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Misinformation, conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump shooting
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
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Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
Alex Jones, the conspiracy theorist known for his fake news site InfoWars and his false denial of the Sandy Hook massacre, was permanently banned from Twitter in 2018.
X, formerly known as Twitter, said the $1 annual fee is meant to help combat bots and spam and won't be a "profit driver."
Sens. Bob Casey and Cory Booker are calling for the resignation of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, who is facing federal bribery charges.
Elon Musk said the monthly fee to use X, formerly known as Twitter, would be a "small amount of money."
Billionaire blames the civil rights group's analysis of hate speech on X for the social platform's falling ad revenue.
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.
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
"I have been accused of releasing a pro-lynching song," the country music singer said. "...These references are not only meritless, but dangerous."
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
A social media expert discusses what it means for the future of Twitter.
A social media expert discusses what it means for the future of Twitter.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
The daily limit varies depending on whether you had a verified or unverified account.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a campaign launch event on Twitter with the site's CEO Elon Musk, but it did not go according to plan.
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.
Linda Yaccarino is a 1985 graduate of Pennsylvania State University,
The billionaire said he will transition to executive chairman and chief technology officer of the social network.
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.
The news organization said the social media network is "falsely implying that we are not editorially independent."
Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches Monday as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and images were not loading.
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.
The billionaire owner of the social media service said the rapper "again violated our rule against incitement to violence."
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
Amber Haefner, a beloved teacher in the Bethel Park School District, has died.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
Is Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of professional football?
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
Amber Haefner, a beloved teacher in the Bethel Park School District, has died.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
Is Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of professional football?
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.
A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection.
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The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The 2024 Olympic Games kick off today and we have a few local names to look out for!
We're in the middle of summer, but it's never too early for Christmas, right? David and Heather took a crafting lesson with Steel City Craft Emporium's Tom Swartz, and vendor and instructor, Denise Fialkovitch.
Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, put us to work on the show today. We helped him make some sweet treats!
David and Heather met Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, on today's show.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Pittsburgh was ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities in the United States.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Dr. Paul Leong, the owner of Sistine Plastic Surgery, joined us to share advice on what daily routines will make a difference for mature skin and how to properly use some common products like retinol.
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
Four of the star athletes representing the United States are from the Pittsburgh area.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris this summer, but the locations for the upcoming Winter Games in 2026 and Summer Games in 2028 have already been chosen. Here's where they'll be.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day.
One person was severely injured at a federal research center in South Park Township.
An idea from a 7-year-old three years ago has turned into an impressive fundraising event.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a half a billion-dollar development to bring new housing, offices and stores to East Liberty is still on hold. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has the latest.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!