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Meanwhile, there is an ongoing investigation by the attorney general into possible civil rights abuses in the juvenile detention facilities.—
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
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The approach has been used by schools and juvenile and criminal justice systems, as well as nations grappling with large-scale atrocities.—
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Most people who get sick recover within a week, but infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.—
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Yu says his early experiences led him to chase achievement as a way of protecting a younger version of himself.—
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Iuga Fleece-Lined Leggings Every teenage girl loves a good pair of leggings, and these will check all the boxes.—
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Led by teenage phenom Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks have emerged after years in the rebuilding wilderness as a legitimate playoff contender.—
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced major changes to its childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, an age-by-age guide for health care providers on when to vaccinate children to protect them from preventable diseases.—
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The show channels a certain energetic, zany sense of humor viewers could recognize from their own adolescent friendships and antics, culminating in a five-season run and a 2021–2023 revival on Paramount+.—
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The graying halls of Congress don’t usually evoke images of youthful ambition, but a record number of lawmakers are calling it quits in 2026.—
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The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results.—
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Police were called before the shooting with a report of underage drinking at the event center, where vendors were serving alcohol to minors, the affidavit said.—
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This change comes after Grok received a dressing-down from users and international officials for complying with requests to digitally undress women and underage girls or create sexualized deep fakes of them without their consent.—
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Edamame Edamame are immature soybeans that are rich in protein.—
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The edible part of okra is the plant’s immature seedpods, which contain high levels of a substance called mucilage.—
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This includes refusing to follow crew instructions about seating assignments, escalating complaints with nearby passengers—such as disputes over arm rests, seat kicking, or reclining—or otherwise turning a minor annoyance into a confrontation.—
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Six other people sustained minor injuries in the collision.—
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“Subadult.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subadult. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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