"It's so stupid": False claims about hurricanes must stop, Biden says
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
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Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
The suit alleges that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
The suit alleges that companies such as TikTok have caused mental health problems for students.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
Officials are urging people to stop using the lounger, and asking online marketplaces to regulate attempts to re-sell it, two years after the recall.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Sauvik Das, an assistant professor at CMU's Human Computer Interaction Institute, about what the recent settlement really means for Facebook users.
Eight hours after posting the video, police were able to find the suspect.
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Researchers found that more than 400 malicious apps were designed to steal personal data.
Hackers and scammers will stop at nothing to take hold of your personal information.
KDKA's John Shumway is here to give you tips on how you can keep the upper hand on hackers and online thieves who are looking to steal your identity.
KDKA's John Shumway spoke with an expert, one who had his identity stolen through an online scam, warning people of the dangers of the electronic bad guys.
Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
The Westmoreland County Historical Society said it has been kicked off Facebook.
For Pennsylvanians use Facebook, it could soon be your lucky day.
Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal and Artemi Panarin scored twice as the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
A potential small plane crash prompted a search of the Monongahela River in Fayette County on Friday.
A mother is furious after she said her daughter is the victim of multiple threats connected to the Chartiers Valley School District.
Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor is officially launching his campaign on Monday.
A Pennsylvania couple who divorced nearly 50 years ago is planning to remarry.
The Westmoreland Coroner tells KDKA-TV that Pollard's body was found at the site of the abandoned mine.
Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal and Artemi Panarin scored twice as the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
A potential small plane crash prompted a search of the Monongahela River in Fayette County on Friday.
A mother is furious after she said her daughter is the victim of multiple threats connected to the Chartiers Valley School District.
Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor is officially launching his campaign on Monday.
Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor is officially launching his campaign on Monday.
Robinson Township won't increase its taxes next year.
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified Thursday before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
"You wanted to be visible because you're auditioning for this job that you're not going to get," Rep. Pat Fallon told acting Secret Service Director Pat Fallon.
Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe testified before the bipartisan House task force investigating the assassination attempts against President-elect Donald Trump.
KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz gets a behind-the-scenes look at an Amazon fulfillment center.
It's certainly not hard to miss that the price of coffee has been steadily going up, but why is it happening?
Small businesses in a popular shopping district are frustrated with Duquesne Light.
A Pittsburgh-area auto repair shop is getting ready for the busy winter season amid a stretch of bitterly cold weather.
A small business owner in Pittsburgh is concerned about how the proposed Trump tariffs on goods from overseas could affect her business.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The Pitt Panthers women's volleyball team is on fire! They start their post-season quest for the NCAA championship Friday night, and for the first time in program history, they are the no. 1 overall seed in the tournament.
Our garden guru, Doug Oster, helped us turn that holiday thumb from "Grinch green" to "garden gold" with poinsettia 101.
We got to visit Pittsburgh's tastiest neighborhood today on PTL. Katie took us on a cookie tour that's back and bigger than ever!
Daisy got a sneak peek at Old Fashioned Christmas in Canonsburg, where they are serving up nostalgic holiday vibes.
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
Once considered amateurs, star college football and basketball players are now getting paid millions of dollars.
A Westmoreland County man says he feels bamboozled after a nearly $8,000 bill arrived in the mail.
Budget time at City Hall has Pittsburgh City Council scrutinizing Mayor Ed Gainey's proposed spending.
Amid staffing shortages in Pittsburgh EMS, a city program seeks to recruit and train from within the community.
Dr. Natalie Gentile joined us for another Wellness Wednesday conversation surrounding the topic of self-care and how we can implement that into our busy schedules on a daily basis.
Keeping the kids healthy this time of year can be a challenge. Dr. Hayley Hellstern and Dr. Marisa Quattrone talk about their new practice in Fox Chaple, Zest Pediatrics.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Two Pittsburgh men are among the first to use a new device to regain movement following a stroke.
Thawing a turkey one week out from Thanksgiving may seem excessive, but it's necessary.
Reilly Smith scored the go-ahead goal and Artemi Panarin scored twice as the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
On the other side of the field will be St. Joseph's Prep, winners of five of the last six 6A championships.
Cam Heyward won the award last year and Russell Wilson won the award in 2020.
The 36-acre park in Pittsburgh is getting a huge facelift to host some major events in 2026, including the NFL Draft
Brent Strom has been hired as the Pittsburgh Pirates' assistant pitching coach.
Over 600 students from the Pittsburgh region got experience learning about careers in the medical field at a career fair.
President-elect Donald Trump has delivered a gut punch to Nippon Steel's $15 billion bid to buy U.S. Steel.
PPG has sold its architectural coatings business, which will be renamed The Pittsburgh Paints Company.
The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is launching a feasibility study to see about building a convention center and hotel.
PetVet365 cut the ribbon on its new location Monday at the Strip District Terminal.
Styx and REO Speedwagon singer Kevin Cronin are coming to Star Lake next summer.
Billy Joel and Rod Stewart are coming to Pittsburgh for a show at Acrisure Stadium.
Pearl Jam is hitting the road and bringing its tour to Pittsburgh for two shows.
Pierce The Veil will return to the Pittsburgh area in 2025 as part of a newly announced global headlining tour.
Avril Lavigne is bringing her Greatest Hits Tour to the Pittsburgh area next year.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and Suzie Cool discuss the sports topics of the day.
A potential small plane crash prompted a search of the Monongahela River in Fayette County on Friday.
After more than 80 hours of digging and searching in an abandoned mine in Unity Township, crews found the body of 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard who fell into a sinkhole.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Penn State and Oregon play Saturday.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
Fallen Pittsburgh Fire Battalion Chief John Walsh was laid to rest on Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost 24-19 to the Cleveland Browns.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 18-16 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
