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Viral TikTok ‘Chromebook Challenge’ leads to California middle school student’s arson arrest, officials say
The 13-year-old is accused by the school district of damaging the laptop as part of the “Chromebook Challenge,” a TikTok ...
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Fire officials speak out about dangerous ‘Chromebook challenge’ on social media
A dangerous social media trend is sparking trouble. School and fire officials across the country are warning parents about ...
Police cracking down on student participating in Chromebook challenge
SOUTHINGTON, CT. (WFSB) - Police are cracking down on students participating in the Chromebook challenge. Two Southington students and another in Plainville have been charged, and there could be more.
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Colonie, NY, Firefighters Handle Two 'Chromebook Challenge' Fires in Two Days
I don't think the kids know the dangers they’re putting themselves in and other students,” Fuller Road Fire Chief Michael ...
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“Chromebook Challenge” encouraging destruction causes headaches across the nation
A viral Tik-Tok video shows students jamming paper clips or pencils into the USB ports of their school issued laptops causing ...
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Teen charged after laptop fire at New Jersey high school believed to be part of TikTok challenge
A 15-year-old student is facing charges after a laptop caught fire outside a classroom in what police suspect was part of a social media challenge trending on TikTok.
‘Chromebook Challenge’ Brings Suspensions and Criminal Charges Across U.S.
The “Chromebook challenge” involves using objects such as push pins, staples, paper clips, metallic gum wrappers and graphite, found in pencil lead. They are inserted into USB or charging ports, under ...
Online 'Chromebook challenge' seriously damages laptop, risks fire, MCPS leaders warn
An emerging social media trend involving Google Chromebook laptops has raised concerns with Montgomery County Public School ...