Why support local bike shops (e.g., in Monterey County, https://bikemonterey.org/tips-for-tourists/need-something-maam)?

Here’s one reason: When Cycle House Bike Co. owner Stacy heard about this 14-year-old’s situation, she was moved to help. Report from
Jazmon DeJarnette, #KSBW: https://www.ksbw.com/article/marina-bike-shop-teen-stolen-bike-attack/70718500

#YouthBike #MoreKidsOnBikes #BMX #TheRipper #MontereyCounty #LocalBikeShops #LBS #cycling #teens #biking

7. LOCAL BICYCLE SHOPS in Monterey County—and Tips on New and Used Bikes | Bicycling Monterey | Resources for Anywhere & Monterey County Biking Information Hub

MyFitnessPal has acquired Cal AI, the viral calorie app built by teens | TechCrunch

After wooing Cal AI for months, MyFitnessPal has successfully acquired its up-and-coming rival, Cal AI, the app built by teens soaring on the apps stores.

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Wenn ihr euch schon mal gefragt habt, wie es klingt, wenn ich den Lüfter meines Laptops imitiere:
#film #aarau #laptopsounds #cutting #inklusion #freizeitangebot #kids #teens
#AI may be giving #teens bad #nutrition advice
Plans #chatbots created were highly variable but followed a common theme: Too low in calories and carbs and too heavy on proteins and fats.
It's been documented how willing AI can be to give dangerous advice when users request things such as 600-calorie-per-day or 100-calorie meal. Study demonstrates that chatbots may give potentially dangerous answers even when prompt requests more open-ended advice.
https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ai-teen-nutrition-advice-chatbot-diet-food
https://archive.ph/zZQ8Q
AI may be giving teens bad nutrition advice

AI-generated meal plans for fictional teens cut an entire meal’s worth of calories and carbs while overemphasizing protein and fats, a new study reports.

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Several countries are considering or implementing #bans on #socialmedia for #children and #teens. These bans aim to protect young users from cyberbullying, addiction, mental health issues, and exposure to predators. While some countries have already implemented bans, others are still in the process of drafting legislation. https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/06/social-media-ban-children-countries-list/?eicker.news #tech #media #news
These are the countries moving to ban social media for children | TechCrunch

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

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Lauttasaari bike shop fire may have been contract job

Police say the two teens suspected of starting the fire may have been contracted to set it.

https://yle.fi/a/74-20214369

#police #teens #fire #suspects #contracted

Lauttasaari bike shop fire may have been contract job

Police say the two teens suspected of starting the fire may have been contracted to set it.

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One of J's friends lived in his parents' garage, and had his own apartment back there. He said I was welcome to be there, but I wouldn't be able to use the bathroom in the house. #runaway #teens #blog #survivor #sociology #trauma

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/03/08/39-runaway-part-two-5/

39) Runaway Part Two

The adventure continues, until it all ends.

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The #USSenate unanimously passed #COPPA2.0, a bill aiming to protect #children and #teens’ online #privacy by blocking platforms from collecting their data without consent. Despite bipartisan support, the bill faces potential opposition in the House, where previous attempts have stalled. https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/coppa-20-passes-the-senate-again-unanimously-this-time-215044656.html?eicker.news #tech #media #news
COPPA 2.0 passes the Senate again, unanimously this time

Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, aims to create new online protections for younger users and their personal data.

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