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Feb 21 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fire Watcher: Teen's AI System to Spot Wildfires Early

In the heart of California, a young innovator from Newport Beach has created a groundbreaking AI system. This system is designed to detect wildfires before they become uncontrollable. The idea was born when the teen was just 11 years old, and now, at 17, he has turned it into a reality. The system,

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Feb 12 2025CRIME

Teen's Prank Turns to Prison: The Consequences of Swatting.

In January 2024, an 18-year-old teenager from Lancaster, Calif. found himself in serious trouble. Alan Filion would spend four years behind bars as punishment. He had made hundreds of toxic swatting calls. Swatting is a dangerous prank where a person makes a false call about a violent crime to a loc

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Feb 12 2025EDUCATION

Teen Tech Habits Shift During COVID-19

South Korea's teens have been spending more time online during the pandemic lockdowns. The shift is pretty dramatic, especially when you count the hours they've spent on gaming or social media platforms. The pandemic changed the way teens interact online. It has also impacted the way teens are lea

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Feb 07 2025EDUCATION

Empowering Teens: Inside Out Club's New Teen Program Manager

Gina Curtis, a seasoned educator and entrepreneur, has a new gig. She's the new Teen Program Manager for the Inside Out Club. The club is in Naperville, Illinois. Her job? To connect more schools with the club's workshops and camps. The goal? To help teens build confidence for the real world. Curti

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Teens' Mental Health Data: Who\'s Keeping it Safe?

Lately, it's come to light that a company been paid millions by New York City for providing free online therapy for teenagers, Talkspace, has been sharing data about who visits their site with big social media platforms. This includes TikTok, Meta, Snap, and others. These companies are currently bei

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Feb 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sharks in Aussie Waters: A Rising Concern.

In the sunny state of Queensland this is the worrying reality. Last Monday a young swimmer was killed by a great white shark. The girl died after being bitten by the shark while she swimming. The teenage girl was about 100 yards off the coast of Bribie Island. She was swimming in waters nea

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

The effect of Video Games on teenager's Brain Performance, Can They Make You Smarter?

You know how video games have become the go-to activity for many teenagers? Everyone plays video games these days. The games range from simple puzzles to complex games with many players interacting on a screen. The real question is how are they affecting teenagers? Besides they are interac

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Feb 03 2025HEALTH

Cat Allergies: Why Some Kids Are Lucky, and Others Are Not.

Asthma in early teens is closely linked to allergens from cats and mites. These proteins can trigger asthma attacks. It is all about the immune response to these allergens. Antibodies are a key player in this response. There are two types of antibodies, IgE and IgG4. IgE antibodies cause the a

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Feb 02 2025HEALTH

The Brush-Off: Why Teens in Malaysia Aren't Brushing Enough

Malaysians adolescents at school aren't brushing their teeth well enough. This is a real problem. It means they are brushing less than twice a day. This habit can lead to big oral health problems later in life. This in turn causes people to have a lower quality of life and less self-esteem.

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Jan 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Kids Find it Impossible to be Bored

A lot of young people are dealing with a big issue right now: They are bored all the time. Recess from being bored has become a luxury. The constant need for excitement and entertainment is a significant problem. This is especially true for teens. Social media and mobile apps have become the

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