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Thursday, December 11, 2025

By Guest Contributor Thursday, December 11, 2025

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Is December a good time to buy a car?

Shopping Tips (StatePoint) Buying a car is one of life’s bigger financial decisions—and timing can make all the difference. But according to auto experts at Wells Fargo, the best time to buy a car isn’t about chasing seasonal sales or waiting for tax credits. It’s about being prepared before the need becomes urgent. “It’s just a reality that […]

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, December 10, 2025

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Medical debt relief an early holiday gift for some in Los Angeles County

Medical Debt Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Christmas is coming early this year for some families in Los Angeles County. This week, letters are arriving in the mail letting them know their medical debt is being forgiven. Starting last year, some $363 million in medical debt owed by 171,000 people has […]

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/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 […]

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 […]

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

By Public News Service Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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Las Vegas event for recycled textiles turned into high fashion

Alex Gonzalez, producer/reporter, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Designers and stylists will showcase their “upcycled” garments as models hit the runway for what is dubbed a “trashion show” at the Waste EXPO in Las Vegas on Monday, May 5. It is estimated the average American household spends around $1,500 a year on clothing. Sonja Salmon, […]

Friday, April 4, 2025

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, April 4, 2025

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Markets plunge over tariffs CA Governor attempts to ease pain on Golden State

To say it’s a down day on Wall Street is an understatement. The Dow dropped more than 2,200 points today. This comes after President Trump announced a series of far-reaching new tariffs on most of the US trade partners last Wednesday, kicking a trade war into high gear. Today, China retaliated with a 34% tariff on US imports. Also today, California […]