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Schools, authorities sound alarm over 'Chromebook Challenge' TikTok trend
A TikTok trend challenging students to insert objects into laptops has school districts and fire departments sounding the alarm to parents and students
"In the past three days alone, the [Exeter Region Cooperative School District] has seen at least 15 incidents where students have intentionally inserted conductive objects -- such as lead from mechanical pencils, paperclips or push pins -- into the charging and/or usb ports of their Chromebooks," the letter read in part. "This is not only a matter of property damage -- these actions present a serious toxic smoke and fire hazard, both at school and at home," the letter continued. Hamilton said no injuries were reported in the Belleville High School incident, but he said he hoped the event would still serve as a warning for students and parents.
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