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Joe Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel: US also to probe Chinese shipbuilding as president’s re-election campaign fights for votes in ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
‘He has our backs’: Pa. steelworkers cheer Biden’s proposed tariffs on Chinese steel
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WTAE-TV sports reporter Emily Giangreco leaving TV news — but not Pittsburgh: The WVU graduate recently announced what may be the end of her nine-year TV news ...
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Biden hits Trump on the economy in Pennsylvania as former president attends hush money trial
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Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
Kennywood’s Steel Curtain closed for the 2024 season: A flagship attraction at Kennywood, the Steel Curtain roller coaster, will not open this season ...
post-gazette.com/life/recreation/2024/04/17/kennywood-steel-curtain-closed-2024-season/stories/202404170110
Biden pledges to keep U.S. Steel in American hands in Pittsburgh speech touting his economic record
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Quick Glance: Biden vows to keep U.S. Steel in American hands
- President Joe Biden emphasized in a speech in Pittsburgh his commitment to keeping U.S. Steel in American hands and cracking down on unfair Chinese trade practices while lauding his successes in creating jobs and expanding manufacturing in the U.S.
- The United Steelworkers recently endorsed the president for re-election, and Biden has sided with the union in opposing the sale of U.S. Steel to Japanese company Nippon Steel Corp.
- The president announced plans to triple the existing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum to ensure fair competition for American workers, while speaking out against China's unfair trade practices.
- Despite a growing economy, perceptions of the economy remain Biden's major weakness, as critics question his policies and opponents highlight ongoing economic challenges.
FedEx to fund $25 million for Memphis NIL in what's believed to be largest corporate partnership with athletes
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Suwinski’s grand-slam, Keller’s solid outing lift Pirates to road victory over Phillies
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/14/pirates-pittsburgh-mlb-phillies-philadelphia-suwinksi-bart-keller/stories/202404080146
Ohio River near Pittsburgh is closed as crews search for missing barge, one of 26 that broke loose
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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80: Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote ...
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Quick Glance: Dickey Betts, Singer-Guitarist of Allman Brothers Band, Dies at 80
- Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter, and guitarist of the Allman Brothers Band, passed away at the age of 80 due to cancer and COPD.
- Known for his distinctive guitar style and hits like 'Ramblin' Man,' Betts was a significant figure in Southern rock.
- His family announced his peaceful passing and requested privacy and prayers during this difficult time.
- Betts leaves behind a musical legacy that has shaped the Southern rock genre.
Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch tax plan: President Joe Biden will begin three straight days of campaigning in Pennsylvania in his childhood ...
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Joe Starkey: Pirates desperately need Oneil Cruz and Henry Davis to lift scuffling lineup
post-gazette.com/sports/joe-starkey/2024/04/18/mlb-derek-shelton-jack-suwinski-andy-haines/stories/202404150132
Former Westinghouse site in Churchill goes up for auction two years after Amazon pullout
post-gazette.com/business/development/2024/04/15/westinghouse-research-and-technology-park-churchill-amazon-auction/stories/202404150074
Pirates burned by decision to pull Jared Jones early, fall late once again to Mets
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/16/pirates-mets-pittsburgh-new-york-mlb/stories/202404150103
Free agents, trade candidates and the coach: Nine pressing questions the Penguins face this offseason
post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2024/04/16/pittsburgh-trade-candidates-nhl-free-agents-kyle-dubas-mike-sullivan/stories/202404150094
Mets hand Pirates first sweep of the season as bats remain quiet, bullpen struggles
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/17/mets-bailey-falter-luis-severino-pete-alonso/stories/202404150111
Erik Karlsson’s overtime winner puts the Penguins back into playoff position with a win over the Wings
post-gazette.com/sports/penguins/2024/04/11/penguins-red-wings-nhl-detroit-pittsburgh/stories/202404080113
Memphis police officer and teen suspect killed in early-morning shootout: A Memphis police officer and a teenager were killed during a shootout early Friday ...
