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FBI Director Christopher Wray
Politics & Policy

Why Republicans are clashing with the FBI over a confidential Biden document

The years-long feud between congressional Republicans and the FBI is reaching a new level of rancor.

2 years ago

Haze over the baseball stadium.
Weather

Canada wildfires are leading to air-quality alerts in US. Here’s how to stay safe

Last week, U.S. officials as far south as Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania reported being impacted by the wildfires.

2 years ago

Pinocchio toy sold in souvenir shop in Cracow.
Studio 2

Why We Lie, Pa. Judicial Elections, Trivia Thursday

Why do people lie? Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer weighs in on the thrill some people get from not telling the truth. Plus, trivia and things to do.

Air Date: May 11, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:30
The interior of a Kensington pharmacy
Health

Some allergy meds require a photo ID to buy. Here’s what to do in Philly if you don’t have one

With pollen counts high this spring, many are reaching for their allergy meds. But some over-the-counter allergy drugs require a U.S. photo ID to purchase.

2 years ago

Commuters wearing face masks ride bicycles along a street in the central business district in Beijing, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. The World Health Organization downgraded its assessment of the coronavirus pandemic on Friday, May 5, 2023, saying it no longer qualifies as a global emergency. 
(AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Health

WHO says COVID emergency is over. So what does that mean?

The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is no longer a global emergency but the coronavirus is here to stay.

2 years ago

Members of the Writers Guild of America union protest outside the Netflix headquarters near Union Square, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in New York. 
(AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Arts & Entertainment

Why Hollywood writers are striking and the immediate impact

Writers of films and TV shows are now on strike. The central issue in negotiations is writers' share of pay for shows that stream on Netflix and similar outlets.

2 years ago

In this May 5, 2015, file photo, dancers from Jalisco, Mexico, perform during Cinco de Mayo celebrations in Portland, Ore. President Donald Trump's immigration policies and rhetoric are leaving some Mexican Americans and immigrants feeling at odds with a day they already thought was appropriated by beer and liquor companies, event promoters and local bars. American bars and restaurants gear up every year for Cinco de Mayo, offering special deals on Mexican food and alcoholic drinks for the May 5 holiday that is barely celebrated south of the border. 
(AP Photo/Don Ryan, File)
Community

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexican culture, not independence

In the United States, the date is largely seen as a celebration of Mexican American culture stretching back to the 1800s in California.

2 years ago

Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton poses at Google's Mountain View, Calif, headquarters on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Computer scientists who helped build the foundations of today's artificial intelligence technology are warning of its dangers, but that doesn't mean they agree on the risks or how to prevent disastrous outcomes. (AP Photo/Noah Berger, File)
Science

4 dangers that most worry AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton

Geoffrey Hinton, the “godfather of artificial intelligence,” recently resigned his job at Google to share his concerns that unchecked AI development could threaten humanity.

2 years ago

Bed Bath & Beyond shopping carts
Money

How will we know if the U.S. economy is in a recession?

Many economists, though, still expect a recession to hit as soon as the current April-June quarter — or soon thereafter.

2 years ago

PA Voter Sticker in Camp Hill
Studio 2

Mayoral Candidate Amen Brown, Ranked Choice Voting, Studio 2 Trivia

Amen Brown on running in the democratic primary for mayor of Philadelphia. Then, would ranked choice voting make elections better? And, the next round of Studio 2 trivia.

Air Date: April 27, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 43:20
Workers at the Port Richmond Walmart roll more water to the store on Sunday, March 27.
Studio 2
Health

Ep. 1: Safe Drinking Water, Delaware River Chemical Spill

Tap water in Philly is now safe to drink through Wednesday. Cherri and Avi also look at the top stories in the rest of the region.

Air Date: March 28, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 45:30
The cover of a U.S. Passport
Community
6abc

Panic is growing over passport delays. What you should know before traveling

Looking for a passport? The Department of State's website says processing time is eight to eleven weeks with routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited.

2 years ago

Early mornings may still feel dark and wintry, but the season is about to change. This weekend most of the U.S. will
NPR
Health

These 6 tips can help you skip the daylight saving time hangover

The lingering jet-lagged feeling you get when daylight saving time begins and ends can disrupt your health as well as your mood. Try these 6 tips from sleep experts to make ne

2 years ago

The Pulse host Maiken Scott receives a microneedling treatment based on stem cells that's designed to stimulate collagen and elastin production in the skin. (Courtesy of Maiken Scott)
The Pulse
Health

What’s behind the new trend of “stem cell” microneedling?

A new microneedling technique utilizes a solution based on human stem cells to increase the treatment’s effect. WHYY’s host of The Pulse, Maiken Scott, gave it a try.

2 years ago

AIDS research advocates march in New York, 1983
The Pulse
Health

How the myth of ‘patient zero’ was made

A labeling fluke and an international bestseller shaped our thinking about public health.

2 years ago

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