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- 1Cornelis Networks Raises $205M in FundingโChesterbrook AI Startup Cornelis Networks Raises $205M in Funding
Cornelis Networks, a networking technology startup based in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania, has raised $205 million in new funding. The company builds high-performance interconnect technology used in AI and supercomputing environments, and the raise comes as investors continue pouring money into infrastructure firms serving the artificial intelligence boom.
- 2Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows with 55 new casesโPennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
Health officials in Pennsylvania are reporting a rapidly growing measles outbreak, with 55 new cases confirmed since Wednesday. The spread has made the state the focus of national concern, as measles is highly contagious and officials are urging residents to check vaccination status and watch for symptoms as contact tracing continues.
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Teachers in the Berwick Area School District in Pennsylvania are planning to go on strike on Tuesday, according to regional news reports. The move signals a breakdown in contract negotiations between the teachers' union and the district. Parents and families in the community are likely to face class cancellations and childcare disruptions if the walkout goes ahead as planned.
- 4Fetterman breaks with Democrats to oppose Iran War Powers resolutionโผFetterman bucks party again, votes against Iran War Powers resolution
Democratic Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted against a War Powers resolution aimed at blocking US military action against Iran, defying most of his party once again. The vote adds to a string of occasions where Fetterman has split from fellow Democrats, particularly on foreign policy and Israel- and Iran-related issues, drawing criticism from progressive voters and praise from moderates.
- 5Suspect in UPMC doctor's murder now charged with Wilkinsburg sexual assaultโUPMC doctor murder suspect now facing charges for Wilkinsburg sexual assault
The suspect in the killing of a UPMC doctor is now facing additional charges related to a sexual assault in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, according to WPXI. Authorities have filed the new charges while the murder case proceeds. The development has drawn attention in the Pittsburgh area as details of the accusations against the suspect continue to emerge.
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A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is expanding, with state health officials tracking additional confirmed cases and urging residents to verify their vaccination status. Measles is highly contagious, and outbreaks typically prompt contact tracing, exposure warnings at public locations, and reminders that the MMR vaccine is highly effective. Public health commentary is focused on how far the cluster has spread and what it signals about falling immunization rates.
- 7Pennsylvania measles outbreak adds 55 cases in two daysโPennsylvania's measles outbreak: 55 new cases reported in 2 days
Pennsylvania has reported 55 new measles cases in just two days, according to state health data, making it one of the fastest-growing outbreaks in the United States. Officials are urging vaccination and monitoring exposed contacts as the outbreak is described as deadly, with concern mounting over continued spread and low immunization rates in affected communities.
- 8John Fetterman Speaks at Texas Tribune FestivalโWatch: John Fetterman speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman appeared at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, the annual Austin gathering that brings together politicians, journalists and voters for on-stage interviews. Footage of his remarks was circulated by news outlets, drawing attention to what he said on current political issues and his positioning within the Democratic Party heading into the midterm season.
- 9RFK Jr accused of hollowing out HHS staffingโ# HHS & many Americans are struggling to survive bc # RFKJr ๐จhas ZOMBIFIED the agency: "30% fewer staff, scientists side
Critics say the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost roughly 30% of its staff, with scientists sidelined and political interference shaping decisions. The new leadership, which pledged to follow the science, is being faulted for challenging Pennsylvania's announcement of two measles deaths. Commenters argue the agency's weakening leaves many Americans struggling, and the cuts and measles dispute are fueling sharp backlash online.
- 10Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 890 casesโPennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 890 cases with 55 new infections: Officials
Health officials in Pennsylvania report that the state's measles outbreak has grown to 890 confirmed cases, with 55 new infections recorded in the latest update. The continued rise in cases is drawing attention to vaccination gaps and the difficulty of containing the highly contagious virus as officials work to trace exposures and urge residents to check their immunization status.
- 11Pennsylvania DEP Permits 150-Mile Transmission Line Across 8 CountiesโDEP Issues Chapter 105 Permits For Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission 150 Mile Piney-Seward And Erie South Piney Transmission Line Project Crossing 8 Counties
Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection has issued Chapter 105 permits for Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission's Piney-Seward and Erie South Piney transmission line project, a roughly 150-mile line crossing eight counties. The permits clear a key regulatory hurdle for the high-voltage project. Details on conditions, opposition or construction timelines have not yet been widely reported.