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President Joe Biden speaks during the 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

An electron microscope image shows a human T cell under attack by HIV
Science

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 leaves the New Castle County Courthouse
Courts & Law

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

Alexander digs a grave at the cemetery of Irpin
Community

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.

4 years ago

A vial of the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna sits on a table top to be used in vaccinating employees in the first round of staff vaccinations at Rose Medical Center Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Denver
Health

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

Left to right: Lou Barletta, Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, Bill McSwain, and Dave White
Politics & Policy

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.”

4 years ago

A view of runners running around a track.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

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.

4 years ago

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Delmarva linemen at work
Community

Delmarva 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 1:30
Looking out at the Philadelphia skyline from the Allegheny SEPTA station
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly’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

A migrant waits of the Mexican side of the border after United States Customs and Border Protection officers detained a couple of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on the beach, in Tijuana, Mexico, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)
Courts & Law

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

FILE - The Twitter application is seen on a digital device, Monday, April 25, 2022, in San Diego.  The idea that Elon Musk might want to relax Twitter’s content standards after he buys the company is downright alarming for people who have endured waves of harassment and abuse on the platform. The fear is that the hands-off approach Musk has championed will allow Twitter to become more of haven for hate speech, bullying and disinformation.   (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Community

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

File photo: Gotham FC forward Carli Lloyd (10) in action against the North Carolina Courage during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Montclair, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Community

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

wind farm offshore
Politics & Policy

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

File photo of Commemorative memorabilia from the 1980 Phillies World Series championship on display at the Philadelphia History Museum. (WHYY, file)
Arts & Entertainment

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

Rape kits
Politics & Policy

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.

4 years ago

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