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Help Us Investigate Abusive Coaches in Youth Sports
We’re continuing to report on abusive youth sports coaches and the gaps in the system that allow them to continue working with kids. If you have something to share on this topic, we want to hear from you.
Boosting youth literacy one goal of RoarCorps program
Editor’s note: This is the second story in a five-part series about the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith’s RoarCorps program. Link here for the first story. To help address...
US Consumers are Spending on Youth Team Sports Equipment Amid Rising Costs, According to Circana
Top growing categories include baseball and softball, lacrosse, and football
Why Republicans are focusing on transgender issues in competitive 2026 campaigns
Campaign ads in several midterm elections portray Democrats as “radical” on transgender youth medical care and sports participation. Republicans are leaning on a strategy that proved successful in 2024.
Razmania Sports Festival brings kids face-to-face with Lions players, trading cards in Pontiac
Kids got a sports experience they won’t soon forget this weekend. At Razmania Sports Festival, young fans had the chance to meet their sports heroes, participate in youth drills and explore the world of trading cards.
Trump administration cuts health care coverage for some transgender youth in California
Newsom’s 2026-27 budget already includes $10 million for “capacity grants to gender-affirming care services providers,” plus $8 million each in the next two budget years.
Tech Bans Are Not Going to Solve the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Curbelo and Bullock: The goal should not be to raise a generation sheltered from technology but to help them use it wisely, critically and responsibly.
Soungoutou Magassa on verge of West Ham exit
Soungoutou Magassa (22) is set to leave West Ham United before the closure of the transfer window. Spain and Italy are the most likely destinations for the France youth international, Foot Mercato und...
Digital safety, mental health and communication key themes in this year's Resilient Teens summit
Resilient Communities of East Georgia (RCEG), the youth-focused organization behind teen mental health initiative Resilient Teens, hosted its third annual Resilient Teens Summit, Saturday, at the Columbia County Exhibition Center in Grovetown. The nearly eight-hour event, beginning at 9:30 a.m., drew some 200 attendees including vendors and volunteers. Like each year, the day-long series of […]
Movie Review: What's up, flop? The toon-human hybrid 'Coyote vs. Acme' should've stayed on shelf
Some Hollywood decisions defy logic. Like, who looked at the world of Looney Tunes, those unhinged cartoons of our youth, and thought: Let’s add a bunch of personal injury lawyers.
C.T.E. Risks and Youth Sports: How to Keep Child Athletes Safe
A study found C.T.E. in 25% of deceased NFL players, but Orlando Health pediatric sports specialist Dr. Elizabeth Davis explains how safety measures allow children to play contact sports safely. Learn practical ways to reduce concussion risks in youth athletics.
Vermont teen mental health and vaping rates show improvement
A new Vermont health report shows declining teen vaping rates and improved mental health metrics following the pandemic.
U.S. Soccer nears takeover of U.S. Youth Soccer. This is what it means for the sport’s future
U.S. Soccer makes a move that may reform America's youth soccer landscape
Are the kids all right? Mental health issues drop — but disparities remain
The latest data from a statewide youth survey shows signs of progress, but that’s partly because our comparison is from a “horrible” pandemic peak, experts say.
Historic Meta Settlement Mandates Safer Social Media For Youth
Following a landmark agreement in the United States on Wednesday, social media giant Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to US states. This historic
Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them without knowing it
Eternal youth is the stuff of religion and mythology, but what if we could just have a bit more of it? What if there was a pill that could slow down the ravages of time, so that you could feel younger for longer. It sounds like snake oil, but there’s a growing body of research that’s betting on making it a reality.
States are trying policy prescriptions to mitigate youth mental health issues related to social media use. What works and what doesn’t?
Teaching young people how to be savvy with TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and YouTube may be parents’ best bet for helping their kids skirt some deleterious effects of social media overuse.
Caregiver Mental Health Tied to Mental and Behavioral Health in Youth With Cystic Fibrosis
Clinically significant mental and behavioral health symptoms remain common among youth with cystic fibrosis and their caregivers despite highly effective modulator therapy, a study finds.
