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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Biden declares ‘Kyiv stands’ in surprise visit to Ukraine

Biden spent more than five hours in the Ukrainian capital, consulting with Zelenskyy on next steps, honoring the country’s fallen soldiers and seeing U.S. embassy staff in the

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Former President Jimmy Carter
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Tributes pour in for former President Jimmy Carter after he enters hospice care

Politicians, celebrities, organizations and more have been heaping praise on the one-term Democrat who continued leading a life of public service long after he left.

3 years ago

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N.J. might allow new fossil fuel plants, despite push for clean energy, zero emissions by 2035

Several elected officials sent Gov. Murphy a letter this week expressing their opposition of the proposed power plant in Brick City’s Ironbound section.

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Blinken tours Turkey’s earthquake zone, pledges $100M in aid

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has taken a helicopter tour of one of the provinces worst-affected by the Feb. 6 earthquake in southern Turkey and northern Syria.

3 years ago

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How to get on the primary ballot in Philly (and why candidates get kicked off)

What to know about signature petitions, filing deadlines, and ballot position in advance of the May election.

3 years ago

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Government
Philadelphia

Philly City Council President Darrell Clarke considers retiring, unclear on his future plans

Darrell Clarke has been City Council president for more than a decade, and while he’s considering retirement, some are urging him to stay for another term.

3 years ago

A close-up of Vice President Harris, speaking.
NPR
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The U.S. says Russian actions in Ukraine are ‘crimes against humanity’

Vice President Harris said Russian forces have been documented committing acts of murder, sexual assault, torture and deportation.

3 years ago

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Energy
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New Jersey

N.J. uses new law to bypass local approvals for offshore wind project

New Jersey utility regulators have used a controversial law enabling them to bypass local authorities and grant approvals needed for an offshore wind project to proceed.

3 years ago

FILE - Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks to a motorcade vehicle after stepping off Air Force One behind President Joe Biden, Feb. 3, 2023, at Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia. On Thursday, Feb. 16, Fetterman's office announced that the senator had checked himself into the hospital for clinical depression.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
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Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression

Senator John Fetterman's office said that he had experienced depression on and off in his life, but it had only become severe in recent weeks.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

What should Philly mayoral candidates answer about public safety? Voters in Chinatown weigh in

The main focus of the evening was the police department and what law enforcement agencies could do to reduce crime.

3 years ago

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Biden gets a clean bill of health as he mulls a 2024 run — where his age is a concern

President Biden's personal physician said he is in good health and capable of carrying out his presidential duties.

3 years ago

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Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

New council proposal would create Philly’s first Office of Chief Public Safety Director

Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.

3 years ago

A general view of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center
Government Accountability
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Pennsylvania
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Spotlight PA

Pa. Department of Health sues to keep medical marijuana program data secret

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public.

3 years ago

Fetterman walking into the State of the Union Address at the Capitol.
Government
Mental Health
Pennsylvania

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.

3 years ago

Biden speaks from a podium.
Government
Military
National

Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.

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