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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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Medical equipment scams target older Californians

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Scams involving false claims for medical equipment are spreading across California, according to experts in Medicare fraud. Sometimes scammers offer free equipment in exchange for your Medicare number, even if you do not need it. They bill Medicare and potentially get paid. Carolina Oehler, program specialist […]

Saturday, July 12, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, July 12, 2025

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CA schools in financial pinch after Trump administration freezes federal funds

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Panic has set in at school districts across the Golden State as the Trump administration continues to withhold federal funds. Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction, said California school districts stand to lose close to $1 billion immediately. Luis Valentino, retired superintendent of Coachella Valley […]

Monday, June 30, 2025

By Public News Service Monday, June 30, 2025

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CA attorney general vows to defend birthright citizenship

Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. All babies born in California are still automatically American citizens and the state attorney general is vowing to keep it that way, despite a mixed ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. The justices limited the ability of lower-court judges to issue nationwide injunctions, including those against President Donald […]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 18, 2025

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Kent State survivor issues warning about military response to LA protests

Farah Siddiqi, producer, Ohio News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A Kent State University shooting survivor is warning Ohioans and others to take note of the U.S. military’s involvement in immigration-related protests. She says it echoes a dark chapter in Ohio history – when four students were shot by the National Guard at Kent State in 1970. […]

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, June 17, 2025

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Assassination of Minnesota lawmaker the latest in a string of violent political attacks

Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Minnesota and the nation are feeling the emotional weight of political violence after this weekend’s assassination of a top Democratic state lawmaker and the attack on a fellow legislator. State Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, who had served as Minnesota House Speaker, was killed inside her home […]

Saturday, June 7, 2025

By Public News Service Saturday, June 7, 2025

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Data shows US small businesses pulling back due to tariff drama

Kathleen Shannon, producer, 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, 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, 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, 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 […]