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TikTok's Wild Ride: Burns, Bans, and "Chicken Banana"!

A TikTok trend involving NeeDoh sensory toys has led to multiple cases of children suffering burns, including a 9-year-old boy from Illinois who sustained second-degree burns after microwaving the toy. The incident, reported by multiple news sources including Fox News, highlights a growing concern about the dangers of online trends.

Caleb Chabolla, the 9-year-old victim, received treatment at a burn center after the NeeDoh toy exploded in his face when microwaved. Doctors at the center reported seeing similar cases, prompting warnings about the risks associated with heating the toy. The trend reportedly originated on TikTok, according to Fox News.

The NeeDoh toy incident is one of several health-related stories making headlines. Other reports include dermatological issues faced by women during menopause, as discussed by Dr. Amy Wechsler, and potential food poisoning cases in the UK linked to baby formula recalls, according to Vox.

In other news, paleobiologist Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan suggested that previous estimations of dinosaur ages may be overinflated. Research highlighted by NPR Science and published in Scientific Reports indicated that dinosaurs may have reached adulthood faster than previously thought. The research examined the bones of young Nile crocodiles, a modern relative of dinosaurs, and discovered more growth rings than expected.

Meanwhile, a teacher was overheard issuing an exasperated directive to her class: "No more chickens! No more chicken banana!" The incident, reported by Vox, highlights the often-unpredictable nature of childhood trends.

Other developing stories include a complex political situation in Venezuela, a K-shaped economic recovery in the U.S., and efforts to counter China's mineral dominance, according to Vox. Potential overhauls to school meal programs based on new USDA dietary guidelines emphasizing protein and full-fat dairy are also being considered.

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