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NightSide News Update 8/6/25 - NightSide With Dan Rea

NightSide With Dan Rea

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!

Mass Lottery Produces Estimated $1.065 Billion In Net Profit For The Commonwealth In Fiscal Year 2025 - Record-setting sales for Keno and highest prize payout percentage to date for players!
Guest: State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission


1 in 3 children in Massachusetts experiences clothing insecurity. Serious and often overlooked crisis: underwear insecurity. Cocotree Kids, a MA nonprofit, launched $10K fundraising campaign with hopes of providing 2,800 underserved children across Massachusetts with a weeks’ worth of underwear. Campaign kicked off August 5th & they already hit their goal!
Guest: Catherine Maloy, Founder and Executive Director of Cocotree Kids


Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship. More than 70% of teens have used AI companions and half use them regularly, according to a new study from Common Sense Media, a group that studies and advocates for using screens and digital media sensibly.
Guest: Dr. Supreet Mann, Director of Research at Common Sense Media


How Goose the water monitor lizard was captured after two weeks on the loose!
Guest: Captain Scott Amati – MA Environmental Police  
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NightSide News Update 8/6/25 - NightSide With Dan Rea