How Flash Mobs of Teens Are Taking Over Towns, Beaches

Epoch Reports · Jun 30, 2026 · 6:25

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Teen takeovers started in Chicago in 2024 and became a nationwide phenomenon in 2025. They often devolve into violence.

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