Monday, July 4, 2022

PNS Daily Newscast - July 4, 2022
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July 4th: an opportunity to examine the state of U.S. Democracy in places like MT; disturbing bodycam video of a fatal police shooting in Ohio; ripple effects from SCOTUS environmental ruling.

2022Talks - July 4, 2022
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The Biden administration works to ensure abortion access, Liz Cheney says Jan 6th committee could call for criminal charges against Trump, and extreme heat and a worker shortage dampens firework shows.

The Yonder Report - June 30, 2022
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From flying saucers to bologna: America's summer festivals kick off, rural hospitals warn they do not have the necessities to respond in the post-Roe scramble, advocates work to counter voter suppression, and campaigns encourage midterm voting in Indian Country.

Health

Medicare fraud costs taxpayers an estimated $60 billion each year. (Adobe Stock)
Medicare fraud costs taxpayers an estimated $60 billion each year. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, July 1, 2022

My Health Care Tracker Tool Helps Medicare Recipients Prevent Fraud

A new tool aims to help older adults in Arkansas and beyond who receive Medicare track what happens at their doctor appointments. It also can help …

Three-quarters of Americans have experienced extreme weather events in the past five years, but the Biden administration's efforts to tackle climate change are limited after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. EPA. (WildEarthGuardians/Flickr)
Three-quarters of Americans have experienced extreme weather events in the past five years, but the Biden administration's efforts to tackle climate change are limited after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in West Virginia v. EPA. (WildEarthGuardians/Flickr)

Friday, July 1, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court Strips EPA's Power to Curb Pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency now has fewer tools to fight climate change, after the U.S. Supreme Court stripped the agency of its authority to …

In calling Florida's new 15-week abortion ban unconstitutional, Florida Circuit Judge John Cooper said,
In calling Florida's new 15-week abortion ban unconstitutional, Florida Circuit Judge John Cooper said, "Florida passed into its constitution an explicit right to privacy that is not contained in the U.S. Constitution." (fotodigitalmunioz/Pixabay)

Friday, July 1, 2022

FL Judge to Temporarily Block 15-Week Abortion Ban

A Florida judge plans to put a hold on the state's new, 15-week abortion ban, set to take effect today. He said it is unconstitutional and will issue …

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta speaks about the Health4All campaign during a press conference Wednesday at the state Capitol in Sacramento. (Haylee Burgess/CA Immigrant Policy Center)
Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta speaks about the Health4All campaign during a press conference Wednesday at the state Capitol in Sacramento. (Haylee Burgess/CA Immigrant Policy Center)
California Takes Big Step Toward Universal Health Care

California is poised to become the first state in the nation to give health care to all income-eligible residents, regardless of their immigration …

Black communities bear disproportionate hardships of the environmental crisis, but have historically been left out of the environmental movement. (upstreamsolutions.org)
Black communities bear disproportionate hardships of the environmental crisis, but have historically been left out of the environmental movement. (upstreamsolutions.org)
Environmentalists: Education, Empowerment Needed Post-Juneteenth

Juneteenth celebrations this month commemorated freedom, but Black and Brown people are still disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices …

Green roofs can help address stormwater runoff concerns such as flooding. In recent years, hurricanes, tropical storms and increased heavy rainfall have hit Marylanders with extensive<br />flooding problems. (Adobe Stock)
Green roofs can help address stormwater runoff concerns such as flooding. In recent years, hurricanes, tropical storms and increased heavy rainfall have hit Marylanders with extensive
flooding problems. (Adobe Stock)
MD Communities Win 'Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns' Grant

Communities in Maryland have been awarded portions of a $1 million grant to support infrastructure projects such as improving local waterway health an…

According to United Health Foundation, the prevalence of frequent mental stress among adults 65 and up rose 8% from 2011 to 2020. (Adobe Stock)
According to United Health Foundation, the prevalence of frequent mental stress among adults 65 and up rose 8% from 2011 to 2020. (Adobe Stock)
Report: More Virginia Seniors Face Mental-Health Problems

Across Virginia, people have adjusted to the new normal of pandemic life, but concerns remain about the effects of the past two years had on the …

Many Latinos celebrate those who have died on Dia de los Muertos, but don't talk about death beforehand and shy away from hospice services. (EduardoTaboada/Pixabay)
Many Latinos celebrate those who have died on Dia de los Muertos, but don't talk about death beforehand and shy away from hospice services. (EduardoTaboada/Pixabay)
NM Latino Families Urged to Initiate End-of-Life Discussions

Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in New Mexico and elsewhere to have end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before ill…

Workers who secured wages at a Lincoln City hospital this week include ER techs, phlebotomists and housekeepers. (SEIU Local 49)
Workers who secured wages at a Lincoln City hospital this week include ER techs, phlebotomists and housekeepers. (SEIU Local 49)
OR Coast Hospital Workers' Union Secures Higher Wages

Workers at a hospital on the Oregon coast are citing a victory in contract negotiations with their employer. More than 100 members of SEIU Local 49 …

An American Hospice Association study shows while there has been an increased effort by hospices to reach out to non-white populations, hospice care is still underutilized by Latino families. (ljr_images/Adobe Stock)
An American Hospice Association study shows while there has been an increased effort by hospices to reach out to non-white populations, hospice care is still underutilized by Latino families. (ljr_images/Adobe Stock)
Groups Urge Latino Families to Discuss End-of-Life Options

Hispanic groups are coming together to encourage people in Arizona and elsewhere to begin end-of-life conversations with their loved ones before illne…

North Carolina ranks 30th in the nation for the number of its older adult residents reporting social isolation, according to the latest Senior Report by American's Health Rankings. (Adobe Stock)<br />
North Carolina ranks 30th in the nation for the number of its older adult residents reporting social isolation, according to the latest Senior Report by American's Health Rankings. (Adobe Stock)
Mental Distress, Social Isolation on the Rise Among NC Seniors

More older adults in North Carolina are feeling mentally distressed and socially isolated, according to the latest America's Health Rankings Senior …

A study to find out whether sperm age plays a role in pregnancy outcomes involved 379 male partners in couples who discontinued use of contraception for getting pregnant. (Andriy Bezuglov/Adobe Stock)
A study to find out whether sperm age plays a role in pregnancy outcomes involved 379 male partners in couples who discontinued use of contraception for getting pregnant. (Andriy Bezuglov/Adobe Stock)
Study: Sperm Cells' Age May Play Role in Reproductive Success

A new study found an association between what researchers are calling the biological age of sperm and reproductive success. While age is considered …

 

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