Pittsburgh-Area Businesses Impacted By Massive Outage At Facebook And Instagram
Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook, Instagram And WhatsApp Back Online After Widespread Global Outage
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
Westmoreland County Historical Society Says It Was Banned From Facebook For Using Word 'Militia'
The Westmoreland County Historical Society said it has been kicked off Facebook.
Pa. Lottery To Hold First Live Drawing On Facebook
For Pennsylvanians use Facebook, it could soon be your lucky day.
Rep. Mike Doyle Leads Committee To Take On Social Media Heavyweights Over Misinformation
A local congressman led a group of his colleagues in a bipartisan attack on the chief executives of three major social media companies.
AP: Posts To Private Pittsburgh-Area Police Facebook Group Show Hostility, Hate
In a private Facebook group called the Pittsburgh Area Police Breakroom, many current and retired officers spent the year criticizing chiefs that took a knee or officers who marched with Black Lives Matter protesters, who they called "terrorists" or "thugs."
West Virginia News Publisher Files Antitrust Suit Against Google And Facebook
A West Virginia news publisher has filed an antitrust suit against Google and Facebook.
Northeast US Hit With Widespread Internet Outages
Internet users in the northeast U.S. reported widespread outages Tuesday.
Study: Pennsylvanians Can't Stop Googling 'Should I Delete Facebook?'
"Should I delete Facebook?" was the most Googled "Should I" question in Pennsylvania last year.
Pro-Trump Demonstration At Twitter Headquarters Appears To Be A Bust, Twitter Claims To Respect 'People's Right To Express Their Views':
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
W. Va. Attorney General Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Being Filed Against Facebook
The lawsuit claims that Facebook acquired competition through illegal and predatory manners and claims multiple violations of federal antitrust laws
'We Are Really At A Crisis Point For Our Democracy, Economy': Sally Hubbard On Big Tech Corporations & Book 'Monopolies Suck'
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
Study: More Than Half Of Americans Have Changed Social Media Habits During Pandemic
The pandemic, politics, and race relations have increased tensions around the country and that has changed the usage of social media among Americans.
#ClassOf2020 Facebook Challenge Could Put You At Risk Of Identity Theft, Better Business Bureau Says
Social media challenges are a growing trend to help pass the time at home, but the Better Business Bureau is telling people to stop doing them.
Coronavirus In Pittsburgh: Facebook Teams With Carnegie Mellon For Survey On Symptoms
Facebook is teaming with Carnegie Mellon to gather symptom data on the coronavirus.
Facebook's 1st Ohio Data Center Up And Running; More To Come
Ohio's first Facebook data center is now up and running, with more investment in the facility on the way.
After Social Media Post, Community Rallies To Help Woman Replace Her Rusting Mailbox
A social media post in Elizabeth Township is going viral for spreading kindness during the holiday season.
Man Accused Of Stealing $88,000 From Bank Vault Caught Thanks To Social Media Posts
If you're stealing money from a bank, it's probably not the best idea to brag about it on social media.
Woman Who Fell Victim To Facebook Pop-Up Ad Warns Of Scammers On The Platform
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of year until a scammer dampens your holiday spirit.
Groundbreaking Held For Facebook Broadband Project In West Virginia
A groundbreaking has been held on Facebook's plan to expand broadband internet in West Virginia.
Facebook Bug Accesses iPhone's Camera While User Scrolls Through News Feed
Facebook says a bug that inadvertently accesses a user's iPhone camera while they're scrolling through the News Feed will be fixed sometime today.
Hoax: Costco Isn't Giving Away A $75 Coupon
Costco has issued a warning to its customers about a scam coupon being shared again on social media.
Scammer Targets Woman Through Hacked Facebook Page, Claims She Can Make $80,000
State police in Butler County are investigating after a woman was scammed out of more than $1,000 on Facebook.
Pa. Attorney General Along With 46 Other Attorneys General To Investigate Facebook For Potential Antitrust Violations
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro along with 46 other Attorneys General have opened an investigation into Facebook.
Facebook Is Rolling Out A Test To Hide Your Likes
For the past decade, "likes" have been the chief currency of Facebook. It's the way we've determined how many people think our babies are cute, believe our jokes are funny and recognize our new jobs are impressive.
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Small plane crashes in Elizabeth Township
The pilot was flown to a local hospital with "life-threatening injuries," police said.
Pittsburgh police looking for missing young siblings
Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141.
