A Tennessee family has blamed a TikTok challenge for a nine-year-old boy's death. Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images LaTerius Smith Jr. died in Memphis, Tennessee, on June 10 at the age of nine. His ...

Experts are warning parents about a disturbing trend that’s been making the rounds on social media. It’s called the “Blackout Challenge” or “Fainting Challenge.” It’s been around for years, but it ...

A new viral TikTok challenge killed a 9-year-old boy after he tried the trending Strangulation Challenge. TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms when it comes to entertainment.

Strangulation is one of the deadliest forms of domestic assault. Victims can become unconscious in less than 10 seconds and can die within minutes. Experts call it the ultimate show of power and ...

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Some of the more than 50 members of Columbus Division of Police's STOP team pose for a photo during a event marking one year of the program. The Strangulation Team Operations for Prosecution provides ...

The family of a nine-year-old boy who was found dead last week in his bedroom has blamed a reported TikTok strangulation challenge. An obituary for LaTerius Smith Jr. said he died on June 10 in ...