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Dec 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pittsburgh's Stars Shine Bright in The Nutcracker

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" is a beloved holiday tradition that has been enchanting audiences since 1969. This year, the show is even more special with a record number of local celebrities joining the cast. Seventeen familiar faces from sports, TV, and politics will make appearances

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

How News Reports on Suicide Miss the Mark

News stories about suicide can sometimes make things worse. They might even encourage copycat behavior, especially when famous people are involved. A recent study dug into Irish news reports to see how often they break the rules for responsible reporting. The study looked at almost 3, 000 articles

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Apr 03 2025FINANCE

Newsmax's Wild Stock Ride: From Sky-High to Grounded

Newsmax, a conservative news channel, recently experienced a dramatic stock market rollercoaster. The company's shares initially soared, then plummeted, leaving many investors bewildered. The journey began with a stunning 2, 230% increase in the first two days of trading on the New York Stock Exchan

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Local News Going Extinct: Who's to Blame?

Newspapers are shutting down faster than you can say "breaking news. " In just one year, 127 newspapers vanished, leaving behind "news deserts" where people don't have access to local news. This trend isn't slowing down, either. Since 2005, the U. S. has lost over a third of its newspapers. Ouch! W

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Billy Gardell Rallies Steelers Fans: One Town, One Team

Pittsburgh actor Billy Gardell knows how to spark excitement for a big game. He shared a powerful message for Steelers fans ahead of their Monday Night Football match against the Giants. Growing up in Pittsburgh, Billy recalls how kids would pretend to be their favorite Steelers players while playin

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Steelers' New QB Shines: Wilson's Debut Leads to Big Win

Pittsburgh Steelers fans got a treat on Sunday night when Russell Wilson made his debut, throwing for 264 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-15 victory over the New York Jets. This impressive performance set a new record for the most passing yards by a Steelers quarterback in their first game with the

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Coach Tomlin Prepares for Wide Receiver Shuffle

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has a new challenge on his hands. After facing the Las Vegas Raiders last week, the Steelers are now gearing up to host the New York Jets. But there's a twist—star wide receiver Davante Adams has switched teams. He was previously on the Raiders but was trad

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