Workers and regional business owners rallied at Leg Hall ahead of the Senate Labor Committee’s hearing on SB 272 Thursday, largely to push back on the possibility of state mandated project labor agreements.
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Three more family farms are added to Delaware’s Century Farm program in 2026.
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Five guest artists from across the country will perform. Sharing the stage with the performers will be six antique harpsichords. The oldest dates back to the 1500s.
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The state of Delaware is taking its next step to regulate and mitigate so-called ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Late last month, the state’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Public Health, and Department of Agriculture delivered an implementation plan – outlining how they plan to cut the presence of PFAS chemicals in drinking water, soil and air.This week, contributor Jon Hurdle digs into that plan and offers a look at where Delaware is heading in its battle against PFAS.
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They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.
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Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
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A 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting between Israel and Hezb
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to the 10-day ceasefire, but Israel vowed to keep its forces in southern Lebanon, saying it would attack if threatened by Hezbollah.
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The historic ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon reveals a shifting role for Hezbollah in the decades-long war. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Maha Yahya of the Carnegie Middle East Center.
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Also: If you know what Eric Swalwell looks like, you'll get at least one question correct.