As part of an anti-terrorism operation, Australian authorities have apprehended seven teenagers aged 15 to 17. The suspects are believed to adhere to a religiously motivated extremist ideology and have been under investigation by a joint counter-terrorism team. This development follows the arrest of a 16-year-old boy in connection with a stabbing incident at a Sydney church in April 2023.
A 19-year-old man was slashed across the face in front of a business in a busy Eltingville shopping center on Tuesday night. Four male teenagers, ranging in age from 14 to 15, were apprehended by police. The victim was taken to Staten Island University Hospital in Ocean Breeze in stable condition. An investigation is currently underway, and no knife has been recovered from the scene.
On Monday, two teenagers, ages 16 and 18, were stabbed on a Queens street. The altercation occurred around 6:45 p.m. at 21st Avenue and 74th Street in Astoria Heights. The 18-year-old victim suffered a stab wound to the back, while the 16-year-old victim sustained a knife wound to the right leg. Both victims were transported to Elmhurst Hospital Center, where they were listed in stable condition. A 14-year-old boy was arrested and charged with gang assault in connection with the incident. The motive for the attack remains unclear.
In response to the growing mental health crisis among young Alaskans, the Alaska Senate is considering legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to seek therapy without parental permission. The bill, introduced by Gov. Mike Dunleavy and amended by Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel, would lower the minimum age for independent mental health care from 18 to 16. Currently, 33 states allow minors under 18 to obtain mental health care independently, while four states permit it as early as 12.
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The documentary film ‘Our Words Collide’ follows five teenage poets from the Get Lit organization as they prepare for the Classic Slam, the world’s largest classic poetry competition. Through self-shot footage, dramatized performances, and animation, the film explores the power of poetry to inspire, heal, and help young people find their voices. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Get Lit students find solace and strength in their art, proving the transformative power of arts programs in times of crisis.
Social Suicide, an investigative thriller film, follows a group of teenagers desperate for social media fame. Two of their members are found dead, and Balthazar, a viral content-seeking teen, becomes the prime suspect. The film explores the lengths teenagers will go for fame and the dangers of social media obsession. Amazon Prime Video subscribers can stream Social Suicide as part of their membership.
Three Southern California teens have been charged with assault after allegedly beating a homeless man with tent poles and a tripod in Long Beach. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries but declined medical attention. The teens, ages 12, 14, and 15, fled the scene but were later apprehended. The identities of the victim and suspects have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.
Two teenagers were stabbed during a fight on a Queens street on Monday evening. A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the right leg, and an 18-year-old man was stabbed in the back. Both teens were rushed to the hospital and are expected to survive their injuries. The incident is under investigation, and no arrests have been made.
