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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 ...
Long Beach student arrested on suspicion of arson, participating in viral ‘Chromebook challenge’
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“Chromebook Challenge” encouraging destruction causes headaches across the nation
A viral Tik-Tok video shows students jamming paper clips or pencils into the USB ports of their school issued laptops causing ...
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Gwinnett officials say Chromebook Challenge ‘won’t be tolerated’
More than two dozen students in Gwinnett County have been disciplined for trying to start a fire with their district-issued laptops, a spokesperson for the school system said. The latest TikTok trend, ...
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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.
‘Chromebook Challenge’ Brings Suspensions and Criminal Charges Across U.S.
The “Chromebook challenge” involves using objects such as push pins, staples, paper clips, metallic gum wrappers and graphite, found in pencil lead. They are inserted into USB or charging ports, under ...
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Online 'Chromebook challenge' seriously damages laptop, risks fire, MCPS leaders warn
An emerging social media trend involving Google Chromebook laptops has raised concerns with Montgomery County Public School ...
Dangerous social media challenge happening in the Houston area, fire marshal says
It's a costly, dangerous social media challenge and the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office said they've responded to calls about it. Today, they put out a warning.