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NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.” CLAIM: A law enforcement sniper assigned to former President Donald Trump’s rally Saturday in Butler, Pennsylvania, says the head of the Secret Service ordered him not to shoot the suspect accused of attempting to assassinate Trump. THE FACTS: Snipers killed the suspected shooter moments after he opened fire on the former president, bloodying Trump’s ear, killing one rally attendee and injuring two. The Secret Service and the Butler Police Department said they have no agents, officers or employees with the name of the person claiming to be the sharpshooter. Following Saturday’s attempt on Trump’s life, a poster on the online message board 4chan wrote that they were a sniper assigned to the rally, and that they can be seen in a photo of two law enforcement officers on the roof at the rally.
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...
NCLGS: Pittsburgh Pirates owner appreciates the complexity of gaming issues
Pittsburgh Pirates owner and Chairman Bob Nutting wasn’t listed on the original schedule for the National Council of Legislators from Gambling States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting, but on Thursday, he not only gave a short keynote address but showed up three hours early and sat through four presentations. Story continues...
Rays start 2025 with visits from Rockies and Pirates
NEW YORK — The Rays will begin the 2025 season hosting a pair of National League opponents, facing the Rockies in a three-game series that starts with the March 27 opener, and then the Pirates, managed by former Tampa Bay hitting coach Derek Shelton. Most of their American League...
Nanaimo’s Playoff Hopes Dwindle In Loss To Langley
Nanaimo’s playoff hopes are on the line as the Timbermen dropped an 11-7 decision to the Langley Thunder on Wednesday night. The Timbermen sit in a tie with Burnaby for last place in the WLA with a record of 4-8-1. Their remaining games in the season are two against Burnaby (4-7-1), two against Maple Ridge (6-8) and one against the first-place Victoria Shamrocks (13-0).
Beatty Park beautification and renovation underway thanks to new donations
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (WTRF) — With a simple brick entrance tucked away on Lincoln Avenue, you would never guess Steubenville had a 99-acre nature park. But more people are becoming aware of Beatty Park, which means more donations are coming in to rebuild the city’s best-kept secret. A new outdoor amphitheater is about 75% built where […]
New Pennsylvania Law Expands Sale of Canned Cocktails, Extends Happy Hours
During the pandemic, businesses like The Warren Bar & Burrow, Downtown, relied on canned cocktails to keep sales flowing. But when the COVID crisis ended, so did the ready-to-drink cocktails; they were only allowed to be sold in state liquor stores. However, a new law signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro...
West Virginia city celebrates disability independence with week-long festivities
WEIRTON, W.Va. (WTRF) — The American Disability Act was signed almost 34 years ago. To commemorate this achievement, Weirton is hosting a week-long Disability Independence Celebration. Disabilities, both physical and mental, present themselves in many ways: visual or auditory impairments, processing and sensory disorders, and wheelchair or mobile aid users are just a few examples. Activities […]
Sunny, Stable Weekend Forecast for Pittsburgh with Minor Shower Risks Eastward
Pittsburgh residents, prepare for a weekend with predominantly sunny skies and mild summer temperatures. According to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh, the city is set to experience a comfortable weekend marked by dry conditions, save for a possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms south and east of the city on Saturday.
Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth is all in on Russell Wilson & Justin Fields
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth came out of the gates hot as a rookie in 2021. He caught 60 passes and seven touchdowns in his first year in Pittsburgh with Ben Roethlisberger as his quarterback. Over the last two seasons, though, he has combined for just four touchdown receptions playing with subpar quarterbacks.
Listen: The Terrible Take (Episode 1,232)
Welcome back to the latest episode of The Terrible Take. Think of it as a super-mini version of The Terrible Podcast. A short, 1-3 minute episode seven days a week, every weekday at 5 PM/EST, with Alex Kozora, Dave Bryan, Josh Carney, Ross McCorkle, Melanie Friedlander, and Joe Clark telling you what’s on our minds. You can check out episodes here or wherever you listen to The Terrible Podcast.
Penguins sign 2nd-round pick Harrison Brunicke to 3-year deal
The Pittsburgh Penguins now have both of their second-round picks from last month’s draft under contract. On Thursday, the Penguins signed defenseman Harrison Brunicke to a three-year entry-level deal, the team announced. The two-way contract carries an $875,000 cap hit, according to PuckPedia. A 6-foot-3, 196-pound native of South...
Trump Tells RNC the Story of Attempted Assassination — For Last Time Ever Because It’s ‘Too Painful’
Former President Donald Trump described how the attempt against his life affected him as he accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for president on Thursday before a massive crowd in Milwaukee. Trump offered a disclaimer – that he would only tell the story once, as it is “too painful” for him to ever recount again in […] The post Trump Tells RNC the Story of Attempted Assassination — For Last Time Ever Because It’s ‘Too Painful’ first appeared on Mediaite.
Russell Wilson Has Chance To Become Most-Sacked Quarterback Of All Time In 2024
The Pittsburgh Steelers are no stranger to having a quarterback who is pushing the limits in terms of their age. Russell Wilson is set to enter the season at 35 years old and come out the other end at 36. Ben Roethlisberger, of course, played five seasons at that age or older. If you look at the number of sacks Roethlisberger took over the last several years of his career, they were quite low.
Pittsburgh Steelers New-Look Offense Ranks 27th Amongst Best Skill Position Groups in NFL
Will the Pittsburgh Steelers return to contending in 2024?. The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a brand-new offense when the fall rolls around. A completely revamped quarterback room saw Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky, and Mason Rudolph out and Russell Wilson and Justin Fields in. Diontae Johnson was sent out to Carolina...
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