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Trump will end crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth. But L.A. has options for those in need
The Trump administration is planning to slash specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Lopez: A candid take on mortality and the power of friendship
David Mays, a cancer survivor, is dying — but he's at peace with his fate because he's got friends, love and support.
National suicide prevention hotline plans to stop offering LGBTQ+ youth counseling. Queer advocates in L.A. wonder what's next
The Trump administration's decision to stop working with the Trevor Project to provide suicide prevention hotline services to LGBTQ+ youth is the latest in a string of setbacks for the...
'Everyone else has moved on': Why L.A. fire victims may be feeling even worse now
The first months were spent finding shelter and procuring the essentials. Now, six months after the disaster, we must confront that this is our reality.
How to feel good in L.A., according to a reformed workaholic
Author and podcaster Jennifer Romolini chats about her new podcast, "Extended Scenes," and her favorites places in L.A. to maintain sanity amid a "crumbling world."
The people who think AI might become conscious
With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient
Why do cats like concrete slabs?
Cat owners have noticed their pets seem to go crazy for concrete blocks. Why?
Only 64% of Americans accept the idea of evolution — here's one reason why
Fundamentalists don't necessarily examine evolution and then reject it; they tend to start with the conclusion that it must be false and work backwards.
Science news this week: 'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speeds
July 19, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Best sleep trackers 2025 — From smart rings to fitness watches
These are the best sleep trackers you can buy in every category, from smartwatches and screen-less to ring-style trackers.
Why male corporate leaders and billionaires may need financial therapy more than anyone
Corporate leaders and billionaires are often viewed as visionaries and wealth creators. But beneath the surface, many are trapped in an invisible financial "crisis"—one rooted not in market volatility or...
Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns—and what employers can do about it
About one in four employees has a diagnosable mental health condition, and up to 65% say mental health concerns interfere with their ability to work.
Incels, misogyny, role models: What England's new relationships and sex education lessons will cover
Sex and relationships education for children at primary and secondary state-funded schools in England will see significant changes following the release of new statutory guidance from the government. There are...
Teenage diaries from Stalin's Russia reveal boys' struggles with love, famine and Soviet pressure to achieve
Overlooked diaries written by teenage boys in pre-war Soviet Russia reveal relatable perspectives on love, lust, boredom, pressure to succeed and trying to fit in; but also experience of famine,...
Neuroscientist who studied Einstein's brain dies at 90
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Marian Cleeves Diamond, a neuroscientist who studied Albert Einstein's brain and was one of the first to show that...
Her grandmother died after a fall at a care home. She's still pushing for answers
Angelina Geraldi, 97, fell out of bed overnight while staying at a long-term care home in Montreal last year. The CHSLD’s day staff were unaware of the accident, despite her...
Mother of girl with rare condition 'very grateful' after B.C. reinstates coverage of $1M drug
British Columbia's minister of health says the province has reinstated coverage for an expensive drug used by a Vancouver Island girl with a rare and terminal genetic condition.
Debate on forced mental health treatment continues as one woman's costs top $800K
A CBC News analysis found one woman's ongoing journey through the mental health and justice systems has cost more than $800,000 since 2018. In Ontario, two main camps are lobbying...
Newfoundland teen with diabetes is a 'rock star' with fundraising effort
Peterview teen Brett Samson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the fall of 2020 and since then he's raised thousands of dollars to help others facing a similar challenge.
WATCH | #TheMoment a teen golfer became Canada's 1st U.S. Girls' Junior champion
Aphrodite Deng, 15, tells The National about the moment she became the first Canadian to win the U.S. Girls’ Junior Golf Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club.
Ontario's proposed landlord drug liability law rattles supportive housing providers
Supportive housing providers say a new Ontario law that would make landlords responsible for preventing certain kinds of drug-related activity in their units could threaten their ability to house those...
Could Magnesium and TikTok's 'Sleepy Girl Mocktail' Actually Help You Sleep?
TikTok’s “sleepy girl mocktails” remind us how important magnesium is for sleep and health
Secret Mathematical Patterns Revealed in Bach's Music
Physicists found that the music of Johann Sebastian Bach contains mathematical patterns that help convey information
Virtual Bar Scenes Are a New Tool to Study Why People Commit Crimes in the Heat of the Moment
Virtual-reality could assist researchers in decoding how emotions spur a decision to commit a crime
Why Writing by Hand Is Better for Memory and Learning
Engaging the fine motor system to produce letters by hand has positive effects on learning and memory
Flimsy Antiabortion Studies Cited in Case to Ban Mifepristone Are Retracted
Outside experts found that two studies cited in a federal case on medication abortion had serious design problems and that their authors had undisclosed conflicts of interest
Best cameras for kids 2025 — cheap, quality photos and videos
These are the best cameras for children interested in photography, shooting videos and content creation, as tested and rated by our experts.
'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds': Jess Bush and Martin Quinn talk feeling comfortable in their characters for Season 3 (exclusive)
'I'm trying to make it as realistic as possible, so that a modern day Scottish person could see themselves in space one day.'