Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The Mega Millions jackpot is in the big money zone. The jackpot jumped to $582 million after no one matched all of the numbers in last Friday’s draw. The August 23 big prize was $535 million. Those winning numbers are 28, 30, 44, 66, and 69, and the Mega is 2. Now, the jackpot stands at a staggering $582 million […]
Monday, August 26, 2024
Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. More than a century later, women have made progress, but more work needs to be done. Women have made major gains in elected positions across the country. In Oregon, […]
Monday, August 26, 2024
Mark Moran, reporter/producer, Iowa News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. The latest report from the EveryLibrary Institute showed the Republican Party’s agenda, as outlined in the document known as Project 2025, takes aim at places where students can read, discover and explore. Conservatives call it a matter of accountability. In Iowa, there are at least 540 public libraries, fourth-highest in […]
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris made history on day four of the Democratic National Convention. Harris stepped to the podium to accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for President, becoming the first woman of color to do so. Meanwhile, Harris’s speech on the convention’s final day drew 28.9 million viewers, according to Nielsen TV ratings. That was slightly more than the viewers […]
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz introduced himself to the party faithful and the country on day three of DNC 2024. Walz gave a speech, which was more of a pep talk. However, that was no surprise coming from a former coach/high school teacher. And it appears to have hit the mark with the convention delegates. I haven’t given a […]
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Strong speeches on Day two of the DNC 2024. Among them, Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama. .@BarackObama: “If we work like we’ve never worked before, if we hold firm to our convictions, we will elect Kamala Harris the next president of the United States…So, let’s get to work.” pic.twitter.com/jOrIlwshmJ — CSPAN (@cspan) August 21, […]
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The Democratic National Convention 2024 kicked off in Chicago with great enthusiasm and emotional speeches. The line-up was so jam-packed that singer-songwriter James Taylor got bumped last night. By far, the star attraction President Joe Biden’s heartfelt address. Watch President Biden’s Full Address here: https://t.co/lHho2PP7gP #DNC https://t.co/vuTbEjm99E — CSPAN (@cspan) August 20, 2024 More highlights from Monday’s DNC […]
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Eric Galatas, reporter/producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. As advocacy groups take a victory lap for moving lawmakers to finally allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for ten widely used medicines, a new report detailed how the makers of those drugs have gouged billions of taxpayer and consumer dollars. Kyle Herrig, senior adviser for the […]
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Kathryn Carley, reporter/producer, New Hampshire News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. Vice President Kamala Harris has reignited enthusiasm among voters this election season, yet polls show not everyone is ready for a woman president. More than 50% of respondents in a recent YouGov poll believe a woman can serve as commander in chief. However, that’s down from […]
Monday, August 19, 2024
The Mega Millions jackpot is huge at an estimated $498 million! That money pot could grow even more by tomorrow night’s draw. Meanwhile, California Lottery officials are waiting for someone to claim a million-dollar-plus prize from last Friday’s draw. The ticket was sold at an Orange County supermarket — Pavilions Place 21181 Newport Coast Drive in Newport Coast. The ticket […]
