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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, […]

Sunday, August 9, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, August 9, 2026

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“Born to be Wild” campaign in Colorado helps ranchers and wolves

Sunday Feature/Ranchers and Wolves— By Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. A new set of wolves is on the road in Colorado — this time as artwork on the state’s Born to Be Wild license plates. More than 26,000 Coloradans have purchased the plates so far, raising $1.3 million to reduce conflicts […]

Sunday, July 26, 2026

By Public News Service Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Time to book back-to-school wellness exams for kids

USA/Back -to-School— By Suzanne Potter, producer, Nevada News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. School will be back in session for students in Nevada and SoCal in a few weeks. So now is a good time to schedule a wellness check. A pediatrician will make sure a child is hitting growth and developmental goals and is up […]

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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Mega Millions ticket sold in Southland worth at least $7.3 million

Lottery/Mega Millions— No one scored the Mega Millions jackpot last night, but a Southland ticket holder came pretty close. A ticket sold in a Palmdale gas station and mini mart at 2680 East Palmdale Blvd matched five of the winning numbers, but missed the Mega. That ticket has a base value of $3,663,321, but because it included a multiplier of […]

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

By Public News Service Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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More concerns over controversial deaths involving ICE

USA/ICE— By Danielle Smith, producer, Tennessee News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Shootings involving federal immigration officers are drawing urgent warnings from human rights leaders. They say fatal encounters with those federal agents are rising across the U.S. Human Rights Watch reports deaths in ICE custody have more than doubled since early 2025, with 52 cases documented […]

Sunday, July 19, 2026

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, July 19, 2026

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National Ice Cream Day 2026

Holidays/National Ice Cream Day— Go big. It’s another hot day in SoCal, and it’s also National Ice Cream Day! So don’t hold back, enjoy one of America’s favorite treats. And a slew of businesses are celebrating the holiday with deals, discounts, or freebies. Check out the list here.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

By Public News Service Saturday, July 18, 2026

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Researchers working on improving ice cream

Weekend Feature/Ice Cream Dish— By Roz Brown, producer, New Mexico News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Kids don’t often say they want to be a researcher when they grow up, but they might if they could taste-test what makes good ice cream. Graduate students working in a small lab at New Mexico State University are […]