, Pasir Panjang Hill (great views) etc. However, it's been at least a year since we did a Pasir Panjang tour, so off we go today to see if anything has changed! Here is a map for your reference. You can't see it above, but Pasir Panjang MRT is only six minutes away on foot, to the left of the map. Behind the MRT is Pasir Panjang Food Centre, where you'll find decent seafood and mutton soup. If that's too far a walk for you, you have more choices right outside Jalan Pelepah: Hillman 99 Restaurant...
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