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Columbus to pilot non-emergency 911 response teams
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) A pilot program in Ohio’s capital and largest city will test alternative responses to 911 callers suffering from mental health crises and addiction issues, Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther announced Friday.
The four to six-week experiment will group a paramedic, public health clinician and dispatcher together to review the best response to non-emergency 911 calls, with such calls routed to the team as they come in.
The goal is a thoughtful and focused response to non-emergency situations, Ginther said.
“Far too often, and for too long, we’ve asked our police officers to be social workers, medics, and health workers,” Ginther said. “Instead, their focus should be on addressing and preventing violent crime in our neighborhoods. Asking our officers to be all things to all people hasn’t served them or our community well.”
Robocall revenge: How you can stop the calls
In the month of April, Pennsylvanians tried to dodge around 160 million robocalls. Consumers can outsmart scammers with these simple tips. Author: Rachel Yonkunas (FOX43) Updated: 10:46 PM EDT May 13, 2021
HARRISBURG, Pa. Nearly half of all mobile calls in the U.S are robocalls, according to data from YouMail, a company that develops robocall blocking software. Money lost to scammers is skyrocketing too. Officials with the Federal Trade Commission said the number of complaints they are getting suggests the problem is getting worse. FOX43 Reveals what you can do to stop the calls.
In the month of April, Pennsylvanians tried to dodge around 160 million robocalls. Robocalls hit record highs before the pandemic and they are ramping up again. The financial cost is spiraling too.
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The first orbital test of SpaceX s Starship is set to launch from Texas and splash down off the coast of Hawaii.
The trip around the Earth is scheduled to take around 90 minutes, FCC filings showed.
The Starship rocket will launch on the Super Heavy booster, which will carry it into orbit, SpaceX s filings said.
SpaceX is planning for its first Starship rocket orbital test flight to launch from Texas and splash down off the coast of Hawaii, according to the company s filing to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday.
Over the past year, SpaceX has launched five prototypes of its Starship rocket into the skies. The first fourburst into flames on landing, but the fifth test flight, with Starship serial No. 15, or SN15, proved successful. This allowed SpaceX to move to the next step of Elon Musk s goal to reach Mars.
How you can save $50 a month on internet service payments
A consumer alert: A discounted internet service. The FCC is offering many households $50 off their monthly bill. Find out the easiest way to sign up. Author: Niccole Caan (KENS 5) Published: 6:45 PM CDT May 13, 2021 Updated: 7:15 PM CDT May 13, 2021
SAN ANTONIO The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is offering an Emergency Broadband Benefit. It is a pandemic-related program to make the internet more affordable and accessible both on your phone and computer. It is $50 off your monthly internet bill. It is for existing and new services.
Before you apply, you need to qualify. You are eligible if any member of your household meets one of these criteria: