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LITTLE ROCK, AR — The state of Arkansas sued YouTube and parent company Alphabet on Monday, accusing the video-sharing platform of being intentionally addictive and fueling a mental health crisis among the state’s youth. Attorney General Tim Griffin’s office filed a lawsuit in state court alleging violations of the state’s deceptive trade practices and public nuisance laws. The lawsuit alleges the site is addictive and has cost the state millions of dollars to expand mental health and other services for young people as a result. “YouTube amplifies harmful content, pumps users with dopamine, and fosters youth engagement and advertising revenue,”…

DETROIT — The Detroit City Council on Tuesday passed a proposed ordinance that would create “bubble zones” around medical facilities, prevent people from protesting within 15 feet of the facility, and limit certain interactions to up to 100 feet. There is a possibility that it will be voted on.Although the ordinance does not specify which facilities will provide abortions, the measure pits abortion advocates against opponents who say Detroit’s proposed policy goes too far. A number of people on both sides of the issue spoke at a parliamentary committee hearing on policy on Monday before the vote to move it…

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services marked the end of National Recovery Month on Monday by letting people know that recovery is possible. The organization held a day of service at the end of September to celebrate people in recovery and give back to their communities. The celebration in East Walnut Hills included: Music, food, how to make a stress ball, and more resources to help people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Despite rain on Monday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the grueling recovery journey. “We’re just trying to wrap up Recovery Month with a celebration in the…

Photo illustration: by The Cut; Photo: Retailer For more of Kat’s favorite fashion, beauty, and home finds, sign up for the weekly Kat Shop Newsletter. Just when you thought this year’s Prime Day was over, Amazon is giving shoppers two more days of discounts and sales. The second edition of Amazon Prime Day will kick off the fall shopping season on October 8th and 9th. You can score great deals on beauty, fashion, and travel gear, but we all know that the most important thing during Prime is the home sales. However, you don’t have to wait until the official…

While September’s Suicide Prevention Month raises public awareness of mental health issues, for Deamond Robinson, supporting young people who may be experiencing depression or anxiety is a daily commitment. It’s work. As a certified peer specialist in mental health at the Empowerment Resource Center (ERC), Robinson helps transgender youth and other LGBTQ youth find resources and mental health support. She said many transgender youth often experience discrimination from a variety of social and political spaces, even within the LGBTQ community, and many feel safe and protected. He said it was difficult. The expert focused on transgender students who told him…

LUBBOCK, Texas (News Release) – Last Thursday, UMC faced a difficult ransomware attack. The result was an IT outage affecting many systems. As a result, all ambulance traffic was diverted to other hospitals, including Covenant Medical Center and Covenant Children’s Hospital. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide our community with uninterrupted care and access to medical services. As UMC works toward returning to normal operations, we continue to support increased patient demand.If you have a medical emergency, do not delay treatment and go to the nearest emergency room. Due to a significant increase in patient volume, wait times may…

Families and athletes in Greater Charlotte now have a new resource for prompt and specialized orthopedic and sports medicine care. The newly opened Atrium Health Orthopedic Urgent Care at 3030 Randolph Road offers walk-in care for orthopedic and sports injuries 24/7. This new location will make injury treatment more accessible with afternoon and weekend hours, allowing patients to quickly return to the activities they love without pain. “In orthopedics, the key to rapid recovery is early evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment,” said Daniel Jacobs, assistant director of advanced practice at Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute. “By providing this orthopedic urgent care hub,…

Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits Legislation – State of Delaware News NEWS FEED Governor Carney Signs State Retiree Health Care Benefits LegislationDate Posted: September 30, 2024 Delaware sends swift water team to North CarolinaDate Posted: September 30, 2024 Community Engagement Sessions for Delaware Climate Action Plan Update PlannedDate Posted: September 30, 2024 Delaware Division of the Arts and DETV Launch “Arts Alive Delaware” TV SeriesDate Posted: September 26, 2024 Delaware Office of Highway Safety Announces New Campaign to Increase Safety on Delaware RoadwaysDate Posted: September 26, 2024 15 DNREC Programs to Participate in UD’s Annual Coast DayDate…

Ben Affleck and Finn Affleck are getting an early start on Halloween. The pair were spotted doing some Halloween shopping, with Ben browsing the local Spirit Halloween store with Finn and his friends. © GrosbyGroupBen and Finn Affleck at Spirit Halloween Paparazzi spotted Affleck and his wife at Spirit Halloween in Los Angeles last weekend. Ben is photographed wearing khaki pants, a white T-shirt and a blue button-up on top. Finn was wearing jeans, a black printed T-shirt, and an 80’s style windbreaker. Their hair was short, black, and styled into spikes. The pair were apparently accompanied by two young…

Amazon’s October Prime Day, also known as Prime Big Deal Days, is a week away, but early bird sales are already underway.In case you missed it, the retail giant is holding another huge sale event on October 8th and October 9th. This gives you another chance to save and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Ahead of the shopping event, we’ve already found sale items in a variety of categories that are worth buying now. Up to 58% off KitchenAid, Beats headphones, and other tech, home, beauty, and fashion essentials.If you want to check out early deals right…