US schools and police warn about viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ trend after teens’ arrests
Police in Baldwin Park are investigating social media posts about a trend they describe as concerning. The trend, referred to as "Cat in the Hat," appears to be targeting a school community in Southern California. Details about what the trend involves or its scope remain unclear from available reports.
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