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2 teens indicted on murder, battery charges in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on video
Read full article: 2 teens indicted on murder, battery charges in fatal hit-and-run of bicyclist captured on videoTwo 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
Read full article: Mother, aunt of teens killed while driving southeast of downtown pleading for help to get justiceSan Antonio Police are asking for the public's help gathering tips in the murder of two teenage boys killed Saturday southeast of Downtown.
‘Safeguarding the teen experience’: TikTok to filter out mature videos with new tool
Read full article: ‘Safeguarding the teen experience’: TikTok to filter out mature videos with new toolTikTok has announced a new user viewing preference that will filter out content with “overtly mature themes” for teenagers between 13 to 17 years old.
South African president to attend funeral for 21 teenagers
Read full article: South African president to attend funeral for 21 teenagersSouth 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 ‘Breakdown with #StephAndSteve’
Read full article: 3 takeaways about teen mental health from episode of ‘Breakdown with #StephAndSteve’The April 14 episode of “Breakdown with #StephAndSteve” focused on how the pandemic has affected teenagers’ 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
Read full article: 14-year-old arrested in Texas gas station shooting that left 3 teens deadIn 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
Read full article: Spike strip stops 3 teens allegedly running from police in stolen carSAN ANTONIO – 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 sheriff’s 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
Read full article: Teenage vaping rates are down since the pandemic, experts sayBut 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 they’ve seen a drop in youth vaping is because they’re worried about their lung health. That’s because experts say vaping among teens is socially driven. Researchers suggest although teenage vaping has become less of a concern, it’s still a major problem.
Here are some warning signs of mental anguish in teenagers
Read full article: Here are some warning signs of mental anguish in teenagersThe 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 you’ll 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.