Scoop USA Newspaper
Support for PA Death Penalty at 'Five-Decade Low,' advocates say
A team of anti-death penalty advocates and legal experts summarized the year in capital punishment in Pennsylvania at a media briefing, emphasizing signs of decreased public support for the ultimate punishment.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 45
Scoop USA Newspaper
What to know about Trump administration freezing federal child care funds
The Trump administration has said it is freezing child care funds to all states until they provide more verification about the programs in a move fueled by a series of fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 47
Scoop USA Newspaper
2025 Year End Review
The City of Philadelphia implemented two-day-a-week trash collection in Center City and South Philadelphia in 2025.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
Scoop USA Newspaper
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam ...and whatever '6-7' means
Dictionaries define things.
6 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
Scoop USA Newspaper
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
As I prepare the final Banned Books column of 2025, I’m saddened, grateful, and overwhelmed by the past twelve months, which will come to an end in a single day, and I look forward to what the new year brings.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
Scoop USA Newspaper
The year we must trust but verify
I was tempted to take the easy route in my last column of 2025 and reflect on politicians' lies.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 47
Scoop USA Newspaper
What to do for a successful New Year
Last year was full of trials, tribulations, joys, and good times for just about all of us. Each of us has had happy moments we want to remember for years and sad moments we wish to forget.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 47
Scoop USA Newspaper
Happy Birthday, Jesus: A Celebration of Love, Joy, and Community
During the holiday season, when the air is filled with memories, melodies, and moments that bring us closer together, two faith communities united to remind us of the true meaning of Christmas.
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 46
Scoop USA Newspaper
Waterfront Fireworks & Mummers: Philly Rings in 2026 with tradition!
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC), the driving force behind Philadelphia's spectacular Visit PA New Year's Eve Fireworks on the Waterfront and the city's cherished Mummers Parade, has proudly unveiled its ambitious plans to ring in the New Year, as the nation gears up to celebrate its 250th Anniversary in 2026.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
Scoop USA Newspaper
Samuel M. Nabrit
Samuel Milton Nabrit was an esteemed academician, marine biologist, and the distinguished second President of Texas Southern University (TSU).
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
Scoop USA Newspaper
Chaplaincy: A history of Unsung Unwavering Service
Police chaplains offer essential emotional and spiritual support to families, individuals, and law enforcement personnel.
2 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 2
Scoop USA Newspaper
Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam ...and whatever '6-7' means
Dictionaries define things.
6 min |
ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 46
Scoop USA Newspaper
Beyond the Candles: Understanding Kwanzaa
This articled was shared in ScoopUSA in December 2024, under the title of A Beginners Guide to Kwanzaa.
3 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
Scoop USA Newspaper
The Hunger Games
I don’t remember a time when I’ve seen so much suffering in this country.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
Scoop USA Newspaper
Carla Washington Hines: A personal remembrance
The spirit of love and community permeated the air at the memorial celebration of the life of Carla Washington Hines, a gifted dancer, choreographer, dance educator, and advocate for the arts.
4 min |
ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
Scoop USA Newspaper
Praise & Worship
I don’t know if you have noticed that the newspaper’s obituary section is much larger.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
AppleMagazine
HYUNDAI AND BOSTON DYNAMICS PRESENT ATLAS HUMANOID ROBOT AT CES
Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics used the CES stage in Las Vegas to publicly demonstrate Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for industrial environments.
3 min |
January 09, 2026
AppleMagazine
NVIDIA CONFIRMS VERA RUBIN NVL72 HAS ENTERED PRODUCTION
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang used his keynote address at CES to confirm that the company's Vera Rubin NVL72 platform is now in production.
2 min |
January 09, 2026
AppleMagazine
The Next TV - THE STRATEGIC BET ON WHAT COMES AFTER THE STREAMING ERA
The familiar ritual of flipping through TV channels, once thought obsolete, is returning.
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January 09, 2026
AppleMagazine
FORMER APPLE ENGINEERS LAUNCH LYTE TO BUILD A “VISUAL BRAIN” FOR ROBOTS
Apple veterans behind some of the core technology that powers Face ID are stepping into the robotics spotlight with a new startup aimed at redefining how machines see and understand the world.
2 min |
January 09, 2026
AppleMagazine
XAI RAISES $20 BILLION IN SERIES E AS FUNDING EXPANDS ALONGSIDE REGULATORY SCRUTINY
xAI, the artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, has secured $20 billion in a Series E funding round, surpassing its initial $15 billion target.
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January 09, 2026
AppleMagazine
IPHONE PRO MODELS COULD ADOPT 200MP CAMERAS BY 2028, MORGAN STANLEY SAYS
Apple is expected to introduce 200-megapixel rear camera sensors to the iPhone lineup in 2028, according to a research note from Morgan Stanley.
2 min |
January 09, 2026
AppleMagazine
APPLE'S NEXT IPHONE 17E ENTERS MASS PRODUCTION AS LEAKS CLARIFY DESIGN AND PRICING
Apple is preparing to move its next entry-level iPhone into mass production, according to supply-chain claims circulating from China, with manufacturing expected to begin shortly after CES.
2 min |
January 09, 2026
AppleMagazine
APPLE EXPANDS FITNESS+ WITH NEW PROGRAMS, STRAVA CHALLENGE, AND ACTIVITY AWARDS
Apple outlined a new set of updates for its Fitness+ service and Apple Watch activity features, adding structured workout programs, limited-time challenges, and new audio walking content designed to support users during the early months of the year.
2 min |
January 09, 2026
Scoop USA Newspaper
The Power of Giving: Why it matters every day
We often treat giving like a season.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 3
Scoop USA Newspaper
Fred Johnson and Paul King, two Black business leaders Philly lost in 2025
As we look back on 2025, there are a ton of stories that can remind us of the year.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
AppleMagazine
IPADOS AND MACOS 26.2 EXPAND 5GHZ WI-FI CAPABILITY ON WI-FI 6E HARDWARE
With the release of iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2, Apple has updated WiFi behavior on a range of recent Macs and iPads, enabling wider channel use on 5GHz networks for devices that support WiFi 6E.
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January 09, 2026
Scoop USA Newspaper
Madam C.J. Walker
Sarah Breedlove, who would ultimately earn her place in history as Madam C. J. Walker, was born on December 23, 1867, on a sprawling plantation in Delta, Louisiana.
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ScoopUSA Media, Volume 66 - Number 1
Scoop USA Newspaper
Jackie Ormes
Jackie Ormes is proudly recognized as the first African American cartoonist in the United States, making significant contributions to the medium with her four notable comic strips: “Torchy Brown in Dixie to Harlem” (1937), “Candy” (1945), “Patty Jo ‘n’ Ginger” (1946), and “Torchy Brown, Heartbeats” (1950).
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ScoopDigital, Vol. 6, No. 46
Scoop USA Newspaper
Black History Corner
Jackie Ormes is proudly recognized as the first African American cartoonist in the United States, making significant contributions to the medium with her four notable comic strips: \"Torchy Brown in Dixie to Harlem\" (1937), \"Candy\" (1945), \"Patty Jo 'n' Ginger\" (1946), and \"Torchy Brown, Heartbeats\" (1950).
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