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sports21 days ago•2 min saved

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

culture1 month ago•17 min saved

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

crime1 month ago•4 min saved

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

health5 months ago•6 min saved

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

tennis5 months ago•2 min saved

Young Guns Rise in Miami: Kouame’s Historic Win, Fonseca on the Rise

Two buzzy teenagers headline Miami—17-year-old Moise Kouame becomes the youngest 1000-level winner in the tournament and 19-year-old Joao Fonseca looms as a potential threat, fueling speculation that the next generation could upset the Sinner-Alcaraz era.

via Defector|

#joao-fonseca #miami-open #moise-kouame

health8 months ago•9 min saved

Early Smartphone Use Linked to Health and Mental Risks in Teens

Recent large-scale studies show that early and heavy smartphone and social media use are linked to negative effects on teens, including poor sleep, obesity, cognitive decline, and mental health issues, prompting some countries and experts to recommend delaying access and promoting healthier digital habits.

via The Washington Post|

#health #mental-health #screen-time

world8 months ago•2 min saved

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

crime8 months ago•1 min saved

Florida Teens Indicted for Murdering and Setting Danika Troy on Fire

A tragic murder in the Florida Panhandle involving the death of Danika Troy has led to the arrest of two teenagers after a confession, shocking the local community and prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.

via The New York Times|

#crime #danika-troy #florida-panhandle

technology8 months ago•4 min saved

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

family8 months ago•0 min saved

Ex-wife Tracks Teens' Phones, Even During My Custody

A divorced father of two teenage boys emphasizes respecting their privacy and not tracking them via cellphone, contrasting his approach with his ex-wife, who tracks their phones even when they are with him.

via The Washington Post|

#divorce #family #parenting

crime8 months ago•1 min saved

Six Teens Shot Outside Brooklyn Sweet Sixteen Party

Six teenagers were shot outside a venue in East New York, Brooklyn, by two masked gunmen during a celebration, with no arrests made yet as police investigate the incident.

via ABC7 New York|

#brooklyn #crime #east-new-york

crime8 months ago•2 min saved

Six Teens Shot Outside Brooklyn Sweet 16 Party

Six teenagers were shot and wounded after a Sweet 16 party in Brooklyn's Cypress Hills neighborhood, with two suspects seen fleeing the scene. The incident, believed to be gang-related, occurred shortly after the party ended, and the victims are in stable condition. The NYPD is investigating the case, which remains active.

via CBS News|

#brooklyn #crime #gun-violence

education9 months ago•0 min saved

Parents Disagree Over 'Wicked Smart' Teen Falling Behind in AP Classes

A parent seeks advice on co-parenting a highly intelligent 17-year-old who is enrolled in four AP classes but lacks motivation and struggles with completing schoolwork, leading to differing opinions on how to motivate him.

via The Washington Post|

#academic-performance #ap-classes #co-parenting

world9 months ago•3 min saved

Parents Warn Against Traveling to Laos After Tourist Deaths

The parents of two Australian teenagers who died after drinking methanol-laced alcohol in Laos have warned others to avoid the country due to safety concerns and lack of investigation into the deaths, highlighting the dangers of methanol poisoning and calling for clearer travel warnings.

via LADbible|

#laos #methanol-poisoning #teenagers

crime9 months ago•1 min saved

Nine Injured in Ohio Airbnb Shooting at Teen Birthday Party

Several people, including teenagers aged 15 to 20, were injured in a mass shooting at an Airbnb in Bath Township, Ohio, after a social media-promoted party, with police investigating the suspects responsible.

via WHIO TV|

#airbnb #crime #injuries