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What to know about the bill that could ban TikTok
WASHINGTON — TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform. The House on Wednesday passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stakes in...
Robert Morris University to host prom for seniors who missed out during pandemic
Like so many of her peers, Addy Hildebrand saw the most cherished parts of her senior year slip away when covid-19 shuttered her high school and others exactly four years ago. Hildebrand, 22, of Derry, now a Robert Morris University senior, made her very first trip to a prom store...
Joey Vera interview: Armored Saint bassist on the band’s legacy, touring, AI and moreVideo
When Armored Saint started in 1982, even the band members couldn’t imagine still going strong more than 40 years later. “No. So this fact is a great reminder of how much we appreciate this opportunity to still be able to do this,” bassist Joey Vera said. But that’s exactly what...
Trib Lunch Box: Students hospitalized, undocumented immigrants, Mon Incline, Trader Joe’s tote bags
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Wednesday, March 13, 2024: • House explosion victim IDs confirmed The catastrophic explosion obliterated the Mitchells’ home, scattering debris across the tiny neighborhood. “It’s debris everywhere,” Cort Matey, the Mitchell’s son-in-law, said shortly after the explosion. Bits of the Mitchells’ house — black...
New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor
Don’t be surprised if your doctors start writing you overly friendly messages. They could be getting some help from artificial intelligence. New AI tools are helping doctors communicate with their patients, some by answering messages and others by taking notes during exams. It’s been 15 months since OpenAI released ChatGPT....
TV Q&A: Are 2 WTAE broadcasters sisters?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: Are Elena LaQuatra and Kelly Sasso sisters? — Anne, via email Rob: I was 99.999999% sure the WTAE broadcasters are not related but to eliminate...
Olivia Munn reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy
Olivia Munn has revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy, thanking her doctors and urging fans to calculate their own risk assessment. “I’m lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have...
Why are people overpaying for Trader Joe’s mini tote bags?
Trader Joe’s $2.99 Mini Canvas Tote Bags have quickly become the trendiest new must-have item to buy, and some have been listed in sets for as much as $499 on eBay. Rivaling the hype of Stanley tumblers and Taylor Swift merch, the Washington Post reported the mini tote bags have...
Howard Ehrlichman writes book about years of driving a Yellow Cab in Pittsburgh
You’ve hailed a cab. No. 125 pulls up. In his book “Not a Bad Trip: A Pittsburgh Cab Story,” the driver will take you on some of the thousands of trips he has made throughout his career. Howard “Howie” Ehrlichman of Wilkins slid behind the wheel of a Checker Cab...
Trib Lunch Box: House explosion, Donnie Iris, license plate readers, bug-infested building
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Tuesday, March 12, 2024: • Emergency crews respond to a house explosion Emergency crews are on the scene of a house explosion in Crescent. Allegheny County officials say first responders were called to a house in the 1400 block of Riverview Road on...
‘I’m excited’: Donnie Iris ready to hit the stage a year after cancer diagnosisVideo
It’s been more than a year since Donnie Iris last got to play a concert, but he isn’t nervous. Not after the year he’s had. “No, I’m excited,” Iris said in a phone call last week. “I’m excited more than anything.” Iris, who just turned 81 on Feb. 28, finally...
Daylight saving time got you feeling beat? You’re not alone
Are you feeling extra exhausted after the weekend? A likely explanation could be your body’s response to the daylight saving time switch, according to Dr. Brian Lamb, internal medicine physician at Allegheny Health Network. From Saturday night into Sunday morning, an hour of sleep was lost — to offset the...
Oscars telecast draws 19.5 million viewers, up 4% from last year
A lively Oscars ceremony boosted by two genuine blockbuster best picture nominees in “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie” helped boost the ABC telecast to largest audience since 2020. The 96th Annual Academy Awards ceremony Sunday ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood was watched on ABC by an average audience of 19.5...
