Ivanka Trump recounted the moment her father was shot in Butler, Pennsylvania, describing the assassination attempt as incredibly difficult but expressing gratitude for his survival.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained Uzbek migrants at a license center in Pennsylvania, raising concerns about immigration enforcement practices.

Professor Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, has commenced his role as a visiting scholar at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

A pilot successfully landed a small plane on a Pennsylvania highway after an engine failure, skillfully avoiding traffic and ensuring a safe outcome.

Two firefighters in Pennsylvania died in a head-on UTV crash while actively searching for a missing woman. The incident occurred during their emergency response efforts.

Matthew Rodriguez, 18, has been apprehended in Pennsylvania as the second suspect in connection with the stray-bullet shooting that tragically killed seven-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in Brooklyn.

Pennsylvania American Water announced plans to invest $722 million in infrastructure upgrades throughout 2025.

USA Environmental Solutions has announced that expert consultation may be necessary to avoid a notice of violation for stormwater discharges under the Clean Water Act or Pennsylvania law.

A coalition of Apostolic church leaders in Ghana has issued a declaration in support of President John Mahama, following the reported withdrawal of an honorary doctorate by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania due to his stance on LGBTQI+ ideologies.

Tammy Canut, 53, faces multiple charges after allegedly stripping naked and assaulting customers inside a Pennsylvania grocery store.

Indian-origin Democrat Arvind Venkat read from the Isha Upanishad during a session in the Pennsylvania House, drawing attention to his unique cultural gesture.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York about possible solutions to the partial government shutdown.

A health alert has been issued concerning ground beef sold in Pennsylvania, prompting consumers to check their products for potential safety concerns.

Some Democrats who won big in last November's general election are now facing the practical challenges of governing, with a new leader in Pennsylvania's Lehigh County emphasizing the need for urgency.

A Pennsylvania amusement park has received awards recognizing its excellence in rides and aquatics.

Pennsylvania regulators are seeking $2.6 million in penalties following a deadly chocolate factory explosion that occurred in 2023.

Republicans have successfully held onto a central Pennsylvania district in a recent special election, maintaining their political presence in the region.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro unleashes scathing criticism of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Iran war leadership, calling him incompetent and offensive.

The CEO of a fracking company argues that New York's ban on the industry has led to energy poverty for 2.7 million residents, while neighboring Pennsylvania benefits from natural gas drilling.

Snow geese have begun their migration from the United States to their breeding grounds in Canada and Greenland, attracting thousands of observers in Pennsylvania. However, the increasing bird population is starting to cause problems for agriculture.

Pennsylvania's maverick senator John Fetterman gains bipartisan support while challenging his Democratic Party on key issues from Israel to funding.

Former President Donald Trump described to Jake Paul his experience of being shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, recalling it as a 'bloody mess' and initially mistaking the wound for a large insect bite.

NPR spent several days traveling across a pair of swing districts in Pennsylvania to find out. The answers show how much has changed since the 2020 election.

Two Pennsylvania men accused of ISIS-inspired NYC terror plot lived 10 miles apart but came from vastly different backgrounds before their arrests.

NPR traveled through swing districts in Pennsylvania to gauge how voters feel about former President Trump's repeated claims of election fraud.

CNN faced significant criticism on social media for its 'bizarre' framing of Pennsylvania teenagers charged with throwing bombs at a protest in New York City.

A federal investigation is underway after Pennsylvania students were accused of an explosive attack outside a mayor's residence, with concerns cited about ISIS inspiration.

Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi of Pennsylvania are accused of trying to detonate bombs at an anti-Islam rally near New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home Saturday.

Toll Brothers has announced the opening of its new community, Linden Ridge, located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, offering new housing options in the area.

Fire-breathing challenge reportedly leaves 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl intubated with burns after blowing isopropyl alcohol onto flame. Fire Chief Tommy Dick warns parents.

Pennsylvania's power grid is reportedly struggling to cope with the demands imposed by neighboring states' renewable energy targets.

A Pennsylvania church went viral because of a policy welcoming "loud" children, which sparked harsh online debate between people on both sides of the argument.

Invesco Muni Income Opportunities Trust has declared a dividend of $0.0291 per share.

Pennsylvania has issued a 'do not eat' fishing order for three counties, advising against consuming fish due to detected contaminants in the waters.

A bird flu outbreak has led to the devastation of 7.4 million chickens in Pennsylvania within a single month, according to a Reuters report.

Residents in Pennsylvania have been advised by authorities to avoid consuming fish from a specific local creek due to concerns over contamination.

Democratic Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania appeared to be the only member of his party to shake hands with former President Donald Trump before the State of the Union address.

A former Pennsylvania officer, accused of child rape, was fatally shot in a gunfire exchange with police.

PPL Corporation's stock has been raised by Barclays, with analysts anticipating a constructive outcome for the utility company's Pennsylvania rate case.

Student ICE Protests Lead To Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline In Pennsylvania Schools Authored by Janice Hisle via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), School officials ordered two eastern Pennsylvania schools into lockdown on Feb. 20, while dozens of students left the schools and became unruly. The move came after officials directed the students to cancel their planned protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. High school students gather for an anti-Immigrati...

