Central Pennsylvania counties saw a boost in business and jobs during 2025. In Blair County, a local development group finished 34 projects that added $82. 9 million in new money and kept many jobs safe. Most of the companies they helped are small, with fewer than 20 workers, and they bring life to
A new cleaning robot can vacuum and mop without anyone touching a dirty pad. The model uses a heat‑based cleaning system that sanitises its own mop. When the robot finishes, it returns to its dock where hot water rinses the pad. The heat is high enough to kill germs, so the mop stays fresh
On a quiet Sunday morning, a man lost his life in Pittsburgh’s South Side after a gunfight. The incident happened near the corner of South 18th Street and Carson Street, where police received two separate alerts from ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system. The alerts indicated that eight bullets we
This new 24‑inch screen can be carried anywhere and runs on a battery, so it lets you watch shows outside without needing a wall outlet. The screen is 1080p and has a matte finish that keeps glare low, making it easier to see in bright light. It runs Google TV and can stream from apps like YouTube o
Comcast has rolled out a private 5G network at the Rocket Arena, turning the Cleveland Cavaliers into the first sports team to use this technology on a full‑scale level. The move aims to give coaches instant replay, real‑time player stats and in‑game communication all wired through a dedicated chann
Pigs that eat a lot of copper in their food face a strange shift inside their stomachs. The extra metal changes the tiny community of bacteria that normally live there, and this can affect how Salmonella Typhimurium behaves. The Salmonella strain that has become a worldwide problem, called ST34,
Amazon’s latest big sale offers discounts on everyday items, but the real question is whether snagging deals on basics is worth it. The sale runs until Tuesday and doesn’t require a Prime membership, making it more accessible than some other shopping events. Instead of chasing flashy discounts on ra
"The latest price hike on the PlayStation 5 marks the second increase in less than a year. Sony has raised the cost of the standard console to $649. 99 and the digital edition to $599. 99 in the United States, while the high‑end PS5 Pro now costs $899. 99. Similar changes were made in the United Kin
About 70 million people got their Social Security checks in February, and most of them are retirees who depend on those payments to survive. Studies over the past two decades show that 80‑90% of retirees use these benefits to make ends meet. This shows how vital it is for lawmakers to keep the progr
The film “Project Hail Mary” has surprised many by pulling in $53. 1 million in its second weekend, a figure that tops the performance of well‑known franchises such as “Oppenheimer” and “Dune: Part Two. ” Even the historic $75. 6 million earned by a non‑franchise film in 2009, “Avatar, ” is eclipse
