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Macon park shootout leaves 12 teens injured after birthday dispute escalates
crime15 days ago

Macon park shootout leaves 12 teens injured after birthday dispute escalates

Twelve teenagers were injured in a mass shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park in Macon, Georgia, early Sunday morning. The incident began as a birthday celebration that moved to the park after the group was evicted from a rental home. A confrontation with another group escalated into a 30-second exchange of gunfire. Two victims remain in critical condition, while the others are stable. No arrests have been made, but authorities have identified persons of interest and impounded several vehicles.

via WSB-TV|
#bibb-county#crime#investigation
Teens chase cosmetic perfection with unproven peptide injections guided by social media
lifestyle1 month ago

Teens chase cosmetic perfection with unproven peptide injections guided by social media

A Yahoo Life investigation shows American teenagers increasingly turning to unapproved peptide injections to alter their appearance, prompted by looksmaxxing influencers and social media. Teens can order lab-made peptides like MT-2, GH-KCU, IGF-1, and CMAX for at-home use, despite these substances lacking FDA approval and being intended for research only. The piece follows a 16-year-old peer,

via Yahoo|
#body-image#lifestyle#looksmaxxing
Trump’s Patriot Games Kick Off in Ohio With $250K Scholarships
sports2 months ago

Trump’s Patriot Games Kick Off in Ohio With $250K Scholarships

Teenagers from across the United States will compete in the inaugural Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, Sunday through Tuesday, with a total of $250,000 in scholarships awarded to two winners; ESPN will televise a multi-sport slate including a Presidential Qualifier, dodgeball, kickball, tug-of-war, pop-a-shot, and an obstacle course, framed as a boot-camp-style competition with elements from the Presidential Fitness Test, though the White House has not announced whether Trump will attend after the event relocated from Washington, D.C. to SPIRE Academy near Cleveland.

via The New York Times|
#espn#patriot-games#scholarships
Decades-old accusations surface as four women allege Jared Leto’s sexual misconduct while teenagers
culture2 months ago

Decades-old accusations surface as four women allege Jared Leto’s sexual misconduct while teenagers

BBC's Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret features testimonies from ten women, including four who claim criminal sexual conduct by Leto when they were teenagers; allegations include a 2002 assault of a 17-year-old in a motel, threats toward a 19-year-old, a 17-year-old having sex with him in California, and grooming a 16-year-old via explicit calls, with some models and backstage interactions cited. An NDA was offered to one witness but she refused. Leto denies the charges and the BBC corroborates several details, noting the timeframe spans 2002–2016.

via BBC|
#bbc-documentary#culture#jared-leto
Teens Charged in Fatal East St. Louis Family Shootings
crime3 months ago

Teens Charged in Fatal East St. Louis Family Shootings

A 15-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were arrested after seven members of the same East St. Louis family were shot, five fatally. The teens face multiple charges including first-degree murder, with an additional count for dismembering a body and other felonies. The arrests followed a police stop of a vehicle tied to a suspect; victims identified include five members of the May and Thompson families. The St. Clair County prosecutor’s office has authorized the charges and plans to pursue an adult transfer for the juvenile as appropriate.

via NBC 5 Chicago|
#crime#east-st-louis#illinois
Kent meningitis cluster sparks vaccine policy rethink for teens
health6 months ago

Kent meningitis cluster sparks vaccine policy rethink for teens

A Kent meningitis outbreak with 20 confirmed cases and two deaths has prompted scientists to explore whether a new bacterial variant, waning immunity among teens, or crowded social settings drove transmission, and to reassess whether teenagers or university students should be offered the MenB vaccine. While meningitis remains extremely rare, experts say the future is uncertain and policy may change if cases rise, as health authorities note a 40-50% chance of more cases but a low chance of a widespread outbreak.

via BBC|
#health#kent-outbreak#meningitis
Germany and Switzerland Explore Social Media Bans for Minors to Protect Youth
world9 months ago

Germany and Switzerland Explore Social Media Bans for Minors to Protect Youth

German Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger expressed support for a social media ban for teenagers similar to Australia's, which requires platforms to restrict under-16 users, citing concerns over mental health and safety. Australia is currently the only country with such a ban, but the EU is considering similar measures, inspired by Australia's efforts, with Germany awaiting official recommendations from a government panel expected in 2025.

via dw.com|
#australia#eu#germany
Meta's Young Billionaire Predicts Next Bill Gates Will Be a 13-Year-Old 'Vibe Coder'
technology9 months ago

Meta's Young Billionaire Predicts Next Bill Gates Will Be a 13-Year-Old 'Vibe Coder'

Alexandr Wang, Meta's 28-year-old billionaire, emphasizes the importance of 'vibe coding'—using AI to generate code through natural language prompts—especially for Gen Alpha, as he believes this skill will be crucial for future superintelligence and economic advantage. He advocates for teenagers to immerse themselves in AI tools now, comparing this moment to the dawn of the PC revolution, to gain a competitive edge in the evolving tech landscape.

via Fortune|
#ai#meta#superintelligence