Teenagers

School cafeteria dining area with tables and seating arranged for students during the school day

September 14, 2026

Lifestyle

New York High School Senior Suspended Over Coffee Amid Policy Hearing Flaws

A high school senior at Beaver River Central School in upstate New York received an in-school suspension for bringing coffee to class. On her first day of the academic year, Julie Kaputa

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Business·News·Policy

Digital Exile — How Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Failing Its Own Children

Over 80% of Australian under-16s maintain social media access despite world's first comprehensive ban (Dec 2025). Compliance research reveals policy failure; vulnerable youth driven to less-regulated.

August 10, 2026

Study Reveals 2,691 Middle Schoolers Show Riskier Sexual Behaviors When Using Interactive Social Media

Health·Science·Technology

A new study reveals that the type of social media platforms teens use to learn about sexual health can significantly impact their sexual decisions

UK Bans Disposable Vapes Amid 5 Million Weekly Discards and 70% Battery Fire Surge

News·UK

The UK’s ban on disposable vapes took effect on June 1, 2025, making it illegal to sell these single-use devices across the entire country.

Representative Image. Teen Screen Time. Photo Source: Andrea Piacquadio

Health

Teen Screen Time Above 2 Hours Linked to Anxiety, Depression, and Cognitive Decline

Adolescents have extensive use of screens. It’s directly related to their mental health. A systematic study was carried out to understand the relationship between teen screen time (ST) and psychological disorders. The

April 16, 2025