March 2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026

Know the warning signs of colorectal cancer

USA/Colorectal Cancer—   Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, bureau of Public News Service.   March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and diagnoses are rising sharply among adults under age 50. Experts warned that it is the third most common cancer overall and the top cause of cancer deaths among young people. About 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each […]
Friday, March 6, 2026

The nation’s top low-wage employers and the affordability crisis

Labor/Low-Wages—   Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, bureau of Public News Service.   The debate over the nation’s persistent affordability crisis has mostly focused on the rising costs of such essentials as housing, groceries, and health care. But a new report digs into the other side of that equation: low worker wages. While companies such as Amazon, FedEx, Target, […]
Sunday, March 1, 2026

The estate of a legendary entertainer settles lawsuit against President Trump

Music/Lawsuits— A legal dispute over the R&B/Soul classic, “Hold On, I’m Coming,” has been settled.  Recorded by the popular duo “Sam & Dave,” the song was written by multi-talented artist Isaac Hayes and David Porter in 1966. Hayes passed away in 2008 at the age of 65. Last week, his estate and family announced a settlement in a lawsuit they filed […]