Business AT&T cellphone service out for tens of thousands across the country Reports of outages spiked around 3:30 a.m. ET, reaching more than 71,000 within a few hours. AT&T says it is aware of the problem and "working urgently to restore service." Scott Neuman
Technology Check your Android phone. Latest update could cause a 911 glitch A heads up for Android smartphone users who may have recently updated their phones — your phone may be calling 911 without you knowing. KUOW Staff
National 5G cleared for takeoff near more airports, but some regional jets might be grounded The FAA says Verizon and AT&T can turn on more 5G cell phone towers as safety concerns over interference with planes eases. But some smaller regional jets still face restrictions. David Schaper
Education Do phones belong in the classroom? Seattle Public Schools weighs K-8 student cell phone ban Now that most middle-school students have cell phones, some teachers are embracing the technology for schoolwork and to communicate with kids. Others say it's the Ann Dornfeld
Politics Trump Administration Delays Some China Tariffs The Trump administration is postponing some tariffs on Chinese imports set to take effect on Sept.1. Tariffs on laptops, cellphones, some clothing and other items are now set to begin Dec. 15. Scott Horsley
Business 'Do I Know You?' And Other Spam Phone Calls We Can't Get Rid Of A majority of consumers now ignore phone calls, assuming they're mostly spam. Regulators and the wireless industry admit they don't yet have answers about stopping the growing scourge. Yuki Noguchi
Opinion: Please Take Away My Kids' Cellphones At School It has been a depressing week of back-to-school stories. But NPR's Jennifer Ludden has found one to be happy about: cellphones will soon be locked up at her kids' school. Jennifer Ludden
Put down the phones and the food. Distracted driving laws are changing A change in a Washington state law aims to crack down on distracted driving. It takes effect on July 23. Angela Nhi Nguyen
Magnolia Residents Complain About Cell Antenna Plans Maybe you've seen small wireless antennas in your neighborhood. They're being installed by major phone companies, but not everyone likes them. Residents... Paige Browning
