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Former Pitt Star Rashaun Jones' Murder Trial Takes Dramatic Turn As Prosecution Rests

The murder trial of former University of Pittsburgh football player Rashaun Jones enters a critical phase as the prosecution rests its case.

International Business Times UK

AI’s growing appetite for power is putting Pennsylvania’s aging electricity grid to the test

The rapid growth of data centers that support artificial intelligence is reshaping how electricity systems operate across the United States.

The Conversation

Pittsburgh nurses are fighting for better staffing ratios — and the research backs them up

Since nursing contract negotiations heated up in January 2026 at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh and at UPMC Altoona, the debate shifted from standard wage disputes to a more fundamental question of patient safety: the nurse-to-patient ratio.

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Texans, Steelers, Falcons Reveal QB Plans at NFL Combine

General managers addressed their rosters with the new league year kicking off on March 11. Plus, Lamar Jackson’s contract extension and more news updates.

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After a 32-hour shift in Pittsburgh, I realized EMTs should be napping on the job

At 7 a.m., roughly an hour before the end of my shift as a paramedic in Pittsburgh, my colleague and I were dispatched to a patient who was violently vomiting and not alert. We arrived within 10 minutes, grabbed our gear and approached the front door.

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‘His ex got a job there or something?’: Man’s luggage goes missing at Airport — only for his socks and underwear to show up on the conveyor belt

You could have never anticipated this one. In a video currently going viral on TikTok, uploaded by user @laysuperstar, her brother, Hugh, can be seen receiving the biggest shock of his life while waiting for his luggage at the Pittsburgh airport, forcing them to seek out customer service.

The Mary Sue

Man awaits his luggage at the conveyer belt in Pittsburgh but sees his underwear and socks coming out one by one: ‘IM CRYING’

We’ve all stood at the baggage carousel, praying our luggage is the first one to slide down the ramp. But for one traveler at Pittsburgh, what came through the ramp wasn’t a suitcase at all. It was their wardrobe arriving in a slow, humiliating parade of individual items.

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New dietary guidelines prioritize ‘real food’ – but low-income pregnant women can’t easily obtain it

The federal government’s message in its new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released in January 2026, couldn’t be simpler: “Eat real food.”

The Conversation

Federal agency flags safety shortcomings that 'exposed' workers to explosion at US Steel plant

A federal safety agency investigating an August blast at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh that left two workers dead says it found safety shortcomings that “exposed” employees to the explosion

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP and Public Source's report on pollution and safety issues at Pittsburgh coke plant

Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors

The Independent UK

After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

Last year, an explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works outside Pittsburgh killed two U.S. Steel workers and injured 11 others, including contractors

The Independent UK

Six former players sue major college basketball program over coach’s alleged ‘harassment’

University of Pittsburgh says the lawsuits ‘are without merit and will be vigorously defended’

The Independent UK

‘Chipotle, count your days’: Pittsburgh man furious with online order walks in to complain, ends up getting mansplained

If you’ve ever placed an online order at Chipotle, you know the drill. You pay the “convenience” tax, hit the “double protein” button like you’re winning a jackpot, and pray to the burrito gods that you don’t get skimped. Well, one Pittsburgh man just lived through our collective nightmare. And…

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Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor quit Los Angeles due to crime

Joe Manganiello and Caitlin O'Connor left Los Angeles due to “crime” and find their shared hometown of Pittsburgh much safer.

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Mike McCarthy to Hire Another Ex-Green Bay Staffer As Steelers OC

It's a Green Bay reunion in Pittsburgh.

The Conversation

Lüften sounds simple – but ‘house-burping’ is more complicated in Pittsburgh

Recently, the German term “lüften” has been circulating on social media and trending on Google. The term refers to the practice of opening windows and doors to replace stale indoor air with outdoor air, a longtime practice in many European homes. Americans have dubbed it “house burping” in many videos…

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Ben Roethlisberger Strongly Endorses Mike McCarthy As Steelers HC: 'Great Hire'

Big Ben thinks Pittsburgh made the right call in bringing McCarthy aboard.

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Mike McCarthy Expresses Excitement to Coach His Hometown Steelers

McCarthy was officially introduced as the Steelers’ new coach on Tuesday.

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The Conversation

Political polarization in Pittsburgh communities is rooted in economic neglect − not extremism

When it comes to political polarization in the United States, the Pittsburgh region offers a useful window into what communities can do about it.

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Steelers Hire Pittsburgh Native Mike McCarthy As Franchise’s Next Coach

McCarthy has coached the Packers and Cowboys during his career.

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The Pitt Season 2: Tragic True Story Behind “Tree Of Life” Reference In Episode 3

Here’s the true story that inspired The Pitt season 2's "Tree of Life" reference.

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Man waits for his luggage at Pittsburgh Airport. Then he sees what gets dropped on the carousel: ‘I’m in tears WHAT is happening back there’

A woman and her brother wait painstakingly for his luggage to arrive at the Pittsburgh Airport baggage claim carousel. They can’t believe the state his personal belongings arrive in.

International Business Times UK

America's Cheapest Cities to Buy a Home Revealed – Where Just a $65,000 Yearly Income Works

Discover the most affordable US cities to buy a home where a $65,000 to $85,000 yearly income can secure property. From Pittsburgh to Memphis, see where your money goes further.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Mike Tomlin Says Goodbye to Pittsburgh

The AFC North’s premier rivalry is going to look a lot different next season.

Sports Illustrated

Why the Steelers Could Still Trade Mike Tomlin After Parting Ways

Tomlin is leaving the Steelers organization on his own terms, but there is a scenario in which Pittsburgh could trade him in the future.

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