A new New York Times study examines whether school cellphone bans actually improve student behavior and learning. The findings show mixed results, with some schools seeing better focus and fewer disruptions, while others report little change, raising questions about how effective bans are without broader classroom and cultural support. 

Utah has become the first U.S. state to target VPN use under a new age‑verification law aimed at restricting minors’ access to online content. The law requires platforms to verify users’ ages and puts pressure on VPN services that could be used to bypass those checks, raising concerns about privacy, enforcement, and whether the policy will survive legal challenges. 

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