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L.A. County Plans New Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth After Federal Service Cut

L.A. County Plans New Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth After Federal Service Cut

Los Angeles County is taking steps to establish its own crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth following the Trump administration's termination of the 'press 3' option on the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This option previously connected LGBTQ+ youth with specialized counselors. The county's Board of Supervisors has voted to develop a local pilot program to restore this service, which was used by over 14% of 988 callers before its discontinuation. The initiative aims to address the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth, who have been significantly impacted by the loss of this targeted support.

FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers

FDA opens safety review of injectable RSV drugs approved for babies and toddlers

Federal health officials are reviewing the safety of two injectable drugs used to protect babies and toddlers from the RSV virus

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage

Exclusive-NAACP pressing for ‘equity-first’ AI standards in medicine

Exclusive-NAACP pressing for ‘equity-first’ AI standards in medicine

By Kat Stafford Dec 11 (Reuters) - The NAACP unveiled a blueprint on Wednesday aimed at preventing artificial intelligence from deepening racial inequities in U.S. healthcare, calling for bias audits and “equity-first” standards as hospitals, tech firms and regulators adopt AI tools.

NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade

NASA loses contact with its Maven spacecraft orbiting Mars for the past decade

NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines

US stocks hang near records ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week on interest rates

US stocks hang near records ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week on interest rates

U.S. stocks are hanging at the edge of their record heights as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve later this week on what it will do with interest rates

President Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package for Farmers Amid Trade War

President Trump Announces $12 Billion Aid Package for Farmers Amid Trade War

President Trump has announced a $12 billion aid package aimed at supporting American farmers affected by the ongoing trade war. The announcement was made during a roundtable event at the White House, where farmers joined the President to discuss the impact of the trade conflict. The aid package will provide one-time payments to those who have been hit hardest by the trade disruptions. This move is seen as a response to the economic challenges faced by the agricultural sector due to tariffs and trade barriers. Additionally, President Trump expressed concerns over the recent Netflix deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, indicating that he will be involved in the merger's approval process due to its potential impact on market share.

President Trump's $12 Billion Farm Aid Package Aims to Stabilize Agriculture Amid Trade Tensions

President Trump's $12 Billion Farm Aid Package Aims to Stabilize Agriculture Amid Trade Tensions

President Trump has announced a $12 billion farm aid package designed to support U.S. farmers affected by global trade disputes. This initiative comes as part of efforts to stabilize the agriculture sector, which has been impacted by tariffs and strained trade relationships, particularly with China. The package includes direct payments and subsidies to help farmers manage the financial volatility caused by these trade tensions. Additionally, the Trump administration has proposed a 5% tariff on Mexican imports, which could further complicate U.S.-Mexico trade relations and affect a significant portion of U.S. agricultural exports. The aid package is intended to provide immediate relief to farmers, though its long-term effects remain uncertain.

Switzerland signals reduction in US tariffs to be retroactive from November 14

Switzerland signals reduction in US tariffs to be retroactive from November 14

ZURICH, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Switzerland announced on Tuesday a planned reduction of U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods would be backdated to when the two countries stuck a deal last month, although the announcement was later withdrawn, leaving details of the implementation unclear.

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

The United Nations says the world needs a new way of thinking about environmental crises threatening the health of people and the planet

President Trump's New National Security Strategy Faces Criticism for Overlooking Key Threats

President Trump's New National Security Strategy Faces Criticism for Overlooking Key Threats

President Trump's latest National Security Strategy (NSS) has been criticized for failing to address significant threats from China and Russia. The strategy, which was presented as a realistic assessment of global threats, has been compared to France's Maginot Line, suggesting it is ill-prepared for actual dangers. The NSS prioritizes threats from the Western Hemisphere and economic issues but largely ignores the strategic competition with China and Russia. Critics argue that the strategy overlooks China's cyber capabilities and Russia's military advancements, which pose direct threats to U.S. security. The document also fails to address the implications of artificial intelligence in national security, despite recent cyberattacks attributed to Chinese state-sponsored groups.