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COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel
COVID-19 source still unknown, says WHO panel

]LONDON, U.K.: A World Health Organization (WHO) expert group investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic released its final...

Philadelphia's $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers
Philadelphia's $2B affordable housing plan relies heavily on municipal bonds, which can come with hidden costs for taxpayers

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative, which was included in the city budget passed June...

Singer Paul Simon cancels shows in Philadelphia last minute due to back pain
Singer Paul Simon cancels shows in Philadelphia last minute due to back pain

Washington DC [US], June 29 (ANI): Fans of iconic singer-songwriter Paul Simon were left disappointed after the artist cancelled his...

Measles outbreaks end in Michigan, Pennsylvania
Measles outbreaks end in Michigan, Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, 7th June, 2025 (WAM) -- The United States recorded 122 new measles cases this week, with only four reported in Texas. Health...

Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, nine others injured
Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, nine others injured

WASHINGTON, 27th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, injured in a shooting at Philadelphia's...

US: Budget Would Benefit Wealthiest at Expense of Rights
US: Budget Would Benefit Wealthiest at Expense of Rights

(Washington, DC) - The budget reconciliation bill passed by the United States Senate today would extend tax cuts that disproportionately...

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Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave
Turkey, France battle wildfires amid early Europe heatwave

ISTANBUL/PARIS/BRUSSELS: As searing temperatures blanket much of Europe, wildfires are erupting and evacuation orders are being issued...

Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town
Venetians protest Bezos wedding with march through the town

VENICE, Italy: Over the weekend, hundreds of protesters marched through the narrow streets of Venice to voice their opposition to billionaire...

New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces
New French law targets smoking near schools, public spaces

PARIS, France: France is taking stronger steps to reduce smoking. A new health rule announced on Saturday will soon ban smoking in...

Trump hints at DOGE investigation of Musk subsidies
Trump hints at DOGE investigation of Musk subsidies

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed Elon Musk's success has been built on government subsidies. Without...

Native leaders, activists oppose detention site on Florida wetlands
Native leaders, activists oppose detention site on Florida wetlands

EVERGLADES, Florida: Over the weekend, a diverse coalition of environmental activists, Native American leaders, and residents gathered...

Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players
Beijing crowds cheer AI-powered robots over real soccer players

BEIJING, China: China's national soccer team may struggle to stir excitement, but its humanoid robots are drawing cheers — and not...