A new documentary exploring the long history of football in Western Pennsylvania was screened on Monday at the Kamin Science Center.

An 18-year-old Pennsylvania man traveled to California with the intent to have sex with a 13-year-old girl and then commit suicide with her, according to the Department of Justice.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is reportedly turning to his Jewish faith as antisemitism increases and tensions over Israel persist.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is involved in an escalating dispute with his neighbor over property boundaries, turning into an unexpected political saga.

An 11-year-old Pennsylvania boy is facing an adult trial for criminal homicide, accused of fatally shooting his adoptive father on his birthday night following a dispute over a video game.

Security guards for Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reportedly assaulted protesters on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. while Aliyev was in the US for a council meeting.

A Pennsylvania man, recently cleared after spending 43 years in prison for murder, has been denied bail as he faces a deportation battle.

Pim Neill hit the milestone this weekend after using TikTok to help sell her cookies

Residents of Tremont, Pennsylvania, a town of 2,000, are voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration's plan to convert a local warehouse into an ICE detention center capable of holding nearly four times their population.

The world’s largest steam locomotive is scheduled to travel to eastern Pennsylvania this summer, with information provided on how the public can view it.

The parents of a toddler have been charged with child endangerment after their child sustained a minor injury at ZooAmerica in Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, having squeezed through a fence near a wolf enclosure.

A 17-month-old toddler had his hand instinctively grabbed by a wolf at ZooAmerica inside Hersheypark, Pennsylvania, while his parents were reportedly distracted.

An 18-month-old child sustained injuries after climbing under an exterior fence and making contact with a wolf inside its enclosure at a zoo in Pennsylvania.

Two firefighters in Pennsylvania were tragically killed in a head-on crash involving a UTV while they were actively engaged in the search for a missing woman.

The 2026 PGA Championship Golf Tournament, hosted at Pennsylvania’s Aronimink Golf Club, has sold out. Information on how to acquire tickets for the event is being shared.

An officer at SCI Cambridge Springs, a state correctional institution in Pennsylvania, has been charged with sexually assaulting an inmate.

Four men from California have been accused of stealing credit card information from Pennsylvanians as part of a resale scheme.

Pennsylvania has enacted a significant alcohol law in anticipation of hosting the FIFA World Cup and celebrating America250, aiming to enhance the experience for these major events.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman is facing backlash from fellow Democrats, with Rep. Brendan Boyle calling for his removal due to his support for Mullin and his stances on voter ID.

Pennsylvania House Democrats withdrew a Women's History Month resolution after Republicans proposed an amendment to define 'woman,' leading to floor laughter.

Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, is facing criticism from within his own party for frequently breaking with Democratic positions and occasionally siding with Donald Trump, leading to speculation about a 2028 primary challenge.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated that the Democratic Party's problems extend beyond messaging, acknowledging that Democrats have failed to deliver tangible results to voters and require an internal reckoning.

A local official in Pennsylvania's Lehigh County believes he has a strategy for Democrats to achieve significant wins in 2026, emphasizing the urgency needed for those recently elected.

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman's decisive vote to advance Republican Markwayne Mullin's nomination has sparked outrage among Democrats, with some calling for his resignation.

The FBI is searching for Indian national Patel, also known as Kenny Patel, approximately 35 years old, who is wanted in connection with a mail and wire fraud conspiracy and is believed to be in Illinois or Pennsylvania.

A Pennsylvania voter who previously supported Donald Trump three times has publicly voiced her extreme dissatisfaction with his policies, using very direct and critical language.

James Carville blasted Sen. John Fetterman for supporting Iran war, calling the Pennsylvania Democrat wrong about every issue in heated "Politics War Room" podcast criticism.

Residents across Ohio and Pennsylvania reported hearing a large boom, which experts suggest could have been a meteor entering Earth's atmosphere, similar to a sonic boom.

Severe storms are impacting large parts of the United States, rendering roads impassable in the Midwest, with forecasters warning that strong winds and tornadoes pose the greatest threat to the Mid-Atlantic states and Washington. Oklahoma is experiencing wild weather as one storm system moves out and another prepares to move in, while a Tornado Watch has been issued across Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is facing a lawsuit from his neighbors who allege he used state police to seize land for an 8-foot security fence around his home.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman voiced support for Dr. Mehmet Oz's work detecting Medicaid fraud, marking a shift from their contentious 2022 Senate campaign.

FirstEnergy plans to invest $950 million to upgrade its electrical grid infrastructure in Ohio and Pennsylvania, enhancing reliability and service.

A Pennsylvania man accused in an ISIS terror plot allegedly bought a fireworks fuse days before throwing explosive devices at a NYC protest outside Gracie Mansion, according to new reports.

Two Pennsylvania teens accused of ISIS-inspired terror plot in NYC allegedly threw explosive devices at protest. Prosecutors say act of terrorism.

The Trump administration has sued the University of Pennsylvania after it refused a request to provide information about Jewish students and staff as part of an antisemitism harassment investigation.

The parents of the suspect in the New York City bombing have been identified as naturalized US citizens living in a $2 million home in Pennsylvania.

Ibrahim Gambari, a former UN envoy, has been appointed as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Africana Studies.

