McDonald’s tries to reassure customers after deadly E. coli outbreak
McDonald’s said Wednesday that customers should feel confident ordering from its restaurants despite a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders. McDonald’s U.S. President Joe Erlinger said in an interview on the “Today” show that the company has removed the Quarter Pounder from its menu in the 10...
Zillow to show climate risk data on home listings
If you’re looking to purchase a home, it might be important to consider potential environmental threats. Zillow is adding a climate risk threat score to every home listing on its platform, the Washington Post reported. According to a Zillow survey in 2023, 80% of buyers now consider climate risks when...
The Home Stretch: Here’s the election news for Oct. 23
As Nov. 5 draws closer, political campaigns are making the most of every opportunity to sway the elusive undecided voter. Here’s how the sprint to Election Day is going. Where is everyone? Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris is in Pennsylvania today, where she will participate in a CNN...
A Supreme Court reshaped by Trump has a low profile in this presidential campaign
WASHINGTON — Conservatives already have a supermajority on the Supreme Court as a result of Donald Trump’s presidency. If Trump wins a second term, the right side of the court could retain control for several more decades. Justices Clarence Thomas, 76, and Samuel Alito, 74, are the two oldest members...
U.S. home sales slowed again in September, falling to weakest annual pace in nearly 14 years
LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in September to the weakest annual pace in nearly 14 years even as mortgage rates eased and the supply of properties on the market continued to climb. Existing home sales fell 1% last month, from August, to a seasonally adjusted...
Housing on the ballot: Harris, Trump push different plans for tackling housing affordability crisis
Millions of