Teenagers

These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years

The International Bible Quiz is a centerpiece of Israel’s Independence Day festivities that was founded by the first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.

Akiva Shrier wins the International Bible Quiz on April 19 in Jerusalem, Israel.
Social media and the algorithm move faster than facts and claims can be verified.

Norway to follow Australia, plans to ban social media use by children under 16

Norway Police. Ilustrative.

Norwegian teen takes a bus on an unauthorized cross-border drive into Sweden, caught on camera

Teens with smartphones

One in two US teens say they’ve used AI to ‘undress’ people


Study found: This drink is one of the main causes of anxiety in teenagers

Did you think that only the security situation or social networks cause anxiety? It turns out there are several other things you really did not expect.

Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, energy drinks and sweetened juices may be linked to an increased risk of anxiety among teenagers

15-year-old takes city bus, drives 150km to bring grilfriend to school

The incident began early Friday, when the bus was taken from the depot of a transport company in Wiesbaden.

A bus. Illustration.

Teen charged in Teaneck 'Israel or Palestine' pellet‑gun incident

The victim was fired upon after ignoring a question from the perpetrator, who asked him if he supported Israel or Palestine.

A New Jersey State Police logo.

From TikTok to public spaces: ‘Therian’ teens embrace animal identities

Some participants practice “quadrobics” or “quadrupedia,” a set of movement exercises meant to imitate animal locomotion as a form of self-expression

Therian gear.

Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children's data failures

Britain’s data watchdog fined Reddit £14.47 million for failing to properly verify children’s ages, saying under-13s were unlawfully exposed to harmful content.

Reddit app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021.

Freed Israeli hostages recite Shema prayer on New York City stage in front of thousands

This event was part of the Chabad-Lubavitch CTeen International Summit, an annual conference for Jewish teens from around the world. 

Freed Israeli hostages Matan Zangauker, Ilana Gritzewsky, and Segev Kalfon, recite the Shema prayer on stage in Times Square on February 21, 2026.

Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids

Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in a trial accusing Meta and Google of profiting from social media addiction and harming children’s mental health.

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg departs the court after taking the stand at a trial in a key test case accusing Meta and Google's YouTube of harming kids' mental health through addictive platforms, in Los Angeles, California, February 18, 2026.

UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said new powers are needed to regulate internet access and protect children from fast-evolving digital risks, including AI tools and social media.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaking during the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 14, 2026.

Instagram top chief defends platform during trial over youth mental-health crisis caused by it

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in Los Angeles as part of a trial on what plaintiffs call "social media addiction" in children and young adults.

Instagram app.

Two years into the war: One in every five calls to ERAN is from a child or adolescent

Behind the harsh data lies ongoing anxiety, cut-short childhoods, and parents striving to stay emotionally steady.

A boy in distress