After crushing defeats last year for Pennsylvania Democrats that saw Republicans win every statewide election and pick up two congressional seats, the party is celebrating a successful batch of off-year elections. The highlight of the Democrats’ night was the successful retention elections of three state Supreme Court justices who were originally elected in 2015. Justices
READ MORECoca-Cola has once again used artificial intelligence to create its annual holiday commercials, reimagining the brand’s classic 1995 Christmas advertisement even after facing widespread criticism for doing the same last year. The two new advertisements, which debuted Nov. 4, continue the company’s push to blend nostalgic storytelling with new technology. The move also signals that
READ MOREOn Nov.1, the grand unveiling of a multi-decade project in Egypt has seen huge success, drawing in crowds of tourists as well as multiple leaders from around the world. According to BBC, the 500,000 square mile museum, roughly the size of Vatican City, was worth around $1 billion to build and is Egypt’s new center
READ MOREWhen Hello Kitty shows up at a Formula One race, it’s fair to say the brand has entered a new era. At this year’s Formula One Academy finale in Las Vegas, Sanrio’s global icon will appear on helmets, merchandise and even a “Hello Kitty Grandstand.” The collaboration marks the first time the all-female racing series
READ MOREOn Nov. 1, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held a meeting among many of its 21 member states, notably excluding the United States. APEC and its members serve to increase trade among nations and promote cooperation in burgeoning industries. Of note at this latest summit was the seemingly exponential growth of the AI and chip
READ MOREEvery year Etown announces a line up of speakers to enlighten students on various topics. The college originally announced this academic year’s presenters at the beginning of the fall semester, and now the first of the lectures is set to begin. Monique Coleman, award-winning actress famous for her role as Taylor McKessie in Disney’s High
READ MOREGov. Josh Shapiro has joined two lawsuits against President Donald Trump in response to the Trump administration’s decision to cut federal funding to Pennsylvania and other states. The first suit was filed in response to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to cut funding to so-called “sanctuary cities,” a label Trump has used to
READ MOREDr. J. Kenneth Kreider, professor emeritus of history, passed away at the age of 91 on Oct. 19 following a recent diagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer. A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Kreider was born on April 7, 1934, to A. Clyde and Catherine Herr Neff Kreider. After graduating from Southern Lancaster County
READ MOREElizabethtown College’s fall play Empowered: How One Girl Scout Nearly Destroyed the World’s Economy, written by Don Zolidis, wrapped its run in the Tempest Theatre after two weekends of performances that mixed comedy, satire and collaboration. The show follows Amaryllis, a Girl Scout determined to win her troop’s cookie-selling contest at any cost. To get
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