The “blackout challenge,” also known as the choking or pass-out challenge, encourages users often children to briefly asphyxiate themselves to achieve a euphoric high, but has a devastating toll: a 12-year-old boy in Castleford, UK, named Sebastian died on June 27, 2025 while attempting it, marking one of at least 20 youth fatalities linked to the trend in recent years Health experts warn the challenge can cause brain damage or death within minutes, and lawsuits filed by parents allege TikTok’s algorithm amplified the dangerous content despite claims of protective measures
Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede is back and bigger than ever, turning the city into a wild, thrilling celebration of Western spirit from July 4 to 13.
