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PNS Daily Newscast - April 23, 2024
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Biden administration moves to protect Alaska wilderness; opening statements and first witness in NY trial; SCOTUS hears Starbucks case, with implications for unions on the line; rural North Carolina town gets pathway to home ownership.

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2024Talks - April 23, 2024
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The Supreme Court weighs cities ability to manage a growing homelessness crisis, anti-Israeli protests spread to college campuses nationwide, and more states consider legislation to ban firearms at voting sites and ballot drop boxes.

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The Yonder Report - April 18, 2024

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Wyoming needs more educators who can teach kids trade skills, a proposal to open 40-thousand acres of an Ohio forest to fracking has environmental advocates alarmed and rural communities lure bicyclists with state-of-the-art bike trail systems.

IN: Peace/Non-Violence

According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, in eight out of ten rape cases, the victim knew the person who sexually assaulted them. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 22, 2024

IN Rape crisis center opens to reduce assault cases, heighten attention

The Me Too movement prompted sexual abuse victims to come forward with their allegations of rape and harassment. Yet, the increase in these …

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The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports one in three women in the United States has experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. (Adobe Stock)
IN domestic violence rates remain at troubling levels

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The most recent study from the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence cites a 181% …

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Indiana University held an Armistice Day parade to celebrate the end of WWI. Armistice Day became Veterans Day in 1954. (Indiana University Archives)
Commemorating the Armistice Day Centennial

INDIANAPOLIS – President Donald Trump is set to be in Paris this weekend to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of Armistice Day, which marked …

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Could President Donald Trump's trade tariffs trigger another recession? Some Indiana business leaders are voicing that concern. (Pixabay)
Indiana Businesses Sound Alarm on Trump Tariffs

INDIANAPOLIS – Some Indiana business leaders are sounding the alarm over President Donald Trump's tariff threats. In a move the White House …

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Tension between the U.S and North Korea has ramped up the stress many Americans report feeling during the last several months. (whitehouse.gov)
Tamping Down North Korean Threats, U.S. Stress Levels

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The Sunday morning political talk shows were full of U.S. officials playing down the possibility of a nuclear conflict with …

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Conflict resolution and giving children hope are being used as tools to keep them out of trouble in Indiana. (Veronica Carter)
Indiana Group Works to "Teach Peace" to Children

INDIANAPOLIS - One of the most famous quotes about hope is from Desmond Tutu: "Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.…

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Hoosiers are being encouraged to bring more happiness into their lives during Happiness Happens Month. Credit: Breezy Baldwin
Hoosiers Challenged to Find Daily Happiness

INDIANAPOLIS – Looking at the brighter side is not always easy when things get you down, but during August Hoosiers and others around the …

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PHOTO: While the holiday dinner table may look perfect, the family that gathers around it might not be! If get-togethers are a source of conflict, mental health experts say it's OK to pace yourself, and even say 'no' to some stressful situations. Photo credit: SDRandCo/morguefile.
Tips to Avoid Conflict During Holidays with Family

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - While the holidays are a happy time for many, the stress associated with family obligations and dynamics can be the "lump of …

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GRAPHIC: Tax Day events in Indiana coincide with a Global Day of Action on Military Spending. Photo credit: National Priorities Project.
Hoosiers Encouraged to Take Closer Look at their Federal Tax Receipt

INDIANAPOLIS - As Hoosiers mail off their checks to Uncle Sam today, many will have a chance to learn how their federal tax dollars are being used…

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IMAGE: Thousands of Indiana volunteers will give back in their own communities during today's National Day of Service, honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Indianans Living Dr. King’s Legacy through Service

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Hoosiers are being encouraged to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by helping their neighbors, and from …

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The holidays can often add additional stress to many peoples lives. Image by: Magnus Manske
Feeling Far From Merry?

INDIANAPOLIS - The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can leave many Hoosiers feeling far from merry. According to Dr. Julie Steck, who chairs …

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Threat of Iran War Hurting Weak U.S. Recovery

INDIANAPOLIS - Concerned that Iran may be building nuclear weapons, some in Congress are pressing for the U.S. to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities…

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