Friday, December 13, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, December 13, 2024

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $695 million on Friday the 13th

If you’re feeling really lucky today, Friday the 13th, you might want to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket. Today’s jackpot is an estimated $695 million and could get even larger by the draw. Meanwhile, a couple of players in California got a windfall in the Mega Millions draw last Tuesday. Those players had all the winning numbers except […]

Friday, December 13, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, December 13, 2024

The hard life of migrant workers who provide labor for Christmas tree growers

Trimmel Gomes, producer/reporter, Virginia News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The joy of decorating a real Christmas tree is a time-honored tradition for many people across the country. But the story behind the real trees is often overlooked. A closer look reveals a labor-intensive industry supported by migrant workers who face difficult conditions to provide a […]