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Delaware Public Media
Early voting for Delaware’s Primary Election gets underway this week.
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Mark Arehart/Delaware Public MediaDolly Parton had an impact on many around the world including kids here in Delaware. -
Senator Stephanie Hansen's FacebookA sweeping package of legislation targeting data center development, energy usage, and consumer costs got were passed in a ceremonial signing this week.
This Week on "The Green"
Delaware Public Media
As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is in New Castle County. The Democratic primary in 9th House District finds a trio of Democrats making the case they can flip a seat left open by a Republican walking away after 12 years representing the districtDelaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny takes a closer look at the Democrats running and where they stand on key issues.
NPR National and World Headlines
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President Trump is touting a new deal for the U.S. to access Venezuelan oil fields. Trump says it's a major boon for the American people, but it's unclear when they'll see the benefits.
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NPR's A Martínez speaks with Francisco Monaldi, director of the Latin America Energy Program at Rice University, about President Trump's claims of a Venezuelan oil agreement.
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Several people are missing or unaccounted for after severe flash flooding in the Grand Canyon on Saturday caused significant damage.
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Russian forces relentlessly battered Kyiv and cities in the region around the Ukrainian capital for a fifth straight day, leaving some supermarket shelves bare after repeated strikes on warehouses. -
U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29 -
A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Student Spotlight
- Early Learning Advocacy Day seeks to marshall support for youngest students
- DNREC gives kids a chance to develop fishing skills
- Annual event offers those with special needs a 'Night to Shine'
- Biggs Museum puts a spotlight on DSU's marching band
- Turkey Brawl brings local lacrosse community together
- Stuff the Bus food drive continues efforts to combat food insecurity