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Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Phone video from one of 15 Palestinian medics ...

The Israeli military said that the incident on March 23, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 15 paramedics and first responders, “is under thorough examination process.” ...

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