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10 things to know about ‘The Pulse,’ the award-winning WHYY News health and science radio show

On any given week, “The Pulse” team is digging around for unique and fascinating health and science topics for the podcast. Here, they share a few fun facts.

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Health

New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen

The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.

2 years ago

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Young, Unhoused and Unseen
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Heavy rain, floods, and heat: How climate change makes life tougher for unhoused people in the Philly area

Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.

2 years ago

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This still image provided by New Jersey State Comptroller Office shows a graphic from the NJ State Comptrollers Office report regarding a police training video.  An October 2021 police training seminar in New Jersey,  instructors made lewd comments about women, encouraged officers to pull people over for no reason and showed a photo of a monkey after discussing pulling over a 75-year-old Black man, according to a new state comptroller's report.”  (New Jersey State Comptroller Office via AP)
Community

Trainers at New Jersey police seminar disparaged women, made ‘inappropriate’ remarks, officials say

The six-day seminar in October 2021 was conducted by a New Jersey-based law enforcement training company called Street Cop.

2 years ago

 Republican presidential candidates (from left) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, arrive on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. A two-hour Republican presidential primary debate will start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Politics & Policy

How to watch the fourth Republican presidential debate and what to look for

The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is airing across NewsNation's website and streaming channels.

2 years ago

Las Vegas Metro Police respond to a shooting reported on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Community

Police: Suspect dead amid reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Police say a suspect has been found dead as officers responded Wednesday to a “confirmed active shooter” in a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

2 years ago

Jim Kenney speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Jim Kenney looks back on 8 years as Philadelphia mayor on WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’

“Some people just need to go away,” Kenney said when asked about his future plans for public life.

2 years ago

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A raccoon on top of a trash can
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Health officials issue warning after 2 potentially rabid raccoon attacks near Princeton University

Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that can be prevented by avoiding contact with animals that may be rabid.

2 years ago

Kevin McCarthy speaking to reporters
Politics & Policy

GOP Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California is resigning, 2 months after his ouster as House speaker

McCarthy is the only speaker in history to be voted out of the job.

2 years ago

Scott Perry
Courts & Law

A court filing gives a rare look inside the FBI seizure of Pa. Rep. Scott Perry’s phone in 2020 election probe

Snippets and short summaries of texts and emails sent by Perry, a top Trump ally, have emerged publicly for the first time as part of a court filing that was unsealed.

2 years ago

Trump with supporters
Politics & Policy

Trump declines to rule out abusing power to seek retribution if he returns to the White House

Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity asked him Tuesday to respond to growing Democratic criticism of his rhetoric.

2 years ago

The exterior of Temple University Hospital
Health

Temple Health trauma surgeon receives federal grant to study media coverage of gun violence

Dr. Jessica Beard’s prior research found that reporting — particularly TV news — that focuses on single events often causes further harm to shooting victims.

2 years ago

The Pulse team (from left) Senior Editor and Producer Lindsay Lazarski, Reporter Alan Yu, Reporter Grant Hill, Host and Executive Producer Maiken Scott, Health Equity Fellow Marcus Biddle, Producer Nichole Currie, Engineer Charlie Kaier, and Reporter Liz Tung. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Pulse
Science

‘Nothing is ordinary’: 10 years ago, ‘The Pulse’ was born and changed the way we learn about health and science

In 2013, WHYY sought to expand its health and science footprint, and “The Pulse” was born. Here’s how it evolved and how it looks today.

2 years ago

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NCAA president Charlie Baker speaks during the NCAA Convention, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in San Antonio. Baker wants to create a new tier of Division I where athlete can be paid by schools. The new subdivision for schools with the most athletic resources could offer unlimited educational benefits, enter into name, image and likeness partnerships with athletes and compensate them through a trust fund.
Education

NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

Baker says the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools and other D-I members is standing in the way of reforming college athletics.

2 years ago

Police tape is seen inside of a the Macy's retail location after reports of an alleged stabbing at the department store
Courts & Law

Suspect charged with murder in fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s; victim identified

The guard who was killed has been identified as 27-year-old Eric Harrison.

2 years ago

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