Newscasts
PNS Daily Newscast - October 22, 2019
Trump lashes out at critics who claim he abuses his office; a strike at JFK airport; gun control bills in Wisconsin; a possible link between air pollution and violent crime; and very close foreign elections.
2020Talks - October 22, 2019
After a settlement instead of what would have been the first trial in the landmark court case on the opioid crisis, we look at what 2020 candidates want to do about drug pricing.
Daily Newscasts
Environment
Monday, October 21, 2019
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Researchers have found a correlation between exposure to air pollution and aggressive behavior or violent crime.
The health effects of air pollution might be noticeable to most Tennesseans, especially those suffering from asthma or other respiratory conditions, but the study's lead author Jesse Burkhardt ...Read More
Monday, October 21, 2019
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The group responsible for annual bird counts in Minnesota hopes more volunteers will take part and fan out across the state this December. This year's survey comes on the heels of a new report predicting the effects of climate change will make it hard for certain birds to survive.
In 2018 ...Read More
Health and Wellness
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
SEATTLE — Leaders of the alternative death movement are in Seattle today for a conference on how to reclaim the end of life. YES! Magazine will host "A Good Death," bringing together local and national figures thinking about and approaching death differently ...Read More
Friday, October 18, 2019
CONCORD N.H. – Almost 300,000 New Hampshire residents will have the opportunity to either enroll in Medicare or make changes to their current Medicare plans from now until December 7.
Melissa Gutierrez is a Medicare specialist with ServiceLink, the state's program to help residents navigate Medicare enrollment ...Read More
Social Issues
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
DENVER — Many Colorado voters already have received their November 5 election ballots, and supporters of Proposition CC are hoping to clear up some confusion.
Bob Brocker, president of the group Colorado Senior Lobby, said some concerns have been raised about how the proposition might impact a constitutional amendment meant to reduce ...Read More
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
BLACKFOOT, Idaho — A program offering safety tips for older drivers is looking for volunteers in Idaho.
The AARP Driver Safety Program is celebrating its 40th year helping Americans navigate the roads. AARP Idaho's driver safety state coordinator Becky Young in Blackfoot said courses are available for drivers over age 50 to teach folks ...Read More