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Record Store Day weekend hits with Taylor Swift, special releases and Preserving's anniversary
post-gazette.com/ae/music/2024/04/18/record-store-day-taylor-swift-new-album-preserving-government-center/stories/202404180058
Washington notebook: Biden makes a Sheetz run while in Pittsburgh: The president bought sandwiches for construction workers at the new Pittsburgh airport ...
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Walk-off hit from Oneil Cruz secures 11th-inning win for Pirates over Orioles: Similar to the hockey team on the other side of town, Pittsburgh’s baseball club ...
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Company believes it found sunken barge in Ohio River near Pittsburgh, one of 26 that got loose
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U.S. job growth is strong with employers adding 303,000 in March: Another month, another burst of strong job gains.
Employers added 303,000 jobs in March on a ...
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Quick Glance: US economy adds impressive 303,000 jobs last month
- Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%.
- US stock futures rose slightly on Friday morning, but markets have had a rough week.
- The S&P 500 companies are expected to report positive first-quarter earnings, fueling optimism in the market.
- Investors are hopeful for a strong earnings season to continue the stock rally amidst concerns about inflation and interest rates.
Squirrel Hill native slipped thick yinzer accent into Freevee sitcom 'Dinner with the Parents'
post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2024/04/16/amazon-freevee-dinner-with-the-parents-pittsburgh-accent/stories/202404160002
Viral John Mellencamp clip fuels misinformation on X: John Mellencamp got heckled and booed at the Benedum in Pittsburgh last year, but it was before he ever ...
post-gazette.com/ae/music/2024/04/16/john-mellencamp-clip-toledo-crowd-x-booed/stories/202404160086
Biden to return to Pittsburgh area Wednesday as part of three-day swing through Pennsylvania
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Pittsburgh finally has a new bald eagle chick to watch: The Pittsburgh area welcomed its first bald eagle chick Sunday morning at a nest located on U.S ...
post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2024/04/07/pittsburgh-eagle-chick-cam-us-steel/stories/202404070116
Scottie Scheffler Won the Masters. So Did Neal and Carter.: A pair of childhood golf buddies from Pittsburgh have a dream weekend on the course at Augusta.
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Jason Mackey: South Fayette's Justin Watson celebrates Super Bowl in unique, heartwarming way
post-gazette.com/sports/jason-mackey/2024/04/16/justin-watson-chiefs-south-fayette-super-bowl-grandma-celebration/stories/202404160073
Tennessee man tried to rob gas station with 5-foot-long snake after 2 failed attempts: cops
nypost.com/2024/04/18/us-news/tennessee-man-arrested-after-trying-to-rob-gas-station-with-a-5-foot-long-snake/
Steelworkers union headquarters to be backdrop for Biden economic speech: President Joe Biden sided with the union and said it was “vital” that U.S ...
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Jason Mackey: Whether they make the playoffs or not, Penguins have plenty of work to do this offseason
post-gazette.com/sports/jason-mackey/2024/04/15/nhl-playoff-race-penguins-kyle-dubas-flaws-offseason-postseason-bruins/stories/202404140118
Audacy Pittsburgh launches Y108 morning show with Cale Berger, Amanda Gorecki: “Y’d Awake” premiered Monday and will air weekdays from 6-10 a.m. going forward.
post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2024/04/17/audacy-pittsburgh-y108-cale-berger-amanda-gorecki/stories/202404170011
Biden is building a behemoth of a campaign. Trump at this point seems to be playing catch-up.
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Pirates sticking to their plan to protect young pitchers like Jared Jones, Paul Skenes
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/17/pirates-jared-jones-mlb-pittsburgh-pitching-paul-skenes-derek-shelton/stories/202404160126
Memories of Dickey Betts in Pittsburgh will live on forever: When you think “Allman Brothers Band” and “live,” the obvious connection is “At Fillmore East ...
post-gazette.com/ae/music/2024/04/18/dickey-betts-allman-brothers-pittsburgh-history-syria-mosque/stories/202404180105
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh appoints new superintendent
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Bailey Falter dazzles while batterymate Joey Bart impresses in Pirates debut: After his first start of the year, Bailey Falter knew something needed to change ...
