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Thursday, June 18, 2026

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Grim financial forecast for Social Security

USA /Social Security Troubles— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The combined Social Security trust funds’ reserves will be depleted in late 2034, forcing automatic benefit cuts if nothing changes, according to a new report from the Social Security trustees. The program is not going broke, but it would be able to pay […]

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 17, 2026

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Cuts to SNAP benefits hurt low income CA families and local farmers

Food/SNAP Benefits Cuts— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. County leaders in California are speaking out against major federal cuts to SNAP, the food assistance program that helps low-income families buy groceries. Last summer, Republicans in Congress voted to tighten work requirements for SNAP recipients and shift up to 75% of administrative […]

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 […]

Monday, June 15, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, June 15, 2026

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Controversy surrounding Saudi oil sponsor at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Soccer/ World Cup Controversy— By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Critics of FIFA World Cup sponsor Aramco say the Saudi-owned oil giant is using soccer to sportswash its image as one of the world’s largest climate polluters. Aramco signed an estimated $400 million, multiyear deal with FIFA, securing high-profile branding rights for […]

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 […]

Saturday, June 13, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Summer travelers facing higher airline costs

USA/Travel— By Terri Dee, producer, Indiana News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Airline travelers planning summer vacations are facing higher fares, higher baggage fees, and fewer budget options as carriers deal with rising jet fuel costs tied to the war in Iran. The aviation industry appeared to have regained its footing after the pandemic, last year’s […]

Friday, June 12, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, June 12, 2026

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CA governor’s proposed budget makes harsh cuts to senior programs

CA/Proposed Budget Cuts— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Lawmakers in Sacramento are considering a range of cuts to programs that serve older Californians as budget negotiations draw to a close. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May budget revision would trim funds for in-home care. It would also make victims of elder abuse eligible […]

Monday, June 8, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, June 8, 2026

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Fund for CA reproductive healthcare running low

CA/Healthcare— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A California fund created to expand access to abortion and other reproductive healthcare may have to shut down unless state lawmakers restore funding in the budget. Legislative leaders are in final budget negotiations ahead of a June 15 deadline to pass a balanced […]

Sunday, June 7, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, June 7, 2026

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Yosemite National Park hit by overcrowding and other problems

USA/Travel— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Visitors reported long lines, crowded trails, and parking problems at Yosemite National Park over Memorial Day weekend after the National Park Service ended its reservation system. Staff are having a hard time keeping up with the crowds after the Trump administration cut almost 25% of […]