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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.
Three high school students turned empathy into innovation, creating affordable devices that help people with disabilities control wheelchairs with their tongues, walk with their thoughts, and navigate rough terrain. Their inventions earned them IEEE's top scholarships at the world's largest teen science fair.
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.
While many expected Jewish teens to hide their identity after rising antisemitism, thousands did the opposite. Nearly 500 high schoolers requested to start Jewish Student Union clubs at their schools, choosing community over fear.
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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.
OpenAI just released ChatGPT for Teens with built-in safety features designed to protect young users aged 13-17. The new version includes parental controls, study modes, and stronger content protections that prioritize real-world well-being.
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.
Estonia is tackling youth mental health with science instead of strict social media bans. A team of 10 experts will design solutions that protect teens while respecting their digital lives.
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.
Meta just agreed to transform how teens use Instagram and Facebook, adding time limits, night mode, and beauty filter blocks as part of a historic settlement. Parents will finally control these settings, with an independent auditor making sure Meta follows through.
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.
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