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UK Man Shot Dead in Philly Linked to International Fraud | Philadelphia News
A 20-year-old British man, Salis Hanrahan, was fatally shot in Philadelphia and allegedly linked to an international fraud ring called “The Traveling Conman…
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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Hits 34 States | Philadelphia News
Cyclosporiasis is surging across the U.S., with over 1,600 confirmed cases and 5,000 suspected — hitting 34 states, including Pennsylvania and New Jersey. This…
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AI Gets Smarter Without Hallucinating | Philadelphia News
AI just got a major upgrade: new research introduces retrieval-augmented generation, a smarter way to cut down on hallucinations and boost factual accuracy…
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Houseflies Now Live Twice as Long | Philadelphia News
Houseflies are living longer—now averaging 20 days versus 10—thanks to changing pesticides and warmer weather. This isn’t just a bug’s life update; it’s a big…
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Text Alerts on Hold Due to Scam Risks | Philadelphia News
The Turnpike Commission’s texting pilot for unpaid toll reminders is on pause—temporarily—after concerns about scams. With people already stressed during busy…
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Honeymoon at the Phillies Park | Philadelphia News
Nicole and Wes Sheffer turned their honeymoon into a baseball dream, celebrating their wedding in Philadelphia right during MLB All-Star Week — the “Emmys of…
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Shooting in Northeast Philly Home | Philadelphia News
Shooting in Northeast Philly Home | Philadelphia News
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Scrolling Habits Revealed by New Study | Philadelphia News
New research reveals the average person spends 2.5 hours daily scrolling social media—adding up to a staggering amount over the month. Short-form videos still…
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FaceTime Scams Are Real | Philadelphia News
Scammers are using FaceTime to trick victims into handing over banking info—pretending to be from their bank, creating panic with urgency, and exploiting trust…
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AI Reshapes Jobs Faster Than Expected | Philadelphia News
AI is quietly reshaping the job market by automating cognitive tasks—like writing reports and basic coding—threatening more roles than previously thought…
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Township vs Commission Over Historic Inn | Philadelphia News
Westtown Township is poised to dissolve its historic preservation commission in a fiery clash over the future of the 1800s Darlington Inn — a landmark the…
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Camden County’s $400M Waterway Revival | Philadelphia News
Camden County is launching a $400 million waterway cleanup campaign, targeting the polluted Cooper River with the dream of making it swimmable again. The plan…
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Supreme Court Justices Demand Security Boost | Philadelphia News
Supreme Court justices are sounding the alarm — asking Congress for $14 million to beef up security after a surge in threats that’s even reached their homes…
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States Sue 23andMe Over DNA Leak | Philadelphia News
Over 40 attorneys general just secured an $18 million settlement from 23andMe over a massive 2023 data breach that exposed millions of users’ genetic data…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce | Philadelphia News
Cyclospora cases hit record highs this year, with Michigan leading the outbreak—over 3,300 cases tied to lettuce and salad greens. Health officials urge…
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ICE Halts Vehicle Stops After Fatal Shootings | Philadelphia News
ICE has suspended most vehicle stops nationwide following two deadly shootings by its officers within a week—one in Houston, the other in Maine—sparking…
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Man Sentenced for Protest Weapons | Philadelphia News
A Pennsylvania man, Kevin Krebs, faces over three years in prison after showing up at a protest armed with a loaded gun, bayonet, pepper spray, and an…
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All-Star Game Costs Shock Fans | Philadelphia News
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philly was a luxury experience—tickets alone ranged from $700 to $7,000, with a two-person trip costing at least $2,335 before…
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Carroll Receives $5.6M Verdict Payment | Philadelphia News
E. Jean Carroll has officially received over $5.6 million from her landmark defamation and sexual assault lawsuit against Donald Trump, marking a major legal…
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Martin Guitars: 200 Years of American Sound | Philadelphia News
For nearly 200 years, Martin Guitar has been the heartbeat of American music, crafting legendary instruments for icons like Bob Dylan and Olivia Rodrigo. Still…
