Gettysburg Connection News Team

Motorists could begin seeing relief at the gas pump within the next week if negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are successful, but analysts say a return to significantly lower fuel prices is likely to take several more months. National average gasoline prices have edged slightly lower in recent days as crude oil prices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna’s first messenger RNA-based influenza vaccine, marking the first flu shot to use the same technology that powered the company’s COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine, marketed as mFlusiva, is approved for adults age 50 and older and is expected to be available in time for the 2026-27 flu

Google’s planned $15 billion data center complex in southern India is encountering growing legal and public opposition as environmental groups raise concerns about water supplies, wildlife and the long-term impact of one of the company’s largest international investments. Construction is underway near Visakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh, where the project is expected to

The deal to transfer WPSU from Penn State to WHYY has cleared another hurdle. The university and the Philadelphia-based public broadcasting station reached agreement on the details of the transfer and filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission last Thursday. FCC approval is needed before the transfer can be completed. The sale price is

Voters in five key states cast ballots in closely watched primary elections Tuesday, producing results that highlighted both the growing influence of progressive Democrats and the limits of that movement as both parties look ahead to November’s midterm elections. The marquee contest came in Michigan, where former public health official Abdul El-Sayed narrowly captured the

A new scientific analysis concludes that human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of the extreme weather conditions that fueled this summer’s devastating Canadian wildfires, even as President Donald Trump has blamed forest management practices for the fires and the smoke that has drifted into the United States. The study, released Thursday by the international

Online marketplace Etsy will lay off about 220 employees, or roughly 12% of its workforce, as the company reshapes its organization to speed innovation and strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive e-commerce market. The layoffs, announced Wednesday alongside the company’s second-quarter earnings report, will primarily affect Etsy’s product and engineering teams. Company leaders said

Families seeking preschool opportunities for their young children still have time to enroll in Adams County Head Start before the new school year begins. Adams County Head Start has openings for eligible children ages 3 to 5, with classes scheduled to begin Aug. 19. The program serves children who reside in Adams County and provides

A routine update to Pennsylvania’s voter registration records has fueled misleading claims on social media that tens of thousands of voters were removed from the state’s rolls, even though election officials say those voters remain eligible to cast ballots. The confusion followed a statewide voter list maintenance process required under the National Voter Registration Act,

The Adams County Relay For Life will return to Oakside Community Park in Biglerville on Saturday, inviting residents to help support the American Cancer Society while enjoying an evening of family-friendly activities. The event will run from 5 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 8 and is open to the public, including those who are not

The Philadelphia Phillies capped a successful weekend by taking two of three games from the Baltimore Orioles, defeating their regional rivals 8-0 Sunday in a rain-shortened contest that was called after several innings because of inclement weather. The series victory provided a boost for a Phillies club that has struggled since the All-Star break. Despite

The U.S. labor market is expected to show modest improvement in July when the government’s monthly employment report is released Friday, though hiring is still projected to remain well below the pace seen earlier this year. Economists are forecasting the economy added about 88,000 jobs in July, an increase from June’s disappointing gain of just

Federal prosecutors have dropped a felony vandalism charge against former Olympian David Hearn after determining that damage to the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a faulty installation rather than criminal conduct. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia filed a motion Friday to dismiss the case after new evidence

The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services said the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is entirely funded by federal dollars, started with $232 million ahead of the program’s 2025-2026 season, which ended in early May. “We know that even though winter is over, many Pennsylvanians may still need assistance with utility bills from last

A community blood drive in Gettysburg today offers local residents an opportunity to help replenish the nation’s blood supply as the American Red Cross warns that donations have fallen to their lowest summer level in four years. The Gettysburg Community Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today, Aug. 3, at Gettysburg

Visitors to Washington, D.C., can now experience a new interactive tribute to the nation’s military history as part of the America 250 commemoration. The National Military Monument has opened on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where it honors more than 41 million Americans who have served in the U.S. armed forces throughout the nation’s

Add native beauty to your landscape and support local projects such as stream health, tree plantings, adult and youth education, and more. The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward online watershed-friendly tree and shrub sale is open now through August 25th. Choose from 24 species of trees and shrubs that provide benefits such as attractiveness,

