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Calling for faith to bridge divides amid political tensions
Community members in Monroe County came together to pray, which comes against the backdrop of war abroad and division here at home in the US
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University of Scranton panel warns of AI data centers' impact on environment
Three guest speakers highlighted the environmental impacts of AI and data centers at a panel at the University of Scranton on Monday.
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Garage fire damages several vehicles, boat
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A garage fire damaged several vehicles and a boat in Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, on Monday. People passing by called in the fire. Because of the wind, the vehicle fire became a brushfire and spread to the nearby wooded area. Crews from Marshalls Creek, Shawnee, and East [...]
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Getting green light to hit the green
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fairways are back, and golfers are wasting no time. Several Pocono courses are opening early this year, thanks to mild weather to close out March. Players are already teeing off before April even arrives at spots like Shawnee thanks to their permanent golf bridge. Business managers there tell [...]
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Business serving up popular Easter Pizzas
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Business is hopping at Sabetelle's in downtown Pittston this time of year. In celebration of Easter, the business is once again selling its popular Easter pizzas! They've been making the beloved recipe for nearly 50 years, including ham and cheese, all baked into a pie crust. The owners told 28/22 [...]
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Dating app shared millions of users' photos without permission, FTC says
Federal regulators say OkCupid quietly handed over personal data to a startup its own founders had invested in — then spent years covering it up.
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Major bridge closed, PennDOT gears up to make repairs
WYALUSING, BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A major bridge closure in Bradford County could impact your daily commute. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews are gearing up to make critical repairs to the Wyalusing River Bridge, with work set to begin soon. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason was in Wyalusing with what drivers need to know. [...]
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UGI requests rate hike with state regulators
(WBRE/WYOU) — Your electric bill could be going up soon: UGI Electric filed a request with state regulators to raise rates by more than 12% for residential customers. For the average home, that's an increase of about $26 a month. UGI says the money would cover system upgrades. The state public utility commission still has [...]
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A New Mexico zoo got a surprise Sunday morning. Alice the Elephant was strolling along paths, eating the vegetation.
The elephant broke out of her habitat before opening and was safely returned, according to the zoo.
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Costco's 'I got that dog in me' bourbon sells out in a day
The limited release of the hot dog-themed bourbon paid homage to the warehouse store's famous food court deal.
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