Legislation in #NorthCarolina aims to increase #PrivateSchool voucher funding, causing concerns among educators, especially in rural areas. This funding diversion from public schools could create challenges such as loss of teachers and programs.

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Several hundred hikers are expected to climb to a summit of over 14,000 feet for this year's Pikes Peak Challenge in #ColoradoSprings , an annual event that supports people whose lives have been impacted by brain injury.

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Death rates from falls among older adults are on the rise, and #PublicHealth experts want to ensure seniors are staying strong and healthy for as long as possible.

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On today's PNS Daily Podcast - A pivotal witness in #Trump 's hush money trial is called to testify.

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Parents may wonder when is the right time to give a child a cell phone or tablet, or how can they help their kids stay safe online. The National Parent Teacher Association is partnering with AT&T and schools to answer those questions and more.

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More than one in five Americans is a woman of color - and a new poll shows they are not feeling heard and want policymakers to address issues they care about.

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On the heels of Mother's Day, #Massachusetts lawmakers are backing legislation to address the country's high rates of maternal mortality.

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On today’s 2024Talks - The U.S. reaffirms its stance that there is 'no genocide' in #Gaza , and Sen. Lindsay Graham draws parallels to Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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A new study finds the flame retardants used in the seats of many cars emit toxic gases - and recommends the federal government reevaluate its flammability standards.

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The latest report from the Federal Trade Commission says despite an easing of #pandemic related supply chains and economic stressors, major grocers across the country are still overcharging people for #groceries .

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$2 million investment in historic #Wyoming theater winning over skeptics -

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93% of #transgender teens live in a state that has enacted or proposed legislation that would restrict their rights, according to a new report from the Williams Institute at #UCLA 's School of Law.

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As West Virginia communities build resilience to #ClimateChange , folklorists are examining how culture is sustained in a changing environment.

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On today's PNS Daily Podcast, a new study finds that flame retardants used in the seats of many cars emit toxic gases.

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#Arizona group warns of romance scams, offers tips -

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20% of older adults in central #Ohio either were not prepared or did not know if they were prepared for #ExtremeWeather , according to a recent study by Ohio State University researchers.

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#CleanEnergy development is growing by leaps and bounds across the #Midwest . However, a lingering question remains: Where can all these sources find room on a crowded power grid?

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On today's 2024Talks - A #Virginia school board restores the names of Confederate leaders to schools.

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A new statue at the US Capitol honors Arkansas #CivilRights activist Daisy Gatson Bates.

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#Missouri 's House of Representatives approved a budget of about $51-million just before a 6pm deadline on Friday. Governor Mike Parsons has labeled it the 'largest supplemental budget in Missouri's history,' and can either accept it as-is or make cuts.

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