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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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US student loan burden a growing affordability crisis

USA/finances— By Danielle Smith, producer, Keystone State News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Americans are struggling to keep up with their payments as changes to the federal student loan system resulting from President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect. One in five borrowers, or nearly 9 million Americans, is in default. Jessica Newell, a middle […]

Friday, August 28, 2026

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Researchers find negative link between some young users and social media

Entertainment/Social Media— By Freda Ross, producer, Texas News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Excessive social media use could be harmful for people in their late teens and early 20s. A report from a team at the University of Texas Health-Houston School of Behavioral Health Sciences found higher social media use is associated with increased levels of anxiety, […]

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

By Public News Service Wednesday, August 26, 2026

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Efforts to curb the high cost of healthcare in CA

CA/Healthcare— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News service. The cost of healthcare in California keeps rising every year and on Aug. 26, the board for the state Office of Healthcare Affordability will look at proposals designed to bend the spending curve. Over the past two years, the state established cost growth targets for hospitals, as well […]

Monday, August 24, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, August 24, 2026

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Survey finds Americans don’t realize the true cost of care for the elderly and children

USA/Finances— By Edwin J. Viera , producer, New York News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The Care Disconnect survey showed most Americans do not understand how much caring for an older loved one or a child can cost the average family. Also, the survey concluded people have misconceptions about how government-funded senior care works. People think Medicare […]

Sunday, August 23, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, August 23, 2026

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Battle rages against Big Tobacco campaigns that target Black Americans

Sunday Feature/Big Tobacco campaigns— By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Black-led organizations are working to counter tobacco marketing in their communities. They say those campaigns have contributed to higher use and more tobacco-related disease. For decades, Big Tobacco has used retail promotions, music events and advertising in publications popular with Black […]

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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A recent poll shows election security concerns increasing among US voters

USA/Elections— By Nadia Ramlagan, producer, Kentucky News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new Gallup-Charles F. Kettering Foundation poll finds more than 70% of Americans are worried about different parts of the election process. According to the poll, 67% of respondents worry political leaders will pressure election officials to change election outcomes, and 52% are concerned about people […]

Sunday, August 16, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, August 16, 2026

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Celebrating diversity along with America’s 250th anniversary

Sunday Feature/Celebrating Diversity— By Mike Moen, producer, Maryland News Connection, a bureau of Public Service. Celebrations continue this summer in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. Professionals from the Washington, D.C., area who trace their heritage back to India hope people see their dedication to democracy amid anti-immigrant backlash. A recent survey from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace found Indian […]

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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Long-term care crisis in California

California/Long-Term Care Crisis— By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. A nonprofit group fighting for better access to healthcare is speaking out about affordability issues in long-term care funding. In-home care costs more than $60,000 a year, assisted living is about $54,000, and a private room in a nursing home is around $108,000, […]

Monday, August 10, 2026

By Public News Service Monday, August 10, 2026

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US Senators call for a crackdown on wildfire betting

USA/Wildfires— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. People who want to make an easy buck will wager a bet on just about anything. Now, some hope to profit by betting on when the next wildfire will occur, and a group of lawmakers is alarmed. Prediction platforms such as Polymarket and […]