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Bayer notches win in Roundup litigation
Bayer, the German conglomerate, won a legal victory last week in the long-running litigation over whether its popular Roundup pesticide has caused cancer. The case started in 2019, when a husband and wife in Pennsylvania sued Monsanto, which Bayer purchased in 2018, and alleged the company had violated state law by not including a cancer warning label on Roundup. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates pesticides, did not make the company add such a warning.
Consumer Alert: Protect Yourself from Home Repair Scams, AG Henry Advises
As hurricane season impacts Pennsylvania, Attorney General Michelle Henry warns residents about potential home repair and improvement scams. In a recent statement, AG Henry emphasized the importance of vigilance during this vulnerable time for homeowners. “Disastrous weather may bring out scammers trying to profit from consumer panic,” Henry noted, urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious and to utilize the resources offered by her office.
Meet the Pennsylvania athletes who will compete in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris
Although the 2024 Paris Olympics are complete, athletes from the United States are not done competing in the City of Light. More than 150 athletes will present Team USA at the Paralympic Games from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, and plenty of talent from Pennsylvania will be chasing a gold medal. Below is a list of those Pa. athletes, each listed with hometown and event they will compete in.
Ospreys, bald eagles soar in latest Pa. Breeding Bird Atlas survey
Is that a bald eagle or an osprey catching a fish? In Pittsburgh, it could be either. Armed with superior eyesight and sharp talons, both large raptors almost magically detect and pluck fish from local waterways regularly. Those fishing spectacles were rare not too long ago in the city: The...
Pennsylvania liquor license auction underway
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Pennsylvania is holding its 13th liquor license auction since 2016 and all bids are due in October. The auction will use a sealed bid process and all bids for the restaurant license auction will be due by noon Tuesday, Oct. 1. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said bids will be opened […]
King's College in Wilkes-Barre celebrates 90 graduates at Summer Commencement
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — At King's College in Wilkes-Barre, over 90 students received their degrees this weekend at the Summer Commencement held at the William S. Scandlon Physical Education Center. Graduates, mostly from health sciences, were joined by family, friends, and faculty. The Times Leader reports that Julie Walker,...
Trump Fan At Rally Rants ‘Mr. Trump They Fired Me’ Because ‘They Are Running A DEI Operation’
A well-known Trump supporter who calls himself Red Pill Ken addressed Trump in a pre-rally interview to complain he'd been fired by "a DEI operation." The post Trump Fan At Rally Rants ‘Mr. Trump They Fired Me’ Because ‘They Are Running A DEI Operation’ first appeared on Mediaite.
'1776 BABY!': Pike County man grabbed police officer's neck during Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol, FBI says
GREENTOWN, Pa. — A 43-year-old man from Pike County is the latest to face charges for attacking a police officer and breaching the U.S. Capitol during the riot in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021. Daniel Collins, of Greene Township, is the 10th person from from our area of...
Police seek identity of man riding dirt bike illegally in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, Pa, (WOLF) — A man is accused of riding a dirt bike illegally on the streets of Wilkes-Barre. Police are seeking to identify the man in these photos. Wilkes-Barre City Police say he was operating his dirt bike on city streets. Dirt bikes are not street-legal in Pennsylvania.
New York Town Could Be Epicenter For Massive Blizzard
As we get through a cold start to this week, now is the time to start thinking about the winter. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE FARMER'S ALMANAC 2024-25 WINTER PREDICTION. Meteorologist Mark Margavage's very early prediction made earlier this year is calling for a chance of some massive lake-effect snow next winter with Hamburg, New York being right in the epicenter of it all.
Pittsburgh-area voters of color share their thoughts ahead of the 2024 general election
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- With the Democratic National Convention underway this week, KDKA-TV is working with KYW-TV in Philadelphia on several reports called Eye on Voters of Color in Pennsylvania.As both candidates have made their rounds throughout the commonwealth, including the vice president's stop in western Pennsylvania Sunday, it's clear that Pennsylvanians are a crucial part of their plan to win the White House.Winning over voters of color remains a top priority."I'm excited about the convention," said Nat Yap, a Democratic delegate for the 12th congressional district that includes Pittsburgh. He'll be in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention.The son of Filipino...
Ardsley High School Forward Iva Corluka Commits to St. Bonaventure Women’s Basketball
After enjoying a fantastic summer with Team Lightning Melious 17U and the Croatian 17U and 18U National Teams, 6-foot-1 Ardsley High School (N.Y.) forward Iva Corluka has verbally committed to St. Bonaventure Women’s basketball program, today she announced via X. Also, Corluka held offers from D-I Rider and Utah...
Multiple cases of Kennel Cough reported in Western New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Cases of Kennel Cough have been reported in the Western New York area. Two of those cases were at Camp Bow Wow doggy daycare in Tonawanda. Mark Luczak, owner of Camp Bow Wow said that they see pockets of kennel cough normally pop up in the summertime when people are bringing their dogs to dog parks and outdoor festivals, anywhere where they are interacting with a lot of other dogs.
Buffalo Bills Sign A New Quarterback
Even though the Buffalo Bills scraped by with a 9-3 preseason win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday night, they didn’t come out of it unscathed. Injuries have been plaguing the Bills since training camp wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, and it understandably makes fans nervous. The Bills suffered a huge blow when Matt Milano, who spent the majority of last season rehabbing a broken leg, tore his bicep in practice and was put on injured reserve indefinitely.
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
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