SUMMARY: Sex reassignment procedures for children have gained attention, leading to laws restricting or banning them in half of U.S. states. From 2019 to 2023, at least 13,394 procedures were conducted on minors, including hormone blockers and surgeries. The nonprofit Do No Harm reports that these procedures, often irreversible, were concentrated in states like California and Washington, which advocate for such treatments. Procedures peaked in 2022 but showed variations across states. Despite some states enacting bans, billing for these procedures continued. The organization aims to address concerns about the long-term health impacts on youth undergoing these interventions.

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SUMMARY: First responders from Mims and L Rock have deployed to Florida to assist with Hurricane Milton preparation. Operations manager John Woodward confirmed that an ALS crew was sent to help manage evacuations as light rain begins in the Tampa area. Milton is categorized as a dangerous category five hurricane, presenting challenges for emergency services, which are still responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helen. Local Florida ambulance services are handling routine 911 calls while also addressing the needs of individuals unable to evacuate by car, further increasing the demand for ambulance transport during this critical time.

An Arkansas MEMS crew was sent to Florida to assist with emergency response efforts as Hurricane Milton is set to make landfall later this week.

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-crews-help-hurricane-milton-florida/91-05462af0-5f25-4090-a041-c33c026bfded

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SUMMARY: Arkansas PBS hosted a debate featuring candidates French Hill and Marcus Jones, who are vying to represent central Arkansas, including Little Rock. Hill emphasized the importance of building the economy from the middle out rather than the top down, citing the detrimental effects of 40 years of contrary economic advice. He expressed frustration over the impact of fentanyl-related deaths on families, fueling his dedication to national security and community well-being. Viewers can watch a replay of the debate tonight at 7 on THV11 Plus, with more congressional district debates scheduled for the coming days, available for streaming on various platforms.

On Monday, Arkansas PBS hosted a debate between French Hill and Marcus Jones as they campaign to represent the central part of the Natural State.

https://www.thv11.com/article/news/politics/elections/marcus-jones-french-hill-arkansas-debate/91-fb7f2d3e-ed88-4947-8940-815a47b32799

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