Child Dies After Participating in Social Media 'Blackout' Challenge

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A 9-year-old in Texas tragically died after attempting the "blackout challenge," a dangerous social media trend. This challenge encourages participants to choke themselves until they lose consciousness. The child's death has sparked outrage and renewed calls for greater parental supervision and awareness of the risks associated with online challenges. The incident underscores the potential for social media to negatively influence children and the need for platforms to address harmful content.