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Movie review: Grounded action keeps ‘Plane’ on courseVideo
The villains of the 2022 holiday season were the airlines, so it’s an apt moment for the Gerard Butler action vehicle “Plane” to take flight. The inciting incident involves a cost-cutting safety checker at Trailblazer Airlines insisting that Captain Brodie Torrance (Butler) pilot through a storm instead of around it...
Watchdog sees light at the end of the tunnel for the IRS
WASHINGTON — The IRS is beginning to see “a light at the end of the tunnel” of its customer service struggles, thanks to tens of billions of new money from the Democrats’ climate and health law and the authority to hire more people, according to an independent watchdog within the...
How pay transparency may affect your job search or raise
Knowing if you’re being paid fairly for the work you do is a mystery shrouded in a lack of information. That may be changing, though, and pay transparency may be the catalyst. It’s a growing trend for companies to reveal what a job opening or current position pays — whether...
Letter to the editor: Sign thief couldn’t be a true Steelers fan
My late husband and I were huge Steelers fans and had season tickets for 15 years. In his memory, I put a Steelers sign in my front yard. Between Christmas and New Year’s Day, it was stolen. I hope whoever took it is happy with themselves, as it was a...
Letter to the editor: Rebuilding the Steelers
So Mark Madden thinks the Steelers should emulate the Penguins and tank a season to draft at the beginning of the first round. Did he forget that, in Mario Lemieux’s first six seasons, the Penguins did not qualify for the playoffs five times and lost in the divisional round the...
Letter to the editor: Great job, Steelers
Aside from all the naysayers, the Steelers have a bright future. After a dismal 2-6 start, they turned it around to finish 9-8! The emergence of Kenny Pickett, George Pickens and Jaylen Warren bodes well for the future. They also have three of the top 50 draft picks next year....
Editorial: Should Speaker Rozzi register as an independent?
It seems like we got a little cocky. Pennsylvania as a whole was feeling a bit smug as we watched the U.S. House of Representatives unravel like a frayed blanket amid the attempt to do the very baseline first steps of setting up for the 118th Congress. “Ha,” we said...
Letter to the editor: Not everyone unhappy Steelers are out
The Steelers almost made it into the playoffs, so there is a bit of grief now that they fell short. But the grief isn’t shared by everyone. Two people whom I can think of who probably aren’t upset by not making the postseason are the two contrarians who write sports...
The Stroller, Jan. 11, 2023: 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. Bowling event to benefit cat, kitten rescue A bowling fundraiser to...
Letter to the editor: What sank the Steelers
Rookie mistakes or Mason Rudolph’s revenge? Maybe both sank the Steelers. Were Art Rooney and mediocre Mike Tomlin the culprits? Uh-huh. They’ll never learn. The refusal by Rooney to address his coach’s shortcomings can only mean one thing. We’re getting pierogi races at halftime and Zambelli fireworks after the game....
Thousands honor slain Brackenridge police chief Justin McIntireVideo
Those who spoke of Brackenridge police Chief Justin McIntire at his funeral Wednesday remembered him as a kind, forthright man with a love of family, community service — and the occasional practical joke. More than 1,000 police officers from around the state attended the funeral at Mount St. Peter Church...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Jan. 10, 2023
High schools WPIAL Basketball Boys Tuesday’s results Class 6A Section 1 Butler 63, North Allegheny 50 Central Catholic 56, New Castle 45 Pine-Richland 59, Seneca Valley 58 Section 2 Baldwin 72, Norwin 48 Hempfield 46, Canon-McMillan 44 Mt. Lebanon 74, Upper St. Clair 69 Class 5A Section 1 Bethel Park...
Laurel Highlands fends off Belle Vernon surge to win section showdown
Despite putting together a furious second-half rally to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit, Belle Vernon ultimately fell short Tuesday night. The Leopards took the lead midway through the third quarter and held it on a few occasions in the fourth, but Rodney Gallagher, Keondre DeShields and Laurel Highlands found a...
