Macron voices European frustration with Trump for criticizing NATO
Mounting European frustration with President Donald Trump, and defiance of his wishes on the war with Iran, bubbled over Thursday, when President Emmanuel Macron lashed out at the American leader for his shifting war goals and his undermining of the NATO alliance. “When we’re serious, we don’t say the opposite...
Robert Cropf: The economic squeeze on young Americans — why it matters for democracy
As a parent of millennials, I can see firsthand the reality described in a recent Barron’s commentary by Randall W. Forsyth: The financial anxiety many younger Americans feel is not misplaced pessimism. It is a rational response to an economy that increasingly feels stacked against them. The traditional markers of...
Tesla sales rise as $4-a-gallon gas revives interest in EVs
Tesla sold slightly more cars in the first three months of 2026 than a year earlier, the company said Thursday, a sign that rising gasoline prices as a result of the war with Iran may be prompting more consumers to choose electric vehicles. Tesla said it delivered 358,023 vehicles globally...
Californians say democracy is in peril, state should enact voting rights protections, poll shows
LOS ANGELES — Strong majorities of California voters believe American democracy is under attack and, in the wake of U.S. Supreme Court rulings narrowing federal protections, support enacting a new state Voting Rights Act to prohibit discrimination and efforts to suppress the ability to cast a ballot, a new poll...
Lindsey Buckingham, former Fleetwood Mac guitarist, attacked by a woman in Santa Monica
LOS ANGELES — Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica on Wednesday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that a woman with a history of stalking Buckingham, 76, tossed an unknown substance toward the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist...
Letter to the editor: Trump, Destroyer in Chief
President George W. Bush took the title of “Decider in Chief.” In my opinion, President Trump has earned the title of “Destroyer in Chief” for the following reasons: • Destroying the First, Fourth and 14th amendments as he attempts to limit free speech, shut down legal protests and permit illegal...
Editorial: Pittsburgh’s place in the new space race
We don’t know who invented the first wheel. We do know everything that came after it — SUVs and bicycles, gas stations and turnpike exits clustered with fast-food drive-thrus. We know a lot about space travel. We know how it evolved from flight and rockets and an insatiable curiosity about...
The Stroller, April 2, 2026: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your non-profit’s community events, fundraisers and club meetings for free in The Stroller. Send information at least two weeks in advance to vndnews@triblive.com or The Stroller, 210 Wood St., Tarentum PA 15084. Please include a daytime telephone number. Follow the Stroller on X at @VNDStroller. Community Good Friday service...
Morgan Marietta: Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of 1 key phrase
The Supreme Court on April 1 began hearing oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, the case that challenges the Trump administration’s efforts to bar the children of immigrants without legal status from birthright citizenship by reinterpreting the terms of the 14th Amendment. In January 2025, President Donald Trump issued an...
Letter to the editor: Should he stay or should he go?
The news regarding the mayor of Aspinwall’s crime and “brain fart” fascinates me. My thoughts surrounding this predicament were that the act of secretly recording a private meeting, which included borough officials, was a failed attempt at gotcha politics. Mayor Scott Zimmermann failed to find negative information about some participants’...
Westmoreland happenings: Worship services, Art on the Vine fundraiser, more
Church news • Christ Lutheran Church, 5300 Old Logans Ferry Road, Murrysville, will have a Maundy Thursday worship service at 7 p.m. April 2 and a Good Friday service at 7 p.m. April 3. Easter services will be at 6 p.m. April 4 and 10 a.m. April 5. Details: 412-795-1212....
Letter to the editor: Jesus, Trump and mob mentality
Jesus declared “I came to bear witness to the truth.” Pilate asked “What is truth?” and chose to wash his hands to let the mob determine Jesus’ fate. But what motivated the people to crucify the truth? The chief priests and Sanhedrin knew of Jesus’ innocence, but nevertheless chose to...
