The latest survey shows that most American teens think their classmates are turning to AI tools for cheating, while a smaller share use them for emotional help. Researchers gathered responses from 1, 458 teens and their parents to explore how the new technology is woven into daily life. Two‑thirds o
The pressure students feel at fifteen can stick around and hurt their mental health well into their twenties. Researchers from a London university followed 4, 714 kids born in the early ’90s for many years. They looked at how feeling squeezed by school work, especially during big exams, affect
Teens today are glued to their screens, and video games are a big part of that. While gaming can be fun and even relaxing, it's easy for it to become a problem. The issue isn't just about the time spent playing, but also about how gaming affects a teen's life. Modern video games are designed to kee
In a Los Angeles courtroom that felt more like a debate stage than a legal proceeding, Instagram’s boss Adam Mosseri challenged the idea that social media can cause real addiction. He argued that what people call “addiction” is really just a lot of time spent on the app, which he calls “problematic
Baldwinsville High might push its first bell an hour later. The idea isn’t just about buses or teachers’ schedules; it’s rooted in science that says teens learn better when they sleep more. Current classes begin at 7:35 a. m. , but the proposal would move them to about 8:45 a. m. This shift could se
A recent crime spree in Texas has left many questioning the effectiveness of the justice system. It all started with a simple robbery at a CVS in Sugar Land. Four teenagers were caught and charged with aggravated robbery. But this was just the beginning of their criminal activities. Later that day,
Bruce Springsteen has released a new track, "Streets of Minneapolis, " aimed at the people of Minneapolis. The song criticizes President Trump's immigration enforcement actions in the city. It was written and recorded quickly over the weekend, following a second fatal shooting by federal immigration
Bruce Springsteen took the stage at the Light of Day WinterFest event in Red Bank. He didn't just perform. He made a strong statement. He dedicated his song \"The Promised Land\" to Renee Nicole Good. He also spoke out against ICE's actions. Springsteen shared the stage with Joe Grushecky & the Hou
TikTok is introducing a new way to check users' ages in Europe. This move aims to keep kids under 13 off the platform. The app will use different clues to guess if a user is too young. These clues include what the user posts and how they act on the app. If the app thinks a user might be under 13, a
Australia has taken a big step to protect young people online. A new law now stops kids under 16 from using popular social media sites. In just one month, nearly 5 million accounts linked to Australian teens have been shut down. This shows the law is working, at least a little. The law affects big
