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(LEX 18) — The latest TikTok challenge has school districts across the nation worried about students' safety, with Jessamine County being one of those districts impacted.
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This trend has the potential to end in absolute tragedy,’ said Titania Jordan, chief parenting officer at Bark Technologie ...
A viral TikTok trend is raising alarms in Green Country, as students are seen damaging school-issued Chromebooks in what’s being called the "Chromebook Challenge." Firefighters say the prank ...
A viral TikTok challenge known as the "#ChromebookChallenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into their school-issued Chromebooks' USB ports.
The TikTok Chromebook challenge involves students jamming objects into the USB port of the laptop, causing it to short-circuit or catch fire. Published: May 12, 2025 Author: Amy Rock ...
"It’s an unnecessary TikTok challenge that parents need to be telling their children, 'Hey, please don’t do this. You should not be doing this,'" Miller said.
"TikTok is a breeding ground for harmful content, exposing our kids to videos promoting self-harm, eating disorders, and dangerous so-called viral challenges," Alleigh Marré, executive director ...
Local News Don't participate in TikTok Chromebook challenge, Pittsburgh-area school district warns students By Madeline Bartos, Shelley Bortz Updated on: May 12, 2025 / 7:40 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh ...
The popular app will let users add context to videos through a “community notes” program much like those on X and Meta.
The viral TikTok 'Door Knock Challenge' is more than a prank, it poses serious security risks for homeowners. Learn how to protect your home, prevent property damage and stay safe.