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Letter to the editor: Vance enters the lion’s den
On Aug. 11, Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance sat down for an interview on CNN’s “State of the Union.” Absent from Fox News’ equivalent Sunday morning show was Kamala Harris’ vice presidential running mate, Tim Walz. But that shouldn’t shock, given Walz’s aversion to combat zones. Right out of...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Aug. 16, 2024
High schools Football Scrimmages Saturday’s schedule Allderdice at Thomas Jefferson, 10 a.m. Apollo-Ridge and Summit Academy at Riverview, 10 a.m. Baldwin at Woodland Hills, 10 a.m. Beaver Falls at North Catholic, 10 a.m. Berlin-Brothersvalley at Ligonier Valley, 10 a.m. Brownsville vs. Carmichaels vs. Charleroi at Charleroi, 10 a.m. Burgettstown at...
Pirates farm report for Aug. 16, 2024: Bubba Chandler fans 11 in 6 innings for Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (Triple-A, 55-59) scored two in the bottom of the seventh to beat St. Paul (Twins), 3-2. RHP Bubba Chandler (0.00) made his second Triple-A start and pitched six scoreless innings, allowing five hits and two walks with 11 strikeouts. RHP Fineas Del Bonta-Smith (3-1, 3.80) gave up two runs,...
The 70th annual Westmoreland Fair is underway
It was farm animals, funnel cakes and old-fashioned fun on Friday night as the 70th annual Westmoreland Fair opened its gates. The fair will run through Aug. 24 at 123 Blue Ribbon Lane in Mt. Pleasant Township. Admission is $10 and includes parking, amusement rides and admission to all commercial...
49ers GM John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk contract saga: ‘I don’t like that it’s taken this long’Video
With the season opener three weekends away, the San Francisco 49ers are starting to have more concern about the Brandon Aiyuk contact situation. In an interview with KNBR 680 AM on Friday, general manager John Lynch said, “I’m always hopeful. I’m an optimistic person (by) nature, and so I’m always...
OpenAI shuts down Iranian influence operation targeting U.S. election
NEW YORK — OpenAI removed a network of Iranian accounts that used its ChatGPT chatbot to try to wage a foreign influence campaign targeting the U.S. presidential election by generating longform articles and social media comments, the company said Friday. The accounts created content that appeared to be from liberal...
Gary Franks: Honeymoon with Kamala Harris will end soon
The Democrats’ current strategy is to manufacture enthusiasm and raise money for their presidential candidate. Easy task. Why? Because people are thrilled that President Joe Biden will not be running. Eighty percent of Americans in polls said they did not want him to seek reelection. Thus, it was easy to...
Fern Hollow victims blame Pittsburgh for hampering efforts to settle lawsuits
The City of Pittsburgh says it’s willing to settle the lawsuits filed by eight people injured in the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse. But at every turn for more than two years, city attorneys have frustrated the plaintiffs and their lawyers, resorting to extensive legal maneuvers, denying requests to turn over...
Woman in crash with Sen. John Fetterman in Maryland still recuperating after June crash
The Virginia motorist whose vehicle was struck by Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s in June said this week through an attorney she’s still undergoing treatment after the collision in western Maryland. An attorney retained by Jennifer Campbell said in the statement the 62-year-old “seeks to maintain her privacy” as she recuperates...
Postponed Islamic art exhibit at the Frick Pittsburgh to open Saturday for 2-month run
A postponed exhibit at the Frick Pittsburgh called “Treasured Ornament: 10 Centuries of Islamic Art,” will now be open Saturday and run through Oct. 20. It was postponed last fall after Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7. The exhibition was curated by Christopher Hatten and based on research published...
California social media law likely violates the First Amendment, 9th Circuit panel rules
A 2022 law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aimed at protecting young people online likely violates the First Amendment of the Constitution, a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday. The bipartisan law, co-authored by Democratic Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks of Oakland and Republican (now former)...
Auction house stands by authenticity of historic Hank Aaron memorabilia
ATLANTA — Heritage Auctions is standing by the authenticity of memorabilia from Hank Aaron’s 715th home run that is set to be sold later this month. What are claimed to be the home plate and all three bases from the historic home run are a part of Heritage Auctions’ Summer...
Judge blocks plans for sports joint streaming venture of Fox, ESPN and Warner Brothers
The launch of Venu Sports will be delayed after a federal judge granted FuboTV’s motion for a preliminary injunction against the planned sports streaming venture by ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery. United States District Judge Margaret M. Garnett in the Southern District of New York said in her 69-page...
Willie Nelson, 91, announces 153rd album, ‘Last Leaf on the Tree’
NEW YORK — At 91 years old, Willie Nelson is proving he’s still going strong as the country music veteran announced Thursday the upcoming release of his 153rd album. Titled “Last Leaf on the Tree,” the opus — due out Nov. 1 — will feature covers of songs previously recorded...
Police hunt for 2 teens in Central Park mugging as NYPD clamps down on robbery surge
NEW YORK — Detectives are searching for a pair of teenage thieves who robbed two 20-year-old men inside Central Park, cops said Friday. The search comes as the NYPD conducts a massive crackdown on the iconic greenspace in an attempt to curb a rise of robberies there, officials said. The...
Letter to the editor: Project 2025 and Agenda 2030
There has been recent talk of the conservative Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 as a means to slander President Trump. But I haven’t seen any talk of the United Nations’ far-left Agenda 2030 and implementation by President Biden and his “squad.” Agenda 2030 was created in 2015 by the UN and...
Letter to the editor: Vote to continue American progress
Since the time of our country’s founding we have been a progressive people. We threw off the yoke of British colonialism and established a nation “of and by the people.” This was radical thought in the 18th century. This November I believe we will be challenged to continue America’s progress...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Aug. 16
The following is a regular feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz:...
Fellowship: Community worship, book club and more at Sewickley area churches
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antiochfwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. First Friday virtual bible study is at 6:30 p.m. A link is available on the website. Beth Samuel Jewish Center 810 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge....
Letter to the editor: Support Biden’s plan to correct Supreme Court
The majority of Americans do not approve of the actions of this Supreme Court, which has been bought and paid for by the Federalist Society. For decades the Federalist Society has groomed, indoctrinated and bribed lawyers and law schools with their millionaires’ and billionaires’ money. They see our government working...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: Aug. 16-18
The school year is gearing up again, but weekends are still free! There are lots of options for a few hours of fun — with or without the kids — at one of these five events this weekend around Allegheny County. Movie Night on the Lawn: ‘The Sandlot’ The last...
Bruce Springsteen delivers nostalgic, high-energy concert at PPG Paints Arena
It might’ve seemed strange to the uninitiated to hear what sounded like booing from the crowd at Thursday night’s Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concert at PPG Paints Arena. Of course, the audience wasn’t voicing their displeasure — they were just chanting “Bruce!” After a long wait —...
The Stroller, Aug. 16, 2024: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
Publicize your nonprofit’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. Casino Theatre plans auditions for holiday show The Casino Theatre in...
Laurels & lances: Summer celebrations
Laurel: To the celebration of the summer. The event of the season is upon us — the opening of the 70th Westmoreland Fair. Maybe you come to the fair to show off the produce from your garden. Maybe you have a child entering livestock in the 4-H and FFA events....
Letter to the editor: Harris is no moderate
We now know the Democrats’ presidential candidate, after they pushed the sitting president, and the only candidate to receive any primary votes, out of the race. Do we really know her? The Kamala Harris campaign, with the help of the mainstream media, is trying to rewrite history and rebrand her...
