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Scientists studying rhesus monkeys find surprising benefits to same-sex relationships
A group of monkeys is challenging humans’ views on sexuality by showing that same-sex behavior among males strengthens their social networks and may even help them father more offspring. The findings, reported this month in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, suggest that same-sex behavior is not only natural in...
Nathan Benefield: Shapiro, lawmakers must choose — students or special interests?
In education policy, there are two main groups of stakeholders: parents and special interests. Parents want the best opportunities for their children, while special interests benefit from maintaining the status quo. The first group is much more numerous. The latter, unfortunately, has far greater political power — with dozens of...
Pittsburgh’s Daniel Moore snags 2nd ‘Jeopardy!’ win
Daniel Moore’s second “Jeopardy!” victory wasn’t as stellar as his first, but he lives to fight another day. The Pittsburgh contestant ended Monday night’s episode with another $14,800, defeating fellow contestants retired elementary teacher Jerry Powers of New Jersey and librarian Leann Craumer of Maryland. Unlike Friday, Moore correctly answered...
Exhibition at Bridgeville library features glass art
Bridgeville Public Library is the site of a “pop-up” art exhibition opening July 21 and running through Aug. 19. The exhibition, organized and curated by the volunteers of Public Art Bridgeville, features glass sculptures, mosaics and pieces from the Bridgeville Area Historical Society’s Higbee Glass collection. An opening reception will...
Letter to the editor: Don’t facts matter to Trump supporters?
Doesn’t it concern you at all when one of the many MAGA millions claims that, as president, Donald Trump “did everything he promised to do”? It should. Did Trump repeal and replace Obamacare? Did he ever balance the federal budget? Did he work out a significant trade deal with China?...
Sewickley Academy Senior School awards, other student accolades
This year’s Sewickley Academy Senior School Awards ceremony was held on-campus in Rea Auditorium on May 15. Awards were distributed in a variety of categories: Derek Peng, computer science. Claire Cable, Logan Carlson, Swetha Menon, Raneem Wahdan, Josie Whitcraft, English/writing/reading. Milagros de Jong, Emma Di Domenico, Catherine Jardini, Ashton Ragoowansi,...
Letter to the editor: SAFE Act would ban consumption of horse meat
I urge Pennsylvania residents to thank Sen. John Fetterman for co-sponsoring the SAFE Act, and for him to advocate that it be included in the 2023 Farm Bill. The SAFE Act was introduced in the Senate in June and would play a key role in banning horse meat for human...
Editorial: Are legacy admissions the real problem for colleges?
A legacy is something left by those who went before us. It might be a reputation. It might be an inheritance. And for some kids filling out applications, it is a leg up in the college admissions process. At least, it was. For generations, prestigious universities made a sometimes spoken,...
The Stroller, July 18, 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. Golf scramble scheduled by Riverview Community Action Corp Riverview Community Action...
STEAM camp kicks off for children at New Kensington church
The summer is getting STEAMy for area youngsters. Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in New Kensington is hosting a free, four-session STEAM camp for children in partnership with ABC CREATE educators. Monday, participants of the first session learned about computer coding and programmed Bee-Bots. Topics include robotics, computer science, engineering...
Letter to the editor: Biden is chasing votes
Regarding the article “Supreme Court rejects plan to wipe out $400B in student loans; Biden vows ‘fight is not over’ ” (June 30, TribLIVE): The Supreme Court’s decision to deny President Biden the authority to forgive $430 billion of student loans is all about Biden chasing votes. Promising to give tens...
Measure to censure Rep. George Santos introduced in House
WASHINGTON — Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., faces another attempt from Democrats to hold him accountable in the chamber, this time with a censure resolution. The censure resolution, introduced Monday by Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., says Santos “repeatedly lied to voters in his district, donors, and the American public during his...
Soaring Lottery jackpots fuel big dreams, big ticket sales
Massive lottery prizes are leading local retailers to see an uptick in lottery sales. On Monday, the Powerball jackpot was $900 million — the third-largest in its history and the seventh largest U.S. lottery jackpot — and worth an estimated cash value of $465.1 million. There have been 37 consecutive...
