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Student Ignites Fire with Chromebook, TikTok Bans Challenge

5/12/2025

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A middle school student in Plainville, Connecticut, sparked a fire by inserting scissors into a Chromebook's USB port, igniting a dangerous TikTok trend. The alarming incident forced the school to evacuate, and the student now faces charges. In response to the chaos, TikTok has banned the term "Chromebook Challenge" to curb its spread.

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A middle school student in Plainville, Connecticut, sparked a fire by inserting scissors into a Chromebook's USB port, igniting a dangerous TikTok trend. The alarming incident forced the school to evacuate, and the student now faces charges. In response to the chaos, TikTok has banned the term "Chromebook Challenge" to curb its spread.