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Data Doctors: How to schedule text messages

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

Q: Is there an easy way to schedule text messages on my smartphone?A: Text messaging has become one of the most efficient communication tools, and sending them at the most opportune time can dramatically improve their effectiveness, especially if you’re in different time zones.Beyond the potential for waking someone up with an ill-timed text message, being timely on a person’s birthday or anniversary is another great reason to learn how to schedule your text messages.Android UsersIf you’re using Google’s Messages app, the ability to schedule your text messages is built-in and incredibly easy to use.The process is pretty much the same: choose a recipient and type your messages, but instead of tapping the “send” icon, press and hold it.This will bring up several preselected times in the next 24 hours or the ability to pick any date and time. The time that it will send the message is based on the time zone your smartphone is currently using.When you schedule a message in on...

Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to stay in place in major win for administration’s immigration policy

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Appeals court allows Biden asylum restrictions to stay in place in major win for administration’s immigration policy.Source

“Queremos respuestas”: familiares demandan tras muerte de latino golpeado por alguaciles

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

La familia de Daniel Adrián Barajas habría celebrado su cumpleaños número 40 el jueves, pero en lugar de eso, está presentando una demanda por homicidio culposo contra funcionarios locales en el condado de Saline en Arkansas.La demanda federal es parte de las preguntas en curso de la familia en torno a un encuentro que Daniel tuvo con los agentes del alguacil antes de que tres vehículos, incluido un camión, lo atropellaran fatalmente en una carretera de Arkansas el 15 de enero de 2022.“Queremos respuestas y queremos un cierre”, dijeron Xexilia y Raquel Barajas, las hermanas de Daniel, a NBC News en una entrevista conjunta el jueves por la mañana. “Le echamos mucho de menos”, comentaron.Mike Laux, un abogado nacional de derechos civiles que representa a la familia Barajas, presentó la demanda federal contra los agentes del alguacil del condado de Saline que interactuaron con Daniel antes de su muerte, así como contra los funcionarios de la oficina forense del ...

Hikers rescued from Lowline Fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

GUNNISON COUNTY, Colo. (KREX) — When Charlie Pearce, Courtney Begly and their backpacking friends went on their yearly excursion, they were prepared. They didn't expect to be rescued, but the Lowline Fire in Gunnison County quickly changed their plans.One of the women was able to share their location via a satellite device with her husband who, in turn, contacted authorities. Deputies were given a description of the women and their exact location was determined. An aerial rescue wasn't possible so firefighters went in on rugged terrain in a side-by-side to get them. The moral of this story is to be prepared. These backpackers were prepared and they knew the general area. They planned out their hiking route in advance, and they have a crucial third piece of advice.Charlie Pearce shared, "Don't rely on your device to get you out. They're great, make sure you take a [satellite] device with you because they're great for coordinates. They're great for getting the emergency out, but make ...

78-year-old man accused of murdering wife arrested after remains found in suitcases in Delray Beach

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – Authorities arrested a Delray Beach man accused of murdering his wife after human remains were found inside suitcases. Delray Police arrested 78-year-old William Lowe on Wednesday. He is being charged with first-degree murder and abuse of a dead body. The suspect appeared before a judge on Thursday.“Mr. Lowe was taken into custody last night by the Delray Beach Police Department, charged with first degree murder and improper dismemberment of the human body,” said Delray Beach Police Detective Michael Liberta.Authorities identified the victim as 80-year-old Aydil Barbosa Fontes.On July 24, investigators said, three suitcases were found floating in the water along the Intracoastal Waterway, near the 1000 block of Palm Trail in Delray Beach, that contained the victim’s remains. Jacob Grozier said he found one of the suitcases.“We found the second suitcase, we found it found it directly across the Intracoastal on the rocks, not last Fr...

College Board advises Florida schools to not offer AP Psychology after state says lessons about gender identity and sexuality would violate state law

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

(CNN) — The College Board is encouraging school districts in Florida not to offer Advanced Placement Psychology classes after it was informed the state’s education board reportedly told districts the course can no longer be taught in the state if it includes lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity, the organization said in a statement Thursday.“Any AP Psychology course taught in Florida will violate either Florida law or college requirements,” said the College Board, a non-profit that oversees AP coursework and administers the SAT college admissions test.“Therefore, we advise Florida districts not to offer AP Psychology until Florida reverses their decision and allows parents and students to choose to take the full course,” the board said.More than 28,000 Florida students took AP psychology courses last year, according to the College Board, which called it one of the most popular classes in the state. In 2021, AP Psychology was the fifth most popular AP class in ...

Officials call for warrant sweep as crime, violence surge at Mass and Cass in Boston

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

While the area of Mass and Cass, or Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, normally see an uptick in activity during the summer, officials said this year is unlike others.Another public official is also calling attention to the public safety and health concern.“It’s just come to a boiling point,” state Rep. John Moran said.Moran sent a letter to state police and Boston police Thursday asking to conduct a warrant sweep in the Mass and Cass area. The letter also requested police to eliminate and enforce the banning of the existence of tents.“We’re at a point where public safety is being challenged,” Moran said. “More and more people are being preyed upon by criminals.”Rick Casey spends five days a week at the homeless encampment in the area. He’s been serving those who need his help most for the past decade.“I bring 12 steps to help break addiction,” he said. “Slowly, you’ve led people to a better place.”Moran’s call to action is quickly after Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, ...

Nancy Loud School in Rochester, NH closes permanently due to structural issues

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

A Rochester, New Hampshire school is closing permanently after inspectors said it is not safe for students.Support walls at the Nancy Loud School are buckling and not structurally sound, officials said.The 88 students enrolled at the school will be reassigned for the upcoming academic year.The Nancy Loud School had initially been scheduled to close in 2025 when a new school building is scheduled to be completed.

Yankees place Anthony Rizzo on IL with post-concussion syndrome after months of struggling

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

After two months of not understanding why he was missing pitches, Anthony Rizzo is going on the injured list.The Yankees placed the first baseman on the 10-day IL with post-concussion syndrome on Thursday and recalled Oswaldo Cabrera to take Rizzo’s place. Aaron Boone called the move the result of a “likely concussion,” while a team spokesperson said doctors said Rizzo suffered from “a concussion cascading.”Rizzo will be shut down, according to Boone. The veteran will be treated with supplements and visual and video exercises. Rizzo will be evaluated “week to week,” according to Boone. He’s able to participate in physical activity, but Rizzo will avoid baseball activities for a few days.“The unknown is uncomfortable, but I also think the news he got yesterday, they feel good about treatment and what they’ll do,” Boone said. “He should be able to get better from it. So we’ll just see.”The Yankees and ...

White ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men during raid

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 04:50:15 GMT

By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS (Associated Press)JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Six white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi who called themselves the “Goon Squad” pleaded guilty Thursday to a racist assault on two Black men in a home raid that ended with an officer shooting one man in the mouth.The officers entered the house without a warrant on Jan. 24, assaulting the men with a sex toy and using stun guns and other objects to abuse them over a roughly 90-minute period, court documents show. After one victim was shot and wounded in a “mock execution” that went awry, the documents say the officers conspired to plant and tamper with evidence instead of providing medical aid.The Justice Department launched its civil rights probe in February. The Mississippi attorney general’s office announced Thursday it had filed state charges against the six former officers, including assault, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.“The defe...