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Public Health Officials Say Measles Poses a Bigger World Cup Threat Than Ebola

Measles, not Ebola, is the top health threat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, say health officials. The U.S. has 2,104 cases in 2026. Here's the risk and how to protect yourself.

Medical Daily

ICE arrests grandfather who was helping cops investigate his daughter’s murder

‘It’s absolutely atrocious,’ Erasmo Zavala Almanza’s attorney says, claiming ICE’s behavior will disincentivize cooperation with law enforcement

The Independent UK

Philadelphia airport sets world record for longest line of cheesesteaks

Nearly a thousand pounds of steak went into the meaty effort, and TSA agents, unpaid for weeks, ate the results

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As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival

The Washington Post’s evisceration at the hands of its billionaire owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, didn’t have to happen.

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Prosecutors take new look at teacher’s death that was ruled a suicide despite 20 stab wounds

Ellen Greenberg, 27, was found dead by her fiancé, Sam Goldberg, at their apartment on January 26, 2011

The Independent UK

Ex-Philadelphia officer sentenced and immediately paroled after conviction in traffic stop shooting

A former Philadelphia police officer who shot and killed a motorist during a traffic stop is free after he was sentenced and granted parole by a judge

The Independent UK

Philadelphia paper warns Fetterman to take Senate job seriously – ‘or step away’

Democratic senator hits back at ‘smear’ after being accused of missing votes and skipping committee hearings

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Patrick Mahomes debunks Trump’s claim that Senator Tommy Tuberville coached and recruited him

‘I don't remember if I ever got to meet him or not,’ says Kansas City Chiefs quarterback

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Pediatric patient and her mother among the seven killed in fiery Philadelphia plane crash

All six people on board the Learjet 55 were Mexican citizens, the country’s president has confirmed

The Independent UK

Medical Jet Carrying Young Mexican Girl and Mother Crashes in a Fireball in Philadelphia Moments After Takeoff

A medical jet with six people aboard, including a pediatric patient, crashed in Philadelphia moments after takeoff Friday evening, exploding into a fireball that engulfed nearby vehicles and homes, according to reports.

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Retired Georgia minister is found not guilty in the 1975 killing of a girl in Pennsylvania

A retired minister from Georgia has been found not guilty in the 1975 killing of an 8-year-old girl

The Independent UK

Philadelphia judges, citing security lapses, order sheriff to implement a new safety plan

Philadelphia judges concerned about security lapses at city courthouses have ordered the sheriff to address what they call a rising number of assaults, threats and staffing shortages among court officers

The Independent UK

76ers win city council nod to build $1.3B downtown stadium and leave South Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers have won city council approval for a $1.3 billion downtown arena despite vocal opposition from nearby residents

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The Wanamaker organ has been part of a treasured holiday tradition in Philly for over 100 years − a historian explains its illustrious past and uncertain future

After Macy’s announced in November 2023 its plans to close approximately 150 locations across the United States, some Philadelphians fretted – not so much about the fate of the Center City department store, but about a local treasure housed inside.

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Teen left fighting for life and two others wounded in shooting at Philadelphia Christmas village

The shooting was one of 11 to take place in Philadelphia over the weekend

Latin Times

A Pennsylvania Man Was Awarded Millions for a Wrongful Conviction. He Just Pleaded Guilty to Killing Man Over a $1,200 Debt

A Pennsylvania man who became a millionaire in 2017 over a wrongful murder conviction will soon return to prison after pleading guilty to killing a man over $1,200.

Latin Times

New Jersey School Accidentally Reveals Names of Students Pulled Out of Sex Ed Classes by Their Parents

A parent has since asked the Department of Education to investigate, accusing the school district of violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

The Independent UK

43ft nude Trump statue pops up again in swing state – and local GOP leader isn’t happy

The giant nude figure has previously sprung up in Las Vegas, Detroit, and Phoenix

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Philadelphia man pleads guilty to stabbing neighbor to death over snoring

Robert Wallace was killed after breaking into Christopher Casey’s home after becoming enraged over his loud snoring

The Independent UK

Jersey shore city looks to pass ‘emergency’ backpack ban after hordes of kids bring alcohol to the beach

Wildwood had to declare a state of emergency on Memorial Day after huge crowds of teens at the beach and boardwalk prevented police from addressing service calls

The Independent UK

University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

Philadelphia's University of the Arts has abruptly announced that it will close in a week

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About The Former Alito Clerk Who Attacked Him In The Philadelphia Inquirer

Professor Susan Sullivan doesn't even list Alito's name on her biography, and clerked for Judge Alito when Casey was argued.

The Independent UK

Actress turned deputy mayor resigns four months into job after derogatory posts about townfolk are dug up

Tabernacle deputy mayor Natalie Stone said she faced more backlash than her male colleagues after voting to demolish Tabernacle’s town hall

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What Philadelphians need to know about the city’s 7,000-camera surveillance system

The Philadelphia Inquirer recently investigated Philadelphia’s use of what it described as a “little-scrutinized, 7,000-camera system that is exposing residents across the city to heightened surveillance with few rules or safeguards against abuse.” The article detailed how Philadelphia narcotics cops not only allegedly failed to disclose their use of video…

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Pro-Palestinian protesters leave after Drexel University decides to have police clear encampment

Protesters packed up and left a pro-Palestinian encampment at Philadelphia’s Drexel University after the school announced a decision to have police clear the encampment

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