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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 […]

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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New laws in CA impact schools

2026 Laws Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. New California laws going into effect in 2026 are intended to bring positive change to schools on a range of issues. One bill requires schools to notify parents when immigration officers come onto a campus. Another prohibits the disclosure of student or parent data without the family’s consent […]

Sunday, January 4, 2026

By Guest Contributor Sunday, January 4, 2026

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10 doctor-recommended health resolutions for 2026

2026 Health Resolutions (StatePoint)The American Medical Association (AMA) is offering Americans 10 evidence-based tips for staying healthy in 2026 and beyond: • Get health screenings: Schedule preventive visits, tests and screenings so your physician can catch conditions before they become more serious. • Manage stress: Mental health is part of overall health. Techniques such as meditation, deep breathing and […]

Monday, December 29, 2025

By Guest Contributor Monday, December 29, 2025

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Consumer Alert: Don’t try to fix your credit with scammers

Consumer Alert from FTC Need better credit to do things like get a loan, buy a car, or rent an apartment? There are things you can do, but don’t believe a credit repair company that promises to remove accurate and up-to-date information. Also, avoid companies that tell you to knowingly file a false identity theft report — that’s a […]