Pennsylvania is investigating the use of abandoned mines and waste-heat recycling to make new data centers more sustainable, aiming to reduce their environmental impact.

A distribution center in Pennsylvania is set to close, impacting over 400 employees.

Winning numbers were drawn for several Pennsylvania Lottery games on Wednesday evening, including Match 6 Lotto, Pick 2, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5.

A school bus driver in Pennsylvania has been charged with endangering dozens of elementary students after allegedly driving while four times over the legal alcohol limit.

FirstEnergy announced plans to invest $950 million in upgrading and modernizing its electricity grid infrastructure in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The mysterious disappearance of Greek-American businessman Kostas Grevenitis has shocked public opinion in both Greece and the United States. Grevenitis is known for his business activities in Pennsylvania.

An illegal immigrant from Sierra Leone, Ibrahim George Kallon, who was training to be a corrections officer in Pennsylvania, has been arrested for sexual assault after overstaying his visa.

A self-absorbed Broadway star returns to his Pennsylvania hometown and puts on a show to save the local theater with a production of 'Our Town.'

Lawyers say Pennsylvania student protesters did not know a man who joined scrum was the police chief  AP News

A study from the University of Pennsylvania introduces the concept of 'cognitive surrender,' suggesting that people not only use AI but also 'think with it,' exploring the evolving relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.

Haverty has projected a capital expenditure of $33.5 million for 2026, as the company plans to enter the Pennsylvania market and expand its store network.

A resident reacts to the discovery of a body found in the woods in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, prompting local investigation.

PJM Board Approves $11.8BN Transmission Expansion Plan By Ethan Howland Of UtilityDive The PJM Interconnection’s board last week approved $11.8 billion in baseline transmission projects, with Dominion Energy’s Virginia utility landing roughly $4.8 billion in those projects. The projects are part of PJM’s 2025 Regional Transmission Expansion Plan Window 1, which is designed to bolster grid reliability that is strained by accelerated load growth in multiple areas across its Mid-Atlantic and Midwest footprint. The projects are also needed to handle new generation in southern Virginia, future generation in western PJM, delays to New Jersey offshore wind projects and increased regional flows toward the eastern parts of PJM’s footprint, the grid operator said Friday. PJM will monitor load and generation in its footprint to make sure needed transmission development is progressing in a timely manner, the grid operator said in its board-approved plan. DataBank’s IAD4 data center under construction in Ashburn, Va “PJM also clarified that siting, routing and regulatory processes, as well as construction, take a long time, and PJM needs the plan to be ready and advanced for the forecasted conditions proactively rather than bringing needed development late, which introduces impediments to development and reliability risks to stakeholders,” the grid operator said. Meanwhile, transmission costs are making up a growing share of the price of wholesale electricity in PJM. In 2024, transmission contributed $17.71/MWh to the cost of wholesale power in PJM, up 23%, or 5.8% a year, from $14.40/MWh in 2022, according to reports from Monitoring Analytics, PJM’s market monitor. Transmission costs totaled $13.9 billion, or 32% of total wholesale costs of $43.6 billion, in 2024, the last full year of Monitoring Analytics’ reporting. Energy costs made up nearly 59% of the cost of wholesale power that year and capacity accounted for 6.6% of the total. As part of PJM’s transmission expansion plan, Dominion Energy Virginia intends to build a $2.3-billion, 525-kV underground “backbone” transmission line in Virginia. The project, set to be online by June 2032, also calls for building two high-voltage direct current converter stations at each end of the 185-mile line for about $1.5 billion. The project is designed to deliver 3,000 MW into Loudoun County in northern Virginia, the area with the most data center capacity in the world. Like other multi-zone projects in the RTEP, the costs of the project will be shared across PJM’s footprint. The just-approved plan also includes a $1.7-billion transmission line across central Pennsylvania proposed by NextEra Energy Transmission and Exelon. The project was opposed by Pennsylvania’s Office of Consumer Advocate, which argued that there were less expensive alternatives to the project. The project addresses system-wide, structural reliability needs in PJM’s northeastern region that cannot be met with incremental upgrades or “terminal-only” solutions, NextEra and Exelon said in a Jan. 29 letter to PJM’s board. “PJM’s own analyses and the convergence of independent developer proposals, demonstrates that new high-voltage backbone infrastructure is required to maintain reliable service under plausible future conditions,” the companies said. The project is slated to be operating by June 2031. The transmission plan includes a $1.1 billion project in central Ohio proposed by Grid Growth Ventures, a joint venture between Transource Energy — a partnership between American Electric Power and Evergy — and FirstEnergy Transmission. The project includes 300 miles of 765-kV lines. Under the plan, PPL Electric will build transmission projects totaling about $580 million, while Exelon subsidiaries Commonwealth Edison and Potomac Electric Power Co. will build projects totaling about $276 million and $292 million, respectively. PJM’s RTEPs for 2024 and 2023 included $5.9 billion and $6.6 billion in baseline projects. Tyler Durden Thu, 02/19/2026 - 09:50

Local officials are investigating violent arrests of high school students protesting ICE in a Pennsylvania town, with witnesses claiming a police chief used a chokehold on a female student.

