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A Canadian official says Americans can get abortions there if Roe is overturned
Karina Gould, the minister of families, children, and social development said that Canada would allow Americans to obtain abortions.
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WHYY wins 11 Keystone Media Awards for pandemic, suburbs coverage
The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”
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Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
Meanwhile, the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.
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What to know about Philly’s newest sports superstar, Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown
He’s best buds with QB Jalen Hurts — and he’s not bad on a baseball diamond, either.
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Crews use doughnuts to lure black bear spotted roaming through Drexel Hill, Delaware County
Police urge everyone in the area to keep their distance if they happen to see the animal.
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Ukrainian fighters: Russian forces storming Mariupol plant
The assault began almost two weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his military not to storm the plant to finish off the defenders but to seal it off.
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Google honors the Black inventor who likely inspired the phrase ‘the real McCoy’
Elijah McCoy patented his invention in 1872: An automatic lubricator that kept engines oiled while they were in operation.
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You can now ask Google to take your personal data out of its search results
The new policy sharply lowers Google's bar for removing data from search results.
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Amazon workers in NYC reject union in a reversal of fortune
Amazon warehouse workers overwhelmingly rejected a union bid on Monday, dealing a blow to organizers who last month pulled off the first successful U.S. Amazon unionization.
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Doctor who challenged LGBTQ psychiatric diagnosis 50 years ago honored in Philadelphia
Dr. John Fryer who testified at ‘Dr. Henry Anonymous’ before the APA is recognized for removing the stigma of being gay on the 50th anniversary of his testimony.
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Small biz week comes with a call for relief from Philly’s COVID regulations
The owners of small businesses are hoping the city will not go back to the masking regulations that cut their sales — especially for establishments selling food.
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New ‘American standard’: EPA chief Regan touts zero emission school buses at Wilmington teen center
Clean energy and electric vehicles took center stage in Wilmington on Monday when the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visited a teen center.
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The story behind Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and why it’s celebrated in May
May marks the beginning of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This year's theme is Advancing Leaders Through Collaboration.
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Muslims mark Eid al-Fitr holiday with joy, worry
Muslims are observing the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, typically marked with communal prayers, celebratory gatherings around festive meals and new clothes.
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People expressed concern over the effect it could have on the school’s science-based curriculum. Some are even considering a transfer.
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