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The way forward in Afghanistan not a simple path – Reduction in COVID testing causing concern
April 15, 2021

President Joe Biden’s announcement he is withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11 is seen as an end to America’s longest war. But is it and will there be ramifications with no U.S. military presence in Afghanistan?

Smart Talk: Vaccine passports raise privacy concerns
April 14, 2021

Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9am and 7pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.” If you travel to a European country in the near future,

Smart Talk: Byrnes Health Education Center hits milestone – Five actions to help threatened and endangered species
April 13, 2021

The Byrnes Health Education Center is celebrating its 25th birthday this year. What started in York has reached out across the country and delivered seven and a half million health lessons to children and adults.

Smart Talk: Will sexual abuse survivors finally get window to sue?
April 12, 2021

Last week, The Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved a bill establishing a two-year window for victims of sexual abuse to file civil claims. The legislation now goes before the Senate so it still has some hurdles to clear.

Smart Talk: The Move Over Law puts drivers on notice
April 09, 2021

If you can’t move over, you must slow down — way down. Effective April 27, 2021, the Move Over Law in Pennsylvania will require drivers take immediate action when approaching an emergency response area along any roadway. If able,

Smart Talk: Antibody treatments successful in preventing serious COVID outcomes
April 08, 2021

Listen to Smart Talk every weekday at 9am and 7pm on WITF 89.5 & 93.3. You can also stream WITF radio live on our website or ask your smart speaker to “Play WITF Radio.” Soon after former President Donald Trump tested positive for the COVID-19 virus,

‘Common agenda’ needed to combat gun violence -Making Daylight Savings Time permanent
April 07, 2021

Americans are numb to the statistics: Every day, more than 100 Americans are killed with guns and more than 230 are shot and wounded. These numbers reflect everyday gun violence, accentuated periodically by events that stand out by the number of lives ...

Smart Talk: Millions of Americans affected by ringing in the ears
April 06, 2021

Millions of Americans experience a common and sometimes debilitating condition called tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Many people call the noise a ringing sound, but for others it can vary from a ringing sound to buzzing, clicking or rushing noises.

Smart Talk: Vaccine distribution in Pa., what happens next?
April 05, 2021

More than three and a half million Pennsylvanians have received at least one COVID-19 vaccination, all teachers and school staff that want a shot have received one, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Americans who are fully vaccina...

Child abuse reports way down, raising concern for kids
April 02, 2021

Children’s advocates are raising concerns about the sharp drop in child-abuse reports during the last year. As schools and care-settings closed doors because of the pandemic, child-abuse reports dropped significantly.