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Widespread teenage drug abuse problems have been found among whites, Native Americans, and Hispanics, with less severe abuse among Asian and African-American teens. The analysis, conducted by scientists at Duke University, found that marijuana is the most heavily used drug among teens, followed by stimulants and then alcohol. Prescription opioids
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Nokia, once the dominant player in the cellular market, has been struggling in recent quarters with significant losses and a decline in market share. However, with the launch of two new messaging phones, Asha 200 and Asha 201, aimed at the Indian mass market, the company is attempting to regain
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A study released on Monday found that children and teenagers in the US are exposed to far more soda advertising than before, with black and Hispanic children being major targets. The report, from the Yale University Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity, also found that many fruit drinks and
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The national epidemic of school bullying has taken center stage, with the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) joining the fight to address this critical issue. As the nation's foremost nonprofit youth leadership development organization, HOBY aims to equip America's youth with the knowledge, tools,
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Students at Central High School in Louisville, Kentucky, had expressed concerns about bullying, racial separation, and perceived favoritism towards advanced placement students. To address these issues and promote equality and unity, the school, along with Seneca High School and Bardstown High School, is forming a Youth Council on Human Rights.
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As National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place from October 16-22, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is drawing attention to the critical issue of safe teen driving. Despite a decline in teen traffic deaths, there were still over 730,000 young drivers ages 15-18 involved in police-reported crashes in
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As the United States observes National Teen Driver Safety Week from October 16-22, the National Safety Council and State Farm are teaming up to provide crucial information and tools to help keep teen drivers safe. According to the National Safety Council, more than 15 fatalities occur daily in crashes involving
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As the number of under-24s out of work is expected to surpass one million, two North East job-seekers, Judy Gibson and Michael Hodges, have managed to secure apprenticeships at the Centre for Life in Newcastle. Despite struggling to find full-time employment after leaving education, they were paired with the science
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As the continent with the youngest population in the world, Africa is facing a grave youth unemployment crisis. With more than two-thirds of its population under the age of 30, Africa is witnessing alarmingly high youth unemployment rates, up to three times higher than those for adults in some countries.
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A 15-year-old teenager, Demetrius Watley, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault, a felony, in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred during the Sailfest fireworks in New London last year. Watley, who was affiliated with a street gang called the Project Boys, admitted to stabbing another teenager after a verbal altercation
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Youth offending has reached alarming levels in the region, with a 15-year-old boy charged with 39 offences and two younger teenagers facing court for similar crimes. The latest incident involved breaking into a car dealership and causing over $2,000 worth of damage. Police have praised the officers involved in
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Ford Motor Company, in collaboration with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), is bringing its national teen safe driving program, Ford Driving Skills for Life (Ford DSFL), to Billerica Memorial High School as part of a 30-city national tour. The program aims to educate students on safe driving practices and
