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- 1Russian attack on Sumy kills two civilians including teenagerββ οΈβοΈAnother Russian War Crime: Russian terrorists attack civilians in Sumy: two people killed, including teenager, five
A Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy has killed two civilians, including a teenager, and injured five others, according to Ukrainian media reports. The attack is being described online as another Russian war crime against civilians, with calls to draw the attention of international bodies such as the ICC in The Hague.
- 2Russian bomb strike on Sumy kills two, including teenagerβRussians hit Sumy: two killed, including teenager, five injured β photos Two people were killed, including a 16-year-old
A Russian guided aerial bomb strike on Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday 27 September killed two people, including a 16-year-old girl, and injured five others. The casualties were confirmed by Oleh Hryhorov, head of the regional administration. The attack is part of continued Russian aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities, drawing renewed attention to civilian deaths in the war.
- 3EU lawsuits target social media firms over harms to minorsβΌEU: Social media companies face lawsuits over alleged mental health and safety harms to minors
Lawsuits are being brought against social media companies in the European Union over allegations that their platforms cause mental health and safety harms to children and teenagers. The cases form part of a growing legal push to hold tech firms accountable for the impact of their products on young users, and follow mounting regulatory scrutiny of child safety online in Europe and beyond.
- 4Ukrainian boarding schools train teens to replace fallen fathersβΌUkrainian boarding schools train teens to replace fallen fathers in war
Ukrainian boarding schools are preparing teenagers to step into roles left by fathers killed in the war with Russia, the Washington Post reports. The story highlights how the conflict is reshaping a generation of young Ukrainians, raising concerns about the long-term social and psychological toll on children growing up amid prolonged fighting.
- 5Study finds young users ditching Google for AI toolsβStudy: Young users (9 to 18Y) ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequences
A new Norwegian science study reports that children and teenagers aged 9 to 18 are increasingly turning to AI chatbots instead of Google for information and everyday questions. Researchers say the shift is happening fast, but its consequences for how young people learn, judge sources and handle misinformation are still largely unknown, prompting calls for closer attention from educators and parents.
- 612 teens injured in shooting at Georgia birthday partyβ12 teens injured in shooting during birthday party at Georgia park https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.10tv .com/article/
Twelve teenagers were injured when a shooting broke out during a birthday party at Carolyn Crayton Park in Georgia. Reports say the teens sustained gunshot wounds, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the attack. The mass casualty event at a youth gathering has drawn widespread attention and renewed concern over gun violence at public celebrations.
- 7Cavan Sullivan: 16-year-old American tipped for the Premier LeagueβΌCavan Sullivan: The 16-year-old US debutant primed for the Premier League
American teenager Cavan Sullivan is drawing attention after making his debut for the United States at just 16 years old. The young midfielder, who broke through in Major League Soccer with Philadelphia Union, is widely viewed as one of the most promising prospects of his generation, with a path expected to lead him to England's Premier League in the coming years.
- 817-year-old builds AI startup despite school's ChatGPT banβHer school blocked ChatGPT, but this 17-year-old built an AI startup with 1,000 users and 20,000 job list
A 17-year-old student whose school blocked ChatGPT has built her own AI startup, which reportedly has 1,000 users and a list of 20,000 job listings. The story has drawn attention as an example of a teenager turning a restriction on AI tools into motivation to build technology herself, sparking discussion about young founders and AI adoption.
- 9Joao Felix impressing again with strong formβWake up. This is not a drill. Joao Felix looks really good again
Joao Felix is in impressive form again, prompting excited reactions from football fans. The Portuguese forward, whose club career has fluctuated since his big-money move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid, is being praised for performances that recall the promise that made him one of Europe's most expensive teenagers. Observers say he looks sharp, confident and decisive again.
- 10Eleven teens wounded in mass shooting at Macon, Georgia skateparkβSheriff: 11 teens injured in mass shooting at Macon, Ga., skatepark https://www. upi.com/Top_News/US/2026/09/27 /sheriff
Eleven teenagers were injured in a late-night shootout at a skatepark in Macon, Georgia, according to the local sheriff. Two of the victims were reported to be in serious condition. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the shooting, and news of the incident is spreading widely as residents and officials react to gun violence affecting young people.
- 11D4vd charged with murder in death of teenage girlβD4vd charged with murder in 'brutal and horrific' death of teenage girl: DA
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a teenage girl, according to the district attorney, who described the killing as brutal and horrific. The charges mark a major escalation in a case that had already drawn widespread attention to the young artist, whose music had a large following online. Details of the allegations and court proceedings have not been fully disclosed.
- 12ISIS-inspired teens weighed other targets before Gracie Mansion plotβISIS-inspired teens considered other targets before Gracie Mansion protest: Sources
Two teenagers with ISIS sympathies considered several other targets before deciding on a protest near Gracie Mansion, the New York mayor's residence, according to law enforcement sources cited by ABC News. Details of the alleged plot and how authorities became aware of the planning have not been fully disclosed.
- 13Teen and mother speak out after attack at Broward football gameβΌTeen and mother talk about attack involving 7 at Broward school football game
A teenager and his mother are speaking publicly about an attack involving seven people at a Broward County school football game. The teen described being assaulted during the event, and the pair are calling attention to safety at youth sporting events. Local coverage is drawing concern from parents and community members about violence at school games.
- 14What if phones aren't to blame for teen malaise after all?βWhat if phones arenβt to blame for teen malaise after all?
A new opinion piece challenges the increasingly popular argument that smartphones and social media are the main cause of rising anxiety and unhappiness among teenagers. It questions whether the evidence linking phone use to teen mental health decline is as strong as claimed, reopening a debate that has shaped school phone bans and parenting advice worldwide.
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Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager who died in 2006 and became the Catholic Church's first millennial saint, is back in the spotlight as Italian media revisit the miracles attributed to his intercession. A new TV and cinema documentary tells his story, recalling his hospital stay and the healings recognized by the Vatican that paved his path to sainthood.
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Italian media are highlighting the story of Carlo Acutis, the young Catholic known as the 'millennial saint', as his life reaches audiences on television and in cinema. Coverage recalls his death in hospital and the message he left, with commentators calling his example striking and, in a sense, unfashionable today. Interest centers on how a teenager who died in 2006 became a saint and why his story resonates now.
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A weight-loss program for teenagers has been linked to improved lung function, according to a report circulated by Syria's state news agency SANA. The finding suggests that reducing excess weight in adolescence may bring measurable respiratory benefits, a point of interest for health professionals and parents monitoring teen fitness and obesity.
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A film about Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber, is drawing attention to his time at Harvard, where as a teenager he took part in a psychological study led by professor Henry A. Murray. Coverage examines what happened to Murray afterwards and the ethics of the experiment, which involved prolonged stress sessions, and how it may have shaped Kaczynski's later life.
- 19Seven children filmed beating teenager during Davie football gameβVideo shows 7 kids beating teen during football game in Davie
A video circulating in Davie, Florida, shows seven children beating a teenager during a youth football game. The footage, aired by local station WPLG Local 10, has raised questions about supervision and safety at the event, and attention is focused on whether authorities will investigate and what consequences those involved may face.