A part of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth — known as 988 option 3 — is being terminated under the Trump administration, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced. “On July 17, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo …
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June, 2025
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17 June
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There’s a whole list of factors that go into keeping a city running smoothly, not least of which is local leadership. In times of turmoil — whether it’s a natural disaster, economic crisis or public health issue — Americans turn to their community leaders for answers. But what exactly sets …
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13 June
Anker recalls more than 1.1 million power banks after some users report fires
Anker Innovations is recalling 1.15 million portable chargers after some consumers reported fires and explosions. According to a notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the lithium-ion battery inside certain “PowerCore 10000” made by Anker, a China-based electronics maker, can overheat. That can lead to the “melting …
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11 June
Egg prices for consumers fell to 5
Consumers are finally getting a break when it comes to egg prices. Egg prices dropped to $4.55 in May, down 11% from $5.12 in April, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The price drop for a dozen Grade A large eggs comes as the effects of a …
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9 June
House Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green to resign from Congress
Washington — House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, a Tennessee Republican, announced Monday that he plans to resign after Congress passes President Trump’s budget bill. “Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up. As a result, today I notified the …
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5 June
Key House Republican subpoenas Biden’s White House doctor
The Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee is demanding that former President Joe Biden’s White House physician testify before the panel — ramping up a congressional investigation into Biden’s age and health. Rep. James Comer, a Kentucky Republican, sent a letter to Dr. Kevin O’Connor on Thursday subpoenaing him …
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4 June
Woman on trial for poison mushroom killings says she was trying to fix “bland” meal
An Australian woman accused of serving poisonous death cap mushrooms in a dish that killed three of her four guests who ate it spoke Wednesday about the incident and detailed how she planned the meal. Prosecutors in the Supreme Court case in the state of Victoria say Erin Patterson, 50, …
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4 June
Gen Z is taking over the NBA Finals between Thunder and Pacers with youngest matchup in decades
When the Oklahoma City Thunder tip off against the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals Thursday night, it won’t just be a battle for the title — it’s a generational milestone. Led by almost entirely Gen Z players born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, the Oklahoma City …
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3 June
Tips for lowering your energy costs as summer temperatures rise
With weather forecasts showing above-normal temperatures throughout the country this summer, heat-weary Americans will soon likely be turning up their air conditioners for relief. But that comfort will come at a cost. Home electricity bills are expected to reach their highest average rate in 12 years, at $784 for the summer period, according …
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May, 2025
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31 May
Friends, family of New Orleans fugitives arrested for aiding jail escape
The 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail more than two weeks ago by cutting out a hole behind a toilet received help from at least 15 people who provided food, cash, transport and shelter, according to court documents. The aid was given both before and after the …
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