Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
Holidays/Juneteenth— Today is a holiday. For decades, African Americans (descendants of enslaved people in the US) have celebrated June 19 as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, or Jubilee Day. In 2021, then-President Joe Biden signed into law legislation designating June 19 as Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday. Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring “Juneteenth National Freedom Day: […]
Thursday, June 18, 2026
USA /Social Security Troubles— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The combined Social Security trust funds’ reserves will be depleted in late 2034, forcing automatic benefit cuts if nothing changes, according to a new report from the Social Security trustees. The program is not going broke, but it would be able to pay […]
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Food/SNAP Benefits Cuts— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. County leaders in California are speaking out against major federal cuts to SNAP, the food assistance program that helps low-income families buy groceries. Last summer, Republicans in Congress voted to tighten work requirements for SNAP recipients and shift up to 75% of administrative […]
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Hot Weather/Staying Cool— By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Rising temperatures and energy rates mean staying cool will cost more this year. But experts say there are some easy, cheap tricks to help keep your home from feeling like a sauna. New data shows U.S. households are projected to spend nearly […]
Monday, June 15, 2026
Soccer/ World Cup Controversy— By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Critics of FIFA World Cup sponsor Aramco say the Saudi-owned oil giant is using soccer to sportswash its image as one of the world’s largest climate polluters. Aramco signed an estimated $400 million, multiyear deal with FIFA, securing high-profile branding rights for […]
Sunday, June 14, 2026
USA/Sunday Feature— By Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A Pennsylvania partnership is marking a major milestone by planting its 10 millionth tree in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A celebration this spring in Hummelstown marks eight years of work to improve water quality and restore streamside habitats across Pennsylvania’s portion of the […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026
DGA/Tentative Deal— Another important Hollywood agreement is being put to a membership vote. Yesterday, the National Board of the Directors Guild of America voted unanimously to send a tentative deal to the rank-and-file for a vote. The DGA reached an agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on June 9. Like the new pacts of the Writers […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026
USA/Travel— By Terri Dee, producer, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Airline travelers planning summer vacations are facing higher fares, higher baggage fees, and fewer budget options as carriers deal with rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran. The aviation industry appeared to have regained its footing after the pandemic, last year’s […]
Friday, June 12, 2026
CA/Proposed Budget Cuts— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Lawmakers in Sacramento are considering a range of cuts to programs that serve older Californians as budget negotiations draw to a close. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget revision would trim funds for in-home care. It would also make victims of elder abuse eligible […]
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot rolled over to $28 million after no ticket had all of the six winning numbers in last night’s draw. However, two Southland players did get very lucky with tickets missing just one digit– the Mega. Each one of those tickets is worth $16,851, according to the California Lottery. One hot money ticket was purchased […]
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
USA/Job Market— By Isobel Charle, producer, Washington News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As thousands of college seniors graduate this spring, they are entering one of the most competitive job markets in years. New data shows the share of Americans who are new to the workforce and unemployed hit a 37-year high last year. While the fluctuating job […]