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Trump Shrinks Monuments, Sparks Legal Battle | Philadelphia News
Trump just slashed two Utah national monuments by nearly 90%, sparking a legal firestorm over presidential power, tribal rights, and conservation. With the…
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ICE Officer Shoots Colombian Man in Maine | Philadelphia News
A 26-year-old Colombian man, Johan Sebastian Duran Guerrero, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Maine after his vehicle allegedly attempted to flee—sparking…
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Pennsylvania Schools Get Major Funding Boost | Philadelphia News
Governor Josh Shapiro rolled into South Philly’s Vare-Washington Elementary to announce a massive $678 million education boost for the 2026-2027 school…
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Ghostly Snailfish Found in Mariana Trench | Philadelphia News
Scientists have uncovered a new deep-sea fish in the Mariana Trench, dubbed the “ghostly snailfish,” thriving at depths over 26,000 feet—making it one of the…
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Bacteria That Eats Plastic Found in Soil | Philadelphia News
Scientists have uncovered a soil bacterium that can literally eat plastic—specifically polyethylene, the stuff in bags and bottles—breaking it down into…
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EMR Reopens with FireSMART Safety System | Philadelphia News
EMR Recycling in Camden is back online after a judge overturned the city’s shutdown decision, citing procedural errors — but only after the company implemented…
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Ukraine in Paris Parade | Philadelphia News
This year’s Bastille Day parade in Paris turned into a thunderous show of solidarity with Ukraine, as Ukrainian troops and fighter pilots marched and flew…
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Philly Port Tests Electric Boats | Philadelphia News
Philadelphia’s port is diving into the future with electric boats from Voltari—zero emissions, silent operation, and massive fuel savings. The new port head…
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Yellow-Legged Hornets Threaten Lowcountry Bees | Philadelphia News
Yellow-legged hornets, a deadly Asian invader, are terrorizing South Carolina’s Lowcountry—hunting and decapitating honeybees, turning hives into panic zones…
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Tragic Death of UK Construction Worker | Philadelphia News
A UK construction worker, Salis Hanrahan, 20, was fatally shot outside a home in Philadelphia while working on a repair job — allegedly tied to a scamming…
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Camden Invests $400M in Water Revival | Philadelphia News
Camden, New Jersey, is launching a historic $400 million water cleanup initiative—upgrading wastewater systems, tackling stormwater runoff, restoring habitats…
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Camden Invests $400M in Water Revival | Philadelphia News
Camden, New Jersey, is launching a historic $400 million water cleanup initiative—upgrading wastewater systems, tackling stormwater runoff, restoring habitats…
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AI Model Learns to Code and Chat | Philadelphia News
A groundbreaking new AI model is shaking up the tech world with jaw-dropping abilities—generating code, crafting stories, and chatting like a human. Trained on…
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Deep-Sea Snailfish Defies Limits of Life | Philadelphia News
Deep in the Mariana Trench, scientists have uncovered a shocking new species of snailfish thriving at over 8,000 meters—shattering records for the…
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Ice Cream That Celebrates Your Wins | Philadelphia News
A new Philly ice cream spot, Winners Ice Cream, turns every scoop into a celebration of your wins—big or small. Located on South Street in Graduate Hospital…
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Jenkintown Builds Legacy Park Together | Philadelphia News
Jenkintown’s community is building a brand-new $1.3 million playground, Legacy Park, after tearing down the unsafe old “Castle” in April. With help from local…
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U.S. Strikes Iran as Strait Tensions Escalate | Philadelphia News
U.S. strikes on Iran’s coastal defenses and missile sites escalate regional tensions, reversing fragile de-escalation efforts and threatening global oil flows…
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ICE Agent Shoots Dead Man in Maine | Philadelphia News
A deadly ICE raid in Biddeford, Maine, ended with an immigration agent shooting and killing Joan Sebastian Guerrero, a Colombian national, after a high-speed…
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Eagles Owner Honored for Autism Impact | Philadelphia News
This Wednesday at the ESPYs, the spotlight shines on Jeffrey Lurie, Eagles owner, as he receives the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award for his groundbreaking…
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Pennsylvania’s Sentencing Standoff | Philadelphia News
Pennsylvania lawmakers failed to pass a new sentencing law for second-degree murder, leaving judges to sentence offenders without clear guidelines — a major…
