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The business case for mental health: NC Chamber hosts summit highlighting importance of youth well-being
The summit gathered business, health care, and government leaders to discuss the impact of mental health on the state's young people.
Miami Beach Announces Youth Sports & Wellness Festival
— Free admission, youth clinics & tournaments, live music and more — The Miami Beach Youth Sports Foundation, in partnership with the City of Miami Beach, announces the launch of the Youth...
Youth sports leaders: Ahern Field needs artificial turf
We are a coalition of leaders representing the youth sports organizations in Cambridge. We have sent to the City Council the following letter on Ahern Field: Our programs share a key mission: we provide an opportunity for Cambridge kids to play locally and inexpensively among friends — something that is increasingly rare in the youth […]
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Marina Ferrari, minister of sports, youth and associative life, Jean Pierre Farandou, minister of labor and social affairs, David Amiel, minister of action and...
Opinion: How corporate apprenticeships move the needle for Chicago youth
The momentum across the city is real, and the programs reflect the kind of intentional investment that changes trajectories.
Minnesota organizations are trying to keep youth sports affordable
Organized leagues and competitive teams for which parents pay hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars for a few months of adult-supervised games is the new reality.
Williams to leave Liverpool this summer
Defender Rhys Williams will leave Liverpool when his contract expires at the end of June. The centre-half was part of Liverpool's FA Youth Cup-winning squad in 2019 and made his debut under Jurgen Klopp the following year. As injuries struck in defence, he played in 19 matches during the 2020-21 campaign to help the Reds clinch Champions League qualification with a third-placed finish in the Premier League.
'Really special' to make Premier League debut
Newcastle United forward Sean Neave has been speaking to BBC Radio Newcastle about the feeling of making his Premier League debut for his boyhood team. The England youth international came on in the 77th minute of the Magpies final game of the season at Fulham and he said he wasn't expecting it to come so soon. Meanwhile, team-mate Malick Thiaw believes his side need to improve their Premier League form after a disappointing campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat at Craven Cottage.
What Norway’s dominance at the Winter Olympics can teach us about youth sports
The country’s focus for young people on ‘the joy of sport’ leads to much higher participation rates – and lots of Olympic gold Barry Finegold, CommonWealth Beacon EVERY CYCLE OF the Winter Olympics brings a familiar but uncomfortable storyline: The United States, with its vast population, enormous resources, and deep
Youth Villages programs help children, young adults navigate mental health challenges
Organization serves more than 1,000 youth and families daily across North Carolina
What Families Are Really Spending to Keep Kids in Sports
Family spending on youth sports has surged as year-round leagues, training and travel become increasingly common.
China’s desire for endless youth is wiping out donkeys
Brazilian researchers are developing a lab-grown alternative to ejiao, a traditional medicine made from donkey skin.
Opinion
Some fans want Bruce Springsteen to stay frozen in time. But his songs were always more complicated than youthful escape — and so was he.
Chronicle sports reporter Ron Kroichick wins APSE award
The veteran sports journalist was recognized for his story about AI’s integration into sports, from the majors to youth leagues.
What's the goal of kids sports? World Series champ offers perspective
It's Memorial Day weekend. Are you racing off to a travel tournament? Ryan Zimmerman shares how we can lose our grip on reality with youth sports.
Summer Sports Camps Coming to Sonoma’s Field of Dreams
Summer break is almost here — and if you’re still looking for activities to keep kids active, engaged, and having fun this summer, there’s still time to sign up for a new series of youth sports camps coming to Sonoma! The City of Sonoma is proud to partner with National Academy of Athletics to launch … Continued
Silverman Commentary: Positive Youth Mental Health Begins with Belonging
By Tami Silverman President & CEO of Indiana Youth Institute May 22, 2026 For years, conversations about youth mental health understandably have focused on crises. Rates of rising anxiety, depression, loneliness, and stress among young people have captured national attention. Families, schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations across Indiana continue working hard to respond to
Rapid rise of "Cockroach Janta Party" online protest movement appears to spook India's leaders
The satirical "Cockroach Janta Party" calls itself a "political front of the youth, by the youth, for the youth." India's government may be trying to squash it.
