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07/09/2021

🦠 Left to their own devices, viruses are pretty much helpless. They need cells to infect in order to replicate. But they’re sneaky — many of them also manage to stick around long after we think they’re gone.

On this episode of The Pulse, we explore viruses — how they affect our bodies, and what happens when they stick around.

🎧 Listen here, or download wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3xw7Bek

🦠 Left to their own devices, viruses are pretty much helpless. They need cells to infect in order to replicate. But they’re sneaky — many of them also manage to stick around long after we think they’re gone.

On this episode of The Pulse, we explore viruses — how they affect our bodies, and what happens when they stick around.

🎧 Listen here, or download wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3xw7Bek

07/09/2021

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07/09/2021

Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba | 7/9/21 | WHYY-TV

We all know that superstar Gloria Estefan loves the Samba. Now she explores the cultures that gave her the beat.

'Gloria Estefan: Sangre Yoruba' from Great Performances l PBS premieres Friday, July 9 at 9 PM on WHYY-TV 12.

#GreatPerformances #GloriaEstefan #LatinMusic #Brazil #Samba

07/08/2021

What We Know About The Assassination Of Haiti's President

The assassination of Haiti's president has pitched the country into more uncertainty. Haitian authorities have reacted quickly: arresting alleged gunmen, closing borders, and instituting martial law.

Here's what we know so far.

The assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse on Wednesday has pitched the country into uncertainty. Haiti was already in crisis even before its president's assassination.

07/08/2021

Unforgotten, Season 4: Trailer | 7/11/21 | WHYY-TV

Cassie and Sunny investigate a cold case with alarming links to the police force... Unforgotten from MASTERPIECE | PBS premieres July 11 at 9 PM with the series’ most dramatic season yet!

07/07/2021

Brass birds flock to Delaware River to launch a series of waterfront sculptures

"A Moment Without You" — a subtle and grief-stricken work — is the first of five sculptures to be installed along the Delaware River waterfront. https://bit.ly/3yw3ChR

‘A Moment Without You,’ a subtle and grief-stricken work, is the first of five sculptures to be installed along the Delaware River waterfront.

07/07/2021

Baby Alligators Hunt at Night | Nature | WHYY-TV

These baby alligators wait until nightfall to learn to hunt. via Nature | PBS

07/07/2021

Elmo Got A Pandemic Puppy — Meet Sesame Street's Newest Character

Sesame Street has a new character: Tango, a puppy adopted by Elmo to teach kids how to help care for pets responsibly.

Sesame Street is welcoming a new character, Elmo's adopted puppy Tango, who'll teach kids how to care for pets. An animated special will tell Tango's backstory, and then she'll join the regular cast.

07/07/2021

2021 N.J. Hall of Fame inductees include John Nash, Patti Smith, Alexander Hamilton

23 Garden State luminaries of arts, sports, business, and public service will be honored virtually this fall. https://bit.ly/3ywGGPo

23 Garden State luminaries of arts, sports, business, and public service will be honored virtually this fall.

07/07/2021

Landfall | Official Trailer | POV | WHYY-TV

Making its POV debut on Monday, July 12, at 10 PM, Landfall Documentary offers a prismatic portrait of Puerto Ricans navigating dismantled social services and newcomers eager to profit in the wake of Hurricane María. Tune in or stream on WHYY-TV 12! #LandfallFilmPBS bit.ly/3jM5xLd

07/06/2021

What we know about white supremacists getting chased out of Philly

Independence Day eve in Philly was marred by a white supremacist rally through Center City.

But onlookers challenged their hateful rhetoric and sent the marchers running. via Billy Penn https://bit.ly/3jKwW05

“They literally ran away from the people of Philadelphia,” said a police spokesperson, describing events on the eve of July 4.

07/06/2021

Could PG&E Have Prevented the Deadly California Camp Fire? | Frontline | WHYY-TV

The deadly Camp Fire in Paradise, CA, is the most devastating in California's history — and it might have been prevented if U.S. electricity company PG&E had taken different measures to reduce wildfire risks.

