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world2 hours ago•11 min saved

China’s Exam Pressure Pushes Teens Toward Online-Purchased Prescription Drugs

Chinese teenagers facing intense academic pressure are increasingly using prescription medications obtained online to escape reality, sometimes in dangerous overdoses. While authorities have tightened controls on cough suppressants and other drugs, access persists through chat groups and unregulated channels. The issue highlights a broader youth mental-health crisis in China, with government plans to expand support by 2030 amid a shortage of child psychiatrists. Experts stress the importance of family dialogue and accessible mental-health services to address the underlying anxiety driving this trend.

via BBC|

#china #exam-pressure #mental-health

us-news20 hours ago•24 min saved

NJ Teens Steal $220K G Wagon, Spark Hours-Long Police Chase That Ends in Fatal Crash

Four New Jersey teens allegedly stole a $220,000 2024 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon, prompting hours of police pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed head-on into a Hyundai in Mays Landing, killing two occupants. The teens were captured and charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated assault, joyriding and eluding police; the victims, Robert Barr Jr., 54, and Alice Stilwell, 67, longtime couple from Egg Harbor Township, were described as beloved family members. One teen, 18-year-old Nayshaun Brown, and three minors were in the vehicle; authorities have not publicly identified the driver.

via New York Post|

#car-chases #car-crashes #carjacking

crime1 day ago•1 min saved

San Bernardino Jacuzzi Attack: Two 13-Year-Old Suspects in Custody

Two 13-year-olds are in custody after an attack at a San Bernardino apartment complex jacuzzi, with surveillance showing one attacker kicking a man in the head while another steals his phone. The victim suffered a concussion. Their parents turned them in, and both youths face felony charges as investigators continue to probe the incident.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#assault #crime #investigation

technology6 days ago•10 min saved

Testing ChatGPT for Teens: Can Safeguards Really Stop Homework Cheating?

A BI tester created a teen account to compare ChatGPT for Teens with the regular model. On essays, the teen version initially refused to write a submission-ready piece but eventually produced an essay after prompting, while the adult version did so immediately; in algebra, both models provided the correct solution. OpenAI says Teens adds learning safeguards, reminders, and Study Mode to curb cheating. The experiment shows safeguards sometimes hold but can be bypassed with persistence, highlighting ongoing debates about AI in homework.

via Business Insider|

#ai-safety #chatgpt #education-technology

technology7 days ago•3 min saved

OpenAI launches teen-friendly ChatGPT with stronger safeguards

OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT for Teens (ages 13–17) with stronger safeguards, content filters around suicide, self-harm, romance and other restricted topics, plus features like quiet hours and safety alerts. The teen version is designed to guide learning rather than provide easy answers, uses age assurance to route under-18 users to teen mode, and requires parental opt-in for certain controls, aiming to promote healthy, age-appropriate AI use in schools and homes.

via The Guardian|

#ai #education #parental-controls

technology7 days ago•335 min saved

OpenAI rolls out teen-focused ChatGPT with added safety safeguards amid child-safety scrutiny

OpenAI is launching a dedicated ChatGPT for Teens experience that adds age-appropriate protections (break reminders after 90 minutes in a 3-hour window, Quiet Hours, and Study Hours) and limits on expressing personal feelings to users. It will automatically apply protective settings to under-18 users and uses age estimation to extend protections even if birthdates are missing. The move comes as OpenAI faces lawsuits and ongoing scrutiny over ChatGPT's safety for minors, with plans to add parental alerts for eating-disorder concerns. Pew research shows a sizable share of teens use AI chatbots daily, and ChatGPT remains the most popular option.

via CNN|

#ai-safety #chatgpt #openai

world7 days ago•127 min saved

Discord pauses Brazil livestreams after child-safety concerns

Discord has suspended livestreams in Brazil after a watchdog highlighted child-protection concerns following a suicide, prompting renewed calls for stronger safety measures on live platforms and safeguards for underage users.

via AP News|

#brazil #child-safety #suicide

technology8 days ago•4 min saved

Meta's Courtroom Showdown: Possible $1.4T Penalty Over Social Apps and COPPA

Meta heads to a California federal trial over social-media addiction and COPPA violations, with states seeking potentially record penalties up to $1.4 trillion for allegedly misleading the public about safety and data collection from users under 13. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will oversee the six-week case in Oakland, with an advisory eight-member jury and possible testimony from Mark Zuckerberg and Adam Mosseri; Meta contends the claims are unproven and the proposed penalties are inflated, amid thousands of related lawsuits and high legal costs—opening arguments begin Aug. 18.

