Wednesday, September 9, 2026
USA/HIV— By Zamone Perez, producer, Alabama News Service, bureau of Public News Service. Despite major strides in HIV treatment and prevention, a new report shows a large portion of the country lacks awareness of these medical advances. The “State of HIV Stigma” report by the Los Angeles-based LGBTQ+ rights organization GLAAD found that fewer Americans feel comfortable around family […]
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
USA/School supplies— By Mark Richarson, produer, Michigan News Connection, bureau of Public News Service. Back-to-school season brings new classes, new routines and new bills. This fall, many parents across the country face higher prices for supplies, clothes, food and transportation. The pressure hits especially hard in Michigan, where education advocates said a full school year will cost families close to […]
Monday, September 7, 2026
CA/Labor Day— PROCLAMATION On Labor Day, we honor the working people whose talent, determination, and sacrifice keep California moving forward. From the people who build our communities and care for our families to those who grow our food, educate our children, power our industries, and drive our innovation, California’s strength begins with its workers. We honor the generations of […]
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Sunday Feature/Curing Diseases— By Mike Moran, producer, Iowa News Service, bureau of Public News Service. Kinesiology researchers in Iowa are studying how space travel affects astronaut muscle atrophy and using that knowledge to treat neuromuscular diseases on Earth. Despite taking measures to counteract atrophy, an astronaut can lose as much as 20% of muscle mass on short spaceflights […]
Saturday, September 5, 2026
USA/National parks— By Eric Galatas, producer, Wyoming News Service, bureau of Public News Service. Grand Teton, Yellowstone and other national parks saw visitation numbers back at pre-pandemic highs this summer. At the most popular parks, visitors had to navigate long lines, noise, packed parking lots and throngs of other tourists. Michael Childers, author of the new book “The Mountains Are […]
Friday, September 4, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Holidays/Labor Day— (SPM Wire) Labor Day doesn’t just mark the end of summer; it also celebrates workers in the United States. First commemorated in 1882 with a parade in New York City, the now-federal holiday honors the role of labor in the nation’s growth and success. Here are three ways to celebrate beyond the retail sales and barbecues: Make your […]
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
USA/Scams— Scams are potting up everywhere, but there is something you can do. Federal officials say keeping it to yourself might be your first reaction, but it helps the fraudsters. If you spread the word about your scam experience, you shine a light on the con artists. The Federal Trade Commission recommends you ” share it with friends, family, and […]
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
USA/Homelessness— By Chrystal Blair, producer, Nebraska News Connection, bureau of Public News Service. Nebraskans facing a financial setback can soon get help before it pushes them into homelessness. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center on Children, Families and the Law is one of 10 organizations taking part in a pilot project for a national initiative called “Right at […]
