A new and dangerous social media trend called the “Chromebook Challenge” is raising alarms in schools across the U.S. and Canada. Students are intentionally damaging school-issued laptops by inserting metal objects like paper clips, staples, or mechanical pencils into charging ports or near lithium-ion batteries—causing short circuits, smoke, or even fires—with the goal of recording … Continue reading Students Intentionally Setting Laptops on Fire for TikTok Sparks Safety Concerns in Canadian Classrooms