Pauline Smith

Cardiff, Wales

Broadcast Journalist and Radio Producer at BBC Radio Wales

Producer of BBC Radio Wales' Country Focus programme....mum of 3 gorgeous kids & 1 cute dog. Tweets all my own

Articles

Why are beef prices so high?

1 month ago | wltx.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — It’s not just eggs. Prices are climbing for beef as well. Beef prices were 5.5% higher in January compared to the same time last year. Experts say the simple answer is there aren’t enough cattle. In recent years, cattle farmers have reduced the size of their herds. According to NerdWallet, U.S. cattle inventory is the smallest it has been since 1951. According to the experts, there are several reasons for the cattle cutbacks.
Why is tax season prime time for scammers?

2 months ago | kens5.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — Filing your tax returns is already, well, taxing. But to make matters worse, this time of year scam artists come out of the woodwork to target victims. They take advantage of the complicated process that leaves so many people overwhelmed to con them out of money. Experts say one of the scams surfacing this tax season involves the economic impact stimulus payment. A couple months ago, the IRS announced more than one million taxpayers did not claim the COVID credit on their 2021 returns.
Starbucks cuts: Which items won't be available at the coffee giant?

2 months ago | kcentv.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — Coffee giant Starbucks announced this week it will eliminate close to 30 percent of its beverages and food. The company’s CEO says the move will simplify Starbucks’ menu and improve the customer experience by reducing wait times prompted by overly complicated drink orders. The company has not revealed what items are getting the ax, but it has already thrown out its line of olive oil drinks and iced energy drinks. This comes as the chain tries to recover from some troubled times.
Why could Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour be the end of an era for Ticketmaster?

Dec 11, 2024 | wkyc.com | Pauline Smith

Any way you look at it, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour was a huge success. The highest-grossing tour of all time just wrapped up. Fans from around the world shelled out big money to see Swift strut her stuff on stage. When tickets went on sale in fall of 2022, those dedicated fans were ready to buy - there was just one problem - it appeared that Ticketmaster was not prepared for the onslaught.
Why could Ozempic play a role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease?

Nov 13, 2024 | kens5.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — Why could Ozempic play a role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Ozempic and its sister drugs, like Wegovy, were first created to treat Type 2 diabetes. Since then, the drugs have surged in popularity thanks to their popular side effect -- weight loss. Now researchers believe the active ingredient in the drugs, semaglutide, ay benefit the brain, reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, especially in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
'Disgrace' Residents on the closing down the minor injuries unit at Altrincham

Sep 16, 2024 | manchesterworld.uk | Nick Jackson |Pauline Smith

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowPublic health officials have recommended that the axe should fall permanently on the minor injuries unit at Altrincham General Hospital – and the decision has prompted fury from residents. The unit has been closed since the first Covid pandemic lockdown four years ago and has not reopened, chiefly because of a national shortage of specialist emergency nurses.
Why do you need to worry about something called “wet-bulb” temperature?

Aug 20, 2024 | khou.com | Pauline Smith

The Why The measure of heat and humidity is edging closer to the limits of human survivability. Author: Pauline Smith (KHOU) Published: 6:38 AM CDT August 20, 2024 Updated: 6:38 AM CDT August 20, 2024 HOUSTON — You may have heard about "wet-bulb temperatures" recently thanks to hot temperatures around the world. The science behind it can be a little complicated, but essentially the wet-bulb temperature is the threshold for human survivability.
Talking About My Generation

Aug 6, 2024 | talkingaboutmygeneration.co.uk | Pauline Smith

A poem by Pauline Smith about older people and growing older. Looking backWhen you are old seems easyIts not…. Its about finding the joy in lifeNot the angstYes of courseOur bodies don’t work as wellAs when we were 26But..they workMostlyLife is an adventureWith new beginningsMy new grandson appearedin early MarchHe is a few weeks old nowI am 76Both of us are luckyTo be hereTo smile laugh and be lovedSo why the angst? I know that many older peopleSuffer ill health in many waysBut…….
Why does Kamala Harris have a big leg up when it comes to campaign donations?

Jul 23, 2024 | 12newsnow.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — When it comes to running for president in the U.S., candidates need more than just a great platform to win. They also need a well-stocked war chest. The Biden campaign says it has $240 million in cash on hand. And that money doesn’t just go to anyone who gets the Democratic nomination. There are a lot of rules and regulations when it comes to campaign donations. There isn’t a lot of precedent for this.
Why does Kamala Harris have a big leg up when it comes to campaign donations?

Jul 23, 2024 | kens5.com | Pauline Smith

HOUSTON — When it comes to running for president in the U.S., candidates need more than just a great platform to win. They also need a well-stocked war chest. The Biden campaign says it has $240 million in cash on hand. And that money doesn’t just go to anyone who gets the Democratic nomination. There are a lot of rules and regulations when it comes to campaign donations. There isn’t a lot of precedent for this.