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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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File photo: Former president Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. A judge is hearing arguments Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Trump's fight to avoid being questioned under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices
Courts & Law

Trump must testify in New York investigation, judge rules

A judge has ruled former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in a New York investigation into his business practices. It is likely to be appealed.

4 years ago

File photo: United States Military Academy graduating cadets march to their graduation ceremony of the U.S. Military Academy class 2021 at Michie Stadium on May 22, 2021, in West Point, N.Y. U.S. officials say reported sexual assaults at the U.S. military academies increased sharply during the 2020-2021 school year, as students returned to in-person classes amid the ongoing pandemic. The increase continues what officials believe is an upward trend at the academies, despite an influx of new sexual assault prevention and treatment programs
Community

Sexual assault reports increase at US military academies

The increase continues what officials believe is an upward trend at the academies, despite new sexual assault prevention and treatment programs.

4 years ago

Attorney General Kathy Jennings (at microphone) says straw purchases are a prevalent menace. (State of Delaware)
Courts & Law

‘Real evil of straw purchases’ revealed in Delaware firearms cases

Delaware prosecutors say guns obtained illegally via straw purchases include one woman who bought her boyfriend a gun used in a Dover murder.

4 years ago

An empty classroom.
Education
Spotlight PA

As virus surged, few Pa. schools signed up for free COVID-19 testing

Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state.

4 years ago

Will Tung and his daughter Juniper hold signs that say
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Scrapping the original city plan for Washington Ave. compromises safety

Philadelphia planners have reversed course on a plan for traffic flow on Washington Ave, and it’s going to compromise the safety of neighbors.

4 years ago

 In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, a person uses a smart phone in Chicago.  (AP Photo, File)
Politics & Policy

How to prepare for a Russian cyberattack

The Cyber Security & Infrastructure Agency issued a ‘shields up’ warning to U.S. companies to protect against cyberattacks that could accompany a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

4 years ago

The main parking lot at the Los Angeles Angels Tempe Diablo Stadium remains closed as pitchers and catchers are not starting spring training workouts as scheduled as the Major League Baseball lockout enters its 77th day and will prevent pitchers and catchers from taking the field for the first time since October in Tempe, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Arts & Entertainment

Lockout gets real: MLB’s spring showcase goes silent

It’s Day 77 of a lockout that’s become the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history.

4 years ago

Representatives from the Amazon Black Employees Network based at hubs in Deptford and Florence present checks totaling $10,000 towards the restoration of Locust Hill Cemetery in Trenton. There will also be a Black history museum constructed on the site as well
Community

Effort to preserve Trenton’s Black history gets a funding boost from Amazon employees

The money will help restore the historic Locust Hill Cemetery, the city’s oldest burial site for African Americans.

4 years ago

Customers sit in a booth at the Penrose Diner
Health

Many Philly restaurants, hotels ‘very happy’ with relaxed vax mandate

Restaurant and venue owners largely praised Philadelphia’s decision to immediately end the requirement to present proof-of-vaccination to dine indoors.

4 years ago

Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture points to a padlock she installed on her bedroom
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

‘I can kind of relax now’: West Philly housing activist fights off illegal eviction

Following a virtual hearing, Asantewaa Nkruma-Ture will have 30 days to move out of her West Philly apartment — without any hostility from the property owner.

4 years ago

Dr. Tanner G. Duckrey Public School in North Philly (Google maps)
PlanPhilly
Education

Researchers cite widespread lead contamination in water at Philadelphia schools

Parents can now check a map revealing levels of lead contamination in Philadelphia schools, although the District says it “mischaracterizes” the problem.

4 years ago

A foreclosure sign in Egg Harbor Township, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
Community

Murphy announces $10M for N.J. program to help homeowners facing foreclosure

The program allows N.J. to buy eligible homes that are up for foreclosure and help residents stay by working with them to afford their mortgages.

4 years ago

West Chester University Philips Memorial Building
Politics & Policy

Wolf renews higher-ed scholarship idea, amid worker shortage

The governor hopes to start a new scholarship program for college students. Pa. still ranks at the bottom among states in the level of aid it offers for higher education.

4 years ago

Scott Perry
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

High-ranking oil and gas official resigns from DEP

The top deputy for oil and gas programs is out at the state Department of Environmental Protection.

4 years ago

Chester County election workers process mail and absentee ballots
Politics & Policy
WITF

A tech issue could hinder some Pa. voters from applying for a mail ballot. Here’s what to do about it

There are workarounds to problems with technical problems regarding signature verification.

4 years ago

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