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TikTok prank 'Chromebook Challenge' prompts warnings from schools after laptops are intentionally set on fire

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May 10, 2025

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TikTok prank 'Chromebook Challenge' prompts warnings from schools after laptops are intentionally set on fire

Another dangerous TikTok challenge has prompted urgent warnings from school districts and law enforcement agencies in multiple states, and led to arson charges brought against a 15-year-old student in New Jersey.

The challenge, known as the "Chromebook Challenge," involves teens jamming objects like paper clips and pencils into the USB port of the laptop, causing them to short-circuit and, in some cases, catch fire.

Fox News analyst faints and falls out of chair on air, and host tries to carry on with show

A Fox News analyst fainted on air Thursday night in midsentence of a harsh critique of the Biden administration, forcing the show's host to awkwardly try going to another guest before heading to break.

Camryn Kinsey was criticizing former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris when she started slowing down, stopped speaking altogether and suddenly toppled over.

American Sports & Culture

Giants top draft pick Carter picks jersey No. 51

Giants first-round draft pick Abdul Carter has chosen to wear No. 51 for his rookie season after flirting with the possibilities of donning the retired numbers of legends Lawrence Taylor (56) and Phil Simms (11).

Draymond upset with 'agenda' after drawing tech

Warriors star Draymond Green, who received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs Thursday night, expressed frustration over what he called an "agenda" to make him out to be an "angry Black man."

Tiger's son, Charlie, fails to qualify for U.S. Open

Sixteen-year-old Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, failed in his second attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open.

American Business & Markets

Candy giant Ferrero adds American twists to Nutella, Ferrero Rocher to fuel U.S. growth

Ferrero has been investing in growing its U.S. sales for the last decade through an acquisition spree and introducing its iconic brands to consumers stateside.

How Amazon plans to catch Google and Microsoft in the quantum computing race

CNBC's Kate Rooney got exclusive access to Amazon's quantum computing lab and explores how the tech giant plans to catch up to Google and Microsoft.

ESPN will call its forthcoming flagship streaming app simply 'ESPN,' sources say

ESPN decided to name the streaming application "ESPN" to simplify what has become a confusing streaming landscape.