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2 days ago
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US to end LGBT suicide prevention service, says general hotline sufficient
(Clarifies in second paragraph that funding was not renewed from earlier mention of fund being pulled) By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ending funding for an LGBT suicide prevention hotline that it says encourages "radical gender ideology," a move that the project running the service called "devastating." The Trevor Project, a non-profit that provides free, specialized support to LGBT youth, said on Wednesday that its hotline would soon close as a result of the funding not being renewed. "I am devastated and heartbroken. The @TrevorProject received official notice that The Trump administration has ordered the closure of the national LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline in 30 days," Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said in a statement on Instagram. A spokesman for the White House Office of Management and Budget said funding would continue for 988 Lifeline, a wider suicide prevention hotline. "The president's Budget funds the 988 at $520 million – the same number as under (former President Joe) Biden. It does not, however, grant taxpayer money to a chat service where children are encouraged to embrace radical gender ideology by 'counselors' without consent or knowledge of their parents," the spokesman added. Since taking office in January, Trump has signed multiple executive orders aimed at restricting transgender rights and dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the government and private sector. The Trump administration says such steps restore fairness, but civil rights and LGBT advocates say they leave marginalized groups more vulnerable. "The administration is eliminating a critical, life-saving resource that was part of this nation's public health infrastructure," said Black, adding that it seemed the country "has failed our LGBTQ+ young people." The hotline had serviced over 1.3 million young people since its inception in 2022, Black added.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
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Lucy Liu to Receive Locarno Film Festival Career Honor, Present Int'l Premiere of ‘Rosemead'
Lucy Liu will attend the 78th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this summer to receive a career achievement award and present the international premiere of her film Rosemead, organizers unveiled on Tuesday, highlighting that she is 'widely celebrated for her iconic performances across film, television, and stage.' The festival will bestow the honor upon Liu on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 14, with the star afterwards set to present her film Rosemead about the Asian American mental health crisis, alongside the film's cast and crew. The actress plays a Chinese immigrant battling a terminal illness while navigating her son's worsening schizophrenia in Eric Lin's directorial debut that premiered at Tribeca. More from The Hollywood Reporter HBO Max to Launch in 12 Countries in July as WBD Streamer Closes in on 100 Markets (Exclusive) Taiwanese Drama Series 'Islanders' Set for Global Launch on Amazon 'Oldboy' Screenwriter Sets Streaming Debut With Disney+ Korean Crime Series 'Gold Land' The festival audience will also have an opportunity to see and hear Liu the following day during a public conversation event. 'With a career spanning over three decades, critically acclaimed actress and filmmaker Lucy Liu has starred in films that have collectively grossed over $3.7 billion worldwide,' Locarno said. 'From her iconic roles in Kill Bill, Charlie's Angels, Chicago, Set It Up, Presence, and Red One, Liu continues to redefine what it means to be a leading woman in Hollywood.' They also highlighted: 'Liu's career began with her breakout role in Ally McBeal, earning both Emmy and SAG nominations, and she has since become a pioneering force in television. Her extensive credits include standout series like Why Women Kill, Elementary, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Star Wars: Visions, and A Man in Full.' The Locarno team also put a spotlight on Liu's other artistic work. As a visual artist and recipient of the Harvard University Arts Medal, her mixed-media paintings and sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, including the National Museum of Singapore, the Napa Valley Museum, and the New York Studio School. She has also been commissioned to create a series of paintings for the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne for 2026. 'Lucy Liu's influence on both film and television is immeasurable. A master of reinvention, she has consistently delivered powerful performances that challenge the status quo,' Giona A. Nazzaro, artistic director of the Locarno Film Festival, highlighted. 'Her career spans genres and mediums, from action blockbusters like Charlie's Angels to poignant dramas like Soderbergh's Presence, with each role adding depth and complexity to her already impressive body of work.' Concluded Nazzaro: 'As a producer, director, and humanitarian, her influence extends beyond acting – whether it's her powerful documentaries like Meena or her innovative work on the Emmy-nominated The Pirate Queen VR experience. It is a true privilege to host Lucy Liu on the Piazza Grande and to present a project as intimate and transformative as Rosemead – a testament to her ever-evolving artistry. Her fearless choices and groundbreaking performances continue to inspire audiences and redefine what it means to be an artist in the 21st century.' The 78th Locarno festival runs Aug. 6-16. Hong Kong and global film icon Jackie Chan will also attend it to receive a Pardo alla Carriera, or Career Leopard award. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts Hollywood Stars Who Are One Award Away From an EGOT 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Person falls to their death during interaction with police in Toronto
Video Police say they were called to a building at Church St. and the Esplanade for a person in crisis, who then fell from a building and died.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
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New Zealand women's captain Sophie Devine to retire from ODIs
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine is to retire from one-day internationals after the World Cup later this year (Marty MELVILLE) New Zealand women's cricket captain Sophie Devine said Tuesday that she will retire from one-day internationals after the World Cup later this year, adding it was the "right time" to step away. Devine, who has been captain since 2020, led New Zealand to T20 World Cup glory last year in Dubai. Advertisement "It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," said the 35-year-old Devine, who has played in 152 ODIs and 146 T20 internationals. "It's important that everyone knows I'm focused and dedicated to giving this group everything I can before I step away. "I'm really excited by where this young group's going and I'm looking forward to playing my part in the next six to nine months." Devine, who will remain available to play T20 internationals, took a break from international cricket earlier this year to prioritise her mental health, having taken two months out in 2021 for similar reasons. The Women's World Cup will be played in India and Sri Lanka from September until November. bes/sft/dh
RNZ News
4 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Matt Doocey on new suicide prevention plan
health politics 44 minutes ago The government has this morning released its second Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Minister for Mental Health Matt Doocey joins Kathryn to discuss what's in it, and how it will sit alongside work to improve Kiwis' access to mental health and addiction services.