High school roundup for Jan. 10, 2023: Central Catholic knocks off New Castle; Moon stops Chartiers Valley
Debaba Tshiebwe scored 18 points and Tommy Kristian added 17 to lead Central Catholic to a 56-45 win in Section 1-6A boys basketball Tuesday night, handing New Castle its first loss of the season. Central Catholic (5-5, 2-1) took control with a 19-8 run in the second quarter. Jonathan Anderson...
Fox Chapel Conservancy to host Fire & Ice event at McCahill Park
The Fox Chapel Parks Conservancy will launch this year’s seasonal fundraisers with a unique event that draws people into nature with a twist. Fire & Ice at McCahill Park on Hemlock Hollow Road will highlight a space that traditionally is enjoyed for its baseball fields and playground. “The park will...
Cowboys’ Jerry Jones says playoffs won’t affect Mike McCarthy’s job status
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones offered support to coach Mike McCarthy in an interview with a Dallas sports radio station Tuesday morning. McCarthy, who is 30-20 in three seasons with the Cowboys, went 12-5 this season, including a 4-1 mark without starting quarterback Dak Prescott,...
Nicholas Goldberg: Don’t turn away from the rising tide of political violence in America
On the Friday in October when David DePape burst into the house where 82-year-old Paul Pelosi was sleeping and allegedly beat him with a hammer, fracturing his skull, most Americans were shocked, horrified and disgusted. Pelosi was brutally assaulted in what prosecutors have called a politically motivated attempt to capture,...
Ravens, All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract extension
BALTIMORE — The Ravens and inside linebacker Roquan Smith have agreed to a contract extension, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told The Baltimore Sun. According to NFL Network, the record-breaking contract is a five-year, $100 million extension, which makes Smith the highest-paid linebacker in league history, and...
U.S. climate disasters racked up $165 billion in damage in 2022
A massive hurricane, a historic drought and 16 other major disasters across the U.S. collectively racked up $165 billion in damage and killed at least 474 people in 2022, according to a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration analysis published Tuesday. NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information track the biggest of...
EA Sports removing CPR celebration from Madden NFL 23 game after Damar Hamlin incidentVideo
Upon further review, EA Sports is eliminating a CPR celebration feature from its Madden NFL 23 video game. In light of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s recent injury, the gaming company is taking steps to alter the game just days after the McKees Rocks native was discharged from a Cincinnati...
Pa. House at a standstill as deadline nears to get relief for child sex abuse survivors on May ballot
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan newsroom powered by The Philadelphia Inquirer in partnership with PennLive/The Patriot-News, TribLIVE/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, and WITF Public Media. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania’s closely divided state House has recessed indefinitely, throwing the chamber’s agenda, including a number of far-reaching constitutional amendments,...
Man who killed family in 2016 crash in North Versailles resentenced to life in prison
The Homewood man who killed a family of three in a fiery crash on Thanksgiving in 2016 was initially ordered to serve 70 to 140 years in prison. On Tuesday, following a decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Demetrius Coleman, 28, was resentenced to life in prison. Coleman, who had...
House Democrats ask ethics panel to probe Santos’ financial disclosures
WASHINGTON — Two New York Democratic House members filed a complaint Tuesday with the House Ethics panel against fellow Empire State Rep. George Santos, a Republican who has found himself mired in scandal since winning his seat in November. Reps. Dan Goldman, a freshman like Santos, and Ritchie Torres, who...
Millennial Money: 5 tactics to pay buy now, pay later debt
Chances are that your “buy now, pay later” bill from the holiday season will arrive soon or has already made its debut. If you’re not financially prepared to pay up, late fees or other charges can bury you deeper in debt. Circumstances can change over a matter of weeks through...
Best meal kit delivery services for a healthy start into the new year
Meal delivery services are a great option for individuals, couples and families who value balanced, home-cooked meals but may not have the time or ability to cook them on a regular basis. Some are hesitant to try out these services, assuming they will be pricey. But the meals are generally...
