Viral Chromebook Challenge Sparks Fires and Chaos in US Schools

Schools across the US are warning parents about a dangerous TikTok trend called the "Chromebook Challenge." Students are deliberately damaging school-issued Chromebooks by inserting objects into ports, causing short circuits, fires, and school evacuations. The trend has led to disciplinary actions and even legal consequences for students involved. One incident in Connecticut resulted in a student being hospitalized after smoke inhalation from a damaged Chromebook, leading to potential criminal charges.