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Democrats release Epstein records mentioning Musk, Bannon, Thiel, Prince Andrew
A breakfast appointment with MAGA leader Steve Bannon. A planned lunch with billionaire Peter Thiel. A mention of billionaire Elon Musk potentially coming to the “island,” with the notation “is this still happening?” Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released documents Friday from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that mention a number...
Pittsburgh Riverhounds captain Danny Griffin cleared of racism allegations
Pittsburgh Riverhounds captain Danny Griffin has been cleared of allegations that he used racially offensive language during a game against Hartford Athletic last Saturday, according to a statement released by the Connecticut USL Championship club. Hartford Athletic’s statement, released Friday afternoon, said the league conducted an investigation into the allegations...
Editorial: Unconstitutional jock tax fallout could have been avoided
If you buy a flat screen TV in Pittsburgh, you pay 6% state sales tax and 1% Allegheny County sales tax. No one asks you for your driver’s license to see where you are from and charges you another 5% for living outside the city limits. If they did, shoppers...
Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on number of chips, sources say
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering imposing tariffs on foreign electronic devices based on the number of chips in each device, according to three people familiar with the matter, as it seeks to drive companies to shift their manufacturing to the United States. According to the plan, which has...
Frick Pittsburgh debuts ‘The Scandinavian Home’ Nordic art exhibit
When it comes to European art, the Scandinavian countries at the northern rim of the continent — Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland — are often underrepresented in museums and art history classes. Starting on Saturday, the Frick Pittsburgh will provide a striking primer with its new exhibition, “The Scandinavian Home.”...
Here are some upcoming programs at Penn Hills Library
Penn Hills Library, 1037 Stotler Road, offers a variety of programs for all ages. For a complete list of offerings and to register for programs, visit pennhillslibrary.org. Regular operating hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library...
David Walmsley and Dr. Tawfik Jelassi: Your right to know — why journalism and access to information matter more than ever
If we lose our fundamental universal right to access to information, and if independent journalists lose the ability to report the facts, then our rights and democracies may vanish entirely. Access to information is a fundamental human right empowering us all to make informed decisions, participate in democratic processes and...
Fed’s Bowman says decisive rate cuts needed to offset labor market risks
Federal Reserve Vice-chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman reiterated Friday that she believes decisive interest rate cuts are needed to ward off rising trouble in the job market. “Recent data show a materially more fragile labor market along with inflation that, excluding tariffs, has continued to hover not far above our...
More parents are choosing ‘1 and done.’ Why it’s becoming more common in America
Jacqueline Stein didn’t have any difficulties getting pregnant. She also had an easy and enjoyable pregnancy, and a “fantastic” labor and delivery experience. But despite the dream scenario, the Toronto resident didn’t want any more children after having her son, Alex, who is now 4. “I just always envisioned a...
Pastoral anniversary, fall bible studies and more at Sewickley area houses of worship
Antioch Baptist Church 332 Elizabeth St., Sewickley. 412-741-7688. antioch fwbaptistsewickley.org. Morning worship and praise service is at 10:45 a.m. First Sunday Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m. The fourth pastoral anniversary of beloved Pastor Verton L. Dean Sr. will be celebrated on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10:45 a.m. The guest speaker...
Prominent muralist sues over destruction of images in Wilkinsburg
A renowned muralist who has installed hundreds of works of art around the Pittsburgh area is suing a property owner in Wilkinsburg, alleging failure to properly notify him before painting over his images. Kyle Holbrook — known for, among others, painting the Roberto Clemente Museum mural — alleges the act...
Check out the scene in Ireland as Steeler fans swarm Dublin
Steelers fans have invaded Dublin in anticipation for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. WDVE set up its morning show at Fitzsimons Temple Bar in Dublin on Friday and the scene looks rowdy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DVE Radio (@dverocks) Chants of “Here We Go...
Jonathan Heawood: Regenerating the base layer of democracy — local news
This summer, the leader of Nottinghamshire County Council banned a local news outlet from engaging with any of his 40 elected representatives. Councillor Mick Barton of Reform UK also instructed council officials to stop sending press releases and event invitations to journalists at Nottinghamshire Live. Why? Because these journalists had...
