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Larson returns to Las Vegas looking for another victoryVideo

Overlooked in the post-race spat between Kevin Harvick and Chase Elliott was yet another trip to victory lane for Kyle Larson, NASCAR’s championship favorite. As Larson celebrated his Cup Series-high sixth points win of the season, Hendrick Motorsports teammate Elliott jawed with Harvick following their on-track dustup at Bristol Motor...
Jessica Tomko: Disability representation in the entertainment industry

Representation. We see this word used a lot these days. It has become associated with the fight for social justice, a quantifiable goal, a hashtag, a marketing effort. In short, it has become a buzzword. I am a 31-year-old disabled woman, and I can safely say that I didn’t even...
Duquesne runs over Virginia Lynchburg in home opener

PITTSBURGH — Billy Lucas had two of Duquesne’s four rushing touchdowns, and the Dukes beat Virginia Lynchburg, 56-7, on Saturday for their 14th straight home-opening win. Lucas only carried it three times for 39 yards. Nine players ran it for Duquesne (2-1), gaining 289 yards. Garrett Owens had a team-high...
Police: Angry man shoots his own car after crashing it in central Pa.

A 19-year-old upset about crashing his car proceeded to shoot and jump all over it, police in Lancaster County said. Melvin F. Glick, of Akron Borough, fired five bullets at his Chevy sedan Sept. 17 after crashing into a utility pole and careening into a field, according to West Earl...
Letter to the editor: Misinformation, errors in letter alleging recruitment

As principal of Bishop Canevin High School, I feel a sense of responsibility to advocate for the community I represent and respond to the erroneous claims and misinformation included in Mr. Charles Herrmann’s recent letter to the editor. Inaccurate publications such as this can potentially damage and do not reflect...
Social media celebrates life, impact of Dr. Freddie Fu

The real impact of Dr. Freddie H. Fu cannot easily be captured in words. But in the hours after it was announced that the iconic orthopaedic surgeon had died at age 70, those who knew him and were influenced by his life and work took to social media to share...
Sounding off: RINOs have ruined conservative movement

Regarding the article “Sen. Toomey says it’s ‘completely unacceptable’ for GOP to pick Trump in 2024”: What is completely unacceptable to conservatives are Republicans in name only (RINOs) like you who have ruined the conservative movement. Your ilk of Republicanism is a ruse. You do not want to govern or...
George Guido: Kiski Area, Leechburg football enjoy best starts since ’80s

One half of the 2021 regular season is in the books, and something is becoming painfully obvious. There is a possibility that one or more of the six WPIAL football champions won’t necessarily be the best team in that class. Instead, it will be the team from the school that...
North Allegheny notebook: Hoffman advances to WPIAL semifinals

North Allegheny freshman golfer Chris Hoffman shot 7-over par 78 to finish in fourth place at the Section 3-AAA boys golf qualifier Sept. 21, at Shannopin Country Club. He bettered the target score of 81 to advance to the WPIAL Class AAA semifinals, set for Sept. 27, at Cedarbrook. North...
Fox Chapel cross country teams in position to add to championship tradition

Fox Chapel is off to another good start in cross country as the Foxes plan to continue their outstanding success from years gone by. The boys and girls performed well at the recent Gateway Invitational and at the Red, White and Blue Invitational at White Oak on Sept. 11. The...
Filippo Menczer: Battling social media manipulation

On the surface this seems reasonable. If people like credible news, expert opinions and fun videos, these algorithms should identify such high-quality content. But the wisdom of the crowds makes a key assumption here: that recommending what is popular will help high-quality content “bubble up.” We tested this assumption by...
Letter to the editor: Stop GOP’s plans to invade privacy to back ‘big lie’

Every registered voter in Pennsylvania should be outraged by what the pro-Trump lackeys in our state government are now trying to do. They have issued subpoenas to seek the name, address, driver’s license number and partial Social Security number of every person who was registered to vote in the last...
How to infuse living spaces with color that feeds the soul

From experiences to surroundings, the past year has brought a renewed focus on feeding the soul. In an era of overstimulation and information overload, many are finding a new appreciation for living life minimally but with maximum experiences. That mentality is increasingly evident in all aspects of life, especially with...
Letter to the editor: A look at how Trump honored fallen soldiers

Regarding Ed Liberatore’s letter “Comparing presidents’ honor of fallen soldiers” (Sept. 15, TribLIVE): From the Huffington Post dated Sept. 2, 2020: “According to a review of Air Force records, there had been 96 ‘dignified transfers’ at Dover AFB since the start of Trump’s presidency, which saw the return of 127...
Editorial: Canine comfort can help in the halls of justice

A courthouse can be an intimidating place, even if you aren’t charged with a crime. Victims of crime can have to relive their worst moments while facing down an attacker. A witness might have to find the strength to participate in the process. Family court cases, such as custody disputes,...
5 tips to safely celebrate Halloween with your pets

Whether heading to a party, celebrating on social media or greeting little ghouls and goblins at home, getting the entire family — including the four-legged family members — involved in the Halloween festivities can be the biggest treat of all. However, it’s important to take some precautions to avoid spooking...

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