After a brief break from the heat, South Central Pennsylvania is expected to endure another stretch of hot weather beginning Tuesday, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and remaining there through much of the workweek. The hottest days are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, when afternoon highs could reach the upper 90s. Forecasters say

The United States and Iran are expected to begin a new round of negotiations Monday as President Donald Trump signaled a possible diplomatic opening in the months-long conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and heightened tensions across the Middle East. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said talks would begin Monday afternoon

Eligible Adams County senior citizens can receive assistance purchasing fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables through the Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), with vouchers available through the Adams County Office for Aging. The program is designed to help lower-income older adults improve access to nutritious foods while also supporting local farmers. Participating growers at

The Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) will host its 2026 Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 18, at the Gettysburg National Golf Club, with proceeds supporting programs that help county residents age 60 and older remain independent in their homes. The tournament will begin with an 8 a.m. shotgun start at the golf course, located

A special evening of remembrance marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks will bring family members of the 40 heroes aboard United Airlines Flight 93 to Gettysburg this fall. The commemorative program is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, one day after the anniversary, as a featured event of the Gettysburg Film

Pennsylvania school districts now have the option to use state funding to study delaying high school start times under provisions included in the newly approved state budget. The change follows years of research suggesting that adolescents need more sleep than they typically receive and that later school start times can improve academic performance, mental health

Amazon has become the world’s largest company by revenue, ending Walmart’s 12-year reign atop the annual Fortune Global 500 rankings. The 2026 Fortune Global 500, released Tuesday, ranks the world’s largest corporations based on revenue during the 2025 fiscal year. Amazon claimed the top spot after surpassing $700 billion in annual revenue, a 12% increase

Consumers looking to soften the cost of new Apple products now have another option: the company has launched an expanded leasing program that lets customers make monthly payments on select devices instead of paying the full purchase price upfront. The new Apple Upgrade program, offered in partnership with financial technology company Klarna, extends beyond iPhones

The Philadelphia Eagles have secured one of the NFL’s premier defensive players for the long term, signing defensive tackle Jalen Carter to a record-setting four-year contract extension through the 2031 season. According to multiple reports, the extension is worth $152 million and could increase to $160 million with incentives. The deal reportedly includes $106 million

Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry is divided over a federal trade ruling that could reshape competition with Canadian growers and affect grocery store prices. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary finding that some Canadian mushroom producers were selling products in the United States at unfairly low prices. If the agency’s decision is

The former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Dauphin County is meeting milestones in its relicensing process and on track to begin producing electricity again by the middle of next year, federal regulators said. But during a public meeting Tuesday about emergency preparedness and environmental reviews, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) officials also worked to

Spending long hours watching television in middle age may be linked to brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease later in life, according to a new study suggesting not all sedentary activities carry the same risks. The research, published in *Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association*, followed more than 1,700 adults for nearly

Families are invited to pack their blankets and lawn chairs and head to the borough park Friday evening for Arendtsville’s first Movie Night in the Park, hosted by Mayor April Jones. The free community event will feature the Disney-Pixar favorite “Monsters, Inc.” on a large outdoor screen beginning at dusk. Admission is free for the

The Major League Baseball trade deadline is less than a week away, and with most teams still mathematically in the playoff hunt, front offices face difficult decisions about whether to buy, sell or stand pat before the 6 p.m. ET deadline on Aug. 3. Sunday’s action only reinforced how tightly packed the standings remain. The

The Pentagon has quietly changed the way it publicly tracks U.S. military casualties from the war with Iran, prompting questions about how service member deaths and injuries are being counted. The Defense Department recently updated its Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS), replacing “Operation Epic Fury” with a new category labeled “Overseas Operations” for casualties associated

Pennsylvania’s Republican members of Congress are continuing to back the SAVE America Act, legislation they say would strengthen election security by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote, even as President Donald Trump has revived disputed claims about fraud in the 2020 election. U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick has emerged as one of the

Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify Wednesday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, where Republicans are expected to renew their criticism of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and question his role in research involving a laboratory in Wuhan, China. The hearing comes after committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul,

The Bendersville Fire Company will kick off its annual community carnival Thursday, offering three evenings of food, live entertainment, bingo and family-friendly activities. The carnival will run July 30 through Aug. 1 at the fire company’s grounds, 144 Park St., Bendersville. Each evening will feature games, cash prizes, small games of chance, bingo, live music

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the death of an unidentified man whose body was discovered Sunday morning in Menallen Township. According to state police, the man was found around 10:30 a.m. July 26 in a wooded area along the south side of the 45 block of Upper Temple Road. Troopers and the Adams County Coroner

Job seekers looking to strengthen their resumes, improve interview skills and expand their professional networks will have an opportunity to do so at a free career development workshop in Reading this week. AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania, in partnership with PA CareerLink, will host the “Tips to Kick-Start Your Career: Tools for Tomorrow Job Readiness Workshop” on

A third major heat dome in less than a month is expected to bring dangerous temperatures to much of the nation’s southern and central states this week, although forecasters say the Northeast, including South Central Pennsylvania, should largely avoid the most extreme heat. The sprawling high-pressure system is forecast to stretch from the Gulf Coast

Iran said Monday it remains in control of the Strait of Hormuz and is not seeking to resume peace talks with the United States, despite President Donald Trump’s decision to halt a two-week U.S. bombing campaign that had targeted Iranian military positions and infrastructure. The pause follows 13 consecutive nights of escalating airstrikes and retaliatory

After weeks of oppressive heat, sticky humidity, and periods of wildfire smoke, residents of Pennsylvania and much of the Northeast can look forward to several days of comfortable summer weather. Forecasters say a refreshing air mass has settled over the region, bringing daytime highs mainly in the 70s and low 80s through the end of

New Jersey officials say a software error at the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) mistakenly registered more than 6,000 non-citizens to vote over a one-year period, with fewer than 400 of those individuals casting ballots in elections since 2023. Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Tuesday that approximately 6,600 people who identified themselves as non-citizens while applying

Penn State’s Board of Trustees has approved tuition and fee increases for most students for the 2027-28 academic year while continuing efforts to address financial pressures that have also led to the planned closure of seven Commonwealth campuses. Approved Friday, the new budget raises tuition 2.5% for Pennsylvania undergraduate students at the University Park campus.

Book lovers and readers in general will have thousands of reasons to visit Gettysburg beginning today as the Friends of the Adams County Library System kick off their 2026 Summer Book Sale Bonanza. The three-day fundraiser opens Thursday and continues through Saturday at Redding Auction Services, 1085 Table Rock Road, Gettysburg. Proceeds from the sale

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has formally withdrawn plans to develop two large immigration detention centers in Pennsylvania, ending a proposal that drew strong opposition from state officials and local communities. Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reversed plans to convert warehouses in Berks and Schuylkill counties into

Campbell’s is expanding its soup lineup with five new protein-rich varieties, aiming to meet growing consumer demand for foods that deliver more nutrition without sacrificing convenience. The new Protein Soup line features five flavors, each providing 20 grams of protein per serving — the equivalent of an entire 16.1-ounce can. Four of the five varieties

Veterans, military families, and community members are invited to Gettysburg Recreation Park on Saturday for Operation Honor: Rural Salute PA, a free event designed to connect rural veterans with services, support, and one another. The family-friendly event will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority’s Rec Park as

The wreckage of a Pan American Airways plane that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean more than seven decades ago has been located off the northern coast of Puerto Rico, bringing closure to one of the era’s most enduring aviation mysteries. The Air/Sea Heritage Foundation, working with Deep Sea Vision and Discovery Channel’s “Expedition Unknown,” announced

Registration is now open for the Center for Youth & Community Development’s free after-school program for the 2026-27 school year, offering Adams County students a safe and supportive place to learn and grow after the school day ends. The program, offered in partnership with Collaborating for Youth, is open to all families regardless of income.

Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup championship Sunday, defeating defending champion Argentina 1-0 in extra time before a sellout crowd at New York New Jersey Stadium. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the tournament-winning goal in the 106th minute, finishing off a setup by Nico Williams after Spain had dominated possession throughout the match. Spain’s relentless

The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified Monday, with both sides launching new attacks that further jeopardized shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns about drinking water supplies across the Persian Gulf. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted U.S. military assets in Kuwait, Jordan and Syria after another night of U.S.

Pennsylvania’s new state budget will provide a significant increase in Medicaid funding for nursing homes while also revising how the state measures spending on resident care. Under the budget approved for fiscal year 2027, the state’s share of Medicaid funding for nursing homes will increase by $162 million beginning Jan. 1, when the Medicaid fiscal

Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of The Odyssey stormed into theaters with one of the biggest openings of the year, earning an estimated $124.5 million at the North American box office during its debut weekend. The film’s opening ranks as the third-largest domestic debut of 2026, trailing only Toy Story 5 ($159 million) and The Super

The average price of gasoline in the United States has climbed back above $4 a gallon as renewed fighting involving the United States and Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies. According to AAA, the national average reached just over $4 per gallon Monday, marking a return to a price level that had briefly fallen

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association says that drinking up to five 8-ounce cups of coffee a day is safe for most healthy adults and may even reduce the risk of several serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, heart failure and Type 2 diabetes. Published Monday in the journal *Circulation*, the

Riders using rabbittransit’s fixed-route bus services in Gettysburg and several other communities will see a new way to pay for trips beginning Tuesday, when the transit agency launches its new rabbitPAY fare collection system and implements its first fare increase in eight years. The new system will be available on fixed-route services in the Capital

A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers is set to examine a bill next week to require hospitals and insurance companies to display prices for provided services. Sens. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, and John Hickenlooper, D-Co., introduced the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act in July 2025, requiring hospitals to publicly report negotiated rates, costs and cash prices for

The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn an earlier finding that appeared to detect the Cyclospora parasite on lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, adding another twist to an outbreak investigation that has sickened thousands of people across the country. The FDA said Sunday that additional review by laboratory experts determined the reported detection on a

Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child, making history as the first sitting vice president and spouse to have a baby while in office in more than 150 years. The couple announced Sunday that their son, Alec Neel Vance, was born at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada and northeastern Minnesota is spreading across the Great Lakes and Northeast, creating poor air quality in several states and raising the possibility of hazy skies and reduced air quality in south-central Pennsylvania through the end of the week. Air quality alerts have been issued across Michigan, Wisconsin, New York,

Television networks faced an unusual editorial decision Thursday ahead of President Donald Trump’s nationally televised address on election integrity, with many withholding their coverage plans until just hours before the speech. Trump is scheduled to speak from the White House East Room at 9 p.m. Eastern. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the

Despite the dominance of music streaming, compact discs are making an unexpected comeback, with U.S. CD sales climbing 16% during the first half of 2026, according to Luminate’s Midyear Music Report. The report found that Americans purchased 16.3 million CDs during the first six months of the year, far outpacing vinyl records, whose sales increased

Defending champion Argentina is headed back to the FIFA World Cup final after a dramatic late comeback Wednesday, defeating England 2-1 in Atlanta to set up a championship showdown with Spain. Trailing 1-0 with just minutes remaining, Argentina scored twice in the closing stages to stun England and keep alive its bid for another World

Motorists traveling through Biglerville should expect delays beginning today as a pavement repair and resurfacing project gets underway on two of the borough’s main roadways. According to PennDOT, weather permitting, preparatory work is scheduled to begin today, Thursday, July 16, on York Street and North Main Street. Drivers can expect lane restrictions controlled by flaggers,

More than 80,000 retired Pennsylvania teachers, police officers, firefighters and other public employees will soon receive long-awaited increases in their monthly pension checks under the newly approved 2026-27 state budget. The cost-of-living adjustment, included in the $50.8 billion spending plan signed into law Sunday, marks the first pension increase for many retirees in more than

The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes that have long frustrated many Americans. The Sunshine Protection Act passed Tuesday by a 308-117 vote and now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. If enacted, the measure would keep

