Parents say they’re struggling with their own mental health amid a growing youth mental health crisis Tuesday, October 10 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Michelle Gonzales-Reed's son Dajon was in high school when she said she began noticing signs of mental health struggles in her teen son, signs that included a lack of interest in friendships and activities, to staying in bed all day.Over the... Read More.
Hawaii’s ‘overtourism’ becomes growing debate as West Maui reopens for visitors Sunday, October 8 by ABC NewsWest Maui began reopening Sunday to visitors just two months after a wildfire devastated the town of Lahaina.The reopening did not come without outrage from some residents, many of whom signed a petition to delay the reopening as families continue to struggle to "find... Read More.
How the growing Latino vote could factor in to 2024 election Monday, October 2 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With just about a year out from the 2024 election, Republican and Democratic campaigns and candidates in several key states are courting Latinos, a growing group of voters, who could cast decisive votes in a number of races.The Latino vote will be... Read More.
Growing number of Senate Democrats call on Sen. Bob Menendez to resign Wednesday, September 27 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- A growing number of Senate Democrats on Tuesday called on New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez to resign after a federal grand jury returned a sweeping indictment against him late last week.The Senate returned to Washington Tuesday for the first time since Menendez,... Read More.
US expresses ‘growing concern’ for safety of Niger’s president amid apparent coup Thursday, August 10 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- There is "growing concern" for the safety of Niger's democratically elected president who remains under house arrest amid an apparent coup there, according to the U.S. Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller."We are greatly worried about his health and his personal safety... Read More.
Guaranteed income programs are growing nationwide — here’s where they’re popping up Wednesday, June 21 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Guaranteed income experiments are popping up or expanding around the country, offering no-strings-attached temporary cash payments to low-income residents.Some governmental programs limit what recipients can or cannot pay for with their assistance. Guaranteed income programs select certain groups impacted by income... Read More.
Men’s retreat program aims to address growing male loneliness Thursday, June 8 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Tucked away from the main roads in Twentynine Palms, California, is a desert oasis. It's at The Campbell House that the palm trees and greenery thrive amid the hot, unrelenting sun. It's also where some 30 men have gathered for a... Read More.
Texas mall shooting suspect’s alleged extremism part of growing trend in US: DHS bulletin Wednesday, May 24 by ABC News(ALLEN, Texas) -- The suspect accused of shooting and killing eight people at a mall in Allen, Texas, earlier this month "fixated on mass shootings and held views consistent with racially or ethnically motivated violent extremist ... ideologies," according to a new bulletin released Wednesday... Read More.
Cyberattacks on hospitals are growing threats to patient safety, experts say Wednesday, May 10 by ABC News(BURLINGTON, Vt.) -- Jes Kraus was supposed to be going to the University of Vermont Medical Center every day for aggressive radiation and chemotherapy treatments to fight stage three colorectal cancer, for which he was diagnosed in September 2020.But at the end of October... Read More.
Snohomish County Releases 2022 Annual Bridge Report with Growing List of Funded Bridge Replacement Projects Monday, May 8 by Marcee MaylinEvery year Snohomish County inspects and documents its bridge inventory to help prioritize future maintenance and repairs, including major rehabilitation and replacement projects. Up-to-date information about all 205 county-maintained bridges is now available online in the 2022 Annual Bridge Report. 2022 Annual Bridge... Read More.
Microplastics in Lake Erie highlight growing concern over potential health effects Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News(ERIE, Pa.) -- It's been over a decade since researchers began looking into microplastics in the Great Lakes.Now, the issue is getting renewed attention amid broader concerns about the potential effects of microplastics on the human body and a possible future link to the hydro-fracking... Read More.
How America’s fastest growing city is trying to secure its water future Wednesday, April 19 by ABC News(ST. GEORGE, Utah) -- Rob Ford was watering his hay last October at his small Washington County, Utah, ranch when he realized the flow was weaker than usual. He called the irrigation manager who monitors the water levels."The water is really weak," Ford said... Read More.