MIT students study plasma physics beneath Alaska’s aurora
MIT graduate students have been traveling to Alaska to study plasma through the aurora borealis, designing and deploying their own instruments to capture large-scale phenomena in real-time while advancing student-led research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and youth outreach.
'Get off your phones': Surgeon general advisory calls on kids to cut screen time
The advisory was released amid a growing debate over cellphone usage and its impact on youth.
Children's Wisconsin, UW Health under pressure to resume care for transgender youth
More than 60 advocacy organizations and businesses in Wisconsin are calling on the state's top children's hospitals to resume providing gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Meta settles first U.S. case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows
The agreement fully resolves a lawsuit brought by a Kentucky school district following earlier settlements by co-defendants YouTube, Snap and TikTok.
Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows
May 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms on Thursday reached a settlement in the first case set for trial seeking to make social media companies cover the costs that school districts say they have incurred
Meta settles first US case over school costs tied to youth mental health, court filing shows
Meta Platforms on Thursday reached a settlement in the first case set for trial in litigation seeking to make social media companies cover the costs school districts across the country say they have incurred to combat a youth mental health crisis allegedly fueled by their platforms.
Visualizing Teen Mental Health: Oakland Students Highlight Caregivers Through Photography
A recent workshop facilitated by several Bay Area organizations asked Oakland high schoolers to visualize the impact their caregivers have on their mental health.
Opinion: Youth mental health must be a defining issue for Colorado’s next governor
Colorado can be a national leader in supporting young people’s mental health. A new coalition of state advocates and organizations is a start.
New surgeon general advisory suggests screentime limits for kids
An advisory from the surgeon general's office released May 20 outlines the harms for screentime among youth and offers ways to promote healthy use.
Redding Sports Park offers free admission Saturday for games, activities
Redding families looking for a fun, free weekend outing can head to Redding Sports Park on Saturday, May 23, for youth flag football, laser tag and food.
Money Is Ruining Youth Sports
For-profit companies are buying up the rituals of American childhood and selling them back to parents.
More opportunities on deck for underrepresented youth, adults through new Life Science Career Program
PAWTUCKET – This fall, The Rhode Island Life Science Hub (RILSH), in partnership with The Pawtucket Foundation, will launch a Life Sciences Career Awareness Program (LSCAP) in Pawtucket, Central Falls,
Registration for FREE Youth Summer Sports in Brooklyn open | Brooklyn Bridge Parents - News, Events and Family Services
Registration for City Parks Foundation's free summer sports programs is open. Children ages 6 to17 can participate in tennis, soccer, track & field, multi-sport programming and golf from July through August. City Parks Foundation's sports programs offer recreation and enrichment over the summer months. Locations in Brooklyn include Bushwick Playground, Fort Greene Park, McCarren Park in
UPDATE: ONLY Youth and Social Services, and Health Department Offices Closed Thursday, May 21st
UPDATE: PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICES WILL REMAIN OPENParks and Recreation, Youth and Social Services, and the Health Dep
Ribbon cutting ceremony set for Youth Outdoor Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau
A ribbon cutting ceremony will celebrate the new Youth Outdoor Sports Complex in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Democrats push to ban private equity from youth sports
Private equity interest in sports, including youth sports, is surging.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: May 19, 2026 | Insights
The House will consider legislation related to foster youth, natural resources and veterans' affairs. The Senate will consider a resolution related to the conflict with Iran.
From avoidance to greater acceptance: Interest grows in youth combat sports
Columbia parents and kids are finding benefits from mixed martial arts not only in the gym but beyond it as well.
Op-Ed: Student mental health program NJ4S must be preserved
Cutting funding would cause struggling youth to 'lose the very services that keep them safe, stable and ready to learn,' a principal writes
High school sports results, playoff schedule for Monday, May 18, 2026
MONDAY’S RESULTS Baseball WPIAL CLASS 6A PLAYOFFS Quarterfinals Butler 3, Mt. Lebanon 2 Canon-McMillan 16, Seneca Valley 1 (4) North Allegheny 2,...
Business of the Week: Together for Youth
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Together for Youth is the Greater Binghamton Chamber Business of the Week. First formed 140 years ago under the name Berkshire Farm Center, it has now grown into a st...