FRONTLINE | PBS investigates in 'Fire in Paradise.' Tune in or stream tonight at t 10 PM on WHYY-TV 12. bit.ly/2TFxJEQ

07/06/2021

The Newest TikTok Stars Are Exotic Pets, But Experts Say That's A Problem

TikTokkers are becoming increasingly captivated by videos of exotic pets like servals and foxes, which rack up millions of views. Some states have extremely strict wildlife laws. But viewers won't know whether a TikTok exotic pet is owned legally, or what state they're in, unless the owner explicitly states it.

TikTokkers are buying exotic pets like servals, raccoons, kinkajous and foxes because of the enticing videos they see, without considering the responsibilities of owning them, experts say.

07/05/2021

Radio Times: What's Behind the Falling Birth Rate?

The birth rate in the U.S. is at an all-time low at just 1.64 children per woman, below the replacement level. So why are so many women putting children off or deciding to be child-free?

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The birth rate in the U.S. is at an all-time low, just 1.64 children per woman. We discuss why many women are delaying parenthood or choosing to be childless.

07/05/2021

How California's Droughts Lead to Other Disasters | NOVA | WHYY-TV

Each year, California and the Southwest break new records for droughts and high temperatures, leading to heatwaves, wildfires, and even flooding. Learn how these catastrophes operate together—and how engineers are working on new technologies to help us survive. via NOVA l PBS

07/04/2021

WHYY wishes you a happy #July4th! 🎆

WHYY wishes you a happy #July4th! 🎆

07/03/2021

POV: The Neutral Ground | 7/5/21 | WHYY-TV

Document the dispute over removing four Confederate monuments in New Orleans and America's long romance with the Lost Cause.

Watch 'The Neutral Ground' from POV Monday, July 5 at 9:30 PM on WHYY-TV 12.

07/03/2021

Corbin Bleu and Lora Lee Gayer Perform “Let’s Say It With Firecrackers” | Great Performances | WHYY-TV

Corbin Bleu and Lora Lee Gayer tap-dance and sing in the energetic “Let’s Say It With Firecrackers.” via Great Performances l PBS

07/03/2021

Young Creators Studio | Thursdays at 7:30 PM | WHYY-TV

#YoungCreatorsStudio is back! In Season 2, local student filmmakers reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic and its challenges. Watch Thursdays at 7:30 PM on WHYY-TV 12.

07/03/2021

The reasons Philly can't have to-go cocktails this summer

Cocktails to go are officially banned under Pa.’s rules around booze.

If you want to understand why this all happened — and what restaurants can do now — here’s a step-by-step explainer. https://bit.ly/368PKOp

When it comes to Pennsylvania alcohol laws, nothing is ever simple.

07/03/2021

Watch your MASTERPIECE Favorites with WHYY Passport

Did you know you can watch all seasons of Poldark and more MASTERPIECE | PBS favorites with PBS Passport? Why not spend your holiday weekend catching up and streaming a few? video.whyy.org/show/poldark/

07/03/2021

A Capitol Fourth | 7/4/21 | WHYY-TV

America's favorite Independence Day celebration featuring well-known musical artists and the greatest display of fireworks in the nation is back! Watch A Capitol Fourth July 4 at 8 PM on WHYY-TV 12.

07/02/2021

🚀 For thousands of years, humans have obsessed over Mars from afar. At first, maybe it was the fact that Mars stands out in the night sky because of its reddish color.

But as we learned more about Mars and the conditions there, it was the possibility of life on this distant planet that captured our collective imagination.

On this special episode of The Pulse, we explore what we are learning about Mars, and when we can expect to actually see humans set foot on the red planet.

🎧 Listen here, or download wherever you get your podcasts → smarturl.it/the-pulse

🚀 For thousands of years, humans have obsessed over Mars from afar. At first, maybe it was the fact that Mars stands out in the night sky because of its reddish color.

But as we learned more about Mars and the conditions there, it was the possibility of life on this distant planet that captured our collective imagination.

