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Barbra Streisand's Thomas Matthew Crooks Message Sparks Fury
Barbra Streisand has shared her theory about the assassination attempt made against Donald Trump—and she's been criticized for it. The attempt was made on Saturday afternoon, when Trump, the Republican 2024 presidential nominee, was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. After shots were fired, the former president was seen grabbing his right ear as security agents flocked to protect him. The gunman, identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, was shot and killed by the Secret Service.
No, this photo doesn’t show Donald Trump golfing the day after assassination attempt
Posts claiming to show former President Donald Trump golfing the day after the July 13 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, have gone viral online, reaching millions of people. “Imagine getting shot at 7pm and still making your 9am tee time,” an X post with 12 million views says. Other...
Fox Chapel baseball team wins league championship, ends season with 16-1 overall record
Fox Chapel competed in the North Suburban Pony League comprised of 13- and 14-year-olds. The league features 16 teams from the area. Fox Chapel finished in first place during the regular season, earning the No. 1 seed in the playoffs. The team played Shaler on July 18 for the league...
Raskin and Comer urge Secret Service director appearance in rare joint statement
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) issued a rare joint statement Friday urging Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to appear “without delay” for a hearing Monday to discuss the weekend’s assassination attempt of former President Trump. The statement from the top Republican and Democrat on the […]
Global Technology Outage Causes Issues
A widespread global technology outage is causing disruptions across numerous industries this morning. There have been grounded flights, banks knocked offline, and issues with media companies. The cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike says the issue is not a security-related or a hack. Locally, the outage has caused long lines at the Pittsburgh...
Pittsburgh-area impacts from global IT tech outage
PITTSBURGH — It wasa technical flaw in a software update and not a security incident that led to the widespread IT service outages Friday. However, one local expert says a cyberattacker could learn something from what went wrong. A problem with an update from a company called CrowdStrike affected...
Steelers Could Trade Three Players for Brandon Aiyuk
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to land a wide receiver, and to this point, Brandon Aiyuk seems to be their top target. With recent reports claiming Las Vegas Raiders' Davante Adams could be on the list as well, it appears to be clear that this team is ready to make a splash.
Woman who lives near Trump rally site says "this is not what Butler should be known for"
BUTLER, Pa. (KDKA) -- Two sisters from Butler, Pennsylvania, say they're still in shock nearly a week after witnessing the Trump rally shooting firsthand. The scary event all unfolded feet from one sister's home. "[I] can still hear the shots being fired and not knowing what's going on," Valerie Fennell admits to KDKA-TV News, as memories of last weekend keep flooding back of the Trump rally turned nightmare in her neighborhood.For Fennel and her sister Debbie Kuminkoski, the event last Saturday started in high spirits. "When I heard he was coming, I'm like, 'This is going to be awesome,' like this is...
Casey seeks answers about "the security failures" at Saturday's Trump rally
BUTLER — As family and friends, including fellow firefighters, prepared to lay to rest former Buffalo Township fire chief Corey Comperatore, the quest continued for answers to how a sniper from Pittsburgh’s South Hills was able to shoot Comperatore, two other attendees, and former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Butler County.
New Penguins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk 'motivated to prove myself again'
Jul. 18—Well before he joined the Pittsburgh Penguins earlier this month as an unrestricted free agent, Matt Grzelcyk enjoyed some bright moments through connections with the team. First, the left-handed defenseman was drafted by the Boston Bruins in the third round (No. 85 overall) in the 2012 NHL Draft that was hosted by the Penguins at what was then known as Consol Energy Center. Then he ...
Steelers Rival Promises Super Bowl Win
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers added two new quarterbacks, made plenty of headline-worthy moves and seemingly boosted their stock in the AFC North this offseason. But the Cleveland Browns remain confident, and their quarterback is promising Super Bowl wins to fans ahead of the season. Watson took some time out...
Murrysville area: Pizza fundraiser, Delmont Daze float workshop and more
Email news briefs and event listings to pvarine@triblive.com. The Delmont Public Library will host a pizza fundraiser from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 10. Families will be able to purchase a pizza and two beers for $30. Pizza will be provided by the nearby Fox’s Pizza Den, and the Delmont Community Band will provide live music. There will also be a silent auction.
Picklesburgh festival in Pittsburgh draws thousands with unique pickle-flavored treats
PITTSBURGH — The Heinz pickle balloon is soaring in Pittsburgh, and that means it's time forthe annual Picklesburgh festival downtown. "It tastes like a mix," said 7-year-old Luke Swanson, who didn't expect the sweet and briny mixture of pickle lemonade. The young visitor from Chicago says he liked it.
Talk Pittsburgh Links: July 18, 2024
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Picklesburgh 2024 Takes Over Downtown Pittsburgh with Tangy Treats and Fermented Fun
Ready to pack your love for all things pickled into one juicy weekend? Pickle enthusiasts are in for a tangy treat because Picklesburgh 2024 is officially in full swing. If you're gearing up to hit the streets of downtown Pittsburgh, know that the festivities begin today, featuring an extra day of brined jubilation from previous years. Expect streets lined with the best pickled fare the city has to offer, from noon to 10 p.m. today through Saturday, and from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, as reported by CBS News Pittsburgh.
Remembering Pittsburgh’s ice ball magnate plus ketchup clothes, pinball and new restaurants
Welcome to the dog days, Pittsburgh! While most restaurant news has halted with the humidity, some odds and ends still drift through the dense air. We’ve got Pittsburgh’s four new or upcoming restaurants, the closure of one popular chain restaurant, the death of a local legend and Pittsburgh foods in front of international audiences.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit could borrow $800 million to replace light rail trains
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is committed to replacing its 81 light rail trains and will set up a process to borrow as much as $800 million for the work in case it needs it. Borrowing money through state and federal programs is a backup plan in case the agency is unsuccessful in efforts to obtain grant money for the project and reinforces the agency’s plans to replace the cars over the next 12 years.
Brown Mamas Weekend will celebrate the strength and explore the challenges of Black motherhood in our region
Photo above courtesy of Muffy Mendoza/Brown Mamas. Black mothers from around the Pittsburgh region are invited to celebrate Brown Mamas Weekend at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on July 27 and 28. With a focus on empowerment, community and transformation, the two-day gathering will include master classes, panel discussions and a wellness lounge.
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