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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. Hosted by Meg Wolitzer.
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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. Hosted by Meg Wolitzer.

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Technology

Virus Outbreak Home Tests
Health

Did Pa.’s exposure notification apps help prevent the spread of COVID-19?

"We were building the plane while we were flying it,” said one consultant.

2 years ago

Listen 2:54
This 1839 daguerreotype by Joseph Saxton, of Philadelphia Central High School and the Pennsylvania State Arsenal, is thought to be the oldest surviving photo taken in the United States.
Community
Billy Penn

The oldest photo in the United States was taken in Philadelphia

A government employee and inventor named Joseph Saxton captured the image, which shows Central High School and the Pa. Arsenal.

2 years ago

A person holds a box of Narcan spray
Health

Camden County launches virtual reality training program to teach people how to use Narcan for drug overdoses

The virtual reality training program is a nine-minute video that can be viewed on virtual reality headsets, Android smartphones, and online.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Ryan Graves, Americans for Safe Aerospace Executive Director, from left, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Maj. David Grusch, and U.S. Navy (Ret.) Cmdr. David Fravor, testify before a House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee hearing on UFOs, Wednesday, July 26, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)
The Pulse
Science

Scientists need good data to study UFOs. But how can they collect it?

Researchers say it's difficult to draw scientific conclusions from UFO sightings because there isn't enough data to study.

2 years ago

Listen 10:28
Chris Langhorn poses for a photo in front of his electric vehicle while it's charging.
Education

‘At the forefront’: Students at Delaware vo-tech school install, operate EV charging stations

Delcastle Technical’s project launches as Delaware is encouraging the purchase of EVs, and requiring new homes to have charging infrastructure.

2 years ago

Listen 4:09
Studio 2

Why No One Answers The Phone Anymore, Sen. Coons on the Israel-Hamas War

We're reluctant to take calls even from friends and family. What's changed, and what's the best way to connect? Also, we'll get the latest on the ongoing attacks in Israel.

Air Date: October 11, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 44:22
Israeli troop reinforcements take position at the border with Gaza in southern Israel on October 9, 2023. Social media and messaging apps have been flooded with false and out of context images since fighting started this weekend
NPR
Politics & Policy

Video game clips and old videos are flooding social media about Israel and Gaza

"This is propaganda 101. You flood the gap, especially in those early hours, with content that suggests a certain narrative," said one observer.

2 years ago

Sandra Speight receiving her new laptop.
Community

‘Digital Navigator’ program to expand internet help to Philadelphia’s neighboring counties

Comcast and United Way’s program aimed to stem the digital divide in Philadelphia. Now, it’s growing to Bucks, Chester, and beyond.

2 years ago

The first test of the national wireless emergency system by the Federal Emergency Management Agency is shown on a cellular phone in 2018. This year's test will look a lot like this.
NPR
Community

A nationwide emergency alert test is coming to your phone on Wednesday

The federal government will test the emergency alert system by sending messages to millions of cellphones, TVs and radios. Prepare for your phone to emit loud sounds and vibra

2 years ago

Drones are displayed on a table
Politics & Policy

Philly considering drones for community policing

Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.

2 years ago

Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months.
Politics & Policy

Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers

The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.

2 years ago

The Amazon logo is photographed at the Vivatech show in Paris, on June 15, 2023
Courts & Law

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations

Gov. Shapiro said his administration is convening an AI governing board, publishing principles on the use of AI, and developing training programs for state employees.

2 years ago

The Google Maps app is seen on a smartphone, March 22, 2017, in New York. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, the family of a North Carolina man who died after driving his car off a collapsed bridge while following Google Maps directions filed a lawsuit against the technology giant for negligence, claiming it had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system
Courts & Law

Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions

A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Wake County Superior Court claims Google had been informed of the collapse but failed to update its navigation system.

2 years ago

Studio 2

Should you post your kids online? Plus, testing your civics knowledge & the host of ‘On Point’

On Point's Meghna Chakrabarti joins us. And, the author of 'Sharenthood' on posting pictures of kids online. Plus, the 2023 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey results.

Air Date: September 20, 2023 12:00 pm

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