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Trump joins TikTok: Which other politicians are on the platform?
After attempting to ban TikTok from the White House, former President Donald Trump created an account — just days after he was found guilty on all 34 felony counts in a hush money trial. His page, @realdonaldtrump, has 5.1 million followers as of Tuesday, and his first and only video...
Zachary Quinto banned from Toronto bistro for behaving ‘like an entitled child’
Actor and Pittsburgh native Zachary Quinto has been banned from a Toronto restaurant after he berated staff and stormed away from his weekend brunch plans, the eatery’s co-owner said. Quinto, known for playing the unemotional and logical Mr. Spock, was apparently much less restrained than his “Star Trek” character when...
Muhammad Ali’s childhood home is for sale in Kentucky after being converted into museum
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The pink house where Muhammad Ali grew up dreaming of boxing fame — and where hundreds of fans gathered for an emotional send-off as his funeral procession passed by decades later — is up for sale. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Louisville was converted into a museum...
Comedian and ‘MadTV’ alum Aries Spears to perform at Pittsburgh Improv
Longtime stand up comedian, impressionist and veteran of sketch comedy show “MADtv” Aries Spears will bring his edgy, no-holds-barred comedy to the Pittsburgh Improv in Homestead this weekend. With five shows — a 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Friday, a 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday and a 7 p.m....
Couple finds $100K in safe while magnet fishing: ‘I just gasped’
A couple was doing what they call “poor man’s fishing” when they found something that certainly made them a bit richer — a safe containing $100,000. ABC News reports how New York City residents James Kane and Barbi Agostini were hanging out Friday in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens,...
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope temporarily pauses observations after malfunction
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The Hubble Space Telescope has temporarily stopped observing the cosmos. NASA said the telescope slipped into a hibernating state more than a week ago when one of its three remaining gyroscopes — part of the pointing system — malfunctioned. The same device has been acting up...
Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. Will it help with grief?
BERLIN — When Michael Bommer found out that he was terminally ill with colon cancer, he spent a lot of time with his wife, Anett, talking about what would happen after his death. She told him one of the things she’d miss most is being able to ask him questions...
Fred Rogers Institute picks items from archives for open house, Latrobe festival
Fans of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” who attended an open house Monday on the campus of Saint Vincent College were afforded a glimpse of some colorful items selected for display from the archives of the iconic TV show’s host and creator, Latrobe native Fred Rogers. Among the items displayed for the...
Model T stops in Greensburg as part of 3rd coast-to-coast trek
A 100-year-old Model T chugs along at about 25 mph when climbing Pennsylvania’s steep hills. Still, “It has a strong engine; it runs really well. We can do the hills,” said Mike Vaughn of Lincoln, Neb., one of three volunteers with that city’s Museum of American Speed who are taking...
TV Talk: WPXI reporter’s live shot goes viral after ‘a woman tried to grab my face’
WPXI’s Andrew Havranek, the station’s Westmoreland County bureau reporter, doesn’t usually work weekends. But on Saturday during the 5:30 p.m. newscast on PCNC, Havranek was filling in, reporting from outside the Kenny Chesney concert at Acrisure Stadium when his live shot went sideways. Havranek said bystanders asked if he was...
Understanding the importance of sunscreen in the Black community
Like many Black men and women, Jessica Pearson didn’t learn about sunscreen growing up. It wasn’t until adulthood, through her training to become an esthetician, that she became aware of the importance of sun protection. That lack of education is common in the Black community, and as summer approaches, knowledge...
Tu y Yo Cafe serves up authentic Latin American flavor in Indiana Township
An authentic Latin American eatery is serving up more than sandwiches and specialty items at Tu y Yo Cafe in Indiana Township. “I make it all with love,” said co-owner Grace Betancourt-Jones, the friendly force behind the five-year success of the casual all-day cafe that’s tucked away in a small...
