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More than 100 people gathered in Antrim, New Hampshire, to celebrate 75 volunteers who dedicate their time to enriching the lives of local teens. The teens themselves took center stage, sharing heartfelt stories of how volunteer piano teachers, cooking instructors, and clothing drive organizers changed their lives.
Britain's new program lets 16 and 17-year-olds choose overnight social media breaks, with early tests showing teens actually keep the settings on. A pilot with 300 families saw better sleep and focus when teens had the option to pause their feeds.
A 16-year-old Dutch diver saw more plastic than fish underwater and refused to accept it as impossible to fix. Now 30, Boyan Slat's Ocean Cleanup has pulled millions of kilograms of trash from the world's seas and rivers.
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When hundreds of high schoolers showed up for senior skip day at Dawn Moore's beach wedding, they could have ruined everything. Instead, they cheered, quieted for the vows, and gave some teens their first glimpse of marriage.
Snapchat just made it safer for young teens to express themselves online. The app now limits public posts from 13-15 year olds, creating a friends-only space instead.
Instagram is bringing movie-style age ratings to social media in Malaysia, giving parents a framework they already understand. Teens under 18 now get automatic protections that mirror PG-13 cinema standards.
Libraries across America are turning young volunteers into community leaders while getting crucial help with programs and projects. The benefits flow both ways as teens gain real-world skills and librarians expand what they can offer.
A new study of over 2,000 teenagers reveals that regular, high-quality family dinners can reduce alcohol, cannabis, and vaping use by up to 34%. The simple act of eating together creates protective connections that help teens make healthier choices.
Parents can now monitor and limit their teens' time on Threads through new supervision tools launching next week. The features give families more control over how young people experience social media.
One in five teens now turns to AI chatbots for mental health support, prompting researchers to outline safety rules before more harm occurs. New proposed protections could require age verification and emergency protocols to keep vulnerable young people safe.
YouTube just launched tools that let parents set time limits on Shorts or block them entirely, helping families manage screen time together. The update also includes bedtime reminders, easier account setup, and better content recommendations for teens.
Meta now notifies parents when their teens' AI conversations suggest they're considering suicide or self-harm, adding a critical safety net for families. The feature launches today in four countries and will expand worldwide by year's end.
More than 60 teen patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital got the full prom experience, complete with glam squads, limo rides, and a red carpet entrance. The "On Cloud 9" themed event gave young people facing serious health challenges a chance to just be normal teenagers for one magical night. #
ChatGPT is giving parents a powerful new tool to protect their teens and their communities. When a teenager violates policies around violence or threats, parents with linked accounts now get immediate notifications so they can intervene early.
A new electric bike lets parents lock top speeds with a PIN code, offering families a middle ground between teen independence and safety concerns. The Juiced Scrambler combines motorcycle-inspired styling with adjustable speed limits that can grow with a rider's maturity.
Middle schoolers in Irvine just proved that the next generation of problem solvers is already here. From sun glare solutions to bike safety sensors, student inventors are tackling real-world challenges with creativity and grit.
Twitch just launched parental controls that let parents link accounts with their 13-to-17-year-olds, including the power to stop teens from going live entirely. The new Family Center also offers time limits, messaging blocks, and weekly activity reports to help families navigate streaming safely.
NBC News correspondent Tom Costello pulled a 17-year-old driver from a burning wreck on the Capital Beltway just moments before the vehicle exploded. With help from a surgeon and nurse who stopped to assist, the team rescued the teen who miraculously survived the 100 mph crash.
A new teen magazine is bringing back the joy of print media for Gen Z, proving that sometimes the old ways connect us better than screens. Reese Witherspoon's Sunnie brand debuts its first limited-edition zine in Target stores nationwide on April 7.
Young scientists across three countries are transforming environmental problems into breakthrough solutions. From biodegradable bandages to seaweed flip-flops, these Earth Prize winners prove the next generation isn't waiting around to fix the planet.
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