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness that can cause severe, sometimes “explosive,” diarrhea, with Pennsylvania reporting 28 cases so far this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed Tuesday that a common source appears to be linked to hundreds of illnesses across at least

New Oxford High School’s Colonial Stadium has been voted Pennsylvania’s favorite high school football stadium in a statewide readers’ poll conducted by the USA Today Network. The Adams County venue captured 46% of the vote, finishing first among football stadiums across the state with 1,132 votes after thousands of ballots were cast by readers. The

The U.S. military will begin mandatory testosterone deficiency screenings for active-duty service members and reservists age 30 and older as part of their annual health assessments under a new program announced Wednesday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth said the initiative is intended to ensure troops maintain the hormone levels needed to perform at their

With the FIFA World Cup down to its final four teams and Major League Baseball heading into its All-Star break, sports fans have a full week ahead featuring championship soccer, baseball’s midsummer showcase and golf’s final major of the season. The World Cup semifinals begin Tuesday with France taking on Spain, followed by England facing

Gettysburg graduate Tegan Kuhns has become one of the highest-drafted baseball players ever to come out of south-central Pennsylvania after being selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Kuhns, a right-handed pitcher and sophomore at the University of Tennessee, was chosen with a competitive

Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro approved a $50.8 billion state budget Sunday, ending weeks of negotiations and avoiding the prolonged stalemate that delayed last year’s spending plan, while postponing action on several major policy issues until later this year. The 2026-27 budget, signed by Shapiro after winning bipartisan approval in both the House and

The U.S. Postal Service has released a new collection of Barbie-themed Forever stamps celebrating the iconic doll’s many careers, just as the cost of mailing a first-class letter has increased. The 10-stamp collection became available Saturday and features Barbie dressed in a variety of occupations, including astronaut, surgeon, soccer player, music star, paleontologist and sign

Communities across the United States are increasingly transforming buildings and sites once associated with racism and segregation into museums, cultural centers and memorials that acknowledge the past while promoting education and reconciliation. The movement comes years after widespread debates over Confederate monuments and amid continuing disputes over how the nation’s history should be presented in

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who became one of the nation’s most influential voices on defense and foreign policy during more than two decades in the Senate, died Saturday after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. Graham’s office announced that he died Saturday night. A preliminary cause of death was

Adams County nonprofit organizations have until July 31 to apply for the first round of WellSpan Health’s INSPIRE Community Grant program, which provides funding for projects aimed at improving community health. WellSpan is accepting pre-applications for grants that will support projects beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The pre-application, formerly known as a Letter of Interest, is

Ice cream lovers will once again have a chance to sample some of Gettysburg’s favorite frozen treats while supporting community wellness during the Eighth Annual Ice Cream Walk on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Sponsored by the Physical Fitness Task Force of Healthy Adams County, the popular fundraiser allows participants to enjoy five small 1.5-ounce ice cream

Health officials are urging consumers to take extra precautions with fresh produce after more than 800 cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a microscopic parasite, were reported across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 843 people had become ill as of July 9. Eighty-six people have been

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that significantly narrows federal protections for endangered species, allowing more drilling, mining, farming and development projects to move forward in areas that have long been protected because of their wildlife habitat. The rule, announced Friday by the Interior and Commerce departments, rescinds a decades-old interpretation of the federal

The United States and Iran exchanged another round of military strikes overnight after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire between the two countries “over,” raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command said American forces carried out a second day of airstrikes against roughly 90 targets across Iran, saying the operation

The first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final is getting an even bigger lineup, with Justin Bieber announced Wednesday as the latest headliner for the historic event. FIFA and Global Citizen said Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS as co-headliners for the July 19 performance at MetLife Stadium — officially known during

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner announced Wednesday that he is ending his campaign in Maine, forcing party leaders to quickly find a new challenger to Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. Platner, a former Marine and oysterman, said he would formally withdraw from the race by

One of the biggest surprises of this year’s Wimbledon Championships continued Wednesday as British wildcard Arthur Fery powered into the men’s singles semifinals with a commanding straight-sets victory over ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli. Ranked No. 114 entering the tournament, Fery defeated the Italian 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court to extend a remarkable run that

