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The Pitt, Hacks lead 2026 Emmy nominations
The medical drama The Pitt emerged as the top nominee for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, earning 25 nominations, while Hacks set a new record for a comedy series with 24 nominations as this year’s contenders were announced Wednesday. The strong showings helped HBO Max lead all platforms with 122 nominations. The Pitt, last year’s
Pennsylvanians are dropping health coverage through Pennie, citing higher plan costs as the number one reason
Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, is continuing to see elevated numbers of enrollees canceling their health coverage for 2026. Pennie concluded the 2026 Open Enrollment Period with 486,000 enrollees as of February 1, and that total number has dropped by over 40,000 in the last four months alone. The increased costs due to federal
State officials are monitoring a rise in intestinal parasite cases
Pennsylvania health officials are urging residents to contact their healthcare providers if they develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, as state and federal agencies continue tracking cases across the country. The parasite spreads through contaminated food or water and can cause prolonged gas
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including 3,200 in Xbox division
Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 jobs across the company, including 3,200 positions in its Xbox gaming division, as the technology giant restructures its gaming business in response to weak financial performance. The layoffs represent about 2.1% of Microsoft’s global workforce. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma said the first wave includes 1,600 employees and is part of a
Free Derek Reed concert coming to Littlestown Community Park
Music spanning four decades will take center stage in Littlestown later this summer when the Littlestown Lions Club hosts a free concert featuring tribute artist Derek Reed. The concert is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Pavilions 4 and 5, near the playground, at Littlestown Community Park. Admission is free. Reed is known
Upcoming Gettysburg History programs
Gettysburg History’s lineup of public programs continues, offering opportunities to explore our very special history through quilts, music, pop culture and one of the nation’s most famous military campaigns. The series begins Saturday, July 18, at 3 p.m. with “Stitched Through History: Civil War Quilts and Their Stories”, presented by Gayle Underwood at 307
British wildcard Arthur Fery stuns No. 9 seed to reach Wimbledon semifinals
One of the biggest surprises of this year’s Wimbledon Championships continued Wednesday as British wildcard Arthur Fery powered into the men’s singles semifinals with a commanding straight-sets victory over ninth-seeded Flavio Cobolli. Ranked No. 114 entering the tournament, Fery defeated the Italian 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-0 on Centre Court to extend a remarkable r
Democrats are left scrambling for a new Maine Senate candidate
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner announced Wednesday that he is ending his campaign in Maine, forcing party leaders to quickly find a new challenger to Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. Platner, a former Marine and oysterman, said he would formally withdraw from the race by
Justin Bieber joins the World Cup Final halftime show lineup
The first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final is getting an even bigger lineup, with Justin Bieber announced Wednesday as the latest headliner for the historic event. FIFA and Global Citizen said Bieber will join Madonna, Shakira and BTS as co-headliners for the July 19 performance at MetLife Stadium — officially known during
Trump declares ceasefire over
The United States and Iran exchanged another round of military strikes overnight after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire between the two countries “over,” raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East. U.S. Central Command said American forces carried out a second day of airstrikes against roughly 90 targets across Iran, saying the operati
Trump rule opens endangered species habitats to drilling, mining and development
The Trump administration has finalized a rule that significantly narrows federal protections for endangered species, allowing more drilling, mining, farming and development projects to move forward in areas that have long been protected because of their wildlife habitat. The rule, announced Friday by the Interior and Commerce departments, rescinds a decades-
CDC reports rise in parasite-linked cyclosporiasis cases
Health officials are urging consumers to take extra precautions with fresh produce after more than 800 cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a microscopic parasite, were reported across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 843 people had become ill as of July 9. Eighty-six people have been
Ice Cream Walk returns Aug. 18; Healthy Adams County promotes summer walking events
Ice cream lovers will once again have a chance to sample some of Gettysburg’s favorite frozen treats while supporting community wellness during the Eighth Annual Ice Cream Walk on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Sponsored by the Physical Fitness Task Force of Healthy Adams County, the popular fundraiser allows participants to enjoy five small 1.5-ounce ice cream
WellSpan accepting INSPIRE grant applications
Adams County nonprofit organizations have until July 31 to apply for the first round of WellSpan Health’s INSPIRE Community Grant program, which provides funding for projects aimed at improving community health. WellSpan is accepting pre-applications for grants that will support projects beginning Jan. 1, 2027. The pre-application, formerly known as a Letter
Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who became one of the nation’s most influential voices on defense and foreign policy during more than two decades in the Senate, died Saturday after a brief and sudden illness. He was 71. Graham’s office announced that he died Saturday night. A preliminary cause of death was
Communities are repurposing racist landmarks into places of healing
Communities across the United States are increasingly transforming buildings and sites once associated with racism and segregation into museums, cultural centers and memorials that acknowledge the past while promoting education and reconciliation. The movement comes years after widespread debates over Confederate monuments and amid continuing disputes over h
Barbie is Forever, thanks to USPS
The U.S. Postal Service has released a new collection of Barbie-themed Forever stamps celebrating the iconic doll’s many careers, just as the cost of mailing a first-class letter has increased. The 10-stamp collection became available Saturday and features Barbie dressed in a variety of occupations, including astronaut, surgeon, soccer player, music star, pa
Pennsylvania approves $50.8 billion budget, but leaves key issues for fall
Pennsylvania lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro approved a $50.8 billion state budget Sunday, ending weeks of negotiations and avoiding the prolonged stalemate that delayed last year’s spending plan, while postponing action on several major policy issues until later this year. The 2026-27 budget, signed by Shapiro after winning bipartisan approval in both the H
Gettysburg High School graduate Tegan Kuhns is selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB Draft
Gettysburg graduate Tegan Kuhns has become one of the highest-drafted baseball players ever to come out of south-central Pennsylvania after being selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the 32nd overall pick in the 2026 Major League Baseball Draft. Kuhns, a right-handed pitcher and sophomore at the University of Tennessee, was chosen with a competitive
World Cup reaches final four, MLB All-Star break arrives
With the FIFA World Cup down to its final four teams and Major League Baseball heading into its All-Star break, sports fans have a full week ahead featuring championship soccer, baseball’s midsummer showcase and golf’s final major of the season. The World Cup semifinals begin Tuesday with France taking on Spain, followed by England facing