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Saturday, June 7, 2025

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Data shows US small businesses pulling back due to tariff drama

Kathleen Shannon, producer/reporter, Wyoming News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Optimism among small businesses across the U.S. is hitting lows comparable to early pandemic days, mainly due to changing tariff policies. A National Federation of Independent Business index shows only 18% of business owners are planning to invest in long-term assets in the next six months, down […]

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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Watch out for Medicare scams

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Medicare loses $60 billion to $80 billion a year to fraud, and this year, for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, your local Senior Medicare Patrol has good advice on how to spot a con. There are plenty of scams to be aware of. Karen Joy Fletcher, communications director with […]

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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Alcohol abuse a growing problem among women

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter/, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As Women’s Health Month winds down, experts in alcohol abuse are speaking out about an increase in binge drinking among women over the past five years. A recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women are now binge drinking more than […]

Sunday, May 25, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, May 25, 2025

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More consumers are buying electric vehicles, especially in California

Terri Dee, producer/reporter, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Supporters of electric vehicle ownership say there are several advantages to owning one. Studies show EVs can convert 85% to 90% of their energy into forward movement. Most of the electricity used in an EV vehicle is American-made, and an EV can be charged at […]

Saturday, May 24, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, May 24, 2025

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Water safety should be a top priority during the Memorial Day holiday weekend

Joe Ulery, producer/reporter, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As Memorial Day kicks off summer across the country, Americans will flock to lakes, rivers, and pools, and safety should be on everyone’s mind. William Ramos, associate professor in the School of Public Health at Indiana University in Bloomington, said water safety depends on layers of protection, […]

Sunday, May 18, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, May 18, 2025

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Passenger complaints about US airlines soar

Alex Gonzalez, producer and reporter, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The relationship between US airlines and air travelers is somewhat bumpy. Last year, flyers filed approximately 67,000 complaints, a 9% increase from 2023, according to a new report from the Education Fund of the Public Interest Research Group. The top grievances were cancellations […]

Thursday, May 15, 2025

By Public News Service Thursday, May 15, 2025

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Six landlords sued for alleged price gouging after the recent Los Angeles wildfires

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Rents in Los Angeles were already high before the January firestorm, but now a coalition of housing groups is suing six landlords for allegedly engaging in price gouging. In California, it is generally illegal to raise rents more than 10% following an emergency declaration. However, […]

Sunday, May 11, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, May 11, 2025

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Health

The bright sunny days of spring can be a downer for some

Zamone Perez, reporter, Maryland News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Budding flowers, warmer temperatures, and longer days are welcome signs to many folks after the long, dark months of winter. Some people might believe warmer weather improves mental health after seasonal depression in the winter months, but that’s not always the case. In fact, many individuals […]

Sunday, May 4, 2025

By Public News Service Sunday, May 4, 2025

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Experts say raising your own chickens no guarantee you’ll save money on eggs

Danielle Smith, producer/reporter, Tennessee News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Rising egg prices have some wondering if raising backyard chickens could save money, but experts warn that this may not be a money-saving option. The ongoing outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a dangerous strain of bird flu, has resulted in the loss of more […]