Thomas A. Martin Youth Sports Complex undergoing renovations in hopes of bringing more tournaments to Lubbock
These renovations, which hope to wrap up in March 2027, look to bring more people to south Lubbock for baseball and softball events.
‘Work is good for you’: how UK scheme could help tackle youth mental health crisis
Paid employment can boost confidence and wellbeing, says Pat McFadden as jobs guarantee scheme gets under way
New youth crisis center opens in Belmont County with $5.3M state investment
Children and families in southeastern Ohio now have a new option for behavioral health care closer to home with the opening of a youth crisis stabilization cent
Sonoma County breaks ground on new behavioral health facility for teens, young adults
Sonoma County crews were beginning work this week on a new mental health and substance use disorder facility for local youth, advancing a project meant to reduce reliance on out-of-county facilities.
I refused to spend thousands on my kids' sports. I have no regrets.
I raised five kids in a sports-obsessed town but kept youth sports spending low. Now that they're adults, I'm glad I didn't invest more.
New Jersey Social Media Legislation Brings Renewed Focus to Youth Mental Health
Millburn, NJ, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New Jersey’s newly enacted three-bill package will establish a research center dedicated to studying social media’s effects on young people and create new online privacy and safety protections for minors. The action brings renewed statewide focus to the relationship between social media, youth mental health and substance use prevention. The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) has made this issue a prevention priority through research and
Council advances youth sports complex with multiple amendments
Evanston’s City Council voted unanimously Monday to preliminarily approve a youth sports facility proposed at 2722 Green Bay Rd. in north Evanston, after
Fort Worth mental health nonprofit launches youth trauma and grief collaborative
With the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, Soar is training 180 school clinicians in trauma and grief therapy.
‘Honest leaders are the first step to a better future’: Cockroach hunger striker targets India’s political class
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast was spark that drove youth protest movement – and now he wants to cleanse the political system
A new survey suggests teen mental health in Vermont is finally improving
About a quarter — 23% — of high school students in Vermont reported being sad or hopeless in 2025. That’s significantly down from a high of 31% in 2019.
Summer Sports Camp Sets Stage for School Year for 300 Youth
By Yanet Luna, Vitals contributor Who knew all that summer play could get kids ready for the upcoming school year? Regular physical activity can improve children’s academic performance, attention, memory and mental health, while reducing symptoms of depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Programs that encourage physical activity, social connection and confidence-building can play an […]
Gov. Reeves Announces Investment In Mental Health Services For Mississippi Youth » Office of Governor Tate Reeves
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $3,375,709 to support expanded mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Community Development Block Grant CARES Act Coronavirus Relief (CDBG‑CV) program, the Mississippi Development Authority has approved targeted funding to modernize treatment environments and establish new programming focused on long-term recovery.
Youth football coach relieved of duties after incident at Center Point sports park
It is not immediately known what the incident that occurred was.
Community Voice: Mobile crisis services help fill Tennessee’s youth mental health gap
As concerns grow about the future of healthcare access in rural Tennessee, mental health professionals at Youth Villages encourage families to become familiar with a resource that remains available statewide: mobile crisis services.
Arkansas baseball players spend Saturday teaching youngsters, building camaraderie
Most of the kids were players in the Fayetteville Youth Baseball league, which partnered with the nonprofit Champions for Youth Foundation.
My friend is 21 years younger. She taught me to stop fearing aging
An unexpected intergenerational friendship made me confront my jealousy of youth and realize there was plenty my younger friend admired about my life, too.
4-Hers learn about biology, livestock at animal science day camp
On June 30, Lycoming County 4-H hosted its first-ever animal science day camp, Barnyard Bonanza, giving youth the opportunity to explore livestock through hands-on learning, demonstrations, and educational activities. According to a news release. the camp focused on livestock species and introduced participants to a variety of animal science topics. During the morning session, participants […]
Spat breaks out in secretary of state's race over Indiana transgender sports ban
Indiana’s law banning transgender youth from girls school sports emerged as a potential wedge issue in the race for secretary of state — despite the office having no role with the topic.
Can You Be an Adventist Science Student in a Secular University Environment?
