I tried Brick, the $59 gadget that blocks phone apps. It's the only thing that has helped cut down my screen time.

Brick allows you to temporarily block chosen apps and notifications on your phone. You can only unblock the apps by tapping ...
Los Angeles Times

Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A federal judge in San Francisco on Wednesday barred Immigration and Customs Enforcement and its Justice ...
The New York Times

Mamdani Inauguration to Usher in ‘New Era’ With Broadway Block Party

Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s new mayor on Jan. 1, alongside a party spanning seven blocks that will accommodate 40,000 spectators, his transition team said. By Dana Rubinstein ...
The New York Times

Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Homeless Aid Plan

The proposal would have required recipients to get treatment for addiction or mental illness as a condition of receiving housing funds. The administration has said it will try again. By Jason DeParle ...
Seattle Times

Federal judge blocks Trump’s homelessness funding changes

The Seattle Times’ Project Homeless is supported by Campion Foundation, Raikes Foundation and Seattle Foundation. The Seattle Times maintains editorial control over Project Homeless content. A federal ...
businesschief

Why Southwest Airlines' CEO Blocks Time for Productivity

Bob Jordan, CEO of Southwest Airlines, has made unique changes to his weekly schedule (Credit: Southwest Airlines) Southwest CEO Bob Jordan takes bold action to protect his time, blocking afternoons ...