Recount begins in Pennsylvania's Republican primary for Senate
Counties have until June 7 to finish a recount and another day to report results to the state.
Uvalde, Texas native living in Pittsburgh area devastated by school shooting
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the school on Tuesday.
EPA monitoring environmental impact of Harmar Township train derailment
The EPA will monitor the air until it is certain that all hazards are gone.
Wheeling police seize more than $200K worth of drugs in raid
Two people are facing charges after Wheeling police seized about $200,000 worth of drugs.
Portion of Allegheny River remains closed after train derailment
Boaters who need to go through the safety zone must contact the Coast Guard for permission.
Pittsburgh organization receives 1,200 containers of baby formula
The containers are being divvied up across several local groups.
3 sue Pittsburgh police claiming injuries during downtown protests
Three people who participated in the George Floyd protests downtown in May of 2020 are suing Pittsburgh police.
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Small plane crashes in Elizabeth Township
The pilot was flown to a local hospital with "life-threatening injuries," police said.
Pittsburgh police looking for missing young siblings
Anyone with information is asked to call 412-323-7141.
Recount begins in Pennsylvania's Republican primary for Senate
Counties have until June 7 to finish a recount and another day to report results to the state.
Uvalde, Texas native living in Pittsburgh area devastated by school shooting
Nineteen children and two teachers were killed when a gunman opened fire inside the school on Tuesday.
EPA monitoring environmental impact of Harmar Township train derailment
The EPA will monitor the air until it is certain that all hazards are gone.
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Votes still being counted; McCormick heads to court next Tuesday
The counting of votes continues in the Republican U.S. Senate race between Mehmet Oz and Dave McCormick.
Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg not likely to budge on push for gun control
Gun control bills in this state almost never make it out of committee for a vote in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvania Primary: Oz-McCormick race too close to call, recount ordered
Pennsylvania's top election official said Wednesday that the margin between the top two candidates in last week's Republican primary for U.S. Senate is tight enough to trigger a statewide recount, dragging the outcome into June.
McCormick's lawsuit to count all mail-in votes brings wrath of GOP
Dave McCormick is asking the court to order the counting of all undated mail-in ballots that were received on time.
McCormick's lawsuit to count all mail-in votes brings wrath of GOP
With Mehmet Oz leading Dave McCormick by just under a thousand votes for the Senate Republican nomination, McCormick has gone to court. It’s a move that is splitting the Republican Party; KDKA's Jon Delano reports.
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More peanut butter products recalled
More products are under a recall for possible salmonella contamination.
Hyundai issues recall for 239,000 cars due to exploding seat belt parts
Hyundai is recalling 239,000 cars in the U.S. because the seat belt pretensioners can explode and injure vehicle occupants.
Candy containing Jif peanut butter added to recall list
Another product is on the recall list connected with a major recall of Jif peanut butter for possible salmonella.
Cargill recalls some chocolate products
Cargill is recalling several products sold at the Wilbur Chocolate Retail Store and online, including chocolate covered peanut butter Ritz crackers and peanut butter meltaways.
Giant Eagle recalls GetGo apple slice packets
Giant Eagle is pulling its GetGo branded apple slice packets with peanut butter.
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That's A Wrap: May 27, 2022
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Congrats! Announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription gift certificate
We're announcing the winner of the Your Skin Prescription spa gift certificate and unveiling next month's Father's Day giveaways!
PTL Pupdate: Pups go to the Pirates game
Canine Companions puppy raiser Jill Sabo and service dog-in-training Donny are in studio to update us on the outreach efforts they have going on in the Pittsburgh area.
Daisy's outdoor space gets a makeover from Levin Furniture
Levin Furniture designer Tom Tomasic gives Daisy Jade's outdoor space a makeover for summer!
All-American Magician Eric Davis does some Memorial Day magic
We're starting off Memorial Day weekend with some patriotic fun from All-American Magician Eric Davis!
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KDKA Investigates: Child Youth Services facing big shortage of caseworkers
Child Youth Services caseloads are piling up without enough employees to do the job.
Report found Fern Hollow Bridge had 'major decay' just months before collapse
PennDOT had been withholding the report since the collapse.
Questions surround the Office of Community Health and Safety
Community leaders who supported the creation of the office have grown impatient.
KDKA Investigates: Firefighters union says city awarded contract for engines without input
After their review, the Gainey administration has canceled the purchase.