How to Encourage Mental Health Conversations With Your Teen
Psychologist Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble, founder of The AAKOMA Project, joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and guest co-host Carson Daly to share tips from her new book called “Rise and Thrive: A Mental Health Workbook for Youth and for the Young Person Inside All of Us.” She shares how to identity if your child is struggling, ways to encourage conversation, and what to do if someone is experiencing a mental crisis.
🚨 Six-time CL winner goes! Real announce legend's exit
He wore the shirt of Los Blancos for a lifetime – or rather, for 23 seasons. As a youth player, he helped lay the foundation stone for the Valdebebas training complex. Today, the paths of Dani Carva...
Arsenal Women to let England youth international leave for US
Arsenal midfielder and England youth international Laila Harbert is on the verge of joining American club San Diego Wave.
Connecting care: How Meridian supports Michigan’s foster youth
Meridian’s foster care program helps Michigan youth access care, stability and everyday support during times of transition.
New WHO tool supports countries to improve quality of child and youth mental health services
A new practical tool released by WHO/Europe aims to help countries strengthen the quality of mental health services for children and young people across the WHO European Region, addressing persistent gaps in access, consistency and accountability.
New Orleans novelist draws on his experience in group homes for new novel
Joe Bond’s debut novel draws on his youth around group homes in Kentucky, portraying troubled teens’ lives in care during the 1980s.
PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month
The therapeutic songwriting workshop was designed to give young people a creative outlet to discuss their mental health.
Illinois mental health summit convenes youth, community organizations
Marques Watts is not new to the limelight.
Lilly, Caitlin Clark Foundation, and Musco Lighting open three community sports courts in Indianapolis, expanding year-round access for youth
/PRNewswire/ -- The Caitlin Clark Foundation, in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Musco Lighting, has opened three new multi-sport...
Fox Cities sports tourism on the rise: Visitors spent record $14.1M in 2025
More and more Midwesterners are heading to Appleton for their youth sports tournaments.
Fuquay-Varina park plan faces pushback as demand grows for youth sports
Fuquay-Varina leaders are proposing the construction of four athletic fields at Hilltop Needmore Town Park to accommodate an increase in youth sports participation and prevent hundreds of children from being turned away.
Fuquay-Varina's youth sports are at a 'breaking point': Building new fields is fueling debate
Fuquay-Varina leaders are proposing the construction of four athletic fields at Hilltop Needmore Town Park to accommodate an increase in youth sports participation and prevent hundreds of children from being turned away.
Youth sports, Eversource, student mental health: CT politics news
These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more, sign up for our newsletter 'The Issue.'
Youth sports, Eversource, student mental health: CT politics news
These news briefs are part of The Connecticut Mirror’s 2026 political coverage. For more, sign up for our newsletter 'The Issue.'
Rep. Chris Deluzio targets rising youth sports costs in Let Kids Play Act
'Youth sports should not be a luxury item,' Deluzio said.
Rep. Chris Deluzio targets rising youth sports costs in Let Kids Play Act
'Youth sports should not be a luxury item,' Deluzio said.
Daniel Radcliffe and Mariska Hargitay Toast ‘Every Brilliant Thing’ and the Center for Youth Mental Health
Dr. Zandy Forbes, Ayesha Shand, Dr. Charlie Shaffer, Elizabeth Shaffer, and Anna Wintour served as co-hosts for the evening, which welcomed Louisa Jacobson, Derek Blasberg, Natalie and Ava Massenet, and more.
How ESPN’s ‘Take Back Sports’ is Widening Access to Youth Sports | The Walt Disney Company
Learn how Disney and ESPN are working together so the next generation grows up with access to the benefits — and joy — of sports.
WA kids were stuck in hospitals for months. New report shows progress
Legislation intended to curb youth psychiatric boarding has cut wait times for those with serious behavioral and mental health concerns, a new report shows.
Yuen: Youth sports are getting more intense. Tell me what you’re seeing.
From travel teams to rising costs, youth sports have transformed family life. We’re reporting on the impact in Minnesota — and want to hear from parents, athletes and coaches.
