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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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How to conserve energy and keep your home cool during the summer

Hot Weather/Staying Cool— By Isobel Charle, producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Rising temperatures and energy rates mean staying cool will cost more this year. But experts say there are some easy, cheap tricks to help keep your home from feeling like a sauna. New data shows U.S. households are projected to spend nearly […]

Sunday, June 14, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Planting 10 million trees and still going strong

USA/Sunday Feature— By Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A Pennsylvania partnership is marking a major milestone by planting its 10 millionth tree in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. A celebration this spring in Hummelstown marks eight years of work to improve water quality and restore streamside habitats across Pennsylvania’s portion of the […]

Friday, May 29, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, May 29, 2026

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Experts warn climate change negatively impacts the mental health of many Americans

Heath/Climate Change Impact— By Freda Ross, producer, Arkansas News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Deadly storms, heat waves, pollution, and other effects of climate change are affecting the mental health of Americans all over the country. Research from Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health showed symptoms can range from depression and anxiety to increases in violence and […]

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

By Guest Contributor Wednesday, May 27, 2026

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Tips on how to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning at home or on vacation

Consumer Alert/Carbon Monoxide— (StatePoint) Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous, flammable gas that is impossible to see, smell, or taste — making it easy to assume you’re safe when danger may already be present. So, whether you’ll be vacationing away from home or planning a “staycation” this summer, take extra steps to help protect yourself and your loved ones […]

Sunday, May 17, 2026

By Guest Contributor Sunday, May 17, 2026

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How to get smart about your tech stuff and help the environment

Technology— (StatePoint) Phones are essential to everyday life, but they also come with an environmental footprint. New survey data from Allstate Protection Plans shows that Americans are thinking more seriously about that impact. The challenge is that habits around recycling, trade-ins, and refurbished devices are still lagging behind awareness. Allstate Protection Plans’ latest mobile survey shows that 52% of […]

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, […]

Saturday, April 25, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, April 25, 2026

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The effects of plastic pollution on CA’s marine life

Honoring Earth Day— By Roz Brown, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals along the California coast can suffer and even die after ingesting plastic, and the lethal quantity is less than you might think. Erin Murphy, manager of ocean plastics research for the Ocean Conservancy, said it is […]

Friday, March 20, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Friday, March 20, 2026

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Heat wave continues today cooling trend expected over the weekend

Southland/Record Temps— More scorching temperatures are expected in the Southland today. For the past several days, a blistering March heat wave has produced off-the-charts temperatures throughout SoCal. The Media City broke records, along with several other local cities. Here are some of the record breakers over the past few days from the National Weather Service via Twitter/X. Tuesday, March 17, […]

Saturday, February 14, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, February 14, 2026

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Valentine’s Day warning about Mylar balloons

Valentine’s Day Warning— Colorful and eye-catching Mylar balloons are a popular way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. However, they come with a warning and some precautions. These foil or metallic balloons, coated with a polyester film called Mylar, can spark electrical fires or cause power outages. The shiny balloons are blamed for more than 500 outages across Central, Coastal, and […]