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Alex Jones ordered to pay $49.3M total over Sandy Hook lies
The final award handed down Friday includes $45.2 million in punitive damages and $4.1 million in compensatory damages.
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Musk countersuit accuses Twitter of fraud over ‘bot’ count
The countersuit filed by the billionaire and Tesla CEO on Thursday alleges that Twitter committed fraud, breach of contract and violation of the Texas Securities Act.
3 years ago
Co-conspirator in GoFundMe scam sentenced to 5 years in New Jersey state prison
Mark D'Amico, his-then girlfriend, and a homeless veteran defrauded online donors out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
3 years ago
Philadelphia trail linking Schuylkill and Delaware rivers closer to taking shape
The Spring Garden Street Greenway would connect the Schuylkill River Trail and the Delaware River Trail, creating safe passage across Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Story of poverty activism in Las Vegas premieres at Philly’s BlackStar festival
“Storming Caesars Palace” tells a “forgotten” story of mothers on welfare shutting down a Las Vegas casino in the name of poverty activism.
3 years ago
Delaware beach bacteria warnings lifted
Delaware environmental officials have lifted an advisory against spending a long time in the water in portions of Rehoboth, Dewey, and Bethany beaches.
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Energy Transfer held criminally responsible for damage from Mariner East pipeline construction
Texas-based pipeline builder Energy Transfer is not contesting 48 criminal charges related to the construction of its Mariner East pipeline project.
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Inspired by World Cup ‘26, Philadelphia International Unity Cup kicks off this weekend
A total of 48 amateur teams are competing this year, including four new teams from Angola, Portugal, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic.
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Meta mum on election misinformation efforts as midterms loom
Facebook owner Meta is quietly curtailing some of the safeguards designed to thwart voting misinformation or foreign interference in U.S. elections.
3 years ago
Critics call water quality bill moving through Pa. legislature a back door to privatization
The bill requires some public water systems to create an asset management plan, a mandate that municipal leaders and environmental groups are questioning.
3 years ago
4th county adds to Pa. ballot dispute as candidate sues to quit
The legal dispute is holding up certification of primary results for governor and U.S. Senate.
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Trump ally Kari Lake wins GOP primary for Arizona governor
Republicans now enter the general election sprint with a slate of nominees closely allied with Trump who deny that Biden was legitimately elected president.
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Philadelphia bidding for new federal research agency headquarters
Joining places like Chicago, Boston, and Texas, Philadelphia is vying for the chance to house the headquarters of a new federal health research agency.
3 years ago
Southern Delaware pallet village offers help for growing number of people experiencing homelessness
As part of an effort to reduce the number of people in Delaware experiencing homelessness, the first pallet villages will soon be constructed in southern Delaware.
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Seeking advice? The ‘Old Coots and Company’ share free wisdom down the shore
A group of senior citizens doles out advice every Friday morning at the Ventnor Farmer’s Market. “It may not be the best advice, but it’s free.”
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