The Latest Breaking News from Lifeline

The Government Still Offers Discounts on Internet and Phone Bills—Even After a Popular Program Ended

A government discount that once knocked $30 off a monthly internet bill is gone, but that doesn’t mean every federal phone and internet benefit disappeared with it. The Lifeline program still helps eligible Americans pay for phone or internet service, although its smaller discount comes with rules worth checking before…

The Free Financial Advisor · 6h ago

Online safety laws have failed to protect children in UK, Ofcom admits

Campaigners call lack of progress ‘staggering’ as online regulator issues review of first nine months of new regime

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23

Former Ambulance Company Agrees to $1 Million Massachusetts Settlement Over Breach Affecting 750,116 Residents and Billing Claims

A breach at former ambulance firm Transformative Healthcare hit 750,116 Massachusetts residents. What the $1 million deal requires and how to check.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Cyclists shut down iconic bridge for mental health ride

Thousands of cyclists on bikes of all shapes and sizes have gathered on city streets to raise vital funds for mental health.

AAP · Oct 11

LGBTQ+ Youth Can Again Press 3 on the 988 Lifeline as Specialized Crisis Counseling Returns After 14 Months

The 988 Lifeline's Press 3 option for LGBTQ+ youth resumed Sept. 30 after a 14-month pause. Here is what it offers and how families can get help.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

'Full-on': Clarkson's intensity proves his downfall

Alastair Clarkson was at his finest when the pressure of AFL coaching was at its highest, until eventually his famed intensity brought him undone.

AAP · Sep 2

Minnesota's 988 Crisis Line Answered 83,000 Contacts in the First Half of 2026, More Than Triple Its First Six Months

Minnesota's 988 Lifeline hit 370,000 total contacts in four years, with 83,000 in just the first half of 2026. Here's what the surge in crisis calls means and how to access 988.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

'I was lost': why Inglis started mental health campaign

Rugby league great and "Stick With It'' mental health ambassador Greg Inglis says he can't remember five days of his life because of post-retirement struggles.

AAP · Jul 3

Phone and Internet Discounts Seniors May Still Qualify For After ACP Ended

Affordable phone and internet access have become a necessity for daily life, especially for seniors who rely on connectivity for healthcare, family communication, and essential services. The Affordable Connectivity Program, widely known as ACP, once helped millions of households lower their monthly internet bills through federal support. However, that program…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 29

Line, agencies launch disaster safety campaign

Line Thailand has joined forces with 15 government and private agencies to launch "Lifeline: Prepared Before Crisis", a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency awareness among Thais by promoting access to trusted information and practical digital safety tools.

Bangkok Post · Jun 23