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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.

5 days 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.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:12
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.

2 weeks ago

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Chelsea fans celebrate after forward Christopher Nkunku's goal against Brighton on Saturday. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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 month 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 month ago

A billboard put up by Families Against Fentanyl displayed their message in Placentia, CA, in 2023. Responding to outrage over fentanyl deaths, President-elect Donald Trump has promised to get tough on dealers and Mexican cartels. (Orange County Register/MediaNews Group via Getty Images)
Politics & Policy
NPR

Trump’s promise to fix the fentanyl crisis appealed to voters and alarmed experts

Critics say there's no indication Trump's efforts to secure the southern border during his first term were effective in stopping fentanyl.

1 month 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.

2 months ago

Yoav Gallant speaks
Politics & Policy
NPR

Israel’s ousted defense minister says the military has done all it can in Gaza

Yoav Gallant told families of Israeli hostages in Gaza that Israel's military achieved its goals in Gaza and that the prime minister is responsible for holding up a ceasefire.

2 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy
NPR

How the next U.S. president could change the course of Israel’s wars

Resolving the conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza could help Kamala Harris in the election. But it’s no secret Netanyahu would be more at ease with Trump, once his close ally.

2 months 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.

2 months 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.

2 months 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 months ago

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