How the lighthearted social media trend of ‘teen takeovers’ took a serious turn

When Damarion Spann, 18, saw an Instagram flier calling for a massive gathering on a beach near downtown Chicago, he immediately wanted to go. Thousands of others joined him that night on the sand, blasting music and dancing. The cultural trend of so-called teen takeovers has popped up across the U.S. in recent years, influencing … Read more

Text messages show teen whom singer D4vd is accused of killing had an abortion

LOS ANGELES — Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the teen whom singer D4vd is accused of killing, had an abortion during their relationship, text messages shown in court on Friday stated. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. D4vd, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has been charged … Read more

Teen accused in deadly Apalachee High School shooting in Georgia set for plea

ATLANTA — A teenager accused of killing four people nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia is due in court Friday for a plea and sentencing hearing. Colt Gray, 16, previously pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges in the Sept. 4, 2024, shooting that killed two students and two teachers, … Read more

WATCH: Squad Democrat speaks out after teen found shot dead at husband’s Boston property

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., said she is “centering the victim” after an 18-year-old woman was found shot dead Saturday inside a Boston home owned by the congresswoman’s husband. The victim’s family identified her as 18-year-old Yoseliani Marte and said she died as a result of domestic violence. … Read more

Horse trainer discovers pre-dug grave of missing teen on remote California trail

It was Labor Day weekend 2003 when Matt Scribner, a local horse farrier and trainer who also competes in long-distance horse races, was on his usual ride in a remote part of the Sierra Nevada foothills — just a few miles northeast of Auburn, California —when he noticed a freshly dug hole along the trail … Read more

Idaho pushed anti-trans laws for years. Then a teen died.

They bonded over a shared desire to be authentic. “Neither of us,” Emi said, “had to explain ourselves to each other.” When the bathroom law took effect in July 2023, it faced an immediate challenge. Lambda Legal, an LGBTQ legal advocacy organization, sued on behalf of a handful of students, claiming the measure was unconstitutional … Read more

License revoked for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as teen

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah revoked another license for the boarding school where Paris Hilton said she was abused as a teenager, the state announced Friday, marking a major victory in the hotel heiress’ yearslong fight for reforms in what is commonly known as the troubled teen industry. The Utah Department of Health and Human … Read more