On this special episode of The Pulse, we explore what we are learning about Mars, and when we can expect to actually see humans set foot on the red planet.

🎧 Listen here, or download wherever you get your podcasts → smarturl.it/the-pulse

07/02/2021

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07/02/2021

Pinterest Bans All Weight Loss Ads

Pinterest has become the first major social media platform to ban weight-loss ads.

Pinterest will now ban all ads containing weight loss language or imagery, adding to the platform's growing roster of prohibited content.

07/01/2021

Soothing Nature: Animals of Mexico | Nature | WHYY-TV

Sound on! Take in the wonderful wildlife of Mexico. via Nature | PBS

#NaturePBS #Animals #Wildlife #Mexico #Nature

07/01/2021

Philly pool season begins after challenging search for lifeguards

For the first time in two years, pool season is officially open in Philly. Ultimately, the city was able to hire 215 of the 377 necessary lifeguards before pools opened 🏊🏼‍♀️ https://bit.ly/2SJ0m3y

The city’s pool season begins, despite the recruitment issues and criticism surrounding which neighborhood pools were chosen to open.

07/01/2021

The Pulse: A WHYY Health & Science Podcast

Explore stories about the people and places at the heart of health, science and technology. Download 'The Pulse' wherever you get your podcasts.

Go on an adventure into unexpected corners of the health and science world each week with award-winning host Maiken Scott.

07/01/2021

Bill Cosby's Release Could Have A Silencing Effect On Victims, Advocates Say

The news of Bill Cosby's prison release has enraged activists and survivors.

"It's really sending shockwaves through our survivor community," Angela Rose said. "I fear that this is going to really hinder other survivors from coming forward."

Visceral reactions to the news that Bill Cosby has been released from prison include shock from victims' advocates and #MeToo activists to support from his friend and TV co-star Phylicia Rashad.

06/30/2021

Kevin Belton's Cookin' Louisiana | Saturdays at 2:30 PM | WHYY-TV

In this tasty tour of the Pelican State's best flavors and dishes, Kevin explores the rich and multi-faceted foodways of Louisiana. Watch 'Kevin Belton's Cookin' Louisiana' Saturdays at 2:30 PM on WHYY-TV 12.

06/30/2021

Rounding the Bases

🎧 New from the #FreshAirArchive: Baseball is our national pastime and its stars, critics, and storytellers are no stranger to Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

Listen to interviews from more than 40 years of Fresh Air with Terry Gross, the celebrated radio show and podcast produced by WHYY and broadcast by NPR.

06/29/2021

Philly’s prodigal son: The making — and near breaking — of a Black male teacher

Shakoor Henderson is a beloved Philly math teacher and basketball coach. He walked a long, uphill path to this point, and says it's thanks to a teacher in his past. https://bit.ly/3AbcsDy

Shakoor Henderson is back in the city that nearly destroyed his parents — doing a job no one would have expected. All thanks to a teacher in his past.

06/29/2021

5 Facts About Pluto | NOVA | WHYY-TV

Pluto has a thin atmosphere with a blue tint. Find out what else makes the "King of the Kuiper Belt" interesting.

Stream 'The Planets: Ice Worlds' from NOVA l PBS online or on the PBS app now: https://bit.ly/3jy9WRA

06/29/2021

New Jersey Prisoners Will Be Placed Based On Gender Identity Under A New Policy

The New Jersey Department of Corrections will now make it customary for prisoners who are transgender, intersex, or nonbinary to be assigned a jail stay that's in line with their gender identity.

As part of civil lawsuit settlement, the New Jersey Department of Corrections has agreed to make it customary for prisoners to be assigned a jail stay in line with their gender identity.

06/29/2021

Bicentennial City | 7/3/21 | WHYY-TV

Though the city ultimately hosted over two million people, the 4th of July weekend suffered from overblown expectations. Hear untold stories from the 1976 Bicentennial in Philadelphia in 'Bicentennial City,' Sat. at 9 PM on WHYY-TV 12.