A Pennsylvania high school senior, Zachariah Abraham Meyers, is facing more than 300 felony charges for allegedly operating a criminal network involved in sextortion and catfishing targeting minors.

Bird flu is once again spreading, affecting over four million birds at commercial egg-layer sites in Pennsylvania and potentially leading to another rise in egg prices.

Bloomberg/Getty Images Blue Owl Capital failed to secure financing for a $4 billion data center project in Pennsylvania. One lender said the lack of interest was due to CoreWeave's creditworthiness. AI data center investments face financing challenges due to concerns about credit risk. Blue Owl Capital, a leading investor in the data center boom, was unable to arrange financing for a $4 billion data center it is co-developing in Pennsylvania after pitching lenders to help bankroll the project in recent months. The facility, 80 miles west of Philadelphia in the city of Lancaster, will be occupied by CoreWeave, a provider of artificial intelligence cloud computing services that has become a closely watched name in the AI race for its rapid expansion — and the billions of dollars of high-interest-rate debt it has taken on to fuel that growth. An executive who arranges debt for major data center deals told Business Insider that the lack of interest in the Lancaster project was due to growing caution among lenders and investors about taking on sizable exposures to AI players with less-than-sterling credit. CoreWeave has a below-investment-grade rating of B+, according to S&P Global Ratings. "We saw it. We passed," a senior executive at a large specialty lender told Business Insider. The financing executive and the lender did not want to be identified because they were speaking about an industry name they may seek to do business with. A spokesman for Blue Owl said that the company had "considered" third-party financing for the Lancaster project "as we would with any transaction as we explore alternatives before choosing the most attractive path forward." The spokesman added that the project, which he said is already under construction, "is fully funded, on time, and on budget." It is unclear whether Blue Owl has been funding construction entirely from its own capital. If Blue Owl is unable to raise debt for the Lancaster development, it could be on the hook for a potentially huge outlay of cash to pay for the data center's construction. The situation shows the complications and risks involved in financing the massive buildout of infrastructure for AI computing. Brennan Hawken, an equity analyst at BMO Capital Markets who covers Blue Owl, said that difficulties to raise debt for the Lancaster project would raise concern. "I'm not familiar with this deal, but if there is a struggle to find the debt financing, that's a bit of a red flag that I would want to drill into," Hawken said. Business Insider previously reported that major banks had recent difficulty selling off pieces of $38 billion of debt to finance the construction of two data center campuses that will be anchored by Oracle. Banks often sell pieces of such large commitments to other lenders to spread risk and also reap a quick profit. The slowdown in interest in participating in that financing was due to worries about Oracle's enormous AI spending and whether the tech company's credit rating could be impacted by those outlays. Oracle has since sought to calm the lending market, announcing that it would raise up to $50 billion of cash from stock and bond offerings in order to "maintain a solid investment-grade balance sheet." One of the boom's most creative financiers Last summer, CoreWeave announced it would lease 100 megawatts of initial capacity at the Lancaster data center and potentially expand its commitment to 300 megawatts. The company said it would pour up to $6 billion into the project to equip it with chips and other cloud infrastructure. A month later, in August, Chirisa Technology Parks announced it would partner with Blue Owl and Machine Investment Group to develop the project. The partnership said it would provide $4 billion of funding, an amount separate from CoreWeave's investment, to support the construction of the project's data center facilities. In the fall, Blue Owl began shopping the development to potential lenders, a person familiar with that effort said. Blue Owl has been one of the most creative financial architects of the data center building boom. Last year, it structured a deal to partner with Meta in the ownership of a large data center campus that Meta will build and operate in Louisiana. Blue Owl utilized Meta's strong credit to raise $27.3 billion of investment-grade corporate bonds against its share of the project's equity, proceeds that will be used to help pay for construction, according to S&P. Blue Owl could arrange a similar type of vehicle that could attempt to tap the credit of an investment-grade customer of CoreWeave's who might use the Lancaster facility or Nvidia, the chipmaker that has purchased large stakes in CoreWeave. It could also potentially raise cash for construction debt by tapping large institutional investor clients to pool together a loan, Hawken said. Much of the development of hyperscale data center campuses has sought to utilize the strong credit ratings and deep pockets of big-tech partners. Fluidstack, a peer of CoreWeave's, announced a deal last year to lease a 168-megawatt data center in Colorado City, Texas, which will be built by the crypto mining firm Cipher. Google, Fluidstack's tenant for the project, said it would guarantee about half of the $3 billion due under the 10-year lease. Fluidstack signed another similar-sized lease in December with the data center builder TeraWulf that will also provide "investment-grade credit support." Read the original article on Business Insider