Saquon Barkley, Giants fail to reach agreement before deadline
Saquon Barkley and the Giants didn’t reach a multi-year deal by Monday’s deadline. Now the worst-case scenarios are on the table. Barkley announced it himself on Twitter. “It is what it is,” he wrote at 3:54 p.m., six minutes prior to the deadline. Barkley’s only option as a Giant this...
Bethel Park hires municipal manager
At the July 10 Bethel Park Council meeting, Kristen Denne was approved as the new municipal manager. Her start date is Aug. 28. “Kristen is very well qualified, with substantial local government managerial experience,” Tim Moury, council president, said. “We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to...
Sofia Vergara, Mt. Lebanon native Joe Manganiello divorcing
After seven years of marriage, actors Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara are calling it quits. Manganiello, a Mt. Lebanon native, and “Modern Family” star Vergara issued a joint statement to New York Post’s Page Six that they have decided to go separate ways. “We have made the difficult decision to...
Le’Veon Bell apologizes to Steelers fans for leaving the team in 2018
Maybe someday Le’Veon Bell will come to grips with his break-up from the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018. But today probably isn’t that day. Over the weekend, Bell released a video on social media apologizing for leaving the Steelers in a contract dispute five years ago. “I never apologized to the...
Latrobe grad Emma Fenton establishes herself as setter for St. Francis (Pa.) women’s volleyballVideo
As freshmen often do in college athletics, Emma Fenton spent a good part of her first season watching and learning. Then, last season, it was the Latrobe grad’s time to take center stage. The spotlight wasn’t too bright for her. Fenton, a rising junior setter, recorded nearly 1,000 assists and...
Fox Chapel grad Britta Lagerquist making most of soccer experiences at Grove CityVideo
Part of being a college student is having different experiences. Fox Chapel grad Britta Lagerquist, in just two years at Grove City, has compiled a nice list of “new.” Consider: • As a freshman, she played a position on the soccer pitch that she hadn’t played before. • Last season,...
‘Such a huge void’: Survivors of synagogue shooting victims testify in trial’s final phaseVideo
For weeks, everyone in the courtroom had become accustomed to the pictures of the victims. They were displayed frequently. State-issued ID photos, sometimes smiling, but often stoic, on a blue background. On Monday, the pictures changed. As the government told the jurors about each of the lives lost Oct. 27,...
Jason Aldean suffers heat stroke, stops Connecticut concert mid-songVideo
Jason Aldean stopped his show Saturday night in Hartford, Conn., mid-song after reportedly suffering heat stroke. The country singer was performing at the Xfinity Theatre and confused fans when he silently ran off the stage in the middle of singing his 2009 hit “Crazy Town,” Deadline reported. A video of...
Pitt wrestler runs MMA record to 3-0 with submission win at Brawl in the Burgh 17
Nine of the 12 fights ended by knockout or submission at the 247 Fighting Championships’ Brawl in The Burgh 17 on Saturday night at the Monroeville Convention Center. The submission of the night was a highly contested honor, but the nod went to Pitt wrestler James “Las Vegas” Lledo (3-0),...
Zach Kennedy: In Allegheny County, progressives are now the establishment
A political powerhouse now rivaling Philadelphia as the bedrock of Democratic electoral strength in Pennsylvania, Allegheny County has been consistently trending more progressive. This past May’s primaries in Pennsylvania’s second-largest county added another layer of icing on a cake that’s been baking for nearly a decade: In Allegheny County, progressives...
New Kensington-Arnold plans outdoor lounge, ‘Think Tank/Brain Space’ room at high school
New Kensington-Arnold School District is preparing an outdoor lounge area and an interactive classroom space in the high school’s planetarium for the upcoming school year. Valley Junior-Senior High School is transforming its planetarium into a “Think Tank/Brain Space” room. Funding for the new room, amounting to $30,000, was granted to...
Russia halts wartime deal allowing Ukraine to ship grain in a blow to global food security
LONDON — Russia halted a breakthrough wartime deal on Monday that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia would suspend...