Jennifer Bertetto: Preserving access to public information from public bodies
When journalists emphasize the importance of the Sunshine Act, some people might think we’re seeking special favors or a particular privilege — that we’re looking for more ways to “get dirt.” Nothing could be further from the truth, and here’s why: The Sunshine Act is about preserving public access to...
Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens say they feel happy or peaceful when they don’t have their phones with them, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. In a survey published Monday, Pew also found that despite the positive associations with going phone-free, most teens have not limited...
Trib Lunch Box: Oscars, Russell Wilson, Norwin girls wrestling, solar eclipse
Here are some noon headlines from TribLive, Monday, March 11, 2024: • TV Talk: Energetic, joyful Oscars telecast crowns ‘Oppenheimer’ best picture The biggest surprise was the numerous awards (costumes, makeup, production design) for “Poor Things,” an arthouse movie that bested expected winners “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in multiple categories. Those...
Staind, Breaking Benjamin opening co-headline tour in PittsburghVideo
Staind and Breaking Benjamin are launching their co-headlining tour in Pittsburgh. The modern alternative rockers, who both rose to fame in the early 2000s, will play the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown on Sept. 10. Lakeview, a country band with ties to Pittsburgh, will open the show. Staind’s 2001...
Erie prepares for crush of solar eclipse enthusiasts
On Monday, April 8, Erie residents will discover the impact just a few minutes of darkness can have. Depending on how many people travel to Erie for the upcoming total solar eclipse — local tourism officials are estimating anywhere between 50,000 and 200,000 — the city of just over 94,000...
Western Pa. libraries gearing up for eclipse with free glasses, activities
Here is a list of upcoming programs across the region focused on the April 8 solar eclipse: • March 18: Pre-eclipse event at 6 p.m. Mt. Pleasant Area Library, 120 S. Church St. Registered attendees will receive eclipse viewing glasses. Families with multiple children should register each separately to ensure...
Downey Jr., ’20 Days in Mariupol’ win at Academy Awards where war in Gaza, Ukraine casts shadowVideo
LOS ANGELES —Protest and politics intruded on an election-year Academy Awards on Sunday, where demonstrations for Gaza raged outside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, and awards went to “Oppenheimer,” “The Zone of Interest” and “20 Days in Mariupol.” Sunday’s broadcast, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, included plenty of razzle dazzle,...
Shopping down the bunny trail: Getting the best price for Easter dinner
A holiday meal is supposed to be special. That isn’t just about the people. It’s also about the food. On holidays, we have things we don’t eat every day. Seriously — how often do you make a whole roast turkey? There are rituals and traditions to the foods that grace...
Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in top form in Pittsburgh concert
At one point Saturday night, as Jason Isbell surveyed the Benedum Center crowd, he made the observation that it didn’t seem to be a season-ticket holder crowd. It’s one thing to be “out there expecting ‘La traviata,’” he said with a pause, “and then get scared by ‘La rednecka.’” Instead...
Brick by brick, Lego build takes over Irwin church
Keith Harmon estimates he has more than 200 pounds of Lego bricks in his Penn Township home. In February, the colorful toy bricks were put to use in a community Lego building event Harmon hosted at his church, First Presbyterian Church in Irwin. “There’s not a lot of room to...
‘To get the hottest pepper’: Bethel Park grower featured on Hulu’s ‘Superhot’ series
It may not have been a triple-dog dare, but friends of a teenager convinced him to trespass into a Bethel Park yard. “Hey, jump the fence,” the conversation approximately went. “I know he’s growing peppers over there.” The kid complied. “He picks one and starts eating it,” the property owner,...
Highlands musical workshop aims to inspire a love for performing arts
For Mason Neal, going to school on a Saturday was good. “Actually, it was great,” said Mason, 9, a fourth grader in Highlands School District. “It was really fun.” Mason was among about 80 Highlands elementary and middle school students who participated in a workshop with the high school cast...