I rode two Amtrak trains on a long-haul journey from New York to Texas. Michael Rosenthal I spent 60 hours in coach across two Amtrak trains to get from New York to Austin via Chicago. Getting to see historic landmarks and beautiful views was a pleasant surprise. The delays got tedious and a bit frustrating, but the train felt like home by the end of my trip. Spending 60 hours on Amtrak trains in coach isn't ideal for a lot of people. Fortunately, I don't mind a long ride. To get from New York to Austin, I booked two different Amtrak routes that would take me to Texas via Chicago. Ultimately, my long journey over several days was pretty nice. After this trip, I'd still say Amtrak trains are one of the most pleasant and enjoyable modes of travel. Here are a few things that surprised me about the 60-hour ride. At times, I forgot I was even on a train. Sometimes I forgot I was even on a train. Michael Rosenthal Local train rides can be slow and clunky, so I prefer long-distance ones — you can largely sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey because the stops are much farther apart. The ride was smooth and enjoyable, and I watched the country pass by right outside my window, as if I were watching TV or a movie. Sometimes I was so distracted by a conversation with someone else on board that I forgot we were moving. However, there's also a lot of potential for delays. Many Amtrak lines run on a single track. Michael Rosenthal Long-distance trains are great when they run properly, but delays can be tough to avoid. Amtrak mostly operates on freight railroad lines, which means you're often at the mercy of those dispatchers. To make matters worse, some lines run on a single track. So if there's an oncoming train, you have to wait on a track siding until it clears. Freight trains can cause anywhere from 10 minutes to multiple hours of interference. These delays — which came every hour or so on my trip — interrupted the joy and relaxation that came with the otherwise smooth ride. Sometimes passengers didn't receive announcements about delays, or only got vague ones. I wish I'd brought a radio scanner that picked up on the frequencies used by the dispatchers so I could stay up to date on the information or estimate the delay time myself. Many passengers relied on the café car for food. I mostly ate the food I brought from home. Michael Rosenthal I brought enough of my own food for my two and a half days on the rails, and my short layover in Chicago gave me a chance to grab a hot meal. I also packed a reusable bottle so I could fill it up with tap water on the train. However, I was surprised by how many people depended on Amtrak's onboard dining options. The café car is OK in a pinch: It has basic snacks, beverages, and hot foods like burgers and pizza. The prices aren't unreasonable, but I still don't think they're worth it for food that generally gets taken out of a plastic wrapper and microwaved. I expected more people to get off the train to stretch their legs at the stops. I wanted to take the opportunity to stretch my legs in fresh air. Michael Rosenthal Every so often, the train made an extended stop at a station for a crew change or servicing, and passengers were allowed to step off for a bit. There's no smoking on the trains, so I noticed a fair number of people using these stops as smoke breaks. However, I expected more people to take the opportunity to get some fresh air and stretch, rather than stay on the train. There were only so many of these opportunities, and it was great to walk around, feel some sun on my face, and say that I set foot in a different place, instead of just passing through it. The history all around me felt remarkable. We passed through so many interesting towns. Michael Rosenthal My trip took me through more than a dozen states, including six state capitals and the US capital. The trip from New York to Washington, DC, started out on tracks that were part of the historical Pennsylvania Railroad and continued down one of the busiest rail corridors in the country. The bulk of my Cardinal-line trip went along old Chesapeake and Ohio Railway tracks. There was a lot of interesting history to learn about the railroad towns that sprang up along the tracks when they were first laid. My trip through Virginia took me across tracks that played a vital role in the Civil War. The train also traveled through old boom-and-bust towns in West Virginia — some of which still exist, but others have only scant remnants. There was no WiFi on the Texas Eagle line. The coach car on an Amtrak train. Michael Rosenthal The Texas Eagle is one of the few Amtrak trains that doesn't have WiFi, and some areas we passed through had little-to-no cell reception. The Cardinal line also passed through areas with poor cell reception, which made the onboard WiFi quite unstable. For this reason, I'm glad I brought an AM/FM HD radio with me. I had a lot of fun tuning in to different stations as my trains traveled the country. It helped me feel more connected to the small towns and gave them more life. I found surprisingly good content in some remote areas. I didn't really end up watching all of the entertainment I downloaded. I mostly ate the food I brought from home. Michael Rosenthal I came prepared for my train ride by downloading a bunch of TV shows and movies onto my laptop. However, surprisingly, the 60 hours went by so quickly that I didn't watch any of them. I only kept my laptop open on the Cardinal line to look at Amtrak's "Track Your Train" map. I was also having too much fun with the radio and didn't want to miss out on live broadcasts. Plus, I could continue fully taking in the sights out the window while listening. The train was a very social place at times, too, so I was often busy speaking with the people around me. The camaraderie with other passengers is second to none. I met a lot of interesting people on my trains. Michael Rosenthal The camaraderie I've experienced on Amtrak train rides is pretty much unmatched. I didn't get to talk with as many people as I have on past trips, but it was still enjoyable to journey together with a bunch of people for such an extended time. It was great to see others get off at their destinations, but, in a funny way, it also made me a little sad to see them (and the ways they contributed to the train's atmosphere) go. Getting to spend time with fellow passengers from all over the world while different parts of the country passed by provided some true slices of American life. There was no observation car on the Texas Eagle during my trip. I had to make due with the views from my window. Michael Rosenthal It's great to switch things up by sitting and socializing in the café cars. However, the Cardinal and Texas Eagle trains have combined café and dining cars, so seating was very limited and only for passengers who purchased something. I missed hanging out in observation cars, as I've done on past trips. I knew this would be the case for my time on the Cardinal, but the Texas Eagle usually has an awesome sightseeing lounge with a variety of seating and viewing windows. The fact that my train didn't have one was by far the biggest disappointment of the trip. However, the Eagle has since brought back its observation cars. It's definitely worth checking whether your train has an observation car before booking a long Amtrak ride. I fell into a routine on the train that made it feel like home. Michael Rosenthal When you spend enough time somewhere, it can start to feel very familiar and comfortable, which was my case on the train. Doing things like making room while walking in the aisle so someone else can pass, heading down the stairs to the bathroom, and refilling water bottles felt as routine as anything I'd do at home. There was almost a weird comfort in walking around and seeing different parts of the train that became very familiar to me during my many hours aboard. This story was originally published on November 9, 2021, and most recently updated on February 17, 2025. Read the original article on Business Insider

