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Saturday, January 18, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, January 18, 2025

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Anti-Trump marches kick off across the nation this weekend

Mike Moen, reporter/producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. From the Southland to Minnesota to Washington, D.C., marches will take place this weekend as President-elect Donald Trump nears the start of his second term. An organization specializing in building peace around the globe will have a presence. Nonviolent Peaceforce, which has a location in Minnesota, was […]

Friday, January 17, 2025

By Public News Service Friday, January 17, 2025

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CA Jewish and Muslim leaders praise Gaza ceasefire deal

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Leaders of California’s Jewish and Muslim communities say they’re relieved that Israel and Hamas have taken the first steps toward ending their brutal war in Gaza. In the first phase of the agreement, Hamas has agreed to release an initial batch of 33 hostages, and Israel will […]

Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, January 16, 2025

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Anti-hunger groups tackle increased need during wildfire disaster

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Food donations are pouring in to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, to the point donors are being asked to hold off a bit so it can all be distributed. Antihunger advocates cautioned there are still hidden needs, because many people who did not directly lose […]

Thursday, January 16, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, January 16, 2025

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President Biden asked to pardon deported veterans

Zamone Perez, reporter, Maryland News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. “Deported veterans” may sound like an oxymoron. But it is not, and those veterans are working to get pardons in the last days of President Joe Biden’s term. Around the country, 94,000 veterans do not have citizenship, So if they violate certain laws, they are at risk of […]

Monday, January 13, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, January 13, 2025

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Mental health experts offering help to victims of Southland wildfires

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Mental health groups are stepping up to help victims of the Los Angeles area wildfires deal with the extreme stress brought on by the disaster. The California Parent and Youth Helpline is beginning to work at evacuation centers and is looking to partner with community or […]

Monday, January 6, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, January 6, 2025

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New laws take effect this year to protect CA consumers

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Two new laws designed to protect California consumers take effect this year. They crack down on hard-to-cancel subscriptions and certain types of bank fees. New subscription services law Assembly bill 2863 – which takes effect July 1 – will require subscription services to be as easy […]

Saturday, January 4, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, January 4, 2025

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CA nonprofit leaders share memories of former President Jimmy Carter

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away last Sunday at 100 years of age, had a huge effect on the Golden State far beyond his presidency, according to California nonprofit leaders. Carter and his wife Rosalynn volunteered for four decades with Habitat for Humanity, helping to […]

Thursday, January 2, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, January 2, 2025

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Once homeless Los Angeles dog now a children’s book star

Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Missouri News service, a bureau of Public News Service. A Missouri-based therapy dog has an inspiring journey that began as a homeless stray on the streets of Los Angeles. Olive, a ten-pound poodle mix, is now the lead character in a new children’s book, “Olive, She’s All Love.” She was rescued by Brandon McMillan, host […]

Monday, December 30, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, December 30, 2024

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Warnings about end-of-the-year scams

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Many people in California are still expecting holiday packages this week and the U.S. Postal Service is warning customers not to fall for “smishing” scams. John Hyatt, strategic communication specialist for the United States Postal Service, said smishing is the practice of sending fake text messages to […]