Teens who use their phones excessively are at a higher risk for suicidal thoughts: Study
New research indicates a troubling link between addiction to social media, video games, and mobile devices with a heightened risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. A recent study published by Jama Network explored data from over 4,000 children starting at ages 9 or 10, with findings emerging by the time they reached 14. About one-third […]
Investigation into police helicopter used on teens during Senior Cut Day
Federal Investigation into Nassau County Police Federal authorities are looking into the Nassau County Police Department due to an incident where officers attempted to disperse around 500 teenagers gathered at Jones Beach for what was promoted on social media as “Senior Cut Days.” On Thursday, a large group of teens arrived at Jones Beach in […]
17-year-old boy shot, possibly by a gunman on a Citi Bike, just hours after two other teens were injured in gun-related incidents, according to police.
Bronx Shooting Claims Life of 17-Year-Old A 17-year-old was tragically shot and killed outside the Nicha Forest House in the Bronx on Thursday evening. Authorities believe the assailant may have fled on a city bike. The young man sustained a gunshot wound to his waist while walking through the grounds of Trinity Avenue near East […]
Teen’s night working at Burger King on graduation goes viral, nets him almost $200,000
High School Graduate Earns Recognition at Work A recent high school graduate gained significant attention for his dedication to his job at Burger King. My Kale Baker, who works at a location in Dacula, Georgia, became a viral sensation after showing up for his shift in graduation attire. The video, which captured Baker packing onion […]
Police Take Two Teens Into Custody After Discovering Burning Truck With Business Owner’s Body Bound Inside
Charges Filed Against Two Suspects in Businessman’s Death Two 18-year-olds are facing several charges following their alleged involvement in the violent death of a businessman in central Maryland last month. The Anne Arundel County Police announced the arrests of Jonah Michael Poole from Davidsonville and Kylie Alyssa Dake from Harwood. Their apprehension comes amid increasing […]
Hawaii Teens Attack Woman with Intellectual Disability; Angry Locals Find the Assailants
Teenagers Arrested After Attack on Woman in Hawaii In a troubling incident in Wahiawa, Hawaii, four teenagers were apprehended following an attack on a 21-year-old woman. The event, which has sparked outrage in the community, was recorded and shared widely. The video shows a teen girl, Jasmine Keola, 18, harassing a woman named Carly. She […]
Judge dismisses claims that AI chatbots possess free speech rights in case related to teen’s death
Federal Judge Rules Against AI Company in Suicide Case A federal judge has recently dismissed the claim from the artificial intelligence company that their chatbot was protected under the First Amendment, at least for the moment. This ruling pertains to a lawsuit where it’s alleged that the company’s chatbot contributed to a teenager’s suicide. According […]
Two teens taken into custody following the death of two kittens in north-west London.
Teenagers Arrested for Animal Cruelty Metropolitan Police reported that two teenagers were taken into custody on charges of animal cruelty following the deaths of two kittens in London. The suspects, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, were arrested on Friday related to the incident that took place in Lewisham, northwest London, on May 3rd. […]
Teens in NYC gather funds online to save their final prom at a Catholic high school.
A group of high school seniors is working hard to save their prom. While many classmates were busy trying on dresses and fitting tuxedos, three seniors from Halloween High School focused on ensuring their class has one last prom celebration. Due to the high ticket price of $220, many Catholic schools had to cancel their […]
Four men from West Africa accused in sextortion scheme connected to California teen’s death.
Authorities have arrested four West African men in connection with a “sextortion” scheme tied to the tragic death of a California teenager, as announced by the Justice Department. In February 2022, 17-year-old Ryan Last took his own life after sharing intimate photos with someone he believed was a 20-year-old woman. His mother, Pauline Stuart, shared […]