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White House Security Incident: A man identified as Nasire Best, 21, opened fire near a Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW; agents returned fire, killing him, and a bystander was also hit. Trump was inside the White House and was not harmed, while the area briefly locked down and investigators continue to sort out what led to the attack. Iran Talks & Energy Pressure: Trump says a U.S.-Iran deal is “largely negotiated” and would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but details still need finalization—an uncertainty backdrop that’s feeding into fuel costs. Pennsylvania Jobs Snapshot: Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate held at 4.2% in April, with nonfarm jobs at a record high, led by education/health and professional services. Local Business & Workforce: A Piedmont Airlines MRO pipeline story highlights how aviation maintenance training is turning into steady jobs in Pennsylvania, while a separate report flags tougher entry-level hiring—especially for young adults with autism. Industry Watch: Casino “sweepstakes” models face fresh state crackdowns, with California moving to ban them starting Jan. 1, 2026.

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May 21, 2026

Ox Productions named 2026 Telly Production Company of the Year

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May 21, 2026

PPL summer rate hike could push Pennsylvania bills past $200

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May 20, 2026

AACS urges Education Department to drop proposed rule affecting career certificate programs

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Vermont nears first-in-the-nation paraquat ban as Parkinson’s case gains attention

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'We will fight until the end': Pennsylvania township erupts over $5 billion data center plan

'We will fight until the end': Pennsylvania township erupts over $5 billion data center plan

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Agriculture secretary tours new AI lab at Penn Vet to highlight innovation grants

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Shapiro administration brings students to Farm City Day for agriculture career exploration

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.2 Percent as Jobs Hit Record High

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.2 Percent as Jobs Hit Record High

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May 21, 2026

Shapiro Administration Highlights the Need for Funding to Grow Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy During Visit to Thermo Fisher Scientific in Dauphin County

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Shapiro Administration Highlights the Need for Funding to Grow Pennsylvania’s Innovation Economy During Visit to Thermo Fisher Scientific in Dauphin County

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Creating Jobs in Beaver County: Governor Shapiro Secures $15 Million Investment from McCarl’s LLC to Expand Its Industrial Fabrication Operations, Creating 130 Jobs

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PPL Electric Rate Increase Could Push Pennsylvania Bills Past $200 This Summer

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