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Why are teen women in disaster? It is not simply social media

Many research say American youth are in disaster, dealing with unprecedented psychological well being challenges which can be burdening teen women specifically. Adults have theories about what’s going on however what do women themselves should say? The Related Press requested teen women in 4 states about it. They are saying social media is just a part of the issue. College pressures are huge. So are undesirable sexual consideration, worries about social points, and stress from a society that places a premium on ladies’s appears to be like. One lady says they’re simply attempting to outlive “in a society that’s out to get us.”

G7 vows to accentuate sanctions on Russia over struggle in Ukraine

KARUIZAWA, Japan (AP) — Group of Seven overseas ministers vowed to accentuate sanctions in opposition to Russia over its struggle in Ukraine as they wrapped up their assembly hosted by Japan on Tuesday. “We stay dedicated to intensifying sanctions in opposition to Russia, coordinating and totally implementing them,” the G-7 ministers mentioned in a communique launched after the assembly. “There might be no impunity for struggle crimes and different atrocities corresponding to Russia’s assaults in opposition to civilians and significant civilian infrastructure,” they mentioned. The ministers additionally agreed to proceed their utmost help for Ukraine. Different key points on the G-7 overseas ministers’ assembly included China, Taiwan and cooperation with the so-called World South international locations.

Man charged in front-door taking pictures of Black teen Ralph Yarl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An 84-year-old white man in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri, has been charged with first-degree assault for taking pictures a Black teen who mistakenly went to the person’s dwelling to choose up his youthful brothers. Prosecuting Legal professional Zachary Thompson mentioned at a information convention Monday that there was a “racial element” when Andrew Lester twice shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, however nothing within the charging paperwork says the taking pictures was racially motivated. Yarl is recovering from the Thursday night time taking pictures at dwelling after being launched from the hospital. The taking pictures outraged many in Kansas Metropolis and throughout the nation. The assault cost carries a penalty of as much as life in jail.

LA mayor needs $1.3B for homeless disaster, resorts for housing

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is recommending town spend what she known as a report $1.3 billion subsequent yr to get homeless folks into housing. The previous Democratic congresswoman was elected in November after promising to tackle town’s out-of-control homeless disaster that has seen tent encampments unfold into just about each neighborhood. She says the funding might be utilized in half to purchase resorts that might be transformed to housing. In the meantime, town is combing by its properties to determine people who might be used for sheltering homeless folks. Bass’ proposed finances additionally will embrace funds for substance abuse therapy beds. LA has over 40,000 homeless folks.

China’s GDP grew by 4.5% in quarter, boosted by consumption

BEIJING (AP) — China’s gross home product grew 4.5% within the first quarter of the yr, boosted by elevated consumption and retail gross sales, after authorities abruptly deserted the stringent “zero-COVID” technique. The expansion on the earth’s No. 2 financial system from January to March in comparison with the identical quarter final yr outpaced the two.9% development within the earlier quarter, in line with official authorities knowledge launched Tuesday. The expansion comes amid a rebound in consumption, as folks flocked to purchasing malls and eating places after harsh COVID-19 restrictions had been eliminated. Different financial indicators with weaker development corresponding to industrial output and fixed-asset investments point out an uneven restoration. Earlier this yr, China’s authorities set this yr’s financial development goal at “round 5%.”

Odd spiral seems amid northern lights in Alaska night time sky

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Northern gentle fanatics obtained a shock blended in with the inexperienced bands of sunshine dancing within the Alaska skies: A lightweight child blue spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aurora for a couple of minutes. The trigger early Saturday morning was somewhat extra mundane than an alien invasion or the looks of a portal to the far reaches of the universe. It was merely extra gas that had been launched from a SpaceX rocket that launched from California about three hours earlier than the spiral appeared. The gas turned to ice, after which the water vapor mirrored the daylight within the environment, inflicting the spiral to be seen.

Sudan’s generals battle for third day; dying toll soars to 185

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudanese are huddling of their houses for a 3rd straight day as the military and a strong rival drive battle within the streets of the capital and different cities for management of the nation. The U.N. envoy to Sudan says at the least 185 folks have been killed and greater than 1,800 wounded. However there have been many extra our bodies uncollected within the streets. Airstrikes and shelling intensified on Monday in components of Khartoum and the adjoining metropolis of Omdurman. Fast, sustained firing was heard close to the army headquarters, with white smoke rising. A number of hospitals have been compelled to close down. The clashes are a part of an influence wrestle between the armed forces chief and the chief of a paramilitary drive.

Alabama birthday lady begged dying brother to ‘stick with me’

DADEVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama officers are renewing requires the general public to help of their investigation of a deadly taking pictures at a Candy 16 birthday celebration in Dadeville Saturday night time. In an announcement Monday, authorities gave no indication of any arrests within the case. 4 folks had been killed, together with two highschool seniors, and 32 folks had been injured within the melee. Alexis Dowdell, whose brother is among the many useless, tells The Related Press she remembers attempting to inform him to hold on. Phil Dowdell was one among two Dadeville Excessive College seniors who died within the taking pictures.

Brazil’s welcome of Russian minister prompts US blowback

BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Russia’s International Minister Sergey Lavrov traveled to the Brazilian capital Monday and expressed gratitude for Brazil’s push for an finish to hosilities in Ukraine — at the same time as that very same effort has irked each Kyiv and the West, and by afternoon had prompted an unusually sharp rebuke from the White Home. Lula has refused to offer weapons to Ukraine whereas proposing a membership of countries together with Brazil and China to mediate peace. Following the assembly, the spokesperson for the White Home’s Nationwide Safety Council blasted Brazil’s strategy to the struggle and mentioned officers are parroting Russian and Chinese language propaganda with out in any respect trying on the details.

Fox Information-Dominion libel case set to start after temporary delay

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A voting machine firm’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit in opposition to Fox Information is scheduled to start after the decide delayed the opening of the trial. The one-day delay raised the prospect that the 2 sides would possibly attempt to settle earlier than the eagerly watched case can go earlier than a jury. Neither Fox nor Dominion Voting Techniques had been commenting on whether or not settlement talks had been within the works. Attorneys for each side who appeared in courtroom Monday additionally wouldn’t remark. The case is scheduled to start Tuesday in Delaware Superior Court docket. It facilities on whether or not Fox defamed Denver-based Dominion by spreading false claims that the corporate rigged the 2020 presidential election.