“How many of you have felt, in your studies, that you had to choose between faith and science?” asked Noemí Durán, a Seventh-day Adventist scientist, at her workshop at the 2026 European Adventist Youth Congress in Valencia, Spain, August 5. “It’s a common belief that science and religion are opposites.”
Models of Pride mixes LGBTQ+ youth education and entertainment - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
Models of Pride returns Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m-4 p.m. In its 34th year, Models of Pride...
Booth and tent space available for 56th annual Fall Festival
The Lubbock Garden and Arts Center annual Fall Festival features live entertainment, art demonstrations, concession booths, and youth art space, where kids can participate in free arts & crafts!
A youth movement is coming for the 2028 presidential election
President Donald Trump’s first election in 2016 made him the oldest president ever elected at age 70. Joe Biden, at 78, took that record four years later. Four years after that, in 2024, Trump reclaimed his title at 78 years and 220 days old. Former President Bill Clinton, who celebrated his 80th birthday on Wednesday, […]
URI student spends summer assisting youth with type 1 diabetes
KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 20, 2026 – Maya Golemo vividly remembers how she felt prior to being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on the last day of her sophomore year at the University of Rhode Island and her reaction to learning that she had the health condition. “I rapidly lost weight during the months leading […]
What Parents Need to Know About Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports
The public SafeSport list is one of the most powerful tools for parents looking to research their kids’ coaches. But many families have no idea it exists or how to use it. Critics also say the organization has serious flaws.
Mass. hopes to create an umbrella agency to regulate youth sports
Massachusetts lawmakers are aiming to be the first to create a statewide agency that would regulate sports for elementary and middle school-aged athletes.
Webinar: Medicaid Connections: Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: Health & Justice
Download the Audio Transcript One in five children under age 18 have special health care needs, representing 15 million children from birth to 21. Children with special health care needs (CSHCN) include those who have chronic physical, developmental, or behavioral health needs that require services of a type or amount beyond that required by children […]
How to watch several sports on the same day?
The 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games will take place from 31 October to 13 November 2026 in Dakar, Saly and Diamniadio, across eight different competition venues. Despite this, it will still be possible to attend several sporting events on the same day. Here’s how.
Mountaineer Athletics Plays Host to Sixth Annual Youth Sports Day
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Get Moving! WV and Raising Cane's are teaming up with West Virginia University Athletics as hosts of the sixth annual Youth Sports Day on...
A group of attorneys general is suing Meta over mental health risks for youths
Attorneys general from several states are bringing Meta Platforms to court over claims that the company's products are addictive to kids and teens, and that Meta failed to warn the public.
North Africa's 'Youth Bulge' Will Remain a Significant Factor in the Region's Politics
Large numbers of young people in North Africa are not inherently destabilizing, but weak job creation and deteriorating public services will deepen social polarization, and make young people an increasingly important driver of economic pressure, protest, violence and migration. In 2025, approximatel
Ralph C Wilson Jr Centennial Parks promotes youth sports
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and Project Play hosted dozens of sports organizations
Atlanta teen with autism uses basketball tournament to raise money for youth mental health
According to America’s Health Rankings, Georgia ranks 47th in the country for the percentage of children who receive needed mental health treatment or counseling.
As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?
A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.
Purse has 'fondest of memories' of Cardiff
Former Cardiff City defender and youth coach Darren Purse says he will look back on his time with the club with the "fondest of memories" after leaving the Bluebirds this summer. Purse left his position as manager of Cardiff's U21s to take charge of Irish outfit Sligo Rovers in June. "Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone at Cardiff City Football Club for giving me the opportunity to represent the football club, firstly as captain and then as U21s manager," he wrote.
State health officials confirm rare swine flu case in Ionia County resident
A rare human case of Swine Flu has been confirmed in a west Michigan resident who was reportedly a swine exhibitor at the Kent County Youth Fair at the start of August.
Rayville STEM Fair Inspires Local Youth with Hands-On Science and Math
Local children and families gather at the Rayville Civic Center for a hands-on learning event hosted by STEM Global Action, aimed at equipping youth with critical science and math skills for future careers.
UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center reports nationwide increase in liver injuries from medication
Researchers are concerned about youth suicide attempts and older person pain relief overdoses.
