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Letter to the editor: Spread pain around instead of county layoffs
Westmoreland County has 1,700 government employees. Beginning Oct. 13, 125 workers will be furloughed because of the Pennsylvania budget impasse. Would it have been both legal and fair to cut everyone’s wages by 5% to spread the pain around instead of 125 workers losing all their wages and having to...
U.S. government faces brain drain as 154,000 federal workers exit this week
More than 150,000 federal employees will leave the U.S. government payroll this week after accepting buyouts — the largest single-year exodus of civil servants in nearly 80 years, triggering what unions and governance experts warn is a damaging loss of institutional expertise. The official resignations begin on Tuesday for workers...
Lufthansa faces potential strike after pilots vote for industrial action
Germany’s Lufthansa could face a strike at its main airline after pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) said Tuesday its members had voted in favor of a walkout in a dispute over pensions. The vote is the union’s final attempt to pressure Lufthansa into agreeing a more generous pension deal and...
Exxon Mobil to cut 2,000 jobs amid restructuring, Bloomberg News reports
Energy major Exxon Mobil will lay off 2,000 workers globally as part of a long-term restructuring plan, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, adding to a wave of job cuts in the oil and gas industry this year. The reductions represent about 3% to 4% of the company’s global workforce and are...
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban separate after 19 years of marriage
LOS ANGELES - Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman and country music star Keith Urban have separated after 19 years of marriage, various news outlets reported on Monday, citing unidentified sources. The celebrity power couple began living apart in early summer, with Urban moving out of the family home in Nashville, Tennessee,...
U.S. coal auctions will test industry appetite for Trump mining revival
The Trump administration will auction off coal leases on federal lands in four U.S. states in the coming days, a key test of mining industry interest in its efforts to revive a sector in decline. The sales in Alabama, Montana, Utah and Wyoming will be the first since President Donald...
Letter to the editor: Pollution coming to creeks near you
A warning to all anglers, conservationists and nature lovers: Stay out of Dawson Run, Deer Creek and Bull Creek moving forward. And keep your pets and children out of there, too, because those waterways are about to suffer the impact of yet another natural gas well. On Aug. 6, the...
Editorial: Irish trip during budget impasse is tone-deaf for lawmakers
On Sunday, Pennsylvania leaders were overseas. A certain amount of business travel is to be expected for elected officials. Legislators regularly traverse the state for in-person events and hearings in various areas, as well as moving to and from their home seats to Harrisburg. They may have to go to...
The Stroller, Sept. 30, 2025: Events in the Alle-Kiski Valley
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Fayette County mom imprisoned in daughter’s starvation death walks free after evidence crumbles
A Fayette County woman who pleaded no contest to murdering her daughter and spent a decade in prison is now free after serious questions were raised about the prosecution’s key evidence. The Fayette County District Attorney’s Office last week withdrew a homicide charge against Andrea Dusha, who was accused of...
A young QB, 2 helpless star WRs among Broncos-Bengals winners, losers
Nothing like a good get-right game to put your season back on track as September gives way to October. That’s exactly what the Denver Broncos were able to enjoy in the second installment of Monday night’s twin bill, easily bucking the undermanned and underperforming Cincinnati Bengals by a 28-3 score...
High school scores, summaries and schedules for Sept. 29, 2025
High schools Field hockey Monday’s results Class 2A Latrobe 0, Peters Township 0 (OT) Golf WPIAL championships Boys Class 3A At Butler Country Club Par: 70 Yards: 6,611 Final round Carson Kittsley, Fox Chapel, 66-68–134, -8 Jack Sacriponte, Latrobe, 80-70–140, -2 Nico Ward, West Allegheny, 70-72–142, E Max Mottura, Kiski...
Trump sets 10% tariff on lumber imports, 25% on cabinets and furniture
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on Monday he was slapping 10% tariffs on imported timber and lumber and 25% duties on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered furniture, with the rate on the latter categories to jump next year. Trump signed a presidential proclamation laying out his argument...
High school roundup for Sept. 29, 2025: North Catholic blanks Burrell
Simone Sharpless had a goal and an assist to lead North Catholic to a 2-0 victory over Burrell (9-3-1, 6-2) in a matchup of playoff teams in Section 2-2A girls soccer. Frankie Liberati also scored and Jules Tralongo recorded the shutout for North Catholic (9-3, 5-2). Allderdice 1, North Hills...
Charlie Kirk’s accused assassin makes brief court appearance
PROVO, Utah — The Utah trade school student charged with murdering right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk made a brief court appearance Monday, where his new legal defense team confirmed they will seek a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to proceed to a trial. Tyler Robinson, 22,...
Florida man allegedly killed and ate his pet peacocks amid neighbor dispute, police say
A Florida man was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly killing and eating his pet peacocks as part of a dispute with his neighbor, an arrest warrant shows. Craig Vogt, 61, was charged with aggravated animal causing excessive pain or death in connection to the incident, Pasco County online...
Trump administration wants U.S. troops sent to Illinois, governor saysVideo
CHICAGO — With growing scenes of conflict involving federal immigration agents in Chicago and its suburbs, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Monday that the administration of President Donald Trump had asked the Pentagon to send 100 troops to the state. The Illinois National Guard received word of a memo...
‘Ashamed’ Tom Watson apologizes for ‘rude’ Ryder Cup crowds
Tom Watson is United States golf royalty. And, along with Tiger Woods, he may be the most popular American golfer on both sides of the Atlantic. Watson won eight major titles, five of them overseas at the Open Championship. He was awestruck of the play by the victorious Team Europe...
Airlines warn U.S. government shutdown may slow flights
WASHINGTON — U.S. airlines warned Monday that a partial federal government shutdown could strain American aviation and slow flights, as air traffic controllers and security officers would be forced to work without pay and other functions would be halted. Airline trade group Airlines for America, which represents United Airlines, Delta...
YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24.5M to settle account suspension lawsuit
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against the Alphabet-owned online video platform over the suspension of his account following the deadly Jan. 6 riots four years ago. The settlement was filed in federal court in Oakland, California, on Sept. 29. YouTube...
Trump administration seeks to make Harvard ineligible for federal funding
BOSTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration expanded its campaign against Harvard University on Monday as the Department of Health and Human Services said it would start a process that could lead to the school becoming ineligible for federal funding. HHS’ Office for Civil Rights said it had referred Harvard...
After Comey indictment, Trump says other opponents are next
WASHINGTON – Politicians and legal experts are questioning whether former FBI Director James Comey would be convicted of charges of lying to Congress even as President Donald Trump said others who investigated him could also be indicted. Comey was indicted Sept. 25 for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing lawmakers,...
With Burrow sidelined for months, Bengals’ QB depth will be tested
The Cincinnati Bengals entered the season hoping to rebound from a disappointing 2024 campaign and return to the playoffs. The Bengals will have to achieve that goal despite being without Joe Burrow for the majority of the regular season. Burrow suffered a serious-looking foot injury during Cincinnati’s 31-27 Week 2...
Pete Hegseth’s mystery meeting in Quantico could cost millions, require unprecedented security
WASHINGTON — They’re coming to take a loyalty oath. To hear a speech about “warrior ethos.” To take a physical fitness test. These are among the array of theories outsiders have floated in their attempts to explain a mysterious mass gathering Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hastily ordered last week, summoning...
LeBron offers nothing definitive on retirement but says he won’t wait around for next son to make NBA
LeBron James reiterated the end of his NBA career is near, and he’s not sticking around for another son to make it. This was the latest clue the Los Angeles Lakers star was willing to offer at the team’s media day Monday while discussing potential retirement and his motivations to...