VIDEO: Bill in the works to lower cost of youth sports
Many families are paying about $5,000 per child to get them involved in competitive sports outside of school, according to Sen. Chris Murphy.
Senator proposes bill to lower youth sports costs
Many families are paying about $5,000 per child to get them involved in competitive sports outside of school, according to Sen. Chris Murphy.
St. Louis Science Center’s YES program pauses abruptly, leaving students without resources
For more than two decades, Youth Exploring Science, known as the YES program, served as a safe space for St. Louis area students who wanted hands-on STEM learning, mentorship, and college preparation.
Massive $3B youth sports campus planned next to Detroit Metro Airport
Developers hope to begin construction next year and have the complex open to the public in 2029.
WHO warns nicotine pouch brands targeting youth as sales surge
The World Health Organization (WHO) today issues a strong warning over the rapid global expansion of nicotine pouch products, which are being aggressively marketed to adolescents and young people. WHO notes that regulation in many countries is limited or absent, raising concerns about youth nicotine addiction and related health risks.
$3B sports complex set to transform Romulus into youth sports hub
Motown Sports Village would bring an arena, water park, and 2,000 hotel rooms to Metro Detroit
Senator Booker: On His Fight to Make Youth Sports More Affordable | U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
Louisiana's youth obesity rate increased last year, so did it's national ranking. See the data.
Louisiana has gone from 5th-highest to the 4th-highest in the nation for youth obesity. See the national data.
Bill seeks to end 'vulture practices' in kids sports: What it means
A new bill introduced in Congress takes aim at private equity's involvement in youth sports. Here's what it means for athletes and their parents.
An update on my fight to make youth sports more affordable: | U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey
Bill would ban private equity 'vulture investors' from youth sports.
The bill, which would require private equity companies to divest from their youth-sports businesses, comes on the heels of a USA TODAY investigation.
Dakar 2026: The three sports making their Youth Olympic Games debut
From baseball5 to skateboarding to the ancient Chinese martial art of wushu, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will be more inclusive than ever
Sports facility plan dropped after youth football fears
Plans for a Cruyff Court in Aberdeen are shelved after concern it could take over other pitches.
Young People & Politics
What issues matter to younger voters, and how is their generation shaping America's political parties?
Asking Eric: Youth podcaster ghosted by professional contacts
Teen with sports broadcasting dreams wishes professionals in the industry were better about responding.
New York hospital system receives subpoena over trans youth healthcare
Request is one of the justice department’s latest attempts to track and regulate gender-affirming care for minors
Federal Grand Jury Subpoenas NYU Langone Over Youth Trans Care
The action, initiated by the U.S. attorney’s office in North Texas, could set up a showdown between NYU Langone and the Justice Department.
Brooklyn FC welcomes the next generation of athletes for Youth Sports Night this Saturday
Family-friendly activities, a pregame parade, halftime rugby, postgame penalty kicks, and more await fans at Maimonides Park this Saturday night.
South Park Youth Gain Increased Sports Access
The South Park Sport Court, officially opened last Saturday, is the third of five such facilities spearheaded by the Kraken’s One Roof Foundation, with two more planned by summer’s end
Scientists make old blood stem cells young again in major anti-aging breakthrough
As blood stem cells age, their lysosomes become overactive and damaged, triggering inflammation and weakening the body’s ability to regenerate healthy blood and immune cells. By calming this cellular “overdrive,” researchers restored the stem cells’ youthful function, dramatically boosting their ability to regenerate and produce balanced blood cells.
College of Ag Sciences, FAO mark one-year anniversary of Youth Food Lab
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed a delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, or FAO, to University Park last week to mark the first anniversary of the World Food Forum Youth Food Lab North America at Penn State partnership and to explore opportunities to deepen collaboration on global agrifood systems, innovation and education.
THE WEEKEND'S RESULTS: PRIMAVERA WOMEN IN THE FINAL
AC Milan’s Youth Sector weekend is still awaiting its final result, with tonight - Monday 11 May - set to bring everything to a close. Kick-off at 18:00 CEST sees the Women's Primavera side face Sas...
When the oldest and youngest ranked men’s tennis players met in the sport’s minor leagues
In Florida, a classic duel of youth, experience — and some ambidexterity — played out on green clay.
