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Deaths in elder abuse cases rise in PA

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging oversees 52 county agencies across the commonwealth, assessing them every year to ensure they comply with state regulations for keeping older adults safe from abuse or neglect. But in 2021, it directed its small cadre of protective services specialists to drop everything and focus on just one agency: the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA). The extraordinary step was triggered by deep concerns among the department’s top officials over PCA’s staffing shortages and delays in investigating cases. For the next nine months, ...

Apple announces $500B U.S. investment

By Morgan Sweeney The Center Square Apple announced Monday it plans to invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years — its “largest-ever spend commitment.” “We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future,” said Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. The company included some specific plans in its announcement, including opening a new 250,000 square-foot server manufacturing facility in Houston that will support Apple ...

Stagflationary winds return

This week’s economic calendar is packed with major reports and Fed speeches, but January’s messy data — driven by historic wildfires, an unprecedented winter freeze, and unusual snowfall — may do little to clear the fog over the U.S. economy. Here’s what to watch: S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index (Dec.) • November’s national home price index rose 3.8% year over year — up slightly from 3.6% in October — but rising December mortgage rates likely held back buyers. Zillow reports indicate that homes for sale are up 18% versus early 2024, suggesting easing price ...

Today in History

Today is Monday, Feb. 24, the 55th day of 2025. There are 310 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 24, 1868, the U.S. House of Representatives impeached President Andrew Johnson by a vote of 126-47 following his attempted dismissal of Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton; Johnson was later acquitted by the Senate by a single vote. Also on this date: In 1803, in its landmark Marbury v. Madison decision, the U.S. Supreme Court established judicial review of the constitutionality of laws and statutes. In 1942, the SS Struma, a charter ship attempting to carry nearly ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’re paying attention to subtle patterns and can get some kind of feeling from the way life arranges around you. The rhythm of passing clouds or the way a stranger phrases their hello will be meaningful. The first step to understanding is recognizing that you’ve been given a clue. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re paying close attention to what others are going through, though the time is not quite right for bringing it up. These things are best handled with emotional discretion. When in doubt, saying little and feeling lots won’t steer you ...

When love languages don’t match

Dear Annie: I’ve been married to a wonderful man for seven years, and we have a strong, loving relationship. However, after Valentine’s Day, I found myself feeling a bit sad. In all our years together, my husband has never given me flowers –– not for Valentine’s Day, our anniversary or any other special occasion. Gifts, in general, don’t seem to be on his radar. Instead, he prefers for us to split the cost of a nice dinner or a getaway, which I do appreciate. But deep down, I wish he would do something romantic just for me –– like surprising me with flowers or even a ...