The story of a Texas Tech quarterback who has decided to seek help for a gambling problem is a wake‑up call about how easy it is for young people to fall into betting traps. Experts explain that teenagers’ brains are wired for excitement and still learning how to control impulses, making them esp
Every year, more than a million young people worldwide sign up for faith-based classes run by the Church. These classes, called Seminaries and Institutes, have hit a record enrollment just as the program turns 100 years old. The leader of the Church, President Oaks, recently sent videos urging 14-to
Highland Park is rolling out a new summer plan to give kids better options than trouble. Police report youth crime has jumped nearly one-fifth in the past year, with theft and fights involving teens on the rise. Some worry adults might be taking advantage of lighter juvenile penalties by pushing you
A shiny new training center in New Jersey is raising expectations for the future of soccer in America. The facility, built by Red Bull, covers 80 acres and includes eight fields, a gym, classrooms, and even a kitchen for meal planning. It’s meant to be a place where young players can grow into top t
The D. C. Council moved closer to making youth curfews permanent after eight members voted in favor during a recent meeting. If approved again in May, the rule would go into effect later this year but still needs approval from Congress. Not everyone agrees with the idea. Some council members pointed
Pittsburgh’s Hazelwood Green area just got a fresh sports venue that will keep kids active for years. A big ribbon‑cutting ceremony brought together NFL boss Roger Goodell, Steelers president Art Rooney II, coach Mike McCarthy and future draft picks. They played on the field with local youth and Spe
New York City is pushing forward with two controversial bills that would cap social media use for minors under 17 to just one hour per day. Proposed by local council members, the idea is to protect young people from the psychological harm linked to endless scrolling. While supporters point to studie
Back in 2023, hate crimes in Virginia jumped up by 15%, even as the rest of the country saw a slight drop. That surprising difference made Randall Nied, a high school sophomore, curious. During a family dinner, his dad—a lawyer—suggested he dig deeper. Randall found out Virginia had strong privacy p
Parents sign their kids up for school sports so they learn teamwork, make friends, and stay healthy. But a new proposal in Colorado could change that – and not for the better. Initiative 109 says schools must split sports teams by the sex listed on a student's birth certificate. Supporters say it’s
Kristen Faulkner, a cyclist from Homer, and Gus Schumacher, a skier from Anchorage, were honored this week as Pride of Alaska winners at the state’s Sports Hall of Fame Directors Awards. The award recognizes top athletes from across the state, and both Faulkner and Schumacher earned their spots in a