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Jenkintown Builds Playground, Abington Faces E-Bike Debate | Philadelphia News
Jenkintown’s residents are building a $1.3 million playground from the ground up, blending DIY spirit with contractor muscle to create slides, swings, and…
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Mattingly’s Magic Turns Phillies Around | Philadelphia News
Don Mattingly’s bold move as the new Phillies manager has sparked a stunning turnaround — turning a 10-game deficit into a divisional race with Atlanta. Since…
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Harper’s Cameo Video Sparks Lawsuit | Philadelphia News
Bryce Harper’s viral Cameo video just got him in deep trouble after FanDuel used it to reward a VIP customer who lost $18.5 million — sparking a lawsuit…
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Philly Hosts MLB All-Star Game | Philadelphia News
The MLB All-Star Game returns to Philly tonight — the first time in 30 years — as the city celebrates its 250th anniversary with baseball’s biggest stars…
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Philly Heat Wave Hits Again | Philadelphia News
Philly’s facing its fifth heat wave this season, with temps hitting mid-90s Tuesday and climbing to 100° by Wednesday — dangerously high with humidity soon to…
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Will Ferrell’s Golf Comedy Drops Thursday | Philadelphia News
Will Ferrell’s new Netflix comedy “The Hawk” drops Thursday — a hilarious, ego-driven golf comeback saga starring Ferrell as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a…
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Abyssal Lanternfish Discovered | Philadelphia News
In a stunning deep-sea breakthrough, scientists have uncovered the Abyssal Lanternfish—a glowing, pressure-adapted predator lurking in the Pacific’s abyssal…
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Philly’s Baseball Renaissance | Philadelphia News
Philly erupted this week as Citizens Bank Park hosted the MLB All-Star Game festivities, with fans flooding in for the Home Run Derby — a moment decades in the…
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Southeast Asian Market Hit by Storm | Philadelphia News
A sudden, violent storm tore through FDR Park’s Southeast Asian Market, smashing tents, scattering inventory, and wiping out thousands in vendor losses—some…
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Jordan Walker Shuts Down Philly | Philadelphia News
Jordan Walker stunned the Philly crowd with a jaw-dropping Home Run Derby win, launching six homers in a row—including one over 400 feet—to edge out Kyle…
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Schwarber Falls Short in Derby | Philadelphia News
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper lit up Philly’s Home Run Derby, with Schwarber surviving a brutal first-round showdown with Harper and powering through to face…
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Young Driver Shot Dead in Philly Delivery | Philadelphia News
Young Driver Shot Dead in Philly Delivery | Philadelphia News
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Shooting in Southwest Philly Leaves 4 Hurt | Philadelphia News
A shooting in Southwest Philly left four people injured Monday night—two taken to the hospital by cops, one treated on scene but declined admission, and a…
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Phillies Renovate Veterans Center | Philadelphia News
The Phillies and MLB teamed up for a powerful legacy project, unveiling a brand-new “Independence Floor” at the Veterans Multi-Service Center—transforming…
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Shooting in Southwest Philly Leaves Four Injured | Philadelphia News
Shooting in Southwest Philly Leaves Four Injured | Philadelphia News
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AI Model 2.0 Hits the Market | Philadelphia News
Tech giant drops its highly anticipated AI model v2 — a major leap in reasoning, efficiency, and versatility that’s already sparking excitement and concern…
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Phantom Anglerfish Discovered in Deep Sea | Philadelphia News
A newly discovered deep-sea fish, dubbed the phantom anglerfish, has stunned scientists with its eerie bioluminescent lure and translucent body, thriving in…
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MLB Renovates Veteran Center for Independence | Philadelphia News
Veterans get a fresh start thanks to a major renovation of the Independence Floor at the Veterans Multi-Service Center, powered by a partnership between MLB…
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Judge Dismisses Most Charges in Philly House Lawsuit | Philadelphia News
A major legal twist in the Philly President’s House lawsuit: a judge tossed out four charges, ruling her court lacks jurisdiction over those claims — but one…
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Wilmington Police Body Cam Under Fire | Philadelphia News
Wilmington, Delaware, is under intense pressure as police face demands to release body cam footage from the June shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner. His…