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s ‘The Coffin Maker’ is a challenging, hilarious look at history
”The Coffin Maker” is an exciting play for a number of reasons. It serves as the finale for Pittsburgh Public Theater’s current season, and it is also a world premiere, written by Pittsburgh playwright — and founder of Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company — Mark Clayton Southers. Inspired by August Wilson,...
Penn Hills flower shop marking 85 years of business
Sometimes you just want to go where everybody knows your name. Frankstown Gardens in Penn Hills is one such place. Generations of local families have passed through the doors of the 85-year-old business. And there’s no end in sight for Vincent Tumminello, 58, its third-generation owner. His grandparents opened the...
Kenny Chesney and Zac Brown Band light up Acrisure Stadium
”The spirit of Jimmy Buffett is here with us tonight,” remarked Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band, Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium. He was absolutely right. With Kenny Chesney, the leader of “No Shoes Nation,” headlining the “Sun Goes Down Tour,” the Buffett-esque beach vibes were out in full...
Plan a budget-friendly picnic date in the great outdoors of Western Pennsylvania
Nothing screams summer like a scenic alfresco picnic. Take your sweetie on a “datecation” outdoors for a fresh-air experience that doesn’t break the bank. Outdoor-inspired destinations abound in Western Pennsylvania, and those seeking an adventurous date are sure to find the perfect picnic spot. So pack a picnic, pile into...
Pride takes to the streets of Pittsburgh for annual parade, celebrations
The Pittsburgh Pride parade kicked off a busy day of activities and festivities in the city Saturday. The parade was scheduled to start at noon, traveling down Liberty, over the Andy Warhol Bridge and finish at Allegheny Commons Park West on the North Side at 1 p.m. Richard Parsakian, a...
First lady Jill Biden assures Pittsburgh Pride revelers that president stands with them
That few seconds of meeting first lady Jill Biden on Saturday, and taking a quick photograph, was the thrill and privilege of a lifetime for Carol Mullen of Regent Square. But what Biden had to say after about 20 minutes of meeting revelers at Pittsburgh Pride in Allegheny Commons Park...
Copperheads, timber rattlers and the rare Eastern massasauga among Pa.’s venomous snakes
Summer is rapidly approaching, and, for a lot of people, that means getting into the great outdoors — whether it’s spending a few days camping, hiking a favorite trail or just getting out and enjoying a wooded park. Pennsylvania’s snake population also is enjoying the nice weather, and that can...
Has Ligonier Country Market gotten too big?
The Ligonier Country Market has been a popular fixture in the Ligonier community for nearly 50 years, drawing visitors from throughout the area to shop for everything from fresh produce and baked goods to handwoven rugs and wood crafts. But Ligonier Township officials are wondering whether the seasonal Saturday morning...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: May 31
The following is a new feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival kicks off
Artists from across the region — and nation — will converge starting Friday on the 14-block Cultural District as the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival kicks off, ushering in 10 days of free art and music. The festival, now in its third consecutive year of festivities relocated from around...
TV Talk: May sweeps ratings released; ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ endsVideo
Although sweeps periods are diminished by daily ratings measurement, ratings periods in February, May and November still offer a snapshot of a Pittsburgh market that remains competitive. KDKA-TV crept ahead of WPXI at 5 and 6 a.m. in households (WTAE remained No. 1). But in the key demo of viewers...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 31-June 2
With the Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh Pride and Kenny Chesney all drawing crowds this weekend, it’s going to be a crazy few days in Pittsburgh. Be sure to keep an eye on traffic reports before you head out. In the meantime, here are some other things to do around...
$1 million lottery scratch-off sold at Freeport gas station
A BP gas station in Freeport sold a $1 million scratch-off, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery. The million dollar-winning ticket was from the lottery’s “$1,000,000 Game” and was sold at the BP gas station at 222 Buffalo St. Radhe Oil Corp., owner of the gas station, will get a $5,000...
