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'It followed me home': Erling Haaland lights up the internet with a unique souvenir after Norway's World Cup run
Haaland went viral again after arriving home from the 2026 World Cup carrying a $750 taxidermy raccoon he bought in Dallas.
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PennDOT now hiring for upcoming winter season
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Despite these warm summer temperatures, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is now hiring for winter maintenance. PennDOT officials gathered on Monday to promote job opportunities for the upcoming winter season. They are looking for people to work in their winter maintenance program that runs from September to April. There [...]
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PA public schools see major funding boost
(WBRE/WYOU) — Public schools are now receiving a major funding boost. The 2026-27 budget will invest nearly $12,000,000,000 into K-12 education across the state. Last year, when the budget took 135 days to pass, schools like Old Forge had to take out tax anticipation notes to cover employee salaries and benefits. Old Forge officials say [...]
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Dog training programs bring positivity to inmates
WAYMART, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Service dog programs inside a local prison are leaving their mark on inmates and staff alike. In just eight years, dozens of dogs have been bringing positivity through the halls. 28/22 News Reporter explained the programs. These puppies aren't just learning how to sit and stay. They're also learning important [...]
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New state budget invests in mental health resources
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The ink from Governor Josh Shapiro's pen is now dry on the 2026-27 Pennsylvania State Budget. The budget cleared the state Senate Sunday night in a 44-6 vote, nearly two weeks after the June 30 deadline. The $50,800,000,000 budget includes more than $900,000,000 for Pennsylvania schools and $979,000,000 for mental [...]
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Local firemen's carnival reaches 100
MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company is gearing up for its 100th annual carnival, a week-long festival on the grounds of its fire hall. The event offers games and fun for attendees and has become a community tradition that people look forward to each year. "It's quite the accomplishment. It's [...]
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Judge says Trump IRS lawsuit was filed for 'improper purpose,' refers attorney for possible discipline
A federal judge said the lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose” as she referred attorneys for disciplinary actions.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio vows to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court
It was the latest escalation from the Trump administration against the global institution.
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Theo Burrell, star of 'Antiques Roadshow,' dies at 39
Her death came four years after she was diagnosed with glioblastoma.
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Police investigate the death of South Africa World Cup soccer player Jayden Adams
The 25-year-old died two weeks after helping South Africa reach the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time.
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