Penn Hills School District joins nationwide lawsuit against social media companies
The suit alleges that companies such as TikTok have caused mental health problems for students.
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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.
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
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.
Election administrators across the United States say they're concerned their offices will be targeted for fake Twitter accounts that'll confuse or mislead voters after the social media platform changed its long-standing verification service.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by our Parent Panel to discuss social media bans for children under a certain age. Muffy Mendoza, of Brown Mamas; Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch; and Gregg Behr, of Remake Learning discuss.
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.
Life coach Dr. Marlene Boas is back to tackle Mental Health Awareness Month. She's got some advice that can help kids navigate the digital world and develop health social media habits.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Grandview Bakery's social media star cake decorator Josue Luciano! He's showing her one of his fancy designs!
Host Heather Abraham is talking with The Cohort co-founder Sarah Weber and local social media influencers Demi Schweers and Brooke Hyland, about how the initiative brings them together with businesses.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Lindsey Gurk, a social media influencer, wife, mom and founder of Get Your Pink Back, about motherhood, her creativity with her videos and more!
It's the 3 O'Clock Drop with Heather Abraham, Kelly Dzanaj and KiKi Brown! We get our topic from Taylor Swift - is it okay to remain friends with your ex's family and friends?
Now, users have to pay $8 per month to keep their verification, but three celebrities were able to keep those checks without forking over cash. That's because Musk says he's paying for them.
Among the public figures to lose the platform's verification symbol are Beyonce, Pope Francis and Donald Trump.
We're on the PTL couch with Dee Michelle and Antonio Livingston, the parents and content creators behind Dee and T Plus Three. They have triplet daughters and an infant son and they document it all on social media!
The news organization said the social media network is "falsely implying that we are not editorially independent."
"We aren't planning to pay the monthly fee for check mark status for our institutional Twitter accounts," the Times said in a statement Sunday.
You may be familiar with a social media trick that makes a screwdriver levitate...does it work?
Host Heather Abraham is talking with Holly Wilbanks, the founder of Wilbanks Consulting Group, about how to use social media responsibly as an employee.
CEO Shou Zi Chew struggled to convince skeptical lawmakers that the app protects user data as momentum builds for banning the app over national security concerns.
Not long after the Ohio train derailment, pro-Russian voices on Twitter began spreading anti-U.S. propaganda about the incident.
A California psychology professor has gained a million followers on TikTok by debunking "wellness" advice that could do more harm than good.
We're talking with entrepreneur, influencer and mom Marta Sauret Greca about bettering our mental wellness through mantras and kind words.
This cat and her adorable costumes are capturing hearts of TikTok!
Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside.
A 75-year-old man died after apparently falling 50 feet while rock climbing at Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.
As part of his partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, Paul Skenes visited the Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Ross Township.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
National, state and local hunger-relief networks are teaming up to try to cut hunger in half by 2035.
A small vessel was recovered from the river Monday morning.
Police said a woman "went through hell" as her son beat her to death for over an hour at their home in West Newton.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside.
A 75-year-old man died after apparently falling 50 feet while rock climbing at Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked enforcement of an Ohio requirement that voters show proof of citizenship when registering to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
Data centers have become the hottest issue in political races across the country, including Pennsylvania's race for governor.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A new report tries to calculate how much Pennsylvanians need to earn to live what's considered a comfortable lifestyle.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
Buffalo Township police are warning about scammers after investigating several cases where residents have fallen victim.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
While the importance of the family support system is timeless, a new study found it creates financial stressors for all involved.
Daisy takes a trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo to visit the new lion cub!
Chef Doug Heilman shows Heather and David how to make a rustic tart filled with fruit or veggies!
You can bring your own container to The Refillery and replenish everyday items without buying more plastic.
A historic merger between two theater companies in Pittsburgh took place, and they have a new name. Tickets for their season are on sale now.
David and Heather recap their fun-filled weekends!
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proved invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Video shows youth football coaches from Carlynton and Keystone Oaks fighting on the field during a game over the weekend.
Police public safety services are being questioned in Forward Township.
An attempt to regulate Pennsylvania's pet cremation industry just hit a wall.
A family in Wall Borough, Allegheny County, said repeated flooding has forced them to abandon their home's first floor.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
UPMC is taking another step to help Pittsburgh's first responders better protect our community.
For the first time since 1991, Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Injuries are a part of many sports, and UPMC is trying to help high school athletes get back to the games they love.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard, and Drew Allar have all made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo homered, Brandon Lowe added an RBI single and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year previously retired from the team in 2023 after 10 seasons.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have traded offensive lineman Broderick Jones to the Dallas Cowboys, according to reports.
A federally funded Ohio manufacturing program faces potential shutdown after a new audit by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General.
Gas station giant Buc-ee's has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
The international fashion retailer Zara will open a location in Ross Park Mall in 2028, as the mall continues to thrive.
Some Bloomfield business owners paint a nuanced picture of how the annual Little Italy Days festival impacts them, saying that while they don't dislike the festival, they do make less money than they normally would.
The store is expected to open sometime next year.
A show coming to The Palace Theatre in Greensburg looks to pay tribute to Dolly Parton.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Pittsburghers are remembering Dolly Parton as "one of a kind" following her death on Tuesday.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Bret Michaels is taking a break from touring to recover from recent surgeries.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
Days after a car crash and fire in the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, KDKA got an exclusive look inside and talked to PennDOT about what it takes to respond to this kind of incident in hopes of reassuring people next time they're driving through one of the area's tunnels. KDKA's Lauren Linder reports.
As part of his partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, Paul Skenes visited the Berkeley Hills Fire Company in Ross Township.
Police departments all around the country say surveillance technologies like cameras, drones, and license plate readers have proven invaluable in tracking and arresting violent criminals.
Pittsburgh Public Schools will temporarily shift to synchronous remote learning at 35 school buildings this week due to projected high temperatures. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.
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.