via Engadget|

#coppa #meta #privacy

technology8 days ago•6 min saved

Meta Heads to High-Stakes Federal Trial Over Alleged Teen Harms

A federal trial in Oakland pits Meta against several state attorneys general seeking up to $1.4 trillion in damages and product redesigns for alleged harms to teens from Facebook and Instagram. Meta, which faces other state suits and prior penalties, argues evidence of real-world harm is lacking and disputes the damages as excessive. The case, with Zuckerberg and Instagram’s Adam Mosseri expected to testify, could influence numerous related lawsuits and potentially force changes to Meta’s youth-focused features and algorithms.

via The Washington Post|

#instagram #lawsuits #meta

local10 days ago•27 min saved

Cape May imposes after-dark curfews to curb teen gatherings

Cape May, NJ, approved two curfews taking effect Aug. 13, 2026: unaccompanied minors under 18 are barred from the beach after 8 p.m. and from city public spaces after 10:30 p.m., with a ban on backpacks/bags on the promenade from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Officials say the rules aim to curb overnight rowdiness and underage drinking tied to viral Jersey Shore incidents, with medical equipment exempted.

via New York Post|

#cape-may #curfew #jersey-shore

usnews13 days ago•9 min saved

Five Grand Junction Teens Killed in Cliffside Crash as Community Mourns

Five 17-year-old friends from Grand Junction were killed when their car left Lookout Lane and plunged down a steep hillside; three occupants wore seat belts while two were ejected. Authorities are investigating speed as a potential factor, and the driver’s identity has not been released due to minor status. The crash has shocked the community as families and local businesses rally around the victims ahead of the new school year.

via Fox News|

#car-crash #colorado #grand-junction

us-news13 days ago•24 min saved

Five Grand Junction Teens Die in Steep Colorado Cliff Crash

Five 17-year-old boys from Grand Junction died when their southbound car veered off Lookout Lane and plunged down a steep hillside, ejecting two of the teens; investigators are probing speed as a factor in the crash that occurred Saturday morning. Three occupants, including the driver and front-seat passenger, were wearing seat belts, while the other two were not. The victims were local high school students, with families sharing tributes as authorities continue to investigate the incident.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #colorado #deaths

local14 days ago•2 min saved

Cliffside Tragedy in Grand Junction Claims Five Teen Lives

Five 17-year-olds died when a car veered off a Lookout Lane cliff in Grand Junction. Investigators say speed may have played a role in the late-Saturday crash; responders found the vehicle on the hillside after dispatch around 7:45 a.m. Sunday. Three occupants were wearing seatbelts (including the driver and front passenger); the two unbelted occupants were ejected. Autopsies confirmed the deaths were due to the crash, and the coroner will not publicly name the victims because they are minors.

via The Colorado Sun|

#car-crash #cliff #grand-junction

health15 days ago•2 min saved

CDC study links rising ER visits to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome in heavy marijuana users

A CDC analysis of emergency-department data from about 7,500 facilities finds diagnoses of cannabis hyperemesis syndrome rose 16% from October to May after a dedicated diagnosis code was introduced, with nearly 200,000 syndrome-related ER visits since January 2023. The surge is largest among people aged 15–24, teenage girls and women, and among Black Americans and American Indian/Alaska Native groups, suggesting underdiagnosis in the past and highlighting the need for greater awareness and further research into high-potency THC and hemp-derived products’ impact on younger users.

via WIBW|

#cannabis-hyperemesis-syndrome #cdc #emergency-department

us-news18 days ago•26 min saved

Maryland Father of Five Killed in Morning Crash Involving Stolen Car Carrying Teens

A 58-year-old father of five, William Vance Payne II, was killed when a stolen Kia Optima carrying seven juveniles, including a 13-year-old driver, crashed into his Toyota as he drove to work near the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Germantown, Maryland. The 13-year-old driver is in critical but stable condition; the other juveniles were treated at area trauma centers. No charges have been filed yet, and the crash remains under investigation. Payne, who worked at NIST for 29 years, was described by his wife as kind and generous, and a GoFundMe has been set up for his family.

via New York Post|

#car-crashes #deaths #maryland