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New Book, ‘Unforgiving Thresholds’ – Fifth in ‘The Shaman Speaks’ Series by Don Trudeau, Calls Urgent Attention to Humanity’s Tipping Points

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Ojibwe of Ontario elder, storyteller, and author Don Trudeau announces the release of "Unforgiving Thresholds" (ISBN: 978-1834182582), the fifth installment in his acclaimed 'The Shaman Speaks' series. Drawing on more than seven decades of observation as a Shaman in the First Nation depiction, Trudeau offers a powerful warning about the environmental, social, and spiritual crises that humanity has brought upon itself.

Life Plan Humboldt Unveils Humboldt Commons, a National Model for Community-based Aging in California

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Life Plan Humboldt (LPH), the nonprofit organization creating Humboldt County's first resident-driven senior living community, proudly announces the name of its first community: Humboldt Commons. The name was selected from more than 300 submissions gathered through a community-wide naming campaign that invited the entire Humboldt community to participate.

Citizens Commission on Human Rights Addresses UN to End Coercive Psychiatry and Protect Children from Abuse

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) addressed the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on August 11, urging the global abolition of electroshock treatment (ECT), forced drugging, psychosurgery, and other coercive psychiatric practices-especially when used on children.

Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School Bus’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, "Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education" (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Bagley recounts how he went from total isolation and a childhood of neglect and abuse to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.

Center for Innovation Announces Rebrand as AgingIN – A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one's choice.

Hillcrest Senior Living Offers an Ideal Community for Solo Agers – and a California Summer Camp to Match

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- With a growing number of older adults choosing to age solo, Hillcrest, a nonprofit, age-qualified community in La Verne, is stepping up to meet the needs of this rising demographic. Set on a lush 50-acre campus in La Verne, California, Hillcrest is a haven for those who crave meaningful connection, wellness-centered living and a true sense of belonging - especially for those entering this next chapter on their own.

Author Mala Khiroya’s ‘Pundalik & Lord Vitthala’ Shares a Timeless Story for Children, of Love and Respect for one’s parents

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children's book, "Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love" (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) - this inspiring story is now available worldwide.

Small Homes, Big Impact: 2025 CFI Conference Aligns with WHO’s Global Call for Social Connection

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As global recognition of loneliness intensifies following a landmark World Health Organization (WHO) report identifying loneliness as a public health crisis, the Center for Innovation (CFI) is convening leaders from across the country to showcase bold, evidence-based solutions. At the 2025 CFI Conference, held August 11-14 in St. Louis, senior care innovators will explore how small home models, including the nationally recognized Green House Project, are working to reduce social disconnection through intentional design and urban innovation.

Quilts for Freedom: Secret Codes and the Underground Railroad event Comes to Illinois

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Lutheran Life Communities hosts a late-summer event lineup that invites older adults to explore life at its four dynamic locations. Each event reflects the organization's deep commitment to fostering lifelong learning, meaningful connection and personal discovery.

Brighten Up Your Summer with Luvme Hair: 2025’s Top Picks for Colorful Wigs

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in premium human hair wigs and hair extensions, announces its seasonal highlight featuring top picks for colorful wigs designed to inspire vibrant summer styles. As temperatures rise and consumers seek fresh ways to express individuality, the brand's curated selection showcases a variety of bold hues and innovative designs suited for the summer months.

Stop Hating Dating – The Wake-Up Call: Challenging Feminism’s Impact on Dating

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- If dating feels like one big performance review and you're constantly trying to prove you're good enough, this book is your permission slip to stop. Meet "Stop Hating Dating, Start Being You" (ISBN: 978-1834182261) - the bold and brutally honest read from Gold Coast-based author Sarah van Eck, which is not just shaking up the dating world but also questioning the way feminism has shaped modern love.

CCHR Cautions U.S. Veterans: Psychedelics Reflect a Dark History of Exploitation, Harm and Failed Science

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is warning Congress and the public that new legislation to legalize psychedelic drugs for U.S. veterans is a dangerous repeat of history-when defenders of the nation were used as test subjects in unethical psychiatric experiments.

CCHR Warns Troubled Teen Camps Should Be Banned as Deaths Spur Closures

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Despite dozens of closures of abusive "troubled teen" programs in behavioral and psychiatric centers, including wilderness camps in recent years, a leading mental health industry watchdog warns that children's lives remain at risk unless stronger laws ban the worst offenders and the secretive youth transport practices that feed them. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says that while public outrage and media exposure have forced some notorious facilities to close, the underlying problems that enable these abusive programs still persist.

