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He moved Tesla’s headquarters to Austin, Texas, from California in 2021.
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Few are held responsible for wrongful convictions. Can a Philadelphia police perjury case stick?
DA Larry Krasner is hoping the pending perjury trial of three retired PPD detectives could provide some rare accountability.
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A beheading video was on YouTube for hours, raising questions about why it wasn’t taken down sooner
“It’s another example of the blatant failure of these companies to protect us,” said Alix Fraser. “We can’t trust them to grade their own homework.”
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Feb. 1 - Feb 4: NoLibs Restaurant Week in Philly, “Escape to Margaritaville” in N.J. and Bob Marley's birthday celebration in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.
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Listen 5:30Ocean City Council limits street performances on boardwalk, raises fee to $200
“Boardwalk entertainers” will only be permitted to perform within two “designated entertainment zones” between May 1 and October 31.
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Penn Museum has laid to rest 19 skulls from its Morton Cranial Collection
This historic collection of 19th century skulls — acquired by unethical means for racist research — is beginning to be laid to rest, over protests.
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Listen 1:40‘Bold and targeted action’: Legislative package seeks to protect Philly renters and homeowners
The bills are part of City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier’s “Defying Displacement” campaign.
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Listen 1:00West Oak Lane tenants protest building management over maintenance issues
Residents say SBG Management Services has ignored their requests to fix up Oak Lane Court Apartments. The company says they’re lying.
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N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%
What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?
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Listen 0:59U.S. blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisals
The Sunday drone attack on a military base in Jordan killed the three troops and injured at least 40 others.
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James Biden agrees to a private interview with House Republicans investigating the president
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee announced Wednesday that James Biden will come to Capitol Hill on Feb. 21.
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5 key takeaways from Watlington’s first ‘State of the Schools’ address
In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”
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Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation
The hearing comes as lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives.
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Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas and Rue Landau plan to evaluate whether the city is on track to meet its 2050 goal, and how to get there faster.
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Listen 1:14Embiid undergoing MRI after hurting left leg in 76ers’ loss at Golden State
Embiid already has missed 12 games this season, jeopardizing his chances of being eligible for a second straight MVP award.
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