“Black Panther” fans will feel all the feels Friday when Marvel and Ryan Coogler’s highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 blockbuster, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” is released in theaters. As expected the movie starring Angela Bassett as King T’Cha…
Fox’s World Cup coverage plans to stay away from Qatar’s many controversies
NEW YORK — Qatar’s hosting of this year’s men’s World Cup has been dogged by controversy ever since the day 12 years ago when FIFA awarded its showcase to a Middle Eastern nation for the first time. Indeed, the clamor started even before then, with all…
Editorial: A caustic election cycle ends with Pa. voters opting to preserve abortion rights and defend democracy
In the end, Pennsylvania voters picked common sense over scare tactics. Most of those who went to the polls in the commonwealth saw through the creepy commercials, heated rhetoric and disinformation. They opted instead to take a stand for abortion righ…
Vaccine advocate, on science, truth, and why he’s not a fan of the latest COVID boosters
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia’s most prominent immunization expert isn’t planning to get the latest COVID-19 booster shot, and doesn’t think most others need to either. Paul Offit, who is among the Food and Drug Administration’s advisers on which vaccin…
6 Pa. election takeaways: Shapiro’s ascendency, Fetterman’s plan, Trump’s bad night
PHILADELPHIA — Josh Shapiro underscored his status as a potential national Democratic star. John Fetterman proved his assertion that he could win back at least some of the voters who had fled his party. In scoring two big wins for their party Tuesday n…
Pennsylvania’s Senate race is the most expensive in the country — and it’s not even close
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania’s crucial U.S. Senate race has been the most expensive in the country this year — and it’s not even close. Democrat John Fetterman, Republican Mehmet Oz and their political allies have spent a combined $312 million on a race…
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy receives Liberty Medal
PHILADELPHIA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, appearing via recorded video, was honored at the National Constitution Center on Monday night as the 2022 recipient of the Liberty Medal. U.S. Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del., and Rob Portman, R-Ohio, v…
Zach Eflin elects free agency, as the Phillies pick up Aaron Nola’s option
A half-hour after the final out was made Saturday night, as the Houston Astros celebrated their World Series victory on the field, the two longest-tenured Phillies players stood side by side in a corner of the clubhouse and reflected on the postseason …
John Fetterman’s Pa. Senate campaign is suing to have undated and misdated ballots counted
PHILADELPHIA — Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s campaign for U.S. Senate has joined the legal fight over whether mail ballots with no date or the incorrect date should be counted in Tuesday’s election. The Democratic campaign sued state elections…
Marcus Hayes: Phillies and Union make history, ending storybook seasons on the same day during a wild Philadelphia fall
HOUSTON — An hour before Game 6, John Middleton stood in the tunnel that led to the field at Minute Maid Park. He was told to enjoy the evening. His Phillies faced elimination in the World Series, the title Middleton has coveted since 2009. “It’s hard …