Pelosi Appears To Have Picked Their Candidate For President In 2028 Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) may be retiring from Congress at the end of this term, but she's not done trying to shape presidential races. The 85-year-old former House speaker has turned into what one former aide calls "a Gavin fan-girl," deploying her legendary donor network and political capital to boost California Gov. Gavin Newsom as a 2028 White House contender. The move lands as a calculated slight to Kamala Harris, who polls ahead of Newsom nationally but appears to have lost Pelosi's confidence after the 2024 debacle. According to a report from Axios, Pelosi has spent months publicly and privately vouching for Newsom.  "From the standpoint of leadership, vision, and values, knowledge of the issues, strategic thinking about how to get things done, he's masterful," she told The New Yorker. She told Vogue earlier this month, “I’ve seen him grow politically, I've also seen him have this beautiful family, and for all of us who love him, seeing him evolve has been wonderful to behold.” She’s even trying to help Newsom shed the perception of coming from privilege, telling The Atlantic, "Everybody thinks of Gavin and a silver spoon. But that isn't right. He was a very hard worker in everything that he did, whether it was personally, professionally, and then civically." This week, Pelosi told Politico that Newsom "would make a great president," though she added Democrats have many strong potential candidates.  The hedge shouldn’t fool anyone.  Pelosi isn’t likely to gush unless she's decided. Former aides say she's been eager to publicly vouch for Newsom whenever asked and has privately admired how he's navigated Trump "with a combination of defiance and charm." One former staffer said Pelosi "doesn't crush on many people" and added, "She's hardly ever wrong. When she says she sees something, it's a real thing." Of course, Pelosi’s connection to Newsom isn’t limited to politics. Her brother-in-law was married to Newsom's aunt, and Pelosi frequently says she knew Newsom before he was born. Politically, they’ve been connected for years, as she's mentored him since his days as San Francisco mayor, watching him rise through California politics like a puppet master or a kingmaker. While Pelosi is reportedly focused on helping Democrats retake the House in November and making Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaker, she’s clearly looking to the future and sees Newsom as the next leader of the party who will bring Democrats to the White House. This may be a significant vote of confidence for Newsom, but it’s also an undeniable betrayal of another California Democrat, Kamala Harris.  Pelosi endorsed Harris quickly after Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, reportedly frustrating Barack Obama, who wanted a more open process. “The Obamas were not happy,” a Pelosi confidant told ABC’s Jonathan Karl for his book Retribution. 'This person summed up Obama's message to Pelosi as, essentially, "What the f*** did you just do?"'  Harris lost badly to Trump, spending more than a billion dollars in the process, leaving many major donors deeply disillusioned with her. Pelosi’s support would have gone a long way to repair the damage, but Pelosi appears to have moved on.  Harris leads the 2028 field with a 27.5 percent national polling average, according to Race to the White House, while Newsom trails at 22.7%. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sits at 9%, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at 8.7%, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at 4.9%, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at 3.4%. Neither Newsom nor Harris has publicly announced their intent to seek the presidency, but both are reportedly considering, which makes Pelosi's public courtship of Newsom a calculated snub. Pelosi's endorsements carry weight with the donor class and party elites who decide primaries long before voters cast ballots. By elevating Newsom now, she's signaling to those constituencies where the smart money should flow. Whether Pelosi's bet pays off depends on factors beyond her control. Newsom has baggage from California's struggles with homelessness, crime, and out-migration on his watch. Harris, meanwhile, carries the weight of a failed campaign but has name recognition and institutional support, and isn’t a white male — a huge plus for a party that has gone all in on identity politics.  Tyler Durden Mon, 02/16/2026 - 19:30

