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Pfizer says its new COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%
Currently all COVID-19 treatments used in the U.S. require an IV or injection. Competitor Merck’s COVID-19 pill is already under review at the Food and Drug Administration.
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How Philadelphia’s rising HIV rate reflects opioid trends
In 2019, 83 Philadelphians were newly diagnosed with HIV through injection drug use — compared to just 33 in 2016. The figures for 2020 are due soon.
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Listen 4:13Daylight saving ends: Get ready to set back your clocks — and check your smoke alarms
On daylight saving, it’s also good practice to check your smoke alarms.
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Visual art for the visually impaired: Philly museum tests out new ways to experience paintings
The Museum of the American Revolution is testing a new way to present visual art to people who are visually impaired, creating richer experiences for all patrons.
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Listen 4:31Edward Durr, GOP novice who unseated Sweeney, responds to backlash over Islamophobic tweet
After the Islamophobic and xenophobic tweet resurfaced Thursday, Muslim advocacy groups called on Durr to apologize or resign.
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Listen 1:01Coded by Kids works to close the race gap in the tech world
Germantown native Sylvester Mobley is founder of the organization, and the mastermind behind the effort.
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Listen 7:00Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions
The Justice Department says new restrictions surrounding mail-in voting requirements and voter assistance violate federal civil rights protections.
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Former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner remembered as ‘trailblazer’
Ruth Ann Minner was the first and only woman to serve as Delaware’s governor. She died at the age of 86.
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A pie could help provide a meal for those in need this Thanksgiving
A Philadelphia-based group is selling holiday pies to help those in need have a healthy gourmet meal this Thanksgiving.
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City Council wants to help neighborhoods challenge developers in court
Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass said money shouldn't stop residents from having a say in neighborhood development decisions.
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A new parade for Philadelphia to celebrate the holidays
A multicultural parade will begin Philadelphia’s first in-person holiday season since COVID.
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Immigrant groups frustrated by inaction in D.C. block traffic in front of Sen. Casey’s office
Instead of issuing citizenship, Democrats are proposing giving longtime undocumented residents temporary protection from deportation and work permits.
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Montgomery County still counting mail ballots, cites delays
The polls have long been closed in Montgomery County, but ballot-counting is still underway for more than 20,000 provisional and mail ballots.
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Delaware governor unveils Climate Action Plan to combat ‘very real threat to our future’
Pointing to increasing temperatures and rising seas, Delaware leaders unveiled a multi-pronged approach to reduce the effects of climate change in the First State.
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How is Diwali celebrated differently in India and the U.S.?
WHYY host Priyanka Tewari, who grew up in India, speaks with UPenn lecturer Dr. Murali Balaji about his experience celebrating Diwali in the U.S.
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