Mount Everest climbing permit cost increases 36% to $15,000
For those who want to climb Mount Everest the fee will be $15,000 during the peak season, up 36% from its $11,000 fee, the BBC reported. If you climb outside of the peak season, it will still be a 36% ...
President Trump says he may withhold federal aid if California doesn’t change water policies
President Donald Trump threatened to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders ...
Dates for 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh announced
PITTSBURGH — The dates for the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh have been announced. According to Visit Pittsburgh, the draft will be held on April 23-25, 2026. PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> What would hosting an ...
Elephants can’t use habeas corpus to be released from zoos because they’re not human, court rules
"Because an elephant is not a person, the elephants here do not have standing to bring a habeas corpus claim," the court ruled ...
‘Bling Empire’ cast member Lynn Ban dies after skiing accident, brain surgery
A cast member of the Netflix reality series “Bling Empire: New York” has died. Lynn Ban was 51. Her son, Sebastian, wrote on her Instagram, saying “My mum passed away on Monday. I know she wanted to ...
Heinz History Center holding special programs for Black History Month
PITTSBURGH — The Heinz History Center will host special programs for Black History Month. A series of programs will be hosted throughout February. The museum said each program will help visitors ...
Suburban Seattle officer gets over 16 years in prison for fatally shooting a homeless man
A suburban Seattle police officer who was convicted of murder in the 2019 shooting death of a homeless man has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison. Auburn police Officer Jeffrey Nelson was ...
Man accused of shooting at Pittsburgh police detectives taken into custody by US Marshals in Florida
A man accused of firing shots at Pittsburgh Police detectives in Penn Hills in October of last year was arrested by U.S. Marshals Thursday morning in Florida.
USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn't influence California wildfire response
President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture says efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politics ...
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank asking for help during volunteer shortage
DUQUESNE, Pa. — The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it is in critical need of help. The organization said it is experiencing a shortage of volunteers at its warehouse, the Market, in ...
Recall alert: Walmart chicken broth recall now Class II
Chicken broth sold by Walmart in several states, including Georgia, Oklahoma and Texas has been classified as a Class II recall. The broth was produced by Tree House Foods Inc., which is based in ...
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease ...