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Russia says it confirmed Wagner leader Prigozhin died in a plane crash

Russia’s Investigative Committee has confirmed Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in a plane crash.

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AI is biased. The White House is working with hackers to try to fix that

The White House is concerned that AI can perpetuate discrimination.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns the fight against inflation is far from over

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said interest rates could stay elevated for an extended period to bring inflation to the central bank's 2% target.

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Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding

More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.

2 years ago

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New Jersey

It’s official: Central Jersey exists!

The new law defines the region as Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.

2 years ago

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Elections
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5 takeaways from the first Republican primary debate

Imagine a world in which Donald Trump decided not to run again for reelection. That's what the audience experienced for about the first 50 minutes of the first GOP debate.

2 years ago

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Gun-carrying laws are becoming looser in the U.S.; researchers and advocates say it’s a dangerous change

An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Economy
Government
Politics

Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns

The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
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Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration

The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.

2 years ago

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Government Accountability
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Funding for home repairs, public defense on hold as Pa. lawmakers negotiate final budget pieces

Roughly $1.1 billion in spending is stuck in limbo as legislative leaders continue to negotiate budget-enabling code bills.

2 years ago

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Government
Pennsylvania

In search of the magic number: Chester receiver updates city bankruptcy status

The receiver for the city of Chester is crunching numbers to arrive at a “baseline expenditure” amount that would help provide residents with vital services.

2 years ago

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How to watch the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday night

Republicans are looking at a crowded field to challenge President Biden for the 2024 presidential election and most will face off on a Milwaukee stage Wednesday night.

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Social Justice

How Trump’s attacks on prosecutors build on history of using racist language and stereotypes

The rhetoric is a reminder of Trump's tendency to use coded racial messaging as a signal to supporters, an approach he has deployed over several decades.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Cherelle Parker is declining to debate David Oh. That’s not the norm

The city hasn’t seen a close race since 1999, but non-incumbent Democratic and Republican nominees still met in a public forum.

2 years ago

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Employment
Government
Philadelphia

Philly has hundreds of city job vacancies. Kenney joins union leaders to call for applicants

From 911 operators and water department employees to sanitation workers and airport employees, the city is desperately seeking workers.

2 years ago

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