Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'

Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.

Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns

New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.

Trump suggests deal has been reached on TikTok
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President Trump announced that he will have a call with China's president regarding a "certain" company young people very much wanted saved.

Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.

Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.

SUV plows into restaurant, narrowly missing influencers
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NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside a Houston restaurant when a car crashed into the window, giving the pair a close brush with tragedy.

Car crashes into Houston restaurant, narrowly misses influencers filming review

On Saturday afternoon, NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside CuVees Culinary Creations at 2712 Eldridge Parkway when a car crashed into the window, nearly killing the pair.

YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe

Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.

Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature

"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.

AZ Gov. signs bill requiring schools to curb student cell phone use
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Gov. Katie Hobbs held a ceremonial bill signing for HB 2484, which requires public & charter schools to adopt policies limiting student access to cell phones. It allows exceptions for emergencies, medical conditions, and teacher-directed academic use.

'Horace' the Great Dane flies to Mexico
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A Great Dane named Horace took a flight to Mexico this week. The emotional support animal, who likely became the largest passenger on the plane, was the center of attention as he towered over other travelers.

WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts

WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.

YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age

YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.

Police departments concerned with new viral trend
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It's a viral trend that started on TikTok, and ended with some kids in handcuffs. Reporter Caroline Elliott has more on why police are concerned about this new social media trend, which, they say, looks like the beginning of a robbery.

Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map

The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.

North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.