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Tuesday, May 19, 2026

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Security concerns in Muslim communities after deadly shooting in San Diego

Crime/Deadly Shooting— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Muslim community leaders and police are looking at ways to increase security around mosques and Islamic schools across California after a deadly shooting on Monday, May 18, at the Islamic Center of San Diego. The shooting killed three people and wounded a gardener. […]

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, […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Not only is your vote your voice, it may help you live longer

Voting/Health Benefits— By Nadia Ramlagan, producer, Ohio News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new study links voting across the political spectrum to longer life among older adults. The study looked at data tracking Americans’ voting behavior and official National Death Index records. The findings indicated voters were 45% less likely to die following the 2008 election. […]

Thursday, May 7, 2026

By Public News Service Thursday, May 7, 2026

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To avoid stroke risk CA women told it’s okay to slow down

Health/Stroke Awareness— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. During National Stroke Awareness Month in May, California women are urged to know an important acronym. B.E.F.A.S.T. stands for balance loss, eye or vision changes, face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty and time to call 911. Other symptoms include unexplained dizziness and severe headache. […]

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, May 6, 2026

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Research shows dancing can improve mental health

Mental Health/Creative Arts— By Mark Moran, producer, Arizona News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Arizona social scientists are combining arts and research to slow the progression of dementia in seniors and address growing anxiety among young people. They have data showing creative arts can improve mental health in daily life. Yunjia Yang, a postdoctoral researcher at the […]

Friday, May 1, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, May 1, 2026

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May Day demonstrations in CA and across US

USA/May Day— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Today is May Day – also known as International Workers’ Day – and this year, gatherings in California and across the United States will call for immigration reform and policies that improve affordability and defend democracy. Union organizers are calling out cuts under the Department […]

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, April 17, 2026

By Public News Service Friday, April 17, 2026

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Research shows friendships can improve quality of life

USA/Health— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Starting or maintaining friendships can require effort and even strategy, but research shows your physical and mental health will benefit. It is often called the “loneliness epidemic” because one in three Americans say they lack meaningful relationships. Culprits can be technology, urbanization, or lingering fear […]