Can You Access Emergency Services by Pressing an iPhone’s Lock Button Five Times?
Users of the iPhones running iOS 11 can make use of the feature but should take some precautions.
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Pennsylvania Man Arrested After Calling 911 for Conversation
An Allentown man was arrested after police said he repeatedly called 911 'seeking conversation.'
Telling Siri to ‘Charge My Phone to 100%’ Summons Police
Siri can do a lot of things, but she won't summon police surreptitiously in response to the command "charge my phone to 100 percent."
Will Landlines Eventually Dial 911 or Emergency Services if Left Off the Hook?
Long-circulating rumors hold that phones left off the hook will eventually dial emergency services to ensure that nothing bad has happened to the caller.
In Case of Intruder, Should You Ask 911 for a Pizza?
What began as a story about a domestic violence victim's purported call to 911 "for a pizza" evolved into unsubstantiated advice about calling emergency services.
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Did U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris’ Ancestor Own Slaves in Jamaica?
Based on an article written by the 2020 presidential Democratic primary candidate's father, right-leaning opponents dove head-first into an ill-judged attack on her.
Is This a Photo of Alaska’s ‘Sleeping Lady’ Mountain?
"The giant woman fell asleep waiting for her beloved to return from battle, unaware that he had been killed."
Is Kamala Harris Not Eligible to Serve as U.S. President?
The requirements for serving as U.S. President were established over 200 years ago and haven't changed much since.
Did Trump Vow to ‘Terminate’ Social Security?
The president articulated several different plans for payroll taxes during a press conference at his golf club in August 2020.
Can You Get Legionnaires’ Disease from Face Masks?
Rumors about masks are getting more creative, but health experts still recommend wearing cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.