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NOAA relies on hundreds of contracts to keep the agency running. The new commerce secretary is reviewing many of them individually, causing disruptions to many normal operations within the agency.

The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is now accepting applications for its upcoming leadership conference. YLA is a transformative one-day workshop designed to empower and educate LGBTQ+ youth, their parents, caregivers, and educators. Through engaging discussions, outdoor activities, and team-building exercises, participants will gain valuable knowledge on LGBT history, youth advocacy, higher education, and civic engagement. The Youth Leadership Academy will take place on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the SSDCCE ECC Campus, located at 4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113. Applications are open to all middle and high school-aged youth interested in learning, growing, and connecting with others in the LGBTQIA+ community. To cater to diverse needs and roles, separate workshops will be offered with a focus on the following key areas: Building resilience & self-confidence / Mental health & wellness Communication & advocacy / LGBTQ+ rights & policies Leadership development / Building inclusive community Managing an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Classroom By participating in YLA, attendees will acquire essential tools and resources to thrive as leaders and build inclusive, supportive communities. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – apply for the Youth Leadership Academy today and embark on a journey of personal growth and empowerment! San Diego LGBT Pride is accepting applications until Nov 2, 2024. Youth Leadership Academy attendees at at a table “I learned how to be a leader in my community from listening to the panelists of elected officials, business people, and students who are out in our community talking about their stories,” said Jay Sieber, freshman at San Diego High School. “When I first did the Youth Leadership Academy, I met so many new friends that I still have to this day.” Visit: Pride Youth Leadership Academy San Diego Pride on Instagram and Facebook

NPR host Adrian Ma's girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, was aboard the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River. He spoke to NPR about that night and about his late girlfriend.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., talks with NPR's Michel Martin about the impact President Trump's tariffs are having on the automotive industry in Michigan, which still drives the state's economy.

China on Wednesday announced a retaliatory tariff on all U.S. imports, bringing the total tariff level to 84%. The measures are a response to President Trump's latest round of tariffs, which went into effect overnight.

Canada and China hit back swiftly after Trump's sweeping tariffs took effect Tuesday, raising fears of a global trade war. International markets, meanwhile, continued to slide.

Andrey Kuznechyk, a journalist with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, was one of those released from a Belarusian prison after more than three years. The released American has not been named publicly.

By the end of Greene's Tuesday town hall in Acworth, Ga., three people were arrested and two were hit with stun guns. Greene is one of many lawmakers confronted by angry constituents in recent weeks.

In a ceremony surrounded by masked Palestinian militants and rubble from the Gaza war, Hamas on Saturday released three Israeli hostages holding U.S., Russian and Argentinian citizenships.

President Trump is boasting about the wheeling and dealing he's doing to cut deals on steep new tariffs. But for weeks, his aides have insisted that tariffs were not a bargaining chip.