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Indian woman killed in road crash in US, family says she could not be saved even after 3 surgeries

A 23-year-old Indian woman, Navya Nelakuditi, died on April 9 while she was undergoing treatment after a car accident in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her aunt, Sirisha Nelakuditi, who is raising funds for her body to be sent to India, said Navya died at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, where she underwent three major…

The Times of India

If This Is Supposed to Be Farewell, Alex Ovechkin Refuses to Act Like It

The 40-year-old is saving any potential retirement decision until after the Capitals’ season ends. But that isn’t slowing speculation ahead of the final regular-season game in D.C.

Sports Illustrated

The 'affordability economy' has created a housing market nobody predicted: Prices collapsing in the Sun Belt, soaring in the Rust Belt

Las Vegas, Austin, and Miami are now leading a national price downturn, while metros like Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee are finally having their moment.

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Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated by Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area in 2025, the $213 million generated by Detroit in 2024, or the $164…

The Conversation

The NFL draft brings economic gains – and hidden public safety costs

When the NFL draft comes to town, the host city’s hotels, bars and restaurants fill, while its downtown gets three days of national exposure.

The Conversation

The Pitt review – Frenetic, mega-hit medical drama finally arrives in the UK. It was worth the wait

4/5 Pittsburgh-based hospital drama, paced like ‘The Bear’ or ‘Boiling Point’, swept the Emmys last year

The Independent UK

March Madness: An eighth grader from Pittsburgh is all alone with a perfect women's NCAA bracket

The only person left out of millions who entered men's and women's NCAA tournament brackets in ESPN's competition is an eighth-grader from suburban Pittsburgh

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Pittsburgh’s post-steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities

Few regions pose as much of an economic conundrum as Pittsburgh.

The Conversation

Who was Kermit Gosnell? ‘House of horrors’ abortion doctor convicted of killing newborn babies dies in prison

Kermit Gosnell, a former abortion doctor from West Philadelphia, has died at the age of 85 while serving multiple life sentences in prison. He had most recently been lodged at the State Correctional Institution-Smithfield, located nearly 60 miles south of Pittsburgh.

The Times of India

Texas man charged after allegedly abandoning his puppy in the departures area of Pittsburgh International Airport

Labrador puppy was running free outside departures before police rescue

The Independent UK

Who was Gautham Rajanikanth? Indian-American student missing in Pittsburgh confirmed dead, family launches fundraiser

A tragic end has come to the search for 17-year-old Indian-origin student Gautham Rajanikanth, who had gone missing earlier this week in Pittsburgh.

The Times of India

Pittsburgh’s air pollution estimated to claim 3,000+ lives per year − and EPA rollbacks aren’t helping

In October 1948, a thick haze rolled into Donora, Pennsylvania, a steel town in the Monongahela Valley, south of Pittsburgh. For five days, toxic fumes from a zinc smelter – a plant that turns zinc ore into pure zinc metal – poured out of the factory’s stacks, became trapped in…

The Conversation

A sky-shattering boom rips across Ohio and Pennsylvania, leaving terrified residents scrambling to figure out what just happened

A sky-shattering boom ripped across Ohio and Pennsylvania this Tuesday morning, leaving residents startled and scrambling for answers, a phenomenon that NASA has now confirmed was caused by a meteor. The cosmic visitor entered our atmosphere at around 9 AM local time, creating a sonic boom that truly jolted people…

The Mary Sue

Pittsburgh schools plan switch to remote learning when football fans flood the city for annual NFL draft

City officials anticipate up to 700,000 visitors traveling to Pittsburgh for the multi-day event at the end of April

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Indian-American student Gautham Rajanikanth missing in Pittsburgh; police end search without answers

The search for 17‑year‑old Gautham Rajanikanth, a high school student from South Fayette Township in the Pittsburgh area, has officially ended, authorities said.

The Independent UK

Haitian asylum seeker found dead in Pittsburgh bus shelter days after release by ICE

Daphy Michel, who escaped Haiti with temporary humanitarian protections in 2022, is second immigrant to die on the streets after leaving DHS custody in recent weeks

International Business Times UK

Haitian Immigrant Daphy Michel Dies After ICE Released Her Alone, Far From Home — Her Family Is Still Waiting for Answers

The death of Daphy Michel, a 31‑year‑old Haitian asylum seeker found unresponsive at a bus shelter days after her release by US immigration authorities, highlights concerns about systemic issues in immigration procedures.

The Conversation

How the Emerald Isle shaped the Steel City – Pittsburgh’s rich Irish history

Downtown Pittsburgh will turn green on Saturday, March 14. Tens of thousands will line Grant Street for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the country.

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The Independent UK

Head priest caught on camera stealing $1,000 worth of items from Walmart, police say

The head priest of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh is facing charges after being accused of stealing more than $1,000 in baseball cards from a Walmart

The Conversation

Trauma patients recover faster when medical teams know each other well, new study finds

When a trauma patient enters the emergency department, their potential for survival often depends on what happens within the first minutes after their arrival. After studying trauma resuscitation teams at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh, the largest major trauma center in Pennsylvania, it’s clear that trauma teams aren’t organized ahead of…

International Business Times UK

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.

The Conversation

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Conversation

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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