Mayor Gainey calls reduction in traffic stops 'a good thing'
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey reacted to KDKA Investigates' reporting of new data that shows significant drops in traffic stops.
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Staying away from the 'danger zone': Keeping your food safe on Memorial Day Weekend
Nothing ruins a fun weekend like foodborne illness.
Healthy Gaming: Keep your body pain and ache-free while on your phone or playing games
Summer's coming, and that means kids will be playing more video games.
Pre-cooked bacon food topping recalled because packages could have metal pieces
Smithfield Meats is recalling more than 185,000 pounds of pre-cooked bacon toppings, the USDA said.
J.M. Smucker Company issues recall of Jif peanut butter products due to potential salmonella contamination
A total of 14 illnesses have been reported across 12 states.
Sen. Casey introduces bill to protect families from baby formula shortages
Sen. Bob Casey along with other lawmakers have introduced a bill to avoid future baby formula shortages.
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Former Pittsburgh Penguins' star Jaromir Jagr in car accident in Czech Republic
Former Pittsburgh Penguins star Jaromir Jagr is okay after getting in a car accident Wednesday in his native Czech Republic.
Pirates fall 2-1 to Rockies in extra innings
Connor Joe singled home the tiebreaking run in the top of the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies slipped past the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Omar Khan named Steelers general manager
Kevin Colbert stepped down as GM after the 2022 NFL Draft.
Penguins GM: "in a perfect world" Malkin and Letang stay
Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall wants to find a way to have Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang stay with the club for the rest of their careers.
Hayes has 3 hits, scores go-ahead run as Pirates top Rockies
Ke'Bryan Hayes had three hits and scored the tiebreaking run on Yoshi Tsutsugo's infield single in the eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on Monday night.
Business News
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Mineo's Pizza House in Allison Park temporarily closing
The location is temporarily shutting down due to a staffing shortage.
Sunday Business Page: Making sense of the economy
KDKA's Jon Delano talks to PNC chief economist Dr. Gus Faucher about how to make sense of the economy lately.
Asian American Chamber of Commerce event seeks to help the next generation
The event was held to highlight inequalities some small business owners and local entrepreneurs face in Pittsburgh.
City and county joint report details tax-exempt property and its impact on revenue
A report from the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County controllers details the prevalence of tax-exempt property.
Sunday Business Page: 'Operation Warp Speed'
KDKA's Jon Delano is talking to businessman, politician and author Paul Mango about his new book - "Operation Warp Speed."
Entertainment
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Paid extras needed for season 2 of 'Mayor of Kingstown,' filming in Pittsburgh
Paid extras are needed for season two of "Mayor of Kingstown," starring Jeremy Renner and filming in Pittsburgh.
Legendary 'Goodfellas' actor Ray Liotta dead at 67
Liotta reportedly died in his sleep while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic.
CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh looking for paid extras
A new Lee Daniels horror film set in Pittsburgh is looking for paid extras.
Carrie Underwood announces 43-city tour that will roll through Pittsburgh
Hours after it was announced that Eric Clapton will perform at PPG Paints Arena, another huge name in music announced her own tour stop in Pittsburgh.
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KDKA-TV Nightly Forecast (5/27)
Stay up to date with meteorologist Mary Ours' forecast!
1 injured in small plane crash
KDKA's Jennifer Borrasso has the latest.
Penn State Students Reporting From Scotland
Penn State Students Reporting From Scotland, 5-28-22
Pittsburgh Chalk Fest is almost here
The fun begins tomorrow!
Small plane crashes in Elizabeth Township
The crash happened in a field off Skillett Hill Road.
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17 train cars derail in Harmar Township, injuring 3
More than a dozen tanker cars derailed in Harmar Township, sending three people to the hospital on Thursday.
Pittsburgh Marathon returns, thousands of runners participate
Pittsburgh Marathon weekend 2022 brought hundreds of thousands of people into the city. Despite a rainy day, runners made their way through 14 city neighborhoods.
Aftermath of mass shooting on the North Side
A violent morning in the North Side saw 11 victims, including 2 dead juveniles and 9 others who were injured.
Winter Storm Brings Rain, Ice And Snow To Southwestern Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is bracing for a severe winter storm consisting of rain, ice, and snow throughout the region.
Port Authority Bus Lifted From Fern Hollow Bridge Collapse Site
The trapped Port Authority bus was lifted from the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse site in Frick Park on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. The bus was on the bridge when the structure gave way on Friday, injuring at least 10 people.