Which US States Are Seeing Incomes Rise The Fastest (And Slowest) Since 2019, U.S. household incomes have surged - rising from $68,700 to $83,730 nationally, a 21.9% increase in just five years. But where you live matters a lot. While some states tracked close to the national average, others saw incomes climb at nearly double the pace, driven by booming local industries and major investment. States like Colorado posted outsized gains, while Georgia’s expanding EV industry brought billions in investment and rising paychecks. The map, via Visual Capitalist's Dorothy Neufeld, shows which states saw the fastest growth in median household income from 2019 to 2024, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Trends in Median Income by State Below, we show the change in median household income for all 50 U.S. states and D.C. between 2019 and 2024 using nominal figures (not adjusted for inflation): Rank State Change in Median Household Income Median Household Income 2019 Median Household Income 2024 1 Colorado 46.9% $72,500 $106,500 2 Georgia 43.4% $56,630 $81,210 3 Maine 36.3% $66,550 $90,730 4 Montana 36.1% $60,190 $81,920 5 Tennessee 34.0% $56,630 $75,860 6 Rhode Island 31.6% $70,150 $92,290 7 Massachusetts 29.9% $87,710 $113,900 8 Florida 29.6% $58,370 $75,630 9 Iowa 29.4% $66,050 $85,480 10 Missouri 29.4% $60,600 $78,390 11 California 28.8% $78,100 $100,600 12 New Hampshire 28.7% $86,900 $111,800 13 North Dakota 25.8% $70,030 $88,080 14 Mississippi 25.0% $44,790 $55,980 15 Ohio 24.5% $64,660 $80,520 16 South Dakota 24.3% $64,260 $79,850 17 Michigan 23.9% $64,120 $79,460 18 South Carolina 23.8% $62,030 $76,780 19 Idaho 23.7% $65,990 $81,650 20 Utah 23.0% $84,520 $104,000 21 Wisconsin 22.6% $67,350 $82,560 22 New York 20.8% $71,850 $86,830 23 Texas 20.8% $67,440 $81,490 24 Wyoming 20.8% $65,130 $78,680 25 New Mexico 20.8% $53,110 $64,140 26 Oregon 20.5% $74,410 $89,700 27 Virginia 20.2% $81,310 $97,720 28 Kansas 19.9% $73,150 $87,690 29 Arizona 19.9% $70,670 $84,700 30 Arkansas 18.9% $54,540 $64,840 31 Washington 18.3% $82,450 $97,500 32 New Jersey 18.0% $87,730 $103,500 33 Nebraska 17.9% $73,070 $86,140 34 West Virginia 17.6% $53,710 $63,150 35 Louisiana 17.5% $51,710 $60,740 36 Alabama 16.7% $56,200 $65,560 37 Alaska 16.4% $78,390 $91,260 38 Kentucky 16.4% $55,660 $64,790 39 Delaware 15.7% $74,190 $85,860 40 Indiana 15.0% $66,690 $76,710 41 Maryland 14.8% $95,570 $109,700 42 Vermont 14.7% $74,310 $85,260 43 Connecticut 13.7% $87,290 $99,240 44 Nevada 13.7% $70,910 $80,590 45 Pennsylvania 13.4% $70,580 $80,060 46 Minnesota 13.4% $81,430 $92,350 47 Illinois 13.2% $74,400 $84,210 48 District of Columbia 12.6% $93,110 $104,800 49 Hawaii 11.6% $88,010 $98,240 50 Oklahoma 9.9% $59,400 $65,310 51 North Carolina 9.9% $61,160 $67,220 Colorado’s thriving tech industry helped push median income up 46.9%, the fastest rise across states. With $165,606 in average earnings across the sector in 2023, Colorado ranked sixth-highest nationally. From software to renewable energy, employment growth has expanded by double- or even triple-digit percentages across various roles since 2018. Georgia ranks in a close second, with median incomes climbing 43.4%. In particular, the EV and aerospace sectors are playing a key role in job creation. Since 2018, the state has seen $27.3 billion in investment across EV, aerospace, and battery manufacturers including Rivian and SK Battery America. Maine, meanwhile, saw wages rise 36.3%. In 2024, wages across the tech sector saw the steepest jump of 11.4% while those in the construction sector saw strong gains of 8.5%. Other factors, such as its older population and tight labor market, have further boosted wages. Falling near the middle of the pack were New York and Texas, each with wage gains of 20.8% between 2019 and 2024. By contrast, North Carolina and Oklahoma saw only 9.9% cumulative wage growth, the weakest performance nationwide. Median household income in both states remains well below the U.S. average and still trails pre-pandemic levels. To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on average hourly earnings by state in 2025. Tyler Durden Sat, 02/14/2026 - 22:45

A potential Democratic primary battle is reportedly brewing in Pennsylvania, with former senator Bob Casey Jr. possibly challenging John Fetterman in 2028, according to Laura Goldman.

A new analysis suggests that melting ice, land uplift, and rising sea levels due to global warming will make Antarctica's vast mineral resources, including gold, silver, copper, and iron, more accessible over the next two centuries. The warming climate is expected to expose an ice-free area the size of Pennsylvania.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested over a dozen individuals suspected of being undocumented immigrants at a Pennsylvania DMV. The arrests followed a public tip regarding truck drivers at the facility.

An iconic restaurant chain has announced the closure of two additional locations in Pennsylvania, citing difficult decisions in its operational strategy.

Tributes have been shared on social media after Pennsylvania firefighters were killed in a head-on crash while participating in a search for a missing woman.

A plane made an emergency landing on a highway in Pennsylvania.

Alpha Schools is expanding its AI-driven educational model to major US cities this fall, facing resistance from unions and concerns from researchers about its untested approach, with Pennsylvania having rejected a charter application.

A judge has ruled against the deportation of a Pennsylvania man whose murder conviction from the 1980s was previously dismissed, allowing him to remain in the country.

A school bus driver in Pennsylvania is facing 119 charges after allegedly transporting students while under the influence of alcohol.

