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Technology

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Urban Planning
6abc

Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed

The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in 2029.

1 year ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

How is the Philly area impacted by the global IT outage? Here’s what to know

Millions of people worldwide are impacted by an IT outage that has affected airlines, banks and hospitals. Here’s what we know so far.

1 year ago

Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world

The issue affected Microsoft 365 apps and services, Visa, ADT security, Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta.

1 year ago

Members of the crowd react as U.S. Secret Service agents surround Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Did you entertain conspiracy theories after the Trump assassination attempt?

Since the attempted assassination of former President Trump, conspiracy theories have been circulating about what happened. Why do we fall victim to this outlandish thinking?

Air Date: July 17, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:45
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Health

How to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices

For most people, power outages are an inconvenience. For those who count on electricity for home medical equipment, they can be a crisis.

1 year ago

an electric bus
Politics & Policy

Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states

The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.

1 year ago

Many teenagers are using social media as a tool to connect. Some thought are taking it a step further.
Studio 2
Education

Is social media to blame? Chester County teachers become target of viral attacks

Middle schoolers in Chester County made national headlines for creating TikTok accounts impersonating their teachers. We ask: Are teens getting meaner in the digital age?

Air Date: July 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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A Amazon truck makes deliveries in Wheeling, Ill., Thursday, May 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
The Pulse
Science

How Amazon dominated the e-commerce market

Supply chain innovations helped the online juggernaut change the way we shop and achieve two-day delivery.

1 year ago

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Data centers are in Ashburn in Loudon County, Virginia, on Sunday, July 16, 2023. The centers house the computer servers and hardware required to support modern internet use, including artificial intelligence. The county is home to the world's largest concentration of data centers. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
The Pulse
Science

Data centers transformed Northern Virginia’s economy, but residents are wary of more expansion

The largest concentration of data centers in the world are in northern Virginia. Amazon estimates that around 70 percent of global internet traffic goes through the area.

1 year ago

Listen 10:40
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres speaks into microphones
Politics & Policy

United Nations launches global principles to combat online hate and lies, demands big tech and media take action

Principles laid out Monday call on tech companies, advertisers and media to refrain from using disinformation and hate speech for any purpose and ensure the ethical use of AI.

1 year ago

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Health

Test and go: Delaware County to roll out automated health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon

The red health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon will dispense tests for free and provide results for RSV, flu A/B, COVID-19, STDs and HIV.

1 year ago

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Community

Some Pa. Goodwill stores will now recycle electronic waste for free

Goodwill Keystone Area will accept electronic items from keyboards and toasters to cables and MP3 players.

1 year ago

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Community

Hundreds of biotech employees to work in Wilmington’s downtown

Biopharmaceutical company Incyte expects to relocate 400 employees from its Pennsylvania offices and expand in downtown Wilmington by 2026.

1 year ago

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Courts & Law

‘Purgatory is on the roll again’: Indictment details online group’s alleged ‘swatting’ crimes in Delaware, other states

One caller reported an active shooter inside a Delaware high school, where another said he was going to kill a teacher and students, the FBI charges.

1 year ago

Listen 2:03
a shale gas well drilling site
Science

Could Pennsylvania’s fracking wastewater hold the key to the country’s energy transition?

The U.S. will need a lot more lithium to make the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables. Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale has a ton of it.

1 year ago

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