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Jim Leyland enjoys special first pitch with Pirates manager, mentee Derek Shelton
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/05/pirates-jim-leyland-first-pitch-home-opener-derek-shelton-hall-of-fame/stories/202404050097
'The First Class' Showcases Memphis XQ Charter School Crosstown High: A new documentary spotlights Crosstown High in Tennessee, which is trying to ...
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Joe Starkey: Pittsburgh sports scene goes from morose to Mardis Gras in a month: Think of where we were a month ago.
The Steelers, who have now gone two solar ...
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Innamorato unveils results of resident survey, action plan to improve Allegheny County government
post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2024/04/17/innamorato-allegheny-county-survey-action-plan/stories/202404170116
Pirates fall victim to late-inning rally in road loss to Mets: NEW YORK — Ahead by three runs heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, Derek Shelton had to ...
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Ref OK after collision with Lightning’s Haydn Fleury: Veteran referee Steve Kozari is conscious and alert at a Tampa-area hospital after a collision with Tampa ...
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Quick Glance: Startling Collision Involving NHL Referee and Player
- The Pittsburgh Penguins secured a crucial 5-4 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning, continuing their unlikely playoff push.
- During a game, referee Steve Kozari had to be stretchered off the ice after an unfortunate collision with Lightning defenseman Hadyn Fleury.
- Following the hard impact on the ice, Kozari seemed briefly unconscious.
- While being taken off the ice, Kozari appeared awake and moving his hands.
US Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel opposed by Biden administration
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Bailey Falter gets revenge against former team, leads Pirates to road victory over Phillies
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/12/pirates-phillies-mlb-pittsburgh-philadelphia/stories/202404080122
Another blown save from David Bednar hands Pirates late-game loss to Tigers: For eight innings, the Pirates looked to be well in control against the Tigers ...
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/09/david-bednar-blown-save-pittsburgh-lose-to-detroit-tigers-mlb/stories/202404080086
Bill Hillgrove, Dick Groat to be inducted to Pitt Athletics Hall of Fame: During a radio show Saturday morning on 93.7 The Fan, a special announcement was made ...
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Bhavini Patel stands between Summer Lee and a second term in Pittsburgh congressional race
post-gazette.com/news/election-2024/2024/04/14/bhavini-patel-summer-lee-congressional-primary/stories/202404120117
The Penguins beat the Predators to stay alive in the East wild-card race
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A record-breaking perch was caught Monday, though it will likely be put in the state books as a tie
post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2024/04/08/record-breaking-perch-fish-pa/stories/202404080071
Flying Scooter's Amelia Project aims to train next generation of Pittsburgh filmmakers
post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2024/04/18/flying-scooter-amelia-project-training-filmmakers/stories/202404170001
Powering up: Bigger tax incentives mean bigger blades for Pennsylvania wind farms
post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2024/04/08/pennsylvania-wind-farm-taxes/stories/202404010031
Jason Mackey: Iguanas, expletives and why veteran Martin Perez has been an instant hit with the Pirates
post-gazette.com/sports/jason-mackey/2024/04/09/pittsburgh-pirates-martin-perez-mlb-pitching-mitch-keller-jared-jones/stories/202404080045
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Pittsburgh streets flooded as severe storms threaten eastern U.S. after lashing South
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‘It’s thrilling’: Crowds gather from Pittsburgh to Erie to take in the once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse
post-gazette.com/news/weather-news/2024/04/08/solar-eclipse-pittsburgh-erie/stories/202404080083
Washington County gets $9.4 million to expand internet connections: State Broadband Authority awards $204 million in grants
post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2024/04/18/pa-broadband-development-authority-grants-internet/stories/202404180091
'I don't believe we can win now': Despite NIL commitment, Dayon Hayes entered transfer portal due to state of Pitt football
post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2024/04/15/panthers-pat-narduzzi-alliance-412/stories/202404150110
$4.6 million construction project approved at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center
post-gazette.com/local/city/2024/04/11/sports-convention-center-exhibition-authority-construction/stories/202404110098
Lori and George Schappell, Pennsylvania residents and oldest living conjoined twins, die at 62
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Quick Glance: World’s oldest conjoined twins, Lori and George, pass away at 62 years old
- Twins George and Lori Schappell, previously holding the title as the world’s oldest living conjoined twins, have passed away.
