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Pennsylvania police warn teens and parents of latest viral TikTok challenge
The latest dangerous TikTok challenge has police in Montgomery County concerned unsuspecting teens will get themselves in a ...
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TikTok prank 'Chromebook Challenge' prompts warnings from schools after laptops are intentionally set on fire
Another dangerous TikTok challenge has prompted urgent warnings ... "In addition to posing serious safety hazards, these actions can lead to costly repairs and disciplinary consequences," the ...
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TikTok challenge sparks safety concerns in local school district
(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. Yesterday, officials ...
This New TikTok Trend Involving Your Front Door Could Result in Serious Damage—or Worse
The TikTok "door-kicking" trend, which started in 2024, involves pounding and kicking on front doors in the middle of the ...
Dangerous 'Chromebook Challenge' Across US Schools Sparks Warning
A spokesperson for TikTok told Newsweek that they are removing videos, limiting search ability and redirecting searches. As of this reporting, the term "Chromebook Challenge" redirects to a safety ...
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Dangerous TikTok challenge puts students at risk of fire, toxic fumes
TikTok has taken steps to mitigate the challenge by suppressing videos tagged with #ChromebookChallenge or “Chromebook challenge.” Searches for these terms now yield a safety warning ...
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Students Damage School Laptops in TikTok Chromebook Challenge
School districts and law enforcement agencies are warning families about a dangerous TikTok ... challenge in our district,” the district wrote in a statement. “In addition to posing serious ...
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‘Chromebook Challenge’ on TikTok raises safety concerns
A viral TikTok ... safety hazard there as well.” Even without external damage, lithium-ion batteries can sometimes spontaneously combust. When tampered with intentionally, like in this challenge ...
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TikTok challenge prompts fire safety warnings from Massachusetts officials
TED. ERIKA, THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL OFFICE IS REPORTING ABOUT A DOZEN INCIDENTS THIS WEEK AS PART OF THIS TIKTOK CHALLENGE, WHERE STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED TO PUT SOMETHING SHARP INSIDE THE PORTS OF ...
Electrical shock risk likely in TikTok challenge circulating in Ontario
A dangerous TikTok trend is circulating in Ontario. Ontario students are taking part in a pair of dangerous TikTok trends ...
'You've started a fire': TikTok execs fail to convince French lawmakers at hearing
On Thursday, several TikTok executives tried to reassure a parliamentary committee investigating the platform by outlining ...
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TikTok prank 'Chromebook Challenge' prompts warnings from schools after laptops are set on fire
Another dangerous TikTok challenge has prompted urgent warnings ... "In addition to posing serious safety hazards, these actions can lead to costly repairs and disciplinary consequences," the ...