2 teens indicted on murder, battery charges in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on video
Two teenagers have been indicted and charged as adults with several felonies, including murder and auto theft, after allegedly recording the moment they targeted and fatally struck a bicyclist in a hit-and-run in Las Vegas.
Mother, aunt of teens killed while driving southeast of downtown pleading for help to get justice
San Antonio Police are asking for the public's help gathering tips in the murder of two teenage boys killed Saturday southeast of Downtown.
โSafeguarding the teen experienceโ: TikTok to filter out mature videos with new tool
TikTok has announced a new user viewing preference that will filter out content with โovertly mature themesโ for teenagers between 13 to 17 years old.
South African president to attend funeral for 21 teenagers
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is to attend the funeral in East London Wednesday for 21 teenagers who died in a mysterious tragedy at a tavern almost two weeks ago.
3 takeaways about teen mental health from episode of โBreakdown with #StephAndSteveโ
The April 14 episode of โBreakdown with #StephAndSteveโ focused on how the pandemic has affected teenagersโ mental health and what parents can do to help their children.
14-year-old arrested in Texas gas station shooting that left 3 teens dead
In a story published December 27, 2021, about a shooting in Garland, Texas, The Associated Press erroneously reported that two of the three people killed were 16 years old based on information from police.
Spike strip stops 3 teens allegedly running from police in stolen car
SAN ANTONIO โ Three teenagers are facing criminal charges after a robbery and chase along local highways that reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Police say the car they were in had been stolen earlier in the evening from a 20-year-old at the Quality Inn hotel. Officers spotted the stolen car shortly after 4 a.m. in the area of Loop 410 and Summit Parkway and began to follow it. At times they reached speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, police said. AdWith help from Bexar County sheriffโs deputies who deployed a spike strip, they were able to disable the car by flattening its tires.
Teenage vaping rates are down since the pandemic, experts say
But now, the teenage vaping rates have fallen during COVID-19 lockdowns. Teenage vaping and COVID-19 can cause long-term debilitating lung conditions. Experts say one of the main reasons theyโve seen a drop in youth vaping is because theyโre worried about their lung health. Thatโs because experts say vaping among teens is socially driven. Researchers suggest although teenage vaping has become less of a concern, itโs still a major problem.
Here are some warning signs of mental anguish in teenagers
The pandemic has not only affected our physical health but also our daily lives, our jobs, and even our finances. Doctors and psychologists are also seeing the mental impact as well especially in teenagers... who thrive on social interaction. But there are some of warning signs youโll see in teens if they require additional help. Also watch out for loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, if they have a hard time sleeping, and changes in eating habits. Spending time as a family, and staying off electronic devices can help bring down some of the negative feelings teens are facing.