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Good day Lexington! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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  • What new online threat is the FBI warning Lexington parents about?

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📰 News we're reading

• FBI warns of rising nihilistic violent extremism in South Carolina, urges parents to watch signs (wach.com) — Parents in Lexington are being urged by the FBI to closely monitor their kids' online activity after agents warned of rising "nihilistic violent extremism" groups that target vulnerable teens. At a free local awareness event, officials explained how these online predators groom youth toward self-harm or violence and outlined warning signs like sudden behavior changes, hidden injuries, and secretive internet use.
   

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Ok Lexington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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