Teen’s violent hammer assault on mother resulted in severe facial and head injuries, according to doctors.
Teen Charged with Mother’s Murder in Oklahoma A 16-year-old boy is facing murder charges after allegedly killing his mother, leaving her severely disfigured from multiple hammer blows, according to court documents. Jordan Weems is accused of ambushing his foster mother, Spring Weems, 49, in their home in Edmond, an Oklahoma City suburb. Prosecutors claim he […]
Two prep school leaders step down as investigation into Jewish teen’s suicide concludes
Principal Resignation in Wake of Scandal Recently, the principal of a well-known private school in Westchester stepped down, just days after his counterpart at a prestigious Chicago prep school made a surprising exit. This happened amidst an investigation possibly tied to the tragic suicide of a Jewish student. Randall Dunn resigned from his $960,000 position […]
Jury Holds City Accountable for Teen’s Death in BLM Protest Encampment
Verdict in Seattle Shooting Case A man was convicted on Thursday for the shooting death of a 16-year-old during the Black Lives Matter protests in Seattle in 2020, according to various media outlets. As decided by the civil jury, the family of Antonio Mays Jr. will receive around $30 million after he was shot on […]
Driver with two deportations for DUI who caused the deaths of two California teens is in prison again.
A Mexican man, Oscar Eduardo Ortega-Anguiano, has been sentenced to prison for illegally reentering the United States after being briefly released from incarceration. This follows his involvement in a drunk driving accident that resulted in the deaths of two California teenagers. Ortega-Anguiano had served three and a half years of a ten-year sentence for the […]
Trans teens need support, not healthcare
Montpelier, Vermont, with a population of about 8,000, is the smallest state capital in the U.S. If you’ve ever seen a postcard featuring downtown Vermont, it’s likely of Montpelier. When I first drove into the city twenty-three years ago in a U-Haul, it felt surreal—almost like a film set. I couldn’t help but think Disney […]
Macron advocates for a swift ban on social media for teens
French President Calls for Quick Action on Social Media Ban for Minors French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed a desire to accelerate the legal process to implement a ban on social media for children under 15, aiming for it to be in effect by September, coinciding with the start of the new fiscal year. In […]
Four Suspected MS-13 Gang Members Taken Into Custody for Teen’s Murder
Four Arrested in Murder of Teenage Boy Linked to MS-13 Four individuals, suspected members of the MS-13 gang, were arrested in connection with the murder of a teenage boy found in a Maryland park, as reported. As stated by ABC7 News, the arrested individuals include 18-year-old Jose Mellos-Machano, 21-year-old Alan Josai Garcia-Padilla, 19-year-old William Cuellar […]
Detainer issued for undocumented immigrant charged in murders of Charlotte teens
Double Tragedy in Charlotte Sparks Outrage Over Sanctuary Policies A tragic incident in Charlotte, North Carolina, has reinvigorated concerns about “sanctuary” policies following the arrest of an undocumented immigrant charged with the murders of two teenagers. Federal officials say this crime should never have occurred. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has indicated that U.S. […]
15 Teens Accused of ‘Treason’ for Reportedly Celebrating Maduro’s Arrest
At least 15 teenagers in Venezuela have been charged with alleged “treason” for celebrating the removal of former socialist leader Nicolás Maduro, according to reports from the news outlet Runrunes. On January 5th, these teenagers were reportedly playing in Barcelona, Anzoategui, when they were arrested by officers from the Bolivarian National Police and local police. […]
Teen’s use of chatbot for drugs in California prompts safety worries
A California teenager was reportedly using ChatGPT for advice on drugs over several months, as shared by his mother. Leila Turner-Scott mentioned that her 18-year-old son, Sam Nelson, sought guidance on how much kratom, a plant-based painkiller available in smoke shops, to take to experience a high. In response, the chatbot advised him to consult […]