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The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
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The anti-sunscreen movement is spreading misinformation online, and some younger adults are questioning sun safety.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
In this In A Mikey Minute, Mikey Hood is exploring the habit that many people have of talking to themselves.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
There is a not-talked-about element of social media that you need to know. As you use it, it is listening and watching, which can be detrimental to how you feel about yourself.
There is a not-talked-about element of social media that you need to know. As you use it, it is listening and watching, which can be detrimental to how you feel about yourself. KDKA-TV's John Shumway has more.
Here to offer you some tips on this global day of unplugging your devices is the founder and president of Discover Organizing, Jill Yesko Diana!
The law would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. It's being challenged in a lawsuit from a group representing major tech companies.
In videos posted online, users are seen deep-frying toothpicks and adding seasonings to them before eating them.
The WVU study found a few popular platforms can put some teens at higher risk for depression.
Host Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood are exploring the concept of love and the most important things in life with social media content creator David Shane.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
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.
Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people's mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.
Are you getting more distracted by multitasking on top of multitasking? David Pogue tries to get answers from researchers and users of distractive technologies to find out how behavior, productivity and stress levels are affected.
Oct. 6 is National Influencer Day. PTL's Daisy Jade visits The COhatch to meet up with Sarah Weber, of The Pittsburgh Web, to find out more about The Cohort, which is bringing the area's social media influencers together.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying the new mom hack on TikTok for McDonald's ice cream sundaes.
We all need those lazy days but if they become habitual, they're hazardous to our health.
PTL's Ron Smiley is showing off his technology knowledge to explain the changes going on with X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, as well as new rivals - Threats and text postings on TikTok.
The child sent multiple texts to 911 with details about the hoax kidnapping, including a description of the fake suspect, authorities said.
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
The lawsuit alleges Jefferson County Commissioner Steve Stolipher violated Christy Stadig's First Amendment rights when he blocked her.
The suit alleges that companies such as TikTok have caused mental health problems for students.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with the trend and reaction.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The National Weather Service is reminding people in the Pittsburgh area to take precautions in the dangerous heat.
A man is facing charges of indecent assault and stalking after police said he followed young girls around a Giant Eagle store in Washington County and touched one of them inappropriately.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
A man is facing charges of indecent assault and stalking after police said he followed young girls around a Giant Eagle store in Washington County and touched one of them inappropriately.
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Temperatures in the Pittsburgh area are expected to be in the 90s for multiple days this week.
Someone who bought a lottery ticket in Allegheny County won $1 million.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
We've been keeping a close watch on Pittsburgh's Jeff Koontz while he pedaled from coast-to-coast. Now he joins us live, after completing 3,000 miles in just 12 days. Jeff rode in support of the KDKA Turkey Fund...and you can still donate now at kdkaturkeyfund.com.
Heather brings her TALK Pittsburgh segment "Home Sweet Heather" to PTL to show off her newest viral recipe recreation.
Boaz is taking our America 250 celebration to new heights as he shows us a new feature to the fireworks viewing experience.
As our countdown to America's 250th continues, we're taking a sneak peek at how Latrobe is preparing for their big 4th of July celebration.
AI Love Island? It's a thing and Heather Abraham and Ron Smiley talk about it!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Free agency opened at noon on July 1; here's a list of players the Penguins have signed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Cristopher Sánchez returned to form after a couple of shaky outings, allowing only three hits in seven innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Ryan O'Hearn homered twice and drove in four runs to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 9-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in Southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger. Now that major chain is returning to the region, acquiring the company it unintentionally helped to grow. What does that mean for the future of Giant Eagle here in Pittsburgh? KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
You've probably seen them or maybe even tried one yourself -- ZYN nicotine pouches. For a lot of people, they're becoming as routine as grabbing a cup of coffee or popping a piece of gum. And now a new FDA decision could change how people look at them. And at the same time, there's glamorized content on TV and online, and this idea that "social smoking" or even skinny cigarettes are somehow less risky when that's not really the case. Dr. Natalie Gentile is here to break it all down and explain why these trends matter right now.
Remember BOOK IT? Read some books, earn some pizza -- honestly a pretty great deal. Well we brought that idea into our newsroom with a challenge called Pages for Pizza. The mission? Read 300 books in just three months. So did Team KDKA earn that pizza party? Let's find out!
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.
