
Cierra Genelle
Reporter at WFMZ-TV (Allentown, PA)
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2 days ago |
wfmz.com | Cierra Genelle
The U.S. and China have agreed to hold off on most tariffs on each other's goods for at least 90 days. Officials said the decision was made in an attempt to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes. "A tremendous amount is at stake for the U.S. and the global economy," said Kenneth Rogoff, Former IMF Chief Economist. U.S. and Chinese officials are moving forward with a temporary 90-day pause on their trade war on most tariffs.
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3 days ago |
wfmz.com | Cierra Genelle
Operations have resumed after another air traffic control outage delayed flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. The FAA says it was due to a telecommunications issue. It's certainly been a headache for flights heading to and out of Newark. According to the Newark Airport website, most flights are on as scheduled for this Monday morning. But over the last few days, the ground stop, meaning flights heading to Newark, could not take off. The ground stop lasted about 45 minutes.
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5 days ago |
wfmz.com | Cierra Genelle
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Communities worldwide and in our region are coming together to honor and pray for Pope Leo XIV. "I was visiting a sick person and I was with the family, the television was on, but without any sound, and they saw the white smoke," said Sister Martha Zammatore of School Sisters of St. Francis. The next morning, Sister Zammatore found herself up bright and early for a special mass. "I'm just going to pray, pray, pray. And I think we all have to do that," said Zammatore.
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6 days ago |
wfmz.com | Cierra Genelle
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - The election of Pope Leo is getting reaction worldwide and right here in the Lehigh Valley. It was a historic moment that is still being celebrated in the Lehigh Valley. "I wasn't sure that we'd see white smoke already," said Bishop Alfred Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown. A short time of darkened smoke sees the light. Emotion from the Vatican that spreads across the world. Catholic cardinals said goodbye to old traditions.
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6 days ago |
wfmz.com | Cierra Genelle
BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. - Nominations have been announced for the 23rd annual Freddy Awards. Students at Notre Dame High School in Northampton County were anxiously awaiting that announcement Thursday. The excitement was felt in the room as the students waited to hear if they have what it takes. A sea of blue filled the high school auditorium in Bethlehem Township.
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