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Host Stephen Dubner has surprising conversations that explore the riddles of everyday life and the weird wrinkles of human nature-from cheating and crime to parenting and sports. Dubner talks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, social scientists and entrepreneurs - and his Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt.

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Federal agents stand near the site of a shooting
Courts & Law

Police chief calls for calm after a man is shot and killed during Minneapolis immigration crackdown

O’Hara said there was limited information about the shooting. He called on people to leave the area and said it’s “not sustainable.”

2 hours ago

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Weather

Philly snow storm: Who to call for which emergencies, from downed trees to power lines and more

Plus: Where to look for updates on road closures and transit service.

8 hours ago

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Health

Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn

PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.

20 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons says Trump risked much and gained little with threats over Greenland

President Donald Trump backtracked this week from leveling tariffs on European allies in a bid to coerce the acquisition of Greenland to the U.S.

21 hours ago

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Weather

Philadelphia region prepares for an expected major winter weather event

The storm could blanket the region with snow and ice and cripple transportation services for a day or more.

22 hours ago

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Politics & Policy

‘It’s a line that has been crossed’: Philadelphia reacts to the removal of the President’s House site slavery exhibit

The removal enforces a White House executive order to remove exhibits “disparaging” American history. The city has filed a lawsuit.

23 hours ago

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Weather

Philadelphia snow updates: Latest forecast; Pa. issues disaster emergency; N.J. declares state of emergency

Here’s what to know about this weekend’s storm, from the forecast and weather advisories to travel impacts and more.

1 day ago

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Education

Lawmakers visit Delco’s William Penn School District to celebrate increased education budget

State lawmakers cited student gains and a landmark court ruling on equity that sided with the district.

1 day ago

Costumes from the movie Sinners
Arts & Entertainment

The costumes from ‘Sinners’ have been nominated for an Oscar. They are at the African American Museum in Philadelphia

Ruth E. Carter is the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Award history.

1 day ago

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill holds up a just signed executive order
Science

N.J. Gov. Mikie Sherrill issues state of emergency on energy costs: Here’s what to know

Sherrill ordered state regulators to boost renewables and natural gas in light of rising electricity prices.

1 day ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Pig Iron Theatre has survived 30 years of critics. We asked its co-founders to respond to some

For 30 years Pig Iron has created original theater that has delighted and disoriented audiences. Critics sometimes didn’t get it.

1 day ago

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Phil Murphy speaks
Politics & Policy

Murphy draws New Jersey prosecutors’ ire with clemency actions on his way out the door

Though former Gov. Phil Murphy established an advisory board, the ultimate decision to grant clemency was up to him.

1 day ago

Election workers process mail-in ballots for the 2024 General Election at the Chester County, Pa., administrative offices, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in West Chester, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Chester County poll book error was caused by ‘simple human error,’ investigation finds

West Chester-based law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry found the county operated a system marred by inadequate training, safeguards, oversight and staffing challenges.

2 days ago

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Weather

N.J. expects up to 18 inches of snow this weekend. Department of Transportation officials say the state is ‘absolutely ready’

An assistant commissioner says the department has plenty of road salt and brine, and that 3,400 plow and salt trucks are ready to roll.

2 days ago

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Matt Meyer standing at a podium giving a speech in Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. Meyer promises to cap budget growth in State of the State speech

Meyer said he wants to create more statewide affordable housing and railed about high energy prices.

2 days ago

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