Scentient Perfume Launches Clean Fragrance Subscription for the Conscious Consumer

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Meet Scentient, the clean fragrance subscription box that reimagines scent discovery through the lens of safety, sustainability, and elevated sensory experience. Launching July 1, Scentient offers curated, non-toxic perfumes from independent brands that align with the values of today's conscious consumer.

Maglite and Pedestrian Safety Institute Promote Traffic and Pedestrian Safety During 2025 National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Maglite® brand partners with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during one of the deadliest times of the year, the first week in July. The days surrounding July 4th are perilous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year, and pedestrian deaths make up approximately 20% of those fatalities.

CCHR Demands U.S. Nursing Home Chemical Restraint Ban and Full Accountability

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Federal health authorities are sounding the alarm over the chronic use of antipsychotic and psychotropic drugs in America's nursing homes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has prioritized enforcement actions to reduce psychotropic prescribing-especially among seniors with dementia. With over 15,000 facilities nationwide housing more than 1.2 million elderly residents, mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) warns the unchecked drugging of seniors constitutes systemic elder abuse.

‘LA Carnival on the Shaw’ 2025 Honors Juneteenth and Celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- LA Carnival on the Shaw" returns to the community for the third year, honoring Junteenth and celebrating Caribbean American Heritage Month. Produced by Marikel International, the music, masquerades and multicultural merriment will parade along Crenshaw Blvd., Sunday, June 29th, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The initiative was launched in 2023 as a bold catalyst to engage, activate and revitalize businesses on Crenshaw, affectionately known as 'The Shaw.'

The World Fertility Awards Announced: Celebrating Global Change Agents Advancing Fertility Awareness and Inclusion

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, announces the inaugural World Fertility Awards at The Times Center in New York City in December. Award nominations are now open at and will be accepted until August 1, 2025. Pregnantish is uniquely positioned to host this event, having reached over one billion globally since inception.

Magan Material Sciences announces Magan’s HandShield to Help Protect Your Skin from Harmful Effects of LED Nail Gel Curing Lamps

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- While emerging scientific evidence highlights the heightened cancer risk from exposure to LED nail gel curing lamps, what has been missing is a convenient and effective product to give you greater peace of mind during your mani and pedi. Introducing Magan's HandShield™: a patented*, natural mineral-based spray uniquely designed to help protect skin from the harmful radiation damage caused by LED nail gel curing lamps.

CCHR Urges US Reform of Human Rights, as Global Court Momentum Builds Against Forced Psychiatry

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- In what is being widely reported as a landmark human rights decision, Italy's Constitutional Court in May 2025 struck down part of the country's decades-old psychiatric law-Article 35 of Law 833/1978-declaring some of its provisions for involuntary detainment unconstitutional. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR), based in Los Angeles, hailed the decision as an essential step towards achieving human rights in the mental health field.

Mobilize the Movement: Center for Innovation’s 2025 Conference Issues Bold Call to Action: Uniting Advocacy, Policy, and Direct Care Voices

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Center for Innovation (CFI) announces its 2025 conference this August 11 to 14 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. With the theme of "Mobilize the Movement," CFI 2025 brings together The Green House Project and Pioneer Network once again for bold ideas that disrupt outdated models and create a better future in aging services.

Book, ‘The Chill Pill Prescription: Turns Stress to Strength’ by Scott Liebler offers help for these stressful times

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- With the publication of "The Chill Pill Prescription" (IBSN: 978-09982764270), author Scott Liebler synthesizes more than 35 years of successful experience helping people of all ages to better manage their response to stress. His book offers a four-step, martial arts calming technique paired with a three-step processing procedure that, together, transform stress into strength. Interwoven with the instruction is a very personal story from Liebler's own life, which makes the book a more powerful read than one might expect.

CCHR Demands Urgent Reform to Stop Child Abuse in U.S.-based Youth Behavioral Facilities

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Amid a surge of reported abuse and deaths in psychiatric and behavioral residential programs for youth, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is urging immediate and sweeping federal intervention. CCHR warns that continued inaction by state and federal agencies endangers lives and enables a mental health system where vulnerable children and adolescents are subjected to trauma, neglect, and avoidable harm.

New book,’This Is Me!’ is a heartfelt debut novel exploring identity, love, and acceptance in a small Australian town

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Released in the lead-up to Pride Month this June, "This Is Me!" (ISBN: 978-1779628541) Book One in the "Finding Ourselves" series by debut author Aspen Thomas, is a moving and timely novel that delves into self-discovery, authenticity, and resilience in the face of societal pressure.

Lutheran Home partners with Alzheimer’s Association For New Education Series During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Lutheran Home, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, announces a free community education series focused on Alzheimer's disease, brain health and caregiver support. Coinciding with Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month in June, the upcoming events underscore Lutheran Home's ongoing dedication to educating and empowering families facing memory-related challenges.

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