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Severe storms moving across Pennsylvania on the Fourth of July left more than 200,000 residents without electricity and caused widespread damage. Forecasters warned that additional severe storms could...
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You can tune in live to watch President Donald Trump's speech on the 250th anniversary of American independence. The address is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. EST on Saturday.
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Hundreds of thousands of Iranians gathered Saturday to begin a days-long funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies, taking place amid a fragile ceasefire, are expected...
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PennLive garden writer George Weigel selected the mophead hydrangea 'Summer Crush' as his Plant Pick of the Week. The variety is noted for its showy, long-blooming habit and...
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A record-breaking heat wave sweeping the central and eastern United States has led two cities central to American independence to cancel Fourth of July parades and celebrations. The...
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The YMCA removed its online diversity, equity and inclusion statement that included a reference to gender identity following public criticism. A parents advocacy group cautioned the removal may...
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Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump signing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which includes tax cuts. Arizona Rep. Biggs says those tax cuts will...
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The Office of Management and Budget under the Trump administration says fraud costs taxpayers "in the hundreds of billions" each year. This statement follows the Biden administration's earlier...
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A national security organization has asked Congress to launch an investigation into the Environmental Law Institute, according to The Center Square. The brief report calls for a formal...
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As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Department of Education and a coalition of organizations launched a nationwide initiative to strengthen...
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Mack Trucks, headquartered in Allentown for more than a century, unveiled a custom-wrapped tribute truck to commemorate the United States' 250th anniversary. The truck features patriotic designs that...
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Drivers reported seeing a strange red liquid dripping from a truck on an Ohio highway. Officials later identified the substance as an edible product, and people online joked...
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Oppressive summer heat is accelerating the growth of unwanted vines that can smother garden plants, so gardeners are advised to water early in the morning. The piece reminds...
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A cousin sent a photo taken the morning after the writer’s father’s funeral about 30 years ago that showed the family—mother, two sisters, an uncle, a brother-in-law and...
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A woman married for 10 years writes that her husband has long struggled with depression and anxiety and has repeatedly started then stopped therapy once it reaches the...
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The Declaration of Independence was publicly read for the first time on July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia, Trenton and Easton’s Centre Square. Local tradition says Northampton County magistrate...
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On July 4, 2026 the Pisces moon squares Uranus and then Mars, reminding readers to prioritize safety—not only when handling fireworks but also when considering what the country...
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A couple says a nearby friend in their circle has become a doomscroller who is highly agitated about politics. They've asked him to enjoy their gatherings and keep...