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The NBA playoff picture is almost set. Two games Friday night will decide the last two places.

Atmospheric scientist Perry Samson recounts his terrifying story of how he ended up inside a tornado and survived.

Experts welcome latest state plans on PFAS and emerging chemicals

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.

Arts Playlist: Delaware Symphony Orchestra's season finale

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra wrap up its season this month with a pair of concerts in Wilmington and Lewes.On this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny gets a preview of the show from the orchestra's music director, Michelle Di Russo, along with her reflections on her first season leading the symphony.

Enlighten Me: Are you being scammed and how to detect fraud?

April is AARP Fraud Prevention Month.As part of the organization’s efforts to address the issue, AARP conducted a survey to understand the public’s concerns regarding fraud, and will host free events in Delaware this month to help residents protect themselves from fraud.In this edition of Enlighten Me, Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry is joined AARP Delaware’s Communications Manager Kimberly Wharton to discuss what AARP’s research found, what types of fraud and scams people should be aware of and best practices to avoid becoming a fraud victim.

The Green - April 17, 2026

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This is a strain of Candida auris cultured in a petri dish at a laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's a form of yeast that can harm humans — and is resistant to the most common antifungal drugs.

Why scientists are nervous about fungi

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.

Displaced residents travel through the Qasmieh area as they gesture on the way back to their homes in the southern Lebanon, on Friday, after the start of a 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel. Despite the truce, the Israeli military and Hezbollah warned residents not to return to their villages for their own safety.

The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran

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.

BEIRUT, LEBANON - APRIL 16: The Lebanese capital is seen from a viewpoint after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that would commence at midnight local time on April 16, 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon. The statement made no mention of Hezbollah, the militant group that has been the purported target of Israel's war here, but a senior lawmaker for the group said it had been briefed on a short-term ceasefire. Israel's campaign, which has involved intensive bombing across Lebanon and an invasion of southern parts of the country, had continued apace despite the US-Iran ceasefire agreed to on April 8. (Photo by Adri Salido/Getty Images)

Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon. And, Trump nominates a new CDC director.

A 10-day ceasefire to pause fighting between Israel and Hezb

Israel and Lebanon begin tense 10-day ceasefire

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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