Gettysburg History’s lineup of public programs continues, offering opportunities to explore our very special history through quilts, music, pop culture and one of the nation’s most famous military campaigns. The series begins Saturday, July 18, at 3 p.m. with “Stitched Through History: Civil War Quilts and Their Stories”, presented by Gayle Underwood at 307 Baltimore

Music spanning four decades will take center stage in Littlestown later this summer when the Littlestown Lions Club hosts a free concert featuring tribute artist Derek Reed. The concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Pavilions 4 and 5, near the playground, at Littlestown Community Park. Admission is free. Reed is known

Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 jobs across the company, including 3,200 positions in its Xbox gaming division, as the technology giant restructures its gaming business in response to weak financial performance. The layoffs represent about 2.1% of Microsoft’s global workforce. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the first wave includes 1,600 employees and is part of a

Pennsylvania health officials are urging residents to contact their healthcare providers if they develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, as state and federal agencies continue tracking cases across the country. The parasite spreads through contaminated food or water and can cause prolonged gastrointestinal illness. As of last week,

Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, is continuing to see elevated numbers of enrollees canceling their health coverage for 2026. Pennie concluded the 2026 Open Enrollment Period with 486,000 enrollees as of February 1, and that total number has dropped by over 40,000 in the last four months alone. The increased costs due to federal

The medical drama The Pitt emerged as the top nominee for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, earning 25 nominations, while Hacks set a new record for a comedy series with 24 nominations as this year’s contenders were announced Wednesday. The strong showings helped HBO Max lead all platforms with 122 nominations. The Pitt, last year’s

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues today with two marquee matches, but much of the attention has shifted from the field to FIFA’s decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium after suspending his automatic one-match ban. Balogun had been sent off in the United States’ victory over Bosnia and

Americans are spending significantly less time socializing than they did two decades ago, with a new analysis of the American Time Use Survey showing the decline spans every generation and is especially pronounced among young adults. The average American now spends about 35 minutes a day socializing, down from 45 minutes 20 years ago. The

Global oil supplies are continuing to recover as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) agreed Sunday to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, the fifth consecutive monthly output increase. The decision comes as oil markets have largely recovered from disruptions caused by the recent conflict involving Iran,

Pennsylvania motorists have a 1-in-62 chance of colliding with wildlife each year, making the commonwealth the fifth-riskiest state in the nation for such crashes, according to State Farm. To address the problem, the Shapiro administration announced that 11 state agencies will work together to develop a statewide strategy aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions, improving public

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is fueling a global shortage of memory chips, driving prices sharply higher and increasing costs for consumer electronics ranging from smartphones to laptops. The trend is expected to be highlighted this week when Samsung Electronics reports another record-breaking quarter. Analysts forecast the world’s largest memory chipmaker will post an

Adults who have experienced abuse or neglect will soon have access to a new support group in Gettysburg designed to provide a safe, trauma-informed environment for healing, connection, and personal growth. The Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center will launch *Small Steps, Big Hopes: Moving Forward After Trauma* in September. The group will meet every other

The Trump administration is moving to eliminate more than three dozen federal firearms regulations, marking one of the most significant shifts in U.S. gun policy in years and reversing many measures adopted during the Biden administration. The proposed changes affect a wide range of firearms regulations enforced by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and

History buffs and railroad enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity this week as the legendary Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 makes its way through central Pennsylvania during a cross-country tour celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is scheduled to travel through the region on July 7 after departing King of

An expansive marine heatwave stretching across much of the Pacific Ocean could shape weather patterns across the United States for months, increasing the potential for extreme heat, heavier rainfall, stronger storms, and coastal flooding later this year. The marine heatwave now covers an area extending from the Philippines to Peru and north toward Hawaii and

Competitive eating’s biggest names added to their legacies Saturday as Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo won the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest during Independence Day festivities at Coney Island. Chestnut claimed his record 18th Mustard Yellow Belt by consuming 66 hot dogs and buns in the 10-minute men’s championship. The victory earned the