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New prosthetic breakthrough, an early Alzheimer's signal and a warning for parents about e-bikes
A new blood test may give doctors an early warning sign for Alzheimer's disease, long before memory problems begin. Here are today's health headlines.
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4 dead, including a police officer, in Ohio shooting; 2 other officers hurt
The shooting prompted a massive law enforcement response that locked down a portion of Rittman, a town outside Akron with about 6,000 people.
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Teen killed in motorcycle crash identified
PINE TOWNSHIP, LYCOMING COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner has identified a teen killed after a motorcycle crash over the weekend. Maxton Lazarony, 17, of Richland, Leabon County, has been identified as the teen killed after crashing on his motorcycle on July 4th. State police say the crash happened as Lazarony was traveling south on State [...]
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Trump Accounts launch: Treasury providing $1,000 boost to some children
What exactly are Trump Accounts? Here's what you need to know.
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Idaho mom, who claimed vaccines killed twin babies, now charged with murder
Police arrested 23-year-old Andrea Shaw more than a year after her twin toddlers were found dead in May 2025.
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Bucknell University coach charged in connection to student's death
LEWISBURG, UNION COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Dave Sunday stated a coach is charged in connection with the death of a football recruit who died after being hazed. Mark Kulbis, a former Bucknell University strength and conditioning coach, is facing various charges regarding the 2024 death of a student who collapsed during a hazing incident [...]
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Pennsylvania vs data centers: What's happening in Harrisburg?
(WTAJ) -- With mid-term elections quickly approaching in November, data centers have become a hot topic among Pennsylvania residents, and many may be wondering what elected officials are doing about it. From concerns over electricity to tax benefits and even noise pollution, one thing residents on both sides of the political spectrum can mostly agree [...]
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Wilkes-Barre will not reschedule 4th of July fireworks
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The mayor has confirmed that the city will not be rescheduling the 4th of July fireworks display due to cost. Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown stated that they have decided not to reschedule the fireworks because "it would be cost-prohibitive to put on another fireworks display." "This cost would [...]
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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many at Xbox in a 'reset' of its gaming division
The move is part of a broader reorganization to "reset" Xbox amid increased competition.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donates $1M to Pa. food bank
(WBRE/WYOU) — A Pennsylvania food bank, with locations in Schuylkill and Berks County, is set to receive a $1 million donation from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities ahead of their wedding in New York City this past week, including a food bank in Pennsylvania. An East [...]
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