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Misinformation and false statements continue to plague social media sites
October 13, 2021

Social media giant Facebook is facing allegations of putting profit over safety. A previously anonymous whistleblower recently revealed thousands of pages of internal documents alleging the company “d

Audit of U.S. monuments reveal common traits and a reverence for war-fighters
October 12, 2021

The Christopher Columbus statue at Marconi Plaza in Philadelphia was “boxed” after the site became a location for violent protests in the wake of the George Floyd murder. A Commonwealth court recently

Federal flood insurance rates changing and policy owners could feel the pinch
October 12, 2021

Changes are coming to the way flood insurance rates are determined under the Federal Flood Insurance Program, which could raise rates significantly for some policy owners. The Federal Emergency Manage

The U.S. Supreme Court term begins with several high-profile, controversial cases on the docket
October 11, 2021

The Supreme Court 2021 term began this month and it has been called the most important term in decades. Court watchers are zeroing in on several cases with big impact potential. Abortion rights and gu

As Alzheimer and dementia cases rise health officials express concern about a lack of care options
October 08, 2021

There is a ‘crisis of care’ for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease. The problem is emerging as a public health threat in the U.S. and Pennsylvania doesn’t appear to be ready to face the crisis,

National Geographic explores the biggest mysteries of the universe
October 07, 2021

There is still so much we don’t know about the universe. In fact, scientists have only identified about a million solar system objects in space, and expect to find millions more in the next decade or

Forensic science program brings a state-of-the art experience to students
October 07, 2021

Forensic Science-based TV programs are very popular on cable television channels, bringing out the inner sleuth in viewers hoping to solve the crime alongside the lead characters. Harrisburg Universit

Pet ownership at an all-time high
October 06, 2021

The pandemic fueled an interest in pet ownership, emptying animal rescue centers and straining veterinary care facilities. Pet ownership has actually experienced huge growth in the past twenty years,

Pa. won’t hit climate goals unless changes come soon, report warns
October 06, 2021

The Wolf Administration says a new plan can help the commonwealth reach its greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2050 and help avoid the worst effects of climate change. Gov. Tom Wolf is pushing to cut t

‘The Great Resignation’ and the impact on the American workplace
October 05, 2021

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