Ionia County resident has swine flu after exhibiting at youth fair
An Ionia County resident who exhibited pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair now has a confirmed case of swine flu, Michigan health leaders said Aug. 14.
Michigan health officials confirm swine flu human case at Kent County Youth Fair
Kent County Youth Fair exhibitor tests positive for swine flu, health officials say
A person who was a swine exhibitor at the Kent County Youth Fair at the beginning of August has since tested positive for swine flu.
Youth-associated protein helps restore healthy function in immune cells in the aging brain
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a role for the youth-associated protein TIMP2 in supporting the healthy function of microglia, the brain's resident immune cells.
Home Street (Sports Showdown) Home
Kraken forward John Hayden participated in last weekend’s youth sports event featuring ball hockey, hoops and soccer as part of One Roof Foundation’s commitment to all kids’ accessibility to physical activity
More than 80% of Georgia parents want more school-based mental health screening, treatment
Georgia parents overwhelmingly support school-based mental health services to help address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.
Montgomery County sues social media companies over youth mental health harm
Research shows using social media for three or more hours a day doubles the risk of certain mental health problems for teens.
East Greenwich Student Selected for National Youth Science Camp
AraOluwa Adetunji, a rising senior at East Greenwich High School, was selected to represent Rhode Island at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp earlier this summer. Adetunji and Philip Spradlin of Barrington High School were selected as Rhode Island’s two delegates to the STEM program, which brings together two students from each state, the District […]
‘Kids don’t go out and do things anymore’: Youth sports are becoming a thing for rich people
“There's travel, the uniforms, pitching in on the lunches,” said Tanisha Curry, 51, who has custody of her granddaughter. She says her family pitches in.
Dutchess County Awards $107K to Expand Youth Sports and Education Opportunities for 2026-27
Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino today announced eight municipal and nonprofit organizations have been awarded a combined $107,471 through New York State’s Youth Sports and Education Opportunity funding.
Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds
A new AP-Ipsos poll finds Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, but higher-income families are more likely to participate
Vast majority of sports parents feel the benefits of youth sports outweigh the drawbacks
Findings from a new Associated Press/Ipsos poll of parents of K-12 children enrolled in organized sports
Young entrepreneurs mean business at youth market
Young entrepreneurs are preparing to turn their ideas into real-world business experience at the Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Business Market, scheduled Aug. 22.
LUC sends youth sports complex to City Council with lighting curfew and parking conditions
The Land Use Commission Wednesday approved a recommendation to the City Council for a youth sports facility on Green Bay Road — with conditions including
Focused mental healthcare for young people delivers big savings to Canadian healthcare
A youth mental-health program, national in scale, has been shown to save a country’s public health system $4,000 a year per patient. And while it’s at it, the program helps young people overcome or better manage serious behavioral issues.
Colorado health providers say executive order on childhood vaccines puts youth at risk
New fellowships link research, communities, youth purpose
The Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange has received a three-year, $3.5 million grant from the Bezos Family Foundation to launch two new fellowships aimed to help youth develop a sense of purpose.
From school science project to Louisiana Wildlife Youth of the Year
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The debate over puberty blockers needs more science and less politics
There is a data vacuum in this country, even as several European countries adopt more cautious practices to treating youth gender dysphoria
Giants End Three-Game Skid with Three-Run Win
Rookie Bryce Eldridge homered while a surging youth movement powered the San Francisco Giants past the Houston Astros.
Youth Day at the Champaign County Fair features games, shows and grandstand entertainment
Wednesday at the 185th Champaign County Fair is all about celebrating the next generation during Youth Day, featuring special activities, youth competitions, livestock shows and […]
The Trevor Project Condemns New Federal Rule to Restrict Health Care for Transgender Youth in the U.S.
Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonateResearch shows that access to transgender health care is associated with significantly lower rates […]
Could Charles be one of Premier League's breakout stars?
It was in 2021 that the Northern Ireland youth coach Gerard Lyttle said he had never seen a youngster as comfortable on the ball as Shea Charles. Five years later, midfielder Charles has become the most expensive Northern Ireland player in history after he completed a £30m transfer from Southampton to Premier League side Fulham. From when he joined Manchester City's academy as a seven-year-old, Charles' potential was clear and he quickly progressed through the ranks.
