NightSide With Dan Rea7 Aug 2025

NightSide News Update 8/6/25

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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