Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion
Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
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Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Microsoft said some of its 365 apps are experiencing problems, with the problems coming less than two weeks after the CrowdStrike outage.
CrowdStrike released details about the cause of an outage that took down computers across the globe, blaming "problematic content data."
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
The global IT outage caused a mess in the Pittsburgh area on Friday.
The worldwide IT outage caused a mess is the Pittsburgh area on Friday. Between canceled flights and delays, air travel may have been the hardest hit. KDKA-TV's Chris Hoffman reports.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
Many airlines are seeing computer outages as a result of the Microsoft outage leading to long lines and even more questions.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
Software giant said it has identified and fixed technical glitch that failed to delete child accounts in certain cases.
Now, when users attempt to access Internet Explorer, they will be redirected to Microsoft Edge.
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.
Software maker will cut 5% of its workforce over next eight months as tech industry layoffs pile up.
A Peters Township High School senior is facing over 300 felony charges after investigators said he catfished and sextorted nearly two dozen minors.
A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday.
A man was hit and killed while walking on I-80 in Mercer County after his vehicle became disabled on Thursday night, the coroner said.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
A Peters Township High School senior is facing over 300 felony charges after investigators said he catfished and sextorted nearly two dozen minors.
A Detroit teenager wanted for shoplifting nearly 100 times at Walmart stores across the country was arrested in the Pittsburgh area, authorities announced on Friday.
A man was hit and killed while walking on I-80 in Mercer County after his vehicle became disabled on Thursday night, the coroner said.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
President Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court over its tariff decision, saying he was "absolutely ashamed" of the justices who ruled against him.
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump directed his administration to release files on UFOs and any "alien and extraterrestrial life," an issue that has drawn decades of fascination — and spawned more than a few wild theories.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
One of the candidates for Pennsylvania lieutenant governor is warning of a demographic crisis in the state. Brian Thomas, a Republican businessman from Bucks County, tells KDKA he's concerned that birth rates are down and a lot of younger Pennsylvanians are moving out of state.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a rate settlement for Pittsburgh Water - here's what it means for your bills.
You may have noticed that gas prices in the Pittsburgh area aren't low, but there's a reason why, and there are ways to save.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
With the deep fryers warming up for the start of Lenten fish fries on Wednesday, you've likely noticed the price you're paying has gone up over the last few years.
When debt collection companies start calling, most people don't know what to do.
Barking Beauties is one of the best pet groomers in the city, and to go along with their eight locations to get your furry friend touched up, they also have a mobile salon! Daisy Jade checked out all they have to offer to keep your pup stylin' and profilin'!
One Pittsburgh-based, women-owned brand is turning team spirit into standout style as the NFL Draft draws closer to happening in Pittsburgh! Lauren Morris of Full Count Threads joins us in studio to "throw some fits!"
Lillith in Shadyside might not be a hidden gem to Pittsburghers, but for the rest of the country, they're starting to take notice. Chef Jamilka Borges is a semifinalist for the James Beard Awards and she joins us in the PTL kitchen to whip up some tasty treats!
Last year, Talk Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Today Live launched a Fish Fry Bracket to find which fish fry Pittsburghers love the most. Now, Daisy Jade goes to visit the Holy Trinity Cathedral Fish Fry for some great eats!
Pittsburgh Today Live begins with the pierogi that has caught everyone's attention at the Olympics, your Friday Free For All questions, and so much more!
News organizations in the Pittsburgh area are coming together to help each other survive.
It's no secret that many boroughs in the Mon Valley are riddled with abandoned and decaying homes.
The Beaver Valley could become the center of artificial intelligence infrastructure for the region.
The county has a new tool for tackling blighted homes across Allegheny County.
The Pennsylvania State Police's fire marshal unit in Greensburg is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest in connection with a suspicious fire in August.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The advisory, issued on Saturday, affected thousands of customers in Allegheny and Washington counties.
Pennsylvania American Water said that a first round of testing came back negative and an update can be expected late Monday morning.
Sidney Crosby skated in a closed session on Friday morning, but will not be in the lineup against Finland.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Joseph "Trip" Cillo was in attendance for Team USA's gold medal game against Canada and caught a puck that flew into the stands.
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Baldwin-Whitehall will be playing as an independent while Aliquippa will move down to 3A this upcoming season.
West Virginia took a major step in the fight against child pornography Thursday, after the state filed a first lawsuit of its kind against Apple.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
More than 140 employees at Nemacolin were informed they were being let go.
It's been about six years since the pandemic, and a lot of people working from home, but now companies are slowly calling them back to the office.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band will return to Pittsburgh this spring.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Real estate expert Bonnie Loya visits Animal Friends to learn some tips for making a move easier for your pets.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
Pittsburgh residents could see an increase in their water bills due to a new rate settlement with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. KDKA's Jessica Riley explains what this means for your bottom line.
In a 6-3 decision on Friday morning, the Supreme Court of the United States overruled President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs.
Barking Beauties is one of the best pet groomers in the city, and to go along with their eight locations to get your furry friend touched up, they also have a mobile salon! Daisy Jade checked out all they have to offer to keep your pup stylin' and profilin'!
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
