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Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia
The new proposal would be more than twice as large as the initial $13.6 billion package of defense and economic aid for Ukraine and Western allies.
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Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases
Researchers found that cross-species virus spread will happen thousands of times among mammals if the world warms by 2 degrees Celsius.
4 years ago
Elon Musk prevails in Delaware court case on SolarCity deal
Had the Delaware court ruled against him, Musk could have been ordered to pay $2 billion or more at the same time he is trying close a $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.
4 years ago
Ukraine says Russian offensive in east picks up momentum
The fighting gathered pace after Russia suddenly cut off natural gas to two NATO nations on Wednesday, in what was seen as a bid to punish and divide the West.
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Moderna asks FDA to authorize COVID vaccine for children under 6
Moderna submitted data to the Food and Drug Administration that it hopes will prove two low-dose shots can protect babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
4 years ago
Pa.’s GOP gubernatorial frontrunners want no abortion, no mail voting, and lots of fracking
Pennsylvania’s GOP frontrunners for governor have a lot in common: They want to ban most or all abortion, get rid of mail voting, and “drill baby drill.”
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Penn Relays, Arbor Day, Bowie’s ‘Stardust,’ and festival fun in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
This weekend’s event schedule includes the return of the Penn Relays to Franklin Field, a tribute to David Bowie, and a trifecta of festivals in West Philly.
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Listen 5:22Delmarva Power seeks second increase in natural gas delivery fee in two years
Delaware’s public advocate encouraged customers to voice their opinion on the "substantial" proposal. The company says it’s necessary to recover costs.
4 years ago
Listen 1:30Philly’s carbon emissions are dropping — but the city has a long way to go
Citywide emissions have dropped 20% since 2006, mostly thanks to a cleaner electrical grid. But emissions from cars, trucks, and planes are going up.
4 years ago
Federal judge halts preparations for end of U.S. asylum limit
A judge has ordered a two-week halt on phasing out pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum as Biden's administration prepares for the restrictions to be fully lifted.
4 years ago
Twitter abuse victims fear Musk’s plans, but may not quit
While polls show all types of people are susceptible to online harassment, extensive research has shown that women and people of color are far more likely to be targeted.
4 years ago
Carli Lloyd rejoins NJ/NY Gotham FC as minority owner
The New Jersey native joins an ownership group led by Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy.
4 years ago
Biden administration wants to expand wind energy off the coast of Delaware
The Biden administration announced additional offshore wind leases in federal waters off the coasts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
4 years ago
Judge signals approval of plan to transfer Philly history museum to Drexel
A judge has signaled her pending approval of a plan to transfer 130,000 historic objects from Philly’s history museum to the private university.
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers urge approval of rape kit tracking system legislation
Pennsylvania lawmakers say the legislation would help reduce the state’s backlog of rape kits.
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