Teens
Gen Z Kids on TikTok Are Embracing the Swastika for 'Unity'
An idea for a group tattoo on TikTok amongst Zoomers has gone too far, with many young people, seemingly unintentionally, planning to get a symbol similar to the Wolfsangel, which was used by Nazis.
Doctor Allegedly Strangled Teenage Girl for Not Following Social Distancing
Dr. John Rademaker was arrested on Tuesday for an incident where he attacked a teen girl for not following social distancing guidelines and "applied pressure to victim's throat and impeded her breathing," according to police.
Teen Gets Up To 20 Years in Prison For Throwing Rock at Van, Killing Man
A 39 month to 20-year sentence was handed to a 19-year-old Michigan man Tuesday, in a case involving a group of five teens who allegedly threw several objects over a highway overpass, killing one man when a large boulder landed on a vehicle.
Two Young Teens Admit to Sexual Assault and Receive 6 Months' Probation
Under the Juvenile Justice Reform law, two Tennessee boys who admitted to raping a 15-year-old girl and filming the crime will spend six months in probation.
Guilty Pleas Entered in Death of Tennessee High School Student
Guilty pleas have been entered for charges relating to the tragic death of a Tennessee high school football player.
Pew Survey: Anxiety and Depression Top Teen Worry List
Anxiety, depression and drug addiction are the leading problems in a deepening mental health crisis among America's young people.
FDA Commish to Tobacco Bigs: Keep Anti-Teen Vape Pledge
The FDA commissioner expressed his concerns that e-cigarette companies "such as JUUL" are failing to protect teens from consuming tobacco by the array of flavored tobacco cigarettes and vaping pods.
MAGA Hat Wearing Teens Provoked? Longer Video Released
Some social media users have claimed that a full-length video of the incident proves that the MAGA-hatted boys were provoked.
Uber Driver Punched By Teens After Refusing Their Ride
The two teens, who were not identified, have been detained, Las Vegas Metro Police confirmed.
Boys Missing 12 Days After Snapchat Beating Video
Albuquerque police said the two boys may have been involved in a drug deal gone wrong.
Song Blamed For Triggering Brawl Involving 200 Teens
Authorities are investigating what exactly prompted the 200 teens to erupt in a fistfight.
Two American Teens Killed Execution-Style In Mexico
The two teens from San Diego, California, were with their friend in Tijuana, Mexico, when they were shot at an apartment complex.
Mom Allegedly Gave Teens Weed for Taco Bell Ride
A mom is accused of giving teens marijuana in exchange for a ride to Taco Bell.
Teens Put Lit Firework Into Homeless Veteran's Pocket
Police in England, are hunting for a group of teenagers who allegedly assaulted a homeless man with a firework.
Teens Arrested for Allegedly Plotting to Murder Parents
The father of one of the teens heard about the plan and called the police.
Marijuana Addiction Increases, Teens Face Highest Risk
More people are increasingly addicted to marijuana as its average THC content climbs, public health officials warn.
Online Bullying Turns U.S. Teens Off Social Media
Of teens who said social media had a mostly negative effect, over a quarter cited bullying as a main reason.
Suicide-related Hospitalizations Rising Among Children
Thoughts and plans to commit suicide haven't been this prevalent in teens since the 1980s.
Teens Arrested After Snapchatting 'Kill-List'
Authorities said the teens "lacked the means to carry out any action."
Take Heart, Teenage Dorks: You Will Probably Be Rich
Hey teenage nerds, doing homework really does pay off.
Tide Pods, Foucault and the 'Attention Economy'
Like "panopticon" inmates, we're always being watched—and pressured to conform—online.
More UK Teens Are Having Oral, Anal Sex
Can the word "taboo" really apply to a sexual practice that Teen Vogue described in detail?
What 'Lady Bird' Gets Right About Being a Teenager
'Lady Bird' is a triumph. Very few films depict the agonies of high school with so much warmth and specificity.
Teenagers Size Each Other Up So They Can Grow Up
They're less self-centered than their parents may think.
Utah Cheerleaders Shout Racial Slur in Video
A Utah school district is investigating a video of cheerleaders shouting a racial slur in what experts are calling a concerning time with the white supremacy movement on the rise.
Teens Arrested After Streaming Assault on Facebook Live
The video had been viewed about 48,000 times before it was removed from Facebook.
Black Teens Selling Water in D.C. Arrested for 'Safety'
Officers arrested the teens because they were in violation of the National Mall's vending regulations, which prevents people from selling items without a permit.
Why Are Teens Today Having Less Sex?
A new CDC report finds a decline in the number of high schoolers in the U.S. who have sexual intercourse before age 18.
Teen Use of E-Cigarettes Declines
Fewer high school students and middle-schoolers are smoking, but 3.9 million still used at least one tobacco product in 2016.