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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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What to do if you spot a scam

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

By Public News Service Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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CA group leads push to stop homelessness before it starts

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 […]

Monday, August 31, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, August 31, 2026

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Fallout from the cyclospora outbreaks

USA/Food Outbreaks— By Laura Hatch, producer, Greater Dakota News Service, bureau of Public News Service. After this summer’s cyclospora outbreaks across the U.S., small farm advocates want regulators to support regional food producers instead of corporations. Investigators traced the outbreaks to Taylor Farms of Mexico, which supplied lettuce to fast food chains, other restaurants and grocery stores. National […]

Sunday, August 30, 2026

By Guest Contributor Sunday, August 30, 2026

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Remembering Dolly Parton, January 19, 1946 – August, 25, 2026

Remembering Dolly Parton. The one and only. A rare and sparkling light that will continue to brighten our lives for decades to come. A message from the family of Dolly Parton. pic.twitter.com/9DNRgRx0uH — Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) August 25, 2026 rest in peace, dolly parton. i’ll never forget the story she told about how she got […]

Sunday, August 30, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, August 30, 2026

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CA Powerball ticket worth $673,000

Lottery/Powerball— The weekend Powerball draw was very lucky for a California ticket holder. Their ticket missed out on the $119 million jackpot by one number. However, with five of the winning numbers and only the Powerball missing, that ticket is worth $673,000, according to the California Lottery. A second ticket sold in Georgia matched the same five numbers. Here are […]

Saturday, August 29, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, August 29, 2026

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US student loan burden a growing affordability crisis

USA/finances— By Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Americans are struggling to keep up with their payments as changes to the federal student loan system resulting from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect. One in five borrowers, or nearly 9 million Americans, is in default. Jessica Newell, a middle […]

Friday, August 28, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, August 28, 2026

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Researchers find negative link between some young users and social media

Entertainment/Social Media— By Freda Ross, producer, Texas News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Excessive social media use could be harmful for people in their late teens and early 20s. A report from a team at the University of Texas Health-Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences found higher social media use is associated with increased levels of anxiety, […]

Thursday, August 27, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, August 27, 2026

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Southland SuperLotto Plus player holding ticket worth nearly $43, 000

Lottery/SuperLotto Plus— The SuperLotto Plus jackpot went unclaimed again. No ticket has hit that game’s jackpot since last March. However, there is a big-money winner from last night’s draw. According to the California Lottery, a Southland ticket bought for the Wednesday draw has five of the winning numbers, missing only the Mega. That ticket is worth $42,913. That hot […]

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Efforts to curb the high cost of healthcare in CA

CA/Healthcare— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News service. The cost of healthcare in California keeps rising every year and on Aug. 26, the board for the state Office of Healthcare Affordability will look at proposals designed to bend the spending curve. Over the past two years, the state established cost growth targets for hospitals, as well […]

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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LA County Health Officials issue warnings about dangerous temperatures

Southland/Weather— For Immediate Release: August 24, 2026 Extreme Heat Warning: High Temperatures Expected Across Parts of Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high daytime temperatures and unusually warm overnight conditions are forecast to impact the region. Residents should check their specific neighborhood conditions […]

Monday, August 24, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, August 24, 2026

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Survey finds Americans don’t realize the true cost of care for the elderly and children

USA/Finances— By Edwin J. Viera , producer, New York News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Care Disconnect survey showed most Americans do not understand how much caring for an older loved one or a child can cost the average family. Also, the survey concluded people have misconceptions about how government-funded senior care works. People think Medicare […]

Sunday, August 23, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Battle rages against Big Tobacco campaigns that target Black Americans

Sunday Feature/Big Tobacco campaigns— By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Black-led organizations are working to counter tobacco marketing in their communities. They say those campaigns have contributed to higher use and more tobacco-related disease. For decades, Big Tobacco has used retail promotions, music events and advertising in publications popular with Black […]