Thursday, August 22, 2024

Day Two of DNC 2024: The Obamas and Second Gentleman Emhoff

  Strong speeches on Day two of the DNC 2024. Among them, Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. .@BarackObama: “If we work like we’ve never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect Kamala Harris the next president of the United States…So, let’s get to work.” pic.twitter.com/jOrIlwshmJ — CSPAN (@cspan) August 21, […]
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Democratic National Convention 2024 kicks off in Chicago

  The Democratic National Convention 2024 kicked off in Chicago with great enthusiasm and emotional speeches. The line-up was so jam-packed that singer-songwriter James Taylor got bumped last night. By far, the star attraction President Joe Biden’s heartfelt address.   Watch President Biden’s Full Address here: https://t.co/lHho2PP7gP #DNC https://t.co/vuTbEjm99E — CSPAN (@cspan) August 20, 2024 More highlights from Monday’s DNC […]
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Report details price-gouging tactics by Big Pharma

  Eric Galatas, reporter/producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   As advocacy groups take a victory lap for moving lawmakers to finally allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for ten widely used medicines, a new report detailed how the makers of those drugs have gouged billions of taxpayer and consumer dollars. Kyle Herrig, senior adviser for the […]
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Are US voters ready for a female president?

Kathryn Carley, reporter/producer, New Hampshire News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   Vice President Kamala Harris has reignited enthusiasm among voters this election season, yet polls show not everyone is ready for a woman president. More than 50% of respondents in a recent YouGov poll believe a woman can serve as commander in chief.  However, that’s down from […]
Monday, August 19, 2024

Mega Millions lottery jackpot balloons to $498 million

The Mega Millions jackpot is huge at an estimated $498 million! That money pot could grow even more by tomorrow night’s draw. Meanwhile, California Lottery officials are waiting for someone to claim a million-dollar-plus prize from last Friday’s draw. The ticket was sold at an Orange County supermarket — Pavilions Place 21181 Newport Coast Drive in Newport Coast. The ticket […]
Thursday, August 15, 2024

Wildfires may spark “fire brain” issues

  Suzanne Potter, reporter/producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Mental health experts are sounding the alarm about “fire brain” – a condition caused by exposure to toxic wildfire smoke. One study found that wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation that lasts for a month. Suzie Dukes, Chico LMFT and survivor of the Paradise Fire said the massive Park […]
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

CA lottery players scratch their way to $22 million this summer

      It’s a hot summer for California Lottery Scratchers games. Six players have already scratched their way to $22 million dollars, according to lottery officials. Most of the winners got lucky right here in the Southland. Tomas Garcia won $2 million  playing an Instant Prize Crossword game. Garcia bought his big money card at Pat Holden Liquor in […]
Sunday, August 11, 2024

Learning more about Democratic VP pick Tim Walz

  Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.    Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. The timing comes amid conversations about whether voters have a bigger appetite for less divisive politics. Analysts sayWalz has signed into law policies deemed progressive, such as a 100% carbon-free electricity […]