🎾 Y! Sports AM: Wanna feel old?
The Canadian Open is experiencing a youth movement, the likes of which we've never seen.
Philadelphia Eagles and Dunkin' present $25,000 donation to Leveling the Playing Field
Dunkin’s Annual "Touchdowns for Kids" Program Helps Expand Access to Youth Sports Across Greater Philadelphia
Dunkin' Supports Youth Sports
Dunkin' presented "Leveling the Playing Field" with a $25,000 donation.
North Dakota receives $6 million federal grant to expand children's behavioral health services | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has been awarded a new $6 million federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to expand community-based behavioral health services for children, youth and families in north central and southeastern North Dakota.
Health officials look for swine flu after pig dies at fair
Health officials are telling anyone who had contact with the pigs at the Kent County Youth Fair last week to watch out for symptoms of swine flu.
Rock, Reggae & Relief benefits Café Momentum in downtown Pittsburgh
Rock, Reggae & Relief filled Downtown with daytime music and dancing while raising money for Café Momentum Pittsburgh and its youth-training programs.
What Effective Youth Mental Health Programs Have in Common
Explore key elements of effective youth mental health programs, from centering youth voices to building on community strengths.
Forty Under 40: Ray Z. Ford
When Ray Z. Ford thought about his future as a youth, he thought he would be an architect or veterinarian. After finding out what veterinarians actually do, he decided he...
Patriot Games open with dodgeball, lots of MAGA caps and even more questions
The youth contest for $250,000 — part of the White House's Freedom 250 festivities — featured over 120 competitors drawn from a murky selection process.
Hazelwood Green sports field opens to community this weekend
Community groups will mark the field’s official opening with a back-to-school event and youth football games.
Best Trade Partners Named for Kings Veteran Lavine
Trapped by a massive $49 million salary, Sacramento searches for a viable exit. Discover which rebuilding franchises could finally absorb the veteran guard to spark a youth movement.
How can a youth sports experience form a life? A US Senator explains
Cory Booker seeks to end "vulture practices" by private equity in youth sports. He shares his life-changing sports story that led him to Stanford.
Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding
The premise sounds almost fictional: one boy and one girl from every state, territory and some tribal nations, flown to a private campus in Ohio to compete in a televised athletic contest called the Patriot Games — a Trump-backed youth competition with obstacle courses, patriotic testimonials and inevitable comparisons to The Hunger Games.
Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding
The premise sounds almost fictional: one boy and one girl from every state, territory and some tribal nations, flown to a private campus in Ohio to compete in a televised athletic contest called the Patriot Games — a Trump-backed youth competition with obstacle courses, patriotic testimonials and inevitable comparisons to The Hunger Games.
K-12 youths use art to teach public transit passengers about climate science
LOWELL — Artwork created by a first grader in Andover is helping to teach the public about climate science.
GCSU grant seeks to grow rural business - The Union-Recorder
Georgia College & State University has been awarded more than $700,000 in federal funding to boost business development throughout Georgia, specifically within rural areas.
Youth sports data collection lacks cybersecurity safeguards
Parents are increasingly required to submit copies of child's birth certificate for youth sports participation. This can have life-long repercussions.
21 youth business licenses issued to UAF lemonade camp participants
Twenty-one Fairbanks children ages 9 to 12 wrapped up a week-long entrepreneurship program Thursday, selling lemonade at UAF’s Georgeson Botanical Garden as the capstone of the UAF College of Business and Security Management’s Young Entrepreneurs Lemonade Lab.
Meta Ordered to Pay $567M in Youth Mental Health Lawsuit
Technology giant Meta will pay $567 million into a remediation fund after a New Mexico judge ruled the company behind social media platforms Facebook and Instagram misled consumers about the safety of its products and endangered children. Judge Bryan Biedscheid said Thursday that Meta’s platforms ...
Bronzeville S.T.E.A.M. Fest offers hands-on science this Friday
The inaugural Bronzeville Youth Innovation and STEAM Fest is offering students aged 8 to 18 hands-on science and technology experiences at the South Side Sanctuary through Friday afternoon.