Giant Joro spiders, known for their 4-inch leg spans, are reportedly spreading across the eastern United U.S. and could reach Pennsylvania, though experts emphasize they are shy and rarely bite.

Philadelphia bars could be allowed to serve alcohol until 4 a.m. under a new $500 permit tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup, which is expected to generate significant revenue for Pennsylvania, though noise warnings have surfaced.

A Pennsylvania Democrat has expressed criticism of Senator John Fetterman, stating that it is easier to collaborate with Republican David McCormick, highlighting internal party divisions.

A massive fire was reported at the Eagles Nest Restaurant & Event Venue in York, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. The blaze at 2519 Mt Rose Ave sparked a significant emergency response, with scary visuals emerging from the scene.

Lori and George Schappell from Pennsylvania, who were the world's oldest conjoined twins, are being remembered. They passed away two years ago.

The 'Fetterman and Shapiro paradox' is reportedly making rounds in the media, specifically within Pennsylvania.

A Pennsylvania woman purchased a $400 ottoman from a bankrupt store but never received the item or a refund, prompting a warning for bargain hunters about the risks involved with such purchases.

Pennsylvania state regulators have requested an administrative judge to order a gas company to pay $2.6 million in civil penalties for a chocolate factory explosion three years ago that killed seven workers.

Zaxby's is set to open its inaugural restaurant location in Pennsylvania, marking its expansion into the state.

The National Weather Service said its lightning mapper and cameras picked up what appeared to be a meteor streaking across the sky Tuesday morning.

Cities and counties across Pennsylvania are enacting their own legislation to establish protocols and guidelines for interactions with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

A headless and handless body found on a New York road 56 years ago has been identified through DNA as Clyde Coppage from Pennsylvania, though his killer remains unknown.

Two men from Pennsylvania have been accused of an ISIS-inspired terror plot, reportedly throwing homemade bombs at protesters in New York City near the mayor's mansion, though both devices failed to detonate.

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has finalized the purchase of a 520,000-square-foot warehouse in Berks County, Pennsylvania, for US$87 million, with plans to develop it into a new detention center.

A judge is set to decide whether the University of Pennsylvania must release records related to an investigation into antisemitism at the Ivy League institution.

Two teenagers from Pennsylvania, Emir Balat (18) and Ibrahim Kayumi (19), were arrested in New York after allegedly throwing improvised explosive devices near the residence of Councilman Zohran Mamdani during a protest.

Nigerian diplomat Ibrahim Gambari has been appointed a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania’s Centre for Africana Studies. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-varsity-names-gambari-visiting-scholar/

A Pennsylvania state police trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop, authorities have confirmed.

A Pennsylvania state police trooper was shot and killed during a traffic stop, with the suspect also dying in the incident.

Federal authorities served warrants in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as part of an ongoing investigation into potential terrorism threats targeting New York City.

A Mauritanian man, previously ordered deported, has been charged with illegally voting in five US presidential elections in Pennsylvania.

Toll Brothers has announced the opening of a new luxury home community in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, and another coming soon to Tomball, Texas.

Luigi Mangione murder trial prosecutors defend Pennsylvania backpack search, arguing evidence from accused UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killer should be admissible.

BlackRock MuniYield Pennsylvania Quality Fund declares a dividend of $0.0477.

A man wanted in Pennsylvania for setting his house on fire while attempting to kill spiders was later arrested in New York City for a hit-and-run incident. Volunteer firefighters spent hours battling the blaze in Pennsylvania.

An 11-year-old boy in Pennsylvania, USA, is accused of killing his father after his video game console was taken away, leaving a family devastated.

A few days before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, soldiers of Ukraine's 122nd Territorial Defense Brigade — the unit that is often the first to intercept Russian missiles launched from occupied Crimea and the Kherson region toward Ukrainian cities — received nearly 400 letters of support from schoolchildren in the state of Pennsylvania.

Lawyers for student protesters in Pennsylvania claim their clients were unaware that a man who joined a scrum during a protest was the police chief.

Residents in Pennsylvania are questioning the police response to student protesters demonstrating against ICE, particularly after juveniles were detained.

A Pennsylvania man has been charged with grooming a 13-year-old girl online for explicit images and self-harm, with authorities linking him to nihilistic violent extremist ideology and the '764' network.

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to invest $1 billion in a new manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania, as part of a broader push for US manufacturing.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro shares his views on political violence and antisemitism, offering insights into these pressing societal issues.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro declined to answer whether he would support Sen. John Fetterman for re-election, saying he's waiting for Fetterman's decision.

Zachariah Meyers, an 18-year-old high school student in Pennsylvania, is facing more than 300 charges related to an alleged sextortion scheme targeting underage victims.

Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, publicly criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's anti-Israel comments, advocating for a 'big tent' approach within the Democratic Party.

Johnson & Johnson plans to construct a new $1 billion cell and gene therapy manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, expanding its production capabilities.

Treasury officials are raising questions about the legality of using taxpayer money to fund security upgrades at Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro’s family home.

A 44-year-old man in Pennsylvania has been accused of stabbing his 3-month-old baby after allegedly discussing the need for a 'sacrifice.'