(AP) —Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms.

DO JUST ONE THING

The saccharine taste of those pink and blue artificial sweetener packets is very appealing to our feathered friends; so much so, many birds will swipe them from outdoor tables at restaurants. Unfortunately, birds are the last animals that need to lose weight, so the lack of nutritional content they get from consuming artificial sweeteners can harm them — some birds can even starve to death.

Teenager’s mental issues needs parental support

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm a 17-yearold high school student. I have been struggling with mental health issues for some time now. Unfortunately, my parents do not seem to believe that I am struggling. They accuse me of exaggerating and even outright lying about my feelings. I understand that it can be hard for someone who hasn't experienced these challenges themselves to understand, but it is extremely frustrating to feel like I am not being believed.

Here's a preview of Wednesday's CDN

- Gov. accepts Glancy site for OHP HQ

- Deadline for absentee ballots  

- WOCS to host Hamburger Fry event

- Two Red Tornado runners race to state

- Blackburn wins football contest

With the Nov. 14 Clinton City Council Ward 3 election quickly approaching, so is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for registered voters living within the ward. Absentee ballots must be requested by 5 p.m. Monday to receive a ballot in time for the election.

Weathering the weather

Teacher Julie Adkinson directs traffic leaving the Nance Elementary drop-off line under pouring rain.

Home décor basket

WOCS students Graham Thomas, left, and Sadie Nickel look at items for the silent basket auction which will be held in conjunction with the school’s Hamburger Fry Friday at the Clinton Frisco Center.

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