DOH recruits Teen Health and Media Survey participants via email
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will conduct the 2026 Hawai‘i Teen Health and Media Survey over the next two months. Information collected will be used to develop and improve health programs and services for Hawaiʻi’s youth.
Families File Class Action to Block DOJ from Illegally Obtaining Protected Health Records from Hospitals Across the Country
The Department of Justice has been trying to force hospitals to share private medical records of transgender youth.
Scientists reversed liver aging with young gut bacteria in stunning study
Rebooting the gut microbiome with bacteria from youth may help stop aging-related liver damage and even prevent liver cancer, according to new research in mice. Older mice that received their own preserved youthful microbiome showed less inflammation, reduced DNA damage, and no signs of liver cancer. Researchers also found that the treatment suppressed a cancer-linked gene called MDM2, making older mice biologically resemble younger ones.
MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals
This article is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support the children, youth, and families in our lives. The first editorial examined how boys and girls see the world, the second explored how they hear, the third […]
MADSEN: Understanding gendered communication: What science reveals
This article is the fifth in a series designed to help parents, family members, educators, and community members better understand gender differences so we can more effectively support the children, youth, and families in our lives. The first editorial examined how boys and girls see the world, the second explored how they hear, the third […]
Colorado lawmakers eye 5% fee on online gaming ‘skins,’ other game features
Colorado lawmakers are seeking to impose a new fee on online game purchases, in particular targeting “add-on transactions,” referring to features or enhancements that players can buy. Sponsors said they want to earmark the new revenue toward youth mental health services. The sponsors are pushing the new revenue source amid a budget deficit and at […]
Colorado House advances 5% gaming fee bill to support youth mental health services
Colorado lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill that would place a 5% fee on certain in‑game purchases in children’s online games, aiming to create a funding stream for youth mental health services. Supporters say the measure would hold gaming platforms accountable for design features that can contribute to anxiety, depression, and compulsive spending in kids, […]
Breaking down the data: What does the 2025 U.S. National Survey say about transgender health care?
Your Support Saves LGBTQ+Youth's Lives Every DayDonateThe Trevor Project’s 2025 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young […]
4 takeaways from USA Today's investigation of Black Bear Sports Group
USA TODAY spent nine months investigating a private investment firm consolidating youth hockey. Here are four takeaways.
DOH RECRUITS TEEN HEALTH AND MEDIA SURVEY PARTICIPANTS VIA MAIL
HONOLULU —The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) will conduct the 2026 Hawai‘i Teen Health and Media Survey over the next two months. Information collected will be used to develop and improve health programs and services for Hawaiʻi’s youth. In the coming weeks, some households across the state will receive a mailed letter from DOH with […]
How could downtown Baton Rouge change in this $1.7B plan? Youth sports complex, housing, more.
If all recommendations of the plan are brought to fruition, it would represent more than $1.7 billion in investment, bringing in a combined $37 million in sales and property tax revenue and creating about 5,500 jobs.
‘Coaches can change everything’: NC bill would require mental health training for coaches
North Carolina lawmakers are considering a proposal that would require some youth sports coaches to complete mental health training to recognize warning signs, respond to student crises and connect athletes with care.
Crisis on the sidelines: Youth sports facing epidemic of abuse by adults
Violence among parents at youth sporting events is on the rise, but that’s not the only danger inherent in adult-entrusted settings.
Inside a hockey empire that turned youth sports into big business
A hockey dad’s success story takes a darker turn as a USA TODAY investigation raises concerns about monopoly power and private gain in youth hockey.
Arts & Entertainment Agenda, May 8-14
‘The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition,” May 7-10 Theatre Aspen Education presents Nickelodeon’s “The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition,” daily at 7 p.m. May 7, 8 and 9 and at 2 p.m. May 10 at Black Box...
Usher’s Upcoming Tour Will Integrate An Internship Program To Provide Young Adults With Hands-On Experience In The Industry
Usher is paving the way for the youth to access opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Pennsylvania seeks stricter oversight on prediction markets, youth sports betting
These days, you can literally place a bet on anything. But that is drawing closer scrutiny from gambling regulators.Casinos, like the new Happy Valley Casino in