Inquest reopened into 14-year-old boy's death after TikTok blackout challenge

A coroner has reopened the inquest into the death of a 14-year-old boy who died after taking part in TikTok's "blackout challenge." The challenge involves holding one's breath until passing out, and the boy's family has campaigned for greater scrutiny of social media platforms. This case highlights ongoing concerns about dangerous online trends and platform responsibility for user safety.

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