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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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Seen on the screen of a device in Sausalito, Calif., Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces their new name, Meta, during a virtual event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021
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Facebook Inc. rebrands as Meta to stress ‘metaverse’ plan

Experts point out that it also appears to be an attempt to change the subject from the Facebook Papers.

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Public radio innovator reflects on his historic career ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Bill Siemering, one of the founding board members of NPR, reflects on his historic career with “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn.

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Kate Scott ready to continue shattering glass ceilings as first female announcer for the 76ers

Kate Scott, the new 76ers play-by-play TV announcer, wants to show that women and members of the LGBTQ+ community belong in sports.

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Harvey Clark, award-winning newsman, dies at 76

Clark's family plans to hold a “Celebration of Life” ceremony once the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.

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On-set deaths from prop guns are rare — but not unheard of

The death of director of photography Halyna Hutchins on a film set in Santa Fe, N.M., is a reminder that prop weapons can pose a serious risk.

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Facebook paying fine to settle U.S. suit on discrimination

Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve the Justice Department’s allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers.

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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists Ressa and Muratov

The Nobel Committee said Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia were honored for “their courageous fight for freedom of expression.”

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Streaming and gaming company Twitch, which is owned by Amazon, says they had a data breach Wednesday morning. (Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty)
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Twitch, the popular game streaming service, confirms that its data has been hacked

The Amazon-owned company, which has more than 7 million creators streaming every month, made the announcement in a statement Wednesday on Twitter.

5 years ago

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It’s not unusual to get mustard on a cheesesteak, Philly shop owners say

Tobias Harris sparked the latest edition of the city’s eternal sandwich debate.

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A historical marker celebrating the life of broadcaster Ed Bradley is unveiled at Fairmount Park West. Bradley’s wife, Patricia Blanchet (second from right) was in attendance along with city and state officials
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Philly honors ‘60 Minutes’ journalist Ed Bradley with historical marker in his hometown

A grove of trees with an official state plaque has been erected in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, where Bradley got his start in broadcast news.

5 years ago

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Courts & Law

Media fascination with the Petito mystery looks like racism to some Native Americans

Since the year 2000, Indigenous people have made up 21% of homicides in Wyoming, even though only three percent of the population is Indigenous.

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For more than five years, Steve and Carolyn Filmore have been printing a newspaper for their neighbors in Northwest Philadelphia. (WHYY)
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N.I.C.E Behind the Scenes: Why NW Local still prints for the people

Steve and Carolyn Filmore, publishers of The Local, sit down with WHYY to discuss their involvement in N.I.C.E, their thoughts on objectivity and why print still matters.

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Kate Winslet
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Hoagies get an Emmys shoutout as ‘Mare of Easttown’ wins stoke talk of second season

Kate Winslet’s Wawa-inspired character really connected with fans.

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NPR’s popular race and identity podcast joins WHYY’s Saturday morning line-up

NPR Code Switch joins WHYY’s Saturday morning lineup. Founding co-host Gene Demby, a Philadelphia native, discusses the milestone of launching in his hometown.

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N.I.C.E.
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WHYY’s N.I.C.E. partnership amplifies underrepresented community voices

The effort is a collaboration with producers, publishers, journalists, artists, and laypeople who help connect our audiences to diverse communities.

5 years ago

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