Viral Teenager Texts

Man and four teenagers convicted of murdering two boys in mistaken identity case

Four teenagers and a man in his 40s were convicted on Friday by a court in England of the murders of two boys in a case of mistaken identity

World - ABC News - November 15

Drunk teenager who killed driver after being thrown off last bus detained for four years

The 16-year-old boy - who was 15 at the time of the attack - was originally charged with murdering Keith Rollinson.

The big idea: why we should take teenage love more seriously

Adolescent passions shape our future selves, and can be every bit as powerful – and perilous – as adult relationships. I haven’t kept many things from my teenage years. I have a box of photos – ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Teenagers ages 13-17 split over party alignment: Poll

A new poll from nonprofit ThinkYoung finds that teenagers under 18 are split on party identity. Roughly 24 percent of the teenage children said the Democratic Party represented their ideals well, ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

TikTok to block teenagers from beauty filters over mental health concerns

Social media platform under pressure to improve security as it announces plans to block under-13s from signing up. Teenagers are facing wide-ranging new restrictions over the use of beauty filters ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Maine dogs go viral for their autumn joy

Jody Hartman of Freeport, Maine, went viral for giving his pets the OK to run and jump through the autumn leaf piles.

5 memes and viral moments that defined the 2024 election

Vice President Harris, former President Trump, and other politicians have been the subject of viral memes during the election cycle, with highlights including "Brat summer," "childless cat ladies," ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump's claim of 'massive cheating' in Philadelphia rejected by officials

BBC Verify investigates claims spreading online questioning the integrity of the US election.

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant goes viral for a meaty 'missolve'

swer to the puzzle in question was "Give yourself a round of applause."

Ping! Harris and Trump are blowing up your phones with political texts in campaign's last days

Across the U.S., people's phones are pinging with text messages from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their allies

Tech - ABC News - October 31

From Snapchat to texts: How group chats from Ohio State have benefited C.J. Stroud, Texans

At Ohio State, Stroud used Snapchat to analyze the game. He brought the same idea to the NFL.

Sports - ESPN - October 31

Ping! Harris and Trump blowing up your phones with texts in campaign's last days

Across the U.S., people's phones are pinging with text messages from Donald Trump, Kamala Harris and their allies

Black people are receiving racist text messages about picking cotton 'at the nearest plantation'

Dozens of Black people across the country said they have received text messages telling them they had been “selected” to pick cotton “at the nearest plantation.”

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations

Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and ...

Tech - ABC News - November 10

Trump's potential Supreme Court impact and racist text messages about picking cotton: Morning Rundown

Republicans are looking ahead at the possibility of Donald Trump appointing more Supreme Court justices.

Federal investigation launched into racist texts targeting Black Americans across 10 states

Federal authorities are examining a series of racist texts sent to Black Americans across 10 states. Many of the messages were sent to students and make reference to slavery.

Multiple agencies investigating racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states

The FBI, FCC, and Justice Department along with state and local agencies are all probing a series of racist text messages with almost identical language that were sent to Black Americans across ...

Black people across US receive racist text messages after Trump’s win

FBI investigating after people report texts saying they were selected to pick cotton and go to nearest plantation. Just hours after Donald Trump’s election win on Tuesday, Black people across the ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Santa Monica mother calls for increased security after racist texts sent to Black students

A racist text message was sent to thousands of Black individuals nationwide the day after the election.

We’ve lost control of political text messaging — here’s how we can rein it in

It didn't used to be this way, and it doesn’t have to be.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

EU judges grill von der Leyen’s lawyers over missing text messages

New York Times has sued European Commission over its refusal to release president’s exchanges with Pfizer chief

World - Financial Times - November 15

Texas mom's killer received text before murder: "I hope you handle it"

After Alyssa Burkett was murdered, detectives quickly learned that the prime suspect was the father of her child, Andrew Beard. But as the investigation unfolded, they would find out that Beard ...

How people in dozens of states were targeted with racist texts and what you can do

Since the election, CBS News has reported people who are Black have been receiving racist text messages. Hispanic and LGBTQ Americans have also reported receiving text messages. It is not known who ...

What we know about offensive text messages sent to Americans after 2024 elections

Black, Hispanic and LGBTQ+ Americans across the U.S. say they received offensive text messages after the 2024 elections. CBS News Confirmed executive editor Rhona Tarrant breaks down what's known ...

Hawaii woman sent 'alarming' text before vanishing from L.A., family says

The family of Hannah Kobayashi is searching for her in Los Angeles after she missed a connecting flight, sent unusual text messages and then went silent, the relatives said.

Cop29 live: UN chair ‘so sick’ of Saudi Arabia’s defence of fossil fuels

Former climate minister for Canada reacts after Saudi delegation said it ‘will not accept any text that targets any specific sectors, including fossil fuels’. My colleague Patrick Greenfield is ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Harris to Michigan, Trump to Georgia as comedian's offensive rally comments go viral

Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to the offensive and racist comments that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivered during former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden. This ...

JP Morgan sues customers over viral TikTok cheque fraud

“Infinite money glitch” allowed the withdrawal of funds from cheques before they were cleared by the bank.

How Did an Ordinary Brooklyn Street Corner Become a Viral Meme?

A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 29

Iowa resident dies of suspected Lassa fever: What is the rare viral disease?

This would mark only the ninth cases reported in the U.S. since 1969.

Politics - The Hill - October 29

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