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Anti-party technology in place through Airbnb Pittsburgh during July 4 weekend
13+ hour, 42+ min ago (381+ words) The Fourth of July " America's 250th birthday " is fast approaching, and Western Pennsylvanians might still be looking to make last-minute plans. For those considering Airbnb as an option, the booking platform just announced it is once again enacting anti-party technology over…...
Man who caused fatal East Pittsburgh car crash called "less than human" at sentencing
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (486+ words) A man who caused a fatal crash in East Pittsburgh and then ran away from the scene will serve three to six years in prison. Robert Thornhill, 29, of Clairton pleaded guilty on Wednesday to causing an accident resulting in death…...
Switzerland beats Canada, wraps up 1st place in Group B at World Cup
11+ hour ago (697+ words) VANCOUVER, British Columbia " Rub'n Vargas and Johan Manzambi both scored to give Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Canada on Wednesday at the World Cup as both teams advanced to the knockout round. Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which…...
What's in a name? A man convicted of murder hopes the answer is freedom
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (1155+ words) How a key witness in a 1998 homicide trial identified herself to a jury is at the center of an appeal playing out in an Allegheny County courtroom. William Daniels, imprisoned for 29 years after being convicted of killing a jitney driver…...
Reports: Sabres agree to send Alex Tuch to Capitals in sign-and-trade deal
13+ hour, 27+ min ago (299+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. " The Buffalo Sabres agreed to a sign-and-trade deal in sending veteran forward Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals, according to multiple reports Wednesday. The Sabres first signed Tuch to an eight-year, $84 million contract and received a third-round pick in…...
Why Texas? Explaining ins and outs of an NHL team for Houston or Austin
10+ hour, 29+ min ago (940+ words) NEW YORK " The NHL took the first step toward expansion in Texas earlier this week, agreeing to terms with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family to explore the feasibility of putting a franchise in Houston or Austin. Far enough from…...
Top Army general who was last American soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
12+ hour, 49+ min ago (273+ words) WASHINGTON " The Army's commander of its forces in Europe and Africa " who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 " is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday....
No sweat: Jannik Sinner optimistic after pre-Wimbledon exhibition match in London heat wave
12+ hour, 50+ min ago (578+ words) LONDON " Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is feeling optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense after sweating through an exhibition match in a heat wave Wednesday and confirming he underwent testing following his physical meltdown at the French Open. The Italian star hasn't…...
Pittsburgh on pace to end year with $24 M deficit despite tax hike, cuts
12+ hour, 14+ min ago (466+ words) Pittsburgh could end the year with a roughly $24 million deficit, budget officials said during a discussion of city finances Wednesday. Officials already revamped the 2026 spending plan this year to try to fill gaping holes in the budget, but the city…...
Jaxon Cover translates roller hockey skills to NHL Draft prospect status
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (734+ words) BUFFALO, N. Y. " Already an accomplished roller hockey player growing up in Grand Cayman, Jaxon Cover laughed at the memory of his introduction to ice hockey and how he literally fell head over skate blades for the sport. Cover was 8 when he…...