Heyward, Batch and Manganiello to attend Pittsburgh Airport gala
Even more Pittsburgh-connected celebrity guests have been added to an Oct. 3 gala celebrating the highly anticipated opening of Pittsburgh International Airport’s new terminal. Current Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward, former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch and Mt. Lebanon native actor Joe Manganiello will all be speaking at the Transformed...
A-K Valley High school class reunions, Sept. 26, 2025
• Arnold High School Class of 1964 will get together at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Hunter’s and Fisherman’s Club, 2400 Constitution Blvd., New Kensington. There are no stairs to the back room at the club. Reservations required. Reservations: Glenn, 440-221-5988. • Har-Brack High School Class of 1966 will...
Take the TribLive weekly news quiz: Sept. 26
The following is a feature from TribLive: A weekly news quiz: 1. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” returned to the airwaves this week after a suspension from ABC the previous week. Upon the show’s return, it enjoyed record viewership. According to data from Nielsen, how many viewers were accumulated on television? A/...
Letter to the editor: Kirk’s legacy will live on
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is a heartbreaking loss to all who knew him and to the countless people he inspired. From founding Turning Point USA as a teenager to becoming a leading voice for conservative students nationwide, Kirk devoted his life to encouraging the next generation to speak with...
Moldovan authorities bar pro-Russian party from upcoming election
Election officials in Moldova barred a pro-Russian party on Friday from standing in Sunday’s parliamentary election, a move that threatens to raise tensions ahead of the high-stakes vote. The decision by the Central Election Committee to exclude Heart of Moldova, part of the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc, followed a court ruling...
Woman indicted after she secretly used fentanyl to rob 4 men, killing 3, prosecutors say
A 38-year-old woman was indicted on felony charges in New York after prosecutors say she used fentanyl-laced drugs to paralyze and rob four men, killing three of them. Tabitha Bundrick, 38, is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with nearly a dozen counts of murder, robbery, burglary...
Pope Leo names Italian bishop to lead powerful Vatican office
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo named a relatively unknown Italian cleric on Friday to lead the Vatican office responsible for selecting Catholic bishops around the world, in the first major appointment of the pontiff’s nearly 5-month tenure. Archbishop Filippo Iannone, 67, has largely led a behind-the-scenes career in Church law....
Slovakia amends constitution to promote ‘national identity’
Slovakia’s laws will take precedence over EU legislation in matters concerning “national identity,” including issues of family and gender, under a constitutional change approved by parliament on Friday. Prime Minister Robert Fico, who has taken an increasingly anti-liberal position on social issues while forging closer ties with Russia and China...
‘He was scared’: Mother of Carrick High stabbing suspect says son received threats
The mother of a teen charged with stabbing three classmates at Carrick High School said her son was shaken by threats he received on social media and did not want to attend school Wednesday. She hadn’t realized his fear prompted him to carry a knife for protection. “I hugged him...
Trump’s energy pivot accelerates U.S. solar and wind power mergers, asset sales
The Trump administration’s rapid retreat from renewable energy has kicked off consolidation and asset sales among smaller U.S. solar and wind power companies as they scramble to stay afloat, industry insiders and analysts said. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has overhauled tax credits and sharply shortened...
Letter to the editor: MAGA has abandoned conservative creed
Conservatives once warned that unchecked government power would corrupt, that concentrated authority would inevitably be abused. Their creed was restraint: limited government, balanced budgets and careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars. MAGA has abandoned that creed. Where conservatives preached discipline, MAGA embraced indulgence. Where they fought to limit spending, MAGA exploded...
Budget impasse leaves school districts in limbo over $4 billion in funding
The state’s nearly three-month budget impasse has cost Pennsylvania school districts almost $4 billion. That’s how much districts, technical schools and intermediate units should have received in state funding since July 1 — the day a new budget was supposed to take effect. Without a budget, the state isn’t making...
