Surgeon General: Social media may pose risk to teen mental health
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
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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.
More than two dozen Democratic members of Congress who are active on TikTok are now facing questions about whether they'll continue to use it.
Lee called the app an organizing tactic and said it should be protected.
As more and more questions are being raised about the popular app's safety, the CEO appeared in front of Congress.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew was in front of Congress on Thursday to discuss data security and more. KDKA's Jessica Guay breaks down the details of the hearing.
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.
Social media is full of ideas on how to lose extra pounds.
KDKA-TV's Royce Jones has more.
Pennsylvania's Attorney General is blaming the trend for a rise in car thefts across the state.
The belief is that banning the app will protect against cybersecurity threats.
Pennsylvania could be the next state to ban TikTok from state-owned devices and networks, if a proposal by state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) becomes law.
Treasury-issued devices can no longer use the social media app.
Gateway Engineers has touched every corner of Western Pennsylvania, now they're home to a viral TikTok sensation.
"We have a vibrant and inspiring community on TikTok, and it's important that our platform remains a safe, supportive, and joyful place for our community."
Things are a little wild in the PTL Kitchen with local content creator Desarae Legros teaching us one of her recipes. Her Cooking_Comedy_Chaos TikTok has taken off with thousands of followers.
Ryan Neve's daughter went viral on Twitter and now she's helped him find a kidney.
Jack and his mom needed entertainment in the darkest days of the pandemic and they found it through a furry friend and TikTok.
"George The Chipmunk" was a bright light in the darkest days of the pandemic for one local family and now it's a viral sensation.
PTL's Celina Pompeani visits local mom, Jennifer Poland, who has become a TikTok sensation with the creative school lunches she packs for her kids!
We're checking back in with local couple Tara and Chris Clark, who have gone viral on TikTok for their home garden and weight loss journey.
Ryan Peters is famous on TikTok for his pasta making skills. He's in the PTL Kitchen showing us his skills.
It was a pretty big dill, even if it was a bit jarring to watch.
We're chatting with Tom and Demi Schweers. After Demi's MS diagnosis, they decided to spread awareness and share their lives on TikTok.
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Penn State is nearing a deal to name Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, according to reports.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
A rare glimpse at an "elusive" bobcat was captured on camera at a park in Ohio.
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said the family expects Andrew Wolfe to be in acute care for another two to three weeks.
Penn State is nearing a deal to name Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, according to reports.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
A rare glimpse at an "elusive" bobcat was captured on camera at a park in Ohio.
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a petition on behalf of the family of a Colombian man killed in a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
President Trump, facing criticism that he's focused more on international issues than kitchen-table concerns, will rev up his domestic messaging, two GOP sources said.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance.
Federal funding will finally be available to thousands of families in Pennsylvania to help pay their heating bills.
Electric prices in Pennsylvania are going up next month.
Saturday's grand opening included live music, food, and a meet-and-greet with Lego Master Krist Kay.
Thursday will be the first time many people cook and host Thanksgiving dinner - here's how you can avoid illness and danger.
To much fanfare, the 51st Aldi opened in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday morning.
Heather and David are taking a look back at the week.
The 5th annual PTL Toy Drive is tomorrow!
Downtown Pittsburgh is coming alive with a holiday flair.
For the first time in nearly a quarter century, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is unveiling a brand-new version of "The Nutcracker."
The stars are in town for Steel City Con. Chris DeRose has more about what to expect.
Veterans are outraged after learning about damage done to gravesites at a cemetery in Fayette County.
Artificial intelligence is watching where people park in Pittsburgh.
Drivers who were convicted of infractions years ago are being told to surrender their licenses or file costly appeals because Allegheny County never processed the paperwork.
For most students, the most dangerous part of their day is going to and from school.
Shopping malls are under threat from online shopping and disappearing customers, and many are facing the wrecking ball.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Western Pennsylvania counties are seeing vaccination rates fall among school-aged children.
The discussion happens every year: shoveling snow can lead to heart attacks, and one AHN cardiologist explains why it's a risk.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Penn State is nearing a deal to name Iowa State's Matt Campbell as its next head football coach, according to reports.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Panthers and Badgers' 2026 game has been canceled, but the schools will meet in Dublin in 2027.
Skenes and Dunne joined a two-day USO Tour and visited sailors abord the USS Gerald R. Ford and the USS Mahan.
It all starts Friday night at the Petersen Events Center in Oakland.
Members of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh voted last week to end their three-year-long walkout.
Norfolk Southern railroad worked with the state of Ohio and Youngstown State University to revive plans for a $20 million first responder training center near the site of the worst derailment in a decade in East Palestine, Ohio.
A report on the future of water in central Ohio warns that industrial demands for water will skyrocket at the same time experts expect farmers will need to regularly irrigate their fields.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
A new Barnes & Noble is coming to Pittsburgh.
Vanessa Hudgens and former Pittsburgh Pirates player Cole Tucker welcomed their second child.
Christina Aguilera and Liev Schreiber were spotted at Wednesday's Pittsburgh Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Fans of Jeff Goldblum are seeing double.
Many students in Pittsburgh are doing great work and research at many of the city's universities.
A CDC vaccine panel voted to stop recommending the birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
This weekend, Steel City Con has once again returned to the Monroeville Convention Center, bringing out thousands of people for a fun fandom event. KDKA-TV's Chris DeRose reports.
A man is facing charges after police said he sexually abused two students while he was a teacher at Highlands School District, paying one of them over $6,000 to keep quiet. KDKA-TV's Mamie Bah reports.
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.
West Virginia scored a late touchdown to tie the game and then beat Pitt in overtime to win the 108th Backyard Brawl.