Pirates farm report for April 1, 2026: Konnor Griffin singles, scores as Indy falls to 0-5
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 0-5) dropped its fifth straight game to start the season, losing 6-1 to Columbus (Guardians). SS Konnor Griffin (.438) went 1 for 3 with a walk, his third stolen base, his second caught stealing and a run scored. RF Esmerlyn Valdez (.267) went 1 for 3 with a...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for April 1, 2026
High schools Baseball Wednesday’s results Class 3A Section 1 Beaver Falls at Sto-Rox, ppd. Thursday’s schedule Class 6A Section 1 North Hills at Butler, 3:30 p.m. Seneca Valley at Central Catholic, 3:45 p.m. Section 2 Norwin at Hempfield, 4:10 p.m. Nonsection Allderdice at Carrick, 3:30 p.m. Ambridge at Upper St....
High school roundup for April 1, 2026: Mt. Pleasant turns up offense to beat Deer Lakes
Chloe Borelli went 3 for 5 with four RBIs to lead Mt. Pleasant to a 9-4 victory over Deer Lakes in Section 1-3A softball Wednesday. Borelli’s two run-double keyed a four-run third inning for the Vikings (3-1, 2-0), who had fallen behind 3-0 early. Emma Miller singled, doubled and drove...
WPIAL doubles champ from Gateway wins section singles title
Two-time WPIAL doubles champ Logan Memije of Gateway has his sights sets on a singles crown. Memije defeated Franklin Regional’s Colin Stalnaker, 6-2, 6-0, on Wednesday to win the Section 1-3A boys tennis title. He beat Stalnaker’s Franklin Regional teammate Sanshiro Ogawa, 6-3, 6-0, in the semifinals earlier in the...
In South Dakota, neighbors feel sorry for Kristi Noem’s husband
CASTLEWOOD, S.D. — That couldn’t be him, could it? The cartoonishly large breasts. The pink spandex. The come-hither stare. “Must be AI,” a burly cattle rancher named Kevin Ruesink said as he inspected pictures of his neighbor Bryon Noem that had been published by The Daily Mail on Tuesday morning....
Lisa Jarvis: Health-care costs are forcing terrible trade-offs
Earlier this month, as I waited to pick up a prescription at my local CVS, I watched a man leave without his elderly father’s medication. The pharmacist had tried several tricks to lower the cost. It wasn’t enough. When the man heard the bottom line, he stuffed his hands in...
In brief: Pedal with Police, board vacancies and more in Sewickley area
Pedal with Police Quaker Valley School District will host its annual Pedal with Police event May 9. Registration is open but not required. People can sign up the day of the free event. Participants will meet at Osborne Elementary at 9 a.m. for sign in. Riders at 10 a.m. will...
Gallery: Around the world or close to home, the world in focus on April 1, 2026
Take a closer look at the moments that defined this story. These images capture the energy, emotion, and details you might have missed. TribLive’s gallery brings stories to life — moments of connection, place and the quiet beauty of everyday life....
Sorority chapter’s youth affiliate helps spruce up Penn Hills during spring cleanup
Members of the Penn Hills Youth Auxiliary rolled up their sleeves on March 21 for the annual Spring Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup. The auxiliary is part of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.’s Gamma Alpha Tau Zeta Chapter in Penn Hills. The young leaders took to the streets to clear litter and refresh...
Russia and Ukraine set to intensify war as world focuses on Iran
Vladimir Putin made a big deal of Russia’s success in seizing control of Kupyansk in eastern Ukraine late last year, even as Volodymyr Zelenskyy immediately challenged the claim by making a video address from the town. Now Russian forces are gradually being pushed out of Kupyansk by Ukrainian troops, according...
Letter to the editor: No ICE protection during draft?
Regarding the article “Pittsburgh seeks pacts with 18 law enforcement agencies to help with 2026 NFL Draft” (March 24, TribLive): In the same breath a city spokeswoman says ICE is not included in the agreement, which means there is no protection for anyone from illegal immigrants who have a proven...
Trump moves to crack down on mail-in voting with new order
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday intended to make it harder to cast mail-in ballots, escalating his long-running campaign against a practice used by millions of Americans. The order seeks to ensure that state election officials have lists of eligible voters, according to White House staff...
Letter to the editor: Murrysville stop ludicrous
In response to the article “Murrysville OKs 4-way stop at School Road, North Hills Road” (March 7, TribLive): I urge our magistrate to suspend the driving privileges of Councilman Darren Miller until it can be proven that he does not pose a public safety risk while driving. It was reported...
