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Fed begins inflation fight with key rate hike, more to come
The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort Wednesday to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s.
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After two years away, Opera Philadelphia resumes Festival O this fall
Opera Philadelphia had pivoted to filmmaking during the pandemic. It announced a return to live in-person performances with Festival O in September.
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Glimmers of hope seen at talks as Russia’s onslaught goes on
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, meanwhile, went before Congress via video and pleaded with America for more weapons and tougher sanctions against Russia, saying: "We need you right now."
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Biden sending more anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine
Nearing the three-week mark in an escalating war, Zelenskyy is using the world's leading legislative bodies as a stage to implore allied leaders to stop the Russian invasion.
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N.J. committees approve measures regulating cryptocurrency, blockchain technologies
The first steps in regulating cryptocurrency in New Jersey are underway. The goal is to provide transparency, consumer protections, and a licensing structure for both operator
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Ponies in Fairmount Park: Philly’s first polo tournament coming in the fall
The Philadelphia Polo Classic in Fairmount Park will be one of the only championships in the world to be played in an urban park.
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Pennsylvania is revising its environmental justice policy. Here’s what’s changing
Pennsylvanians have until May to comment on the state’s policy for engaging with communities that face disproportionate environmental hazards.
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How the pandemic has shrunk our worlds
We’re more cautious about people and places after the last 24 months. And for better or worse, some changes we’ve made seem likely to stick.
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Listen 4:39No charges against 2 Chicago officers in fatal shootings
Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx said there was insufficient evidence to charge the officers in the deaths.
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U.S. judge: Public might get look at Cristiano Ronaldo police report
A U.S. magistrate judge issued a recommendation Friday that said denying the New York Times access to what police collected could be seen as government censorship.
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White House: Biden will travel to Europe for Ukraine talks
Biden will meet with NATO and European leaders in Brussels on March 24.
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Pennsylvania as a whole currently has 1,229 vacant police positions across the state.
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Senate approves bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The bill still needs to pass the House and win the signature of President Joe Biden to become law.
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AP source: Pfizer seeking OK for 4th COVID dose for seniors
Drugmaker Pfizer is expected to request authorization this week for an additional COVID-19 booster dose for seniors, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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COVID vaccine’s mRNA technology also works for an HIV vaccine, study shows
Penn researcher Drew Weissman spent decades developing mRNA technology. He says it helps target the rapidly mutating human immunodeficiency virus.
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