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Autism affects 1 in 31 children nationwide, and new research and renewed public interest is helping tailor care to individual needs. Experts say genetics remain a key factor, but environmental questions persist. #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #GeneticResearch #PublicHealth

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Missouri expert chimes in on renewed federal autism research
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 4h
Medicare enrollment is open, & some North Carolinians may qualify for Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs). These plans coordinate Medicare + Medicaid benefits, offering support for chronic conditions, groceries and even utility bills.
#MedicareEnrollment #DSNP #PreventiveCare
Dual Special Needs Plans provide additional health coverage in NC
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 6h
Dominion’s proposed gas peaker plant in Chesterfield could cost billions; advocates say it clashes with Virginia’s clean-energy law. Data centers now drive over 20% of Dominion’s electricity sales, but critics argue ratepayers shouldn’t foot the bill for big tech’s #energy needs.
VA clean energy advocates oppose proposed gas power plant
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 18h
Immigrants make up 10% of OR’s population, but contribute 13% of its GDP. Experts say mass deportations could cost OR nearly 5k jobs & suppress wages. Fear of deportation also deters workers from reporting unsafe conditions or wage theft. #OregonEconomy #EconomicPolicy

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Expert: Mass deportations would harm all OR workers
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 20h
In Danbury, CT, rising ICE arrests are reshaping daily life. Local businesses report fewer customers, & families fear routine errands near courthouses. Community groups are building safety networks & sharing rights resources to help neighbors stay informed. #FamiliesBelongTogether
CT groups host first 'Families Belong Together' Day of Action
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
Floodwaters are rising in Jacksonville’s Ribault River neighborhood, where 87% of residents are Black and many are Gullah Geechee descendants. Local leaders are connecting climate action with cultural preservation, resilience, and equity. #ClimateResilience #FloridaClimateWeek
Northside Jacksonville community rallies against climate impacts
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
On today's hashtag#2025Talks:
- Experts warn that deportations threaten jobs, as the administration battles over national guard deployments in court
- A Gaza ceasefire sparks joy and hope
- Another critic of the president is indicted

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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
On today's #PNSDailyNews podcast:
- Trump eyes cuts to 'Democrat Agencies' in government shutdown
- Indiana braces for flu season as vaccines roll out
- NYC ballot propositions address affordable housing crisis
- Line 5 contested hearing case wraps up today in WI
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14, affecting 400M+ devices. 🖥️
@pirg.org urges Microsoft to extend free updates, citing e-waste & digital divide concerns.
Many users can't upgrade to Windows 11, risking cyberattacks or costly replacements.
#RightToRepair #DigitalEquity
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MA consumer advocates call for free Windows 10 support extension
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
Toxic algal blooms are rising in Illinois, with 28 reported this year.
Mattoon faced a water emergency, prompting calls for better prep & prevention.
Experts say climate change + runoff fuel blooms, and small actions can protect water. #CleanWater @extension.illinois.edu
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'Collective prevention' urged after Mattoon water quality scare
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
76K+ degrees were awarded in the University of Georgia system last year, but grads face a tough job market.
Only 30% land jobs in their field. Nearly half feel unprepared, citing a lack of job-specific skills.
Employers want more than degrees. #HigherEd #JobMarket
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Report highlights missing links in job readiness for graduates in GA, U.S.
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
More Marylanders are skipping leaf bagging this fall: a win for local ecosystems. 🍂
A @NWF survey shows 20% now leave leaves where they fall (up from 15%). But 40% are still required to bag them.
Methane from landfilled leaves = climate impact.
#fall #backyard

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Ecosystems benefit when more Marylanders let leaves lie, survey finds
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 1d
In Oregon, a 10-year restoration effort is rethinking wildfire.

The Northern Blues Partnership blends Indigenous practices, science, and local training to reintroduce healthy fire and reduce risk.

#WildfireResilience #PrescribedBurns #ForestRestoration #Oregon
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Partnership fosters fire-resilient forests in Eastern OR
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
ND communities are raising concerns as proposals for industrial livestock farms increase. Advocates worry about water quality and rural character. Officials say oversight is strong, but skepticism remains.

#NorthDakota #CAFOs #WaterQuality
With CAFOs, ND residents ponder quality of life impacts
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
A new KFF poll finds broad public support for extending ACA tax credits, which are set to expire soon.

Without them, premiums could more than double, leaving many without coverage.
#HealthPolicy #ACA #InsuranceAccess

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Poll: Most Americans, Kentuckians support extending ACA tax credits
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
A new report flags a serious workforce challenge ahead: by 2032, the U.S. may need millions more workers with postsecondary education.

#LaborShortage #EducationAccess #PublicPolicy #WorkforceFuture

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Report: U.S. skills shortage threatens future jobs
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
This week on #TheYonderReport: Rural grassroots organizers in AZ band together to take on industrial developers, health care cuts threaten CA's homegrown solutions to rural doctor shortages and the Navajo Nation is reshaping the future of its education system.

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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
On today's #2025Talks: Supreme Court considers loosening rules for candidates to challenge election laws. Pope Leo encourages bishops to voice concerns on immigration policies, as federal court gives Trump control of the Oregon Guard.
#SCOTUS #elections #immigration
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
Today on #PNSDailyNews: Trump calls for jailing of IL governor, Chicago mayor; AR seeks money to help health care systems navigate funding cuts; Planned WV plastics recycling facility could hurt economy, public health; IN lawmakers study ways to boost postpartum care
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#Wyoming has the highest rate of gun suicides among older adults in the U.S.
A new report shows 29 deaths per 100,000 people aged 70+, driven by isolation, illness, and easy access to firearms.
Experts call it a “quiet crisis” that needs more attention.
#MentalHealth #GunSafety
WY has nation's highest gun suicide rate by older adults
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
Conservation groups in SD are raising concerns over new uranium mining proposals in the Black Hills. Advocates say the projects threaten water, wildlife, agriculture, and sacred Lakota sites.
#BlackHills #UraniumMining @dakotarural.bsky.social
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SD's Black Hills once again a hotbed for mining interests
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
Despite a legal setback, Maine farming advocates push for stronger PFAS protections.
Advocates say farmers need support, testing, and national action to protect health and food systems.
#PFAS #FoodSafety #MaineFarmers

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ME farm advocates consider next steps in national PFAS lawsuit
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 2d
#Ohio saw a 37% rise in domestic violence fatalities this year, the highest since tracking began: 157 lives lost in 108 incidents; 84% of deaths involved firearms.
Advocates say stronger reporting & new bipartisan efforts may help reverse the trend.
#DomesticViolence

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Ohio domestic violence deaths reach record high, report shows
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 3d
Officials raise alarms over federal cuts to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. AZ Sec of State Adrian Fontes says the move weakens defenses against election threats, and critics warn it could open doors to foreign interference.
#ElectionSecurity #CyberThreats
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Officials warn of election integrity threats amid cybersecurity cuts
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Public News Service @publicnewsservice.bsky.social · 3d
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, & experts warn #misinformation, false “miracle cures” online can mislead patients. Dr. Liz O’Riordan, a breast surgeon & survivor, urges people to seek medical advice only from qualified professionals.
#BreastCancerAwareness
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Breast cancer survivor urges caution with online 'cures'
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