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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 trend in which students intentionally jam lead or metal objects into the

The Desert Sun on MSN · 2d

California school districts warn of TikTok Chromebook Challenge that's led to arrests, fires

The social media trend that seemingly went viral in May involves students intentionally damaging their school-issued laptops.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 3d

Long Beach student arrested on suspicion of arson, participating in viral ‘Chromebook challenge’

A Long Beach student was arrested on suspicion of participating in a nationwide social media challenge that encourages students to jam lead or metal into the ports of their Chromebook laptop computers.

Chromebook, Social Media and TikTok challenge

KSWB-TV San Diego on MSN · 3h

‘It’s unsafe’: SD Unified warns students against ‘Chromebook Challenge’

A viral TikTok challenge known as the "Chromebook Challenge" is causing damage to school resources in the San Diego Unified School District.

The New York Times · 1d

Students Are Short-Circuiting Their Chromebooks for a Social Media Challenge

Some students have been suspended and even criminally charged, as some of the computers catch fire or damage the surroundings.

WHDH · 4h

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 what’s being called the “Chromebook challenge.”“What<a class="excerpt-read-mo

Students busted for bizarre TikTok ‘Chromebook Challenge’ to insert objects in laptops

The viral 'Chromebook Challenge' involves inserting a paper clip, pencil lead or other object into the charging or USB port ...

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Chromebook Challenge: How Fresno schools are responding to the dangerous TikTok trend

At least two Chromebooks were damaged in Clovis Unified schools as a result of the viral TikTok challenge, and Fresno Unified ...

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Teens are still setting fire to Chromebooks for TikTok clout

What began as a viral TikTok trend has escalated into school evacuations, hospital visits, and arrests across multiple states ...

ABC 7 New York on MSN18h

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.

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Clayton County Schools warn parents about dangerous TikTok 'Chromebook Challenge'

A TikTok prank that has caused fires and evacuations in other states is now prompting warnings in Georgia. Clayton officials ...

WWLP on MSN18h

Two Connecticut teens arrested after setting laptop on fire

Police are still fighting against the dangerous TikTok laptop trend and have arrested two high schoolers in Southington.

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