- On April 7, George and Lori passed away at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as documented by Guinness World Records. The exact cause of death remains unknown.
- Through exceptional schedule management and willingness to compromise, the siblings managed to harmonize life and passion. Lori worked in a hospital laundry unit, and George's musical performances occasionally took them abroad.
- According to Mayo Clinic, conjoined twins form when an early embryo only partially separates to create two individuals.
Little Big Town announces PPG Paints Arena show with Sugarland: Country band Little Big Town, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will bring the Take Me Home Tour ...
post-gazette.com/ae/music/2024/04/08/little-big-town-sugarland-ppg-paints-arena-show/stories/202404080048
'We've done a pretty good job here of breaking records': So far, rainfall in April is the heaviest since 1901
post-gazette.com/news/weather-news/2024/04/15/rain-april-flood-storms-record-precipitation/stories/202404150097
Solar eclipse 2024: Millions look to the skies to catch glimpse of cosmic phenomenon
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Pittsburgh native Matt Guay named vice president, general manager of Pirates’ top affiliate
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/11/indianapolis-promotion-matt-guay-vice-president-pittsburgh-native/stories/202404110122
Malphine Fogel: President Biden, please work for my son's freedom as hard as you worked for Brittney Griner's
post-gazette.com/opinion/guest-columns/2024/04/17/marc-fogel-prison-russia-marijuana-bethany-griner/stories/202404170019
Third Space Bakery rises in Garfield: The menu at Pittsburgh’s new Third Space Bakery in Garfield includes a wide array of breads, pastries and other baked goods ...
post-gazette.com/life/food/2024/04/15/third-space-bakery-pittsburgh-garfield/stories/202404080065
Pittsburgh breaks ground on new Davis Avenue pedestrian bridge: Pittsburgh’s Brighton Heights neighborhood is getting a new pedestrian bridge leading to ...
post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2024/04/11/brighton-heights-pedestrian-bridge-riverview-park-pittsburgh/stories/202404110139
Pirates confident they can avoid nasty deja vu after another fast start
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‘Now They’re Voting Red’: A Pennsylvania Fracking Boom Weighs on Biden’s Re-Election Chances
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Pirates fall on road to Phillies despite another strong start from Jared Jones: PHILADELPHIA — Jared Jones was dominant Thursday evening. Ranger Suarez was ...
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Sinker helps Mitch Keller turn in best start of season as Pirates top Tigers: For Mitch Keller to get his season on track, all he had to do was ditch one ...
post-gazette.com/sports/pirates/2024/04/08/pirates-mitch-keller-sinker-win-bryan-reynolds-100-home-runs-tigers-win/stories/202404010121
Ed Piskor, Comics Artist, Dies After Sexual Misconduct Accusations: Ed Piskor, 41, was known for his detailed “Hip Hop Family Tree” and “X-Men: Grand Design ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/09/arts/ed-piskor-dies-comics-hip-hop-family-tree.html
Russell Wilson, Justin Fields take part on first day of Steelers offseason workouts
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Why Pennsylvania Could Sway the 2024 Election: The Keystone State clinched the presidency for Joe Biden in 2020. Can he keep it blue this fall?
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Pa.’s $10M student teacher stipend program launches on Thursday: Gov. Josh Shapiro joined lawmakers and others to celebrate the kickoff of this program intended ...
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Pitt again reports record-breaking number of first-year applications: The University of Pittsburgh has yet again seen a record-breaking number of first-year ...
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In politically riven Pennsylvania, primary voters will pick candidates in presidential contest year
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Pittsburgh, Erie wait to see if the clouds will part for the eclipse
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Gerry Dulac: Arthur Smith brings rare fresh perspective to remodeled Steelers offense
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Adriana E. Ramírez: Discovering collective joy in the eclipse: My favorite moment in global disaster blockbusters comes toward the end of the film ...
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