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University of Delaware campus
Education

University of Delaware to pay $716K to settle claims it failed to disclose professor’s ties to China

Federal prosecutors contended that UD’s lack of transparency in getting a research grant caused the space agency to violate federal law.

1 year ago

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Tasneem Abbas waving to people after arriving at the airport
Community

Philly welcomes Palestinian refugee for medical treatment

After losing an arm in a bombing, a Palestinian girl is receiving humanitarian aid and care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.

1 year ago

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Madinah Wilson-Anton speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

‘Baby Jesus is under rubble’: Delaware Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton doesn’t sugarcoat her views

The only Muslim to ever serve in the General Assembly never hesitates to take an unpopular stand, and even upstaged the vice president.

1 year ago

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Chelsea FC supporters cheer in the stands at Lincoln Financial Field
Billy Penn
Arts & Entertainment

Chelsea, Real Madrid and Man City coming to the Linc for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Philly will host eight games of the newly expanded warmup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including a Fourth of July knockout-round match.

1 year ago

Donald Trump signs autographs as Massad Boulos listens
Politics & Policy

Trump names Massad Boulos, campaign liaison and family relative, as a senior adviser on Middle East

During the presidential campaign, Boulos, a Lebanese American businessman and father-in-law to Trump’s daughter Tiffany, helped Trump engage Arab American voters in Michigan.

1 year ago

A 16-year-old feeds a baby at a camp for displaced Palestinians
Courts & Law

U.N. halts aid shipments through Gaza’s main crossing after looting. It blames the crisis on Israel

The decision could worsen the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as hundreds of thousands of people are living in squalid tent camps and rely on international food aid.

1 year ago

Two workers in a factory are sorting massive amount of avocados
Politics & Policy

Trump’s tariffs may be targeted at others — but they could impact you too

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to slap hefty tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. Those tariffs would hurt America too — if they are carried out.

1 year ago

Carter Hart skating
Courts & Law

Court hears legal arguments in sex assault case of 5 hockey players, including ex-Flyers goalie

Arguments will continue for weeks in the case involving Carter Hart, who left the Flyers in January, and four other members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team.

1 year ago

Donald Trump stands
Politics & Policy

As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: U.S. intelligence

The president-elect promises to clean house and overhaul agencies like the CIA, actions that critics say could undermine the country's global position.

1 year ago

Portal in LOVE Park
Community
6abc

LOVE Park ‘portal’ connects Philadelphia to several international cities

The portal was activated on Tuesday, enabling Philadelphians to connect with people around the world.

1 year ago

a Bassetts worker hands ice cream to a customer
Community

America’s oldest ice cream shop in Philly is gaining popularity across Asia — here’s why

The iconic Bassetts Ice Cream in Reading Terminal Market has been expanding across Asia with the help of a little-known federal agency that sells insurance on export deals.

1 year ago

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Politics & Policy

Israel says it has killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

Israeli leaders celebrated his killing as a settling of scores, just over a year after Hamas-led militants surged out of Gaza into southern Israel in the Oct. 7 attack.

2 years ago

Skeletons and skulls sit in graves
Science

50 well-preserved Viking Age skeletons unearthed in Denmark

Archaeologists in Denmark have unearthed a Viking Age burial ground containing some 50 “exceptionally well-preserved” skeletons.

2 years ago

Trump Bible
Politics & Policy

Trump has long blasted China’s trade practices. His ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles were printed there

The Trump Bible’s connection to China reveals a deep divide between the former president’s harsh anti-China rhetoric and his rush to cash in while campaigning.

2 years ago

Fiona Bruce
Politics & Policy

BBC debate show host offers her take on presidential election ahead of show taping in Philly

BBC's "Question Time" arrives in Philadelphia to discuss the U.S. presidential election, featuring politicians, commentators, and spontaneous audience questions.

2 years ago

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