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Saturday, July 18, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Researchers working on improving ice cream

Weekend Feature/Ice Cream Dish— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Kids don’t often say they want to be a researcher when they grow up, but they might if they could taste-test what makes good ice cream. Graduate students working in a small lab at New Mexico State University are […]

Saturday, July 4, 2026

By Guest Contributor Saturday, July 4, 2026

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Happy Independence Day!

Holidays/July 4, 2026— America’s 250th birthday! America has never been defined by where we came from, but by what we have chosen to build together. Our story has always been one of progress-imperfect, challenging, and unfinished-but always moving forward because each generation accepted the responsibility to leave our nation… — Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida (@FlaHispanicDems) July 4, 2026 […]

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 24, 2026

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Highlights of the Obama Presidential Center opening and festivities

Chicago/Obama Presidential Center — The Obama Presidential Center is a monument to hope and change. At a pre-opening star-studded bash on June 18, Former President Barack Obama made it clear the center is not about lingering in the past. He said, “… we designed the center not to be some lifeless mausoleum.” Instead, the goal is to inspire and nurture. “We […]

Monday, May 18, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, May 18, 2026

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Experts say most strokes are preventable

Health/ Stroke Prevention— By Isobel Charle, producer, Washington News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. As the nation recognizes American Stroke Month, survivors are encouraging people to learn the warning signs and symptoms to protect themselves and loved ones. Strokes happen when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, and they’re currently the number four killer in the country. […]

Thursday, May 14, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, May 14, 2026

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Making an impact with short films about healthy eating

Healthy Foods/Short Films— By Laura Hatch, producer, Big Sky Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Montana filmmakers are lifting up stories of people improving kids’ health through food. The Community Film Project includes six short films. They are about rural schools and communities getting creative to teach kids about food and good health. The Nk’wsum School in Arlee, […]

Sunday, May 10, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, May 10, 2026

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Barack Obama remembers his mother with praise and a special honor

Mother’s Day— Recently, former President Barack Obama reflected on his late mother and her influence in his life. Also, Obama explained the special honor for Ann Dunham installed in the Obama Presidential Center, set to open this summer. Dunham , who die in 1995, was an anthropologist, who championed the cause of women’s welfare and taught her son many […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

By Guest Contributor Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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Burbank Police out on the streets searching for distracted drivers

USA/Distracted Drivers Awareness Month—

Sunday, February 15, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, February 15, 2026

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Historic U.S. Route 66 celebrating a major milestone

Travel / U.S. Route 66 — Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. In 1926, U.S. Route 66 was just a road connecting the country’s midsection to the West Coast, but it soon came to symbolize the pursuit of the American dream. One hundred years later, communities along the highway are planning […]

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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ICE fears surge among Minnesota students and parents

ICE Hurting School Attendance— Mike Moen, producer, Minnesota News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Despite federal leadership shake-ups in the immigration crackdown, a group of Minnesota educators and state lawmakers say parents and students still fear ICE agents targeting school sites and transportation routes. The Trump administration this week has signaled it will recalibrate its large-scale […]