The Chromebook Challenge, named for Google's line of laptops, encourages students to insert metal items into the USB port on their school-issued computers, intending to create sparks, smoke and possibly a fire.

An East Bay school district is warning parents about a dangerous and destructive TikTok trend that officials say could cause serious burns or injuries.

Texas school districts are sounding the alarm about a dangerous new social media trend that has sparked flames in classrooms nationwide. Known as the “Chromebook challenge,” the TikTok trend involves teenagers jamming objects,