Newscasts
PNS Daily Newscast - August 7, 2020
The State Attorney of NY moves to dissolve the NRA; an update on the potential wave of pandemic evictions.
2020Talks - August 7, 2020
The Commission on Presidential Debates rejects Trump campaign's request for a fourth debate. Hawaii has a primary tomorrow, but there are only 8 vote service centers.
Environment
Thursday, August 6, 2020
EAST TROY, Wis. -- The Wisconsin agricultural sector could play a key role in accelerating production of a relatively new type of grain, which supporters say is safer for the environment. A nonprofit organization based in the Badger State is taking part in research that aims to give producers more solutions.
The alternative grain ...Read More
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
NEW YORK -- Accelerating the development of offshore wind power would bring a significant economic boost to a national economy battered by the COVID pandemic, according to a new study.
Commissioned by four energy-industry groups, the study assessed the impact of potential Bureau of Ocean Energy Management lease auctions for offshore wind power ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Thursday, August 6, 2020
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina is one of 18 states currently facing an uncontrollable spread of the novel coronavirus, according to the nonpartisan watchdog group CovidExitStrategy.org.
The finding is based on an analysis of the state's performance on certain benchmarks recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...Read More
Thursday, August 6, 2020
STURGIS, S.D. -- South Dakota will see tens of thousands of out-of-state visitors over the next week, with the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally still taking place.
Residents worried about the impact during a pandemic are urged to keep following health guidelines to avoid any infections ...Read More
Social Issues
Thursday, August 6, 2020
PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- A federal court in Pittsburgh has ruled voting-rights advocacy groups and voters themselves can intervene in a lawsuit challenging a key Pennsylvania election practice.
The lawsuit, filed by the Trump presidential campaign against Pennsylvania Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar ...Read More
Thursday, August 6, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas -- The nation's economy has contracted at historic rates since the outset of COVID-19, and the outbreak has significantly harmed the finances of U.S. Hispanics, causing many to fear eviction may be next.
The unemployment rate for Hispanics rose sharply, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
Mark Hugo Lopez ...Read More
