Latest news with #July17
Forbes
4 days ago
- Health
- Forbes
Trump Cuts LGBTQ+ Support Service From Suicide Hotline
Support for LGBTQ+ callers to the national suicide prevention hotline will end next month, the Trump administration confirmed Wednesday, ending a counseling service first introduced in legislation during President Donald Trump's first term. The suicide prevention hotline will 'no longer silo' its services and will instead 'focus on serving ... More all help seekers,' officials said. The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that provided support to LGBTQ+ callers in a partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, said Wednesday the Trump administration ordered the specialized line to be closed by July 17. SAMHSA confirmed the order and referred Forbes to a statement, indicating the specialized support was closed to 'no longer silo' the hotline's services and to 'focus on serving all help seekers.' This is a developing story.
The Verge
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Nintendo shows off Donkey Kong Bananza's destructive gameplay
Switch 2 owners will soon have another big Nintendo game to play. During its latest Direct presentation, the company showed off plenty more of Donkey Kong Bananza, a 3D platformer that launches as a Switch 2 exclusive on July 17th — and it's looking like a surprisingly robust experience. In the new game DK teams up with a younger version of the singer Pauline — who apparently has been hidden inside of a rock for some time — and travels to an underground realm that seems kind of like Nintendo's take on Hollow Earth. Despite being below ground, the game takes place in a varied and diverse world, with beaches, mountains, and icy locales. There are even giant elder characters and Breath of the Wild -style ancient ruins with unique challenges. The Direct was primarily focused on gameplay, which in Bananza is built around destruction. DK can smash up the environment, tear of chunks of terrain to use as a weapon, and also, uh, turn into a number of different animals. The game's 'banana transformations' let DK transform into creatures like an ostrich (so he can fly) or a zebra (so he can run so fast he can even sprint on water). These powers utilize a substance called 'bananergy.' There are also other abilities that can be unlocked through a skill tree. Maybe the most important: you can purchase new outfits for both DK and Pauline. So even though it mostly plays like a platformer, it appears that Bananza has significant role-playing elements. There's a two-player co-op mode where one person controls Pauline, and the multiplayer supports GameShare, so you can play on two different consoles using only one copy of the game. Bananza also has a bonus mode where you can sculpt rocks using the Switch 2's new mouse controls. Bananza was first revealed during Nintendo's big Switch 2 unveiling in April. It's the second major first-party release for the console, following Mario Kart World, which launched alongside the new console. Bananza is the franchise's first 3D platformer since the Nintendo 64 era, and is the first mainline entry since Tropical Freeze more than a decade ago.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
'No Kings' organizers set next protest date. White House called June 14 'utter failure'
A coalition of organizations behind the nationwide "No Kings" protests announced another day of action under the name "Good Trouble Lives On." In a June 16 call, organizers debriefed on the events of June 14, where the American Civil Liberties Union says more than 5 million people turned out across about 2,100 communities in the U.S. The protests fell on Trump's 79th birthday and coincided with the Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington. D.C. " 'Where do we go from here' is a famous line from a Dr. King speech," Barbara Arnwine with Transformative Justice Coalition said on the call. "And where we go from here is July the 17th... We're going to make good trouble because good trouble lives on and we will not stop until we win: no kings, no tyrants, no despots." "Good trouble" is a term coined by the late Congressman John Lewis, and July 17 will mark five years since his death, the movement's website states. A map of events shows there are more than 60 demonstrations planned for that day as of June 17. "Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of action to respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," the website states. "Together, we'll remind them that in America, the power lies with the people." Are people protesting more than usual? 'Jaw-dropping' number planned on Trump's birthday Trump did not post about the protests on his social media site Truth Social. But the White House did weigh in on the protests in a statement on X. "The so-called No Kings protests have been a complete and utter failure with minuscule attendance. It is sad Democrats and liberals would rather support criminals and illegals instead of celebrating the 250th anniversary of our great U.S. Army and Flag Day," communications director Steven Cheung wrote. "But many more Americans are commemorating our brave military men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice and who those continue to serve our country." The American Civil Liberties Union, one of the co-organizers of the protests, estimated that more than 5 million people participated in about 2,100 demonstrations across the U.S. '(Saturday's) protests are a resounding message that people across the nation will not be intimidated by President Trump's fear tactics. Americans are brave, democracy loving people and will not sit idly by as the Trump administration feeds our Constitution into the shredder — nor will the ACLU,' ACLU chief political and advocacy officer Deirdre Schifeling said in a press release on June 14. Ezra Levin, co-founder of one of the organizing groups, Indivisible, called it one of the largest protests in American history. "Blue states, red states, purple states, city centers, suburbs, rural have friends everywhere," he said on the June 16 call. USA TODAY reached out to organizers for this story. Contributing: James Powell, Sarah D. Wire, Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY Network Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: No Kings protest date set for July: When is it, theme?
Entrepreneur
6 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
July 17: How to Build a Sales Machine That Fuels Growth
Join us for an actionable workshop on July 17th to learn how to build a revenue-boosting sales pipeline, straight from one of the most dynamic sales experts in the game. Ready to break through your next revenue ceiling? Join Sam Taggart — renowned sales trainer, CEO of D2D Experts, and author of Eat What You Kill — for a high-energy, no-fluff session designed for business owners and sales executives who want to create a sales pipeline that delivers consistent, scalable results. Register now for our webinar on July 17th at 2:00 PM ET, where Sam will share the exact strategies he's used to help hundreds of businesses dominate their markets and build sales systems that don't stall out. Whether you're tired of unpredictable deal flow, struggling to keep your sales team accountable, or just want more control over your growth, this session is your blueprint for pipeline mastery. Key Takeaways: How to fill your pipeline with high-quality leads — consistently The proven daily habits and routines top sales teams use to stay sharp and motivated Scripts and storytelling techniques to connect, build trust, and close faster How to identify and fix bottlenecks that are slowing your sales process The "carnivore mindset" that keeps your team hungry and resilient — even after rejection Practical frameworks for building a sales ecosystem that thrives, not just survives Don't leave your growth to chance. Register now and learn how to build a sales pipeline that powers your business to the next level — direct from one of the most dynamic sales experts in the game! About the Speaker: Sam Taggart, CEO of D2D Experts and Founder of D2DCON, is a man molded by door-to-door sales - never having had a "real job," he's spent his career selling any and everything under the sun - from painting addresses on curbs, magazine subscriptions to home security systems and solar panels. Finishing #1 of 3,000 sales reps at Vivint in 2014 and later VP of Solcius Solar, he felt called to create something greater. He's made it his purpose to unify, uplevel and bring honor and integrity to the door-to-door industry. Sam has consulted hundreds of companies and built multiple seven-figure businesses and has created the most effective sales training program, D2D-U, which has helped over 60,000 sales reps transform into regular six and seven figure earners. He is the author of "ABC$ of Closing" and "The Self-Xperience."
The Verge
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Posted Jun 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM EDT
Stranger, newer worlds. The latest trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' third season is a bit less kitsch than last time around, teasing action beats and character development rather than campy costumes, but it's no less fun. The show returns to Paramount Plus with two episodes at once on July 17th, almost two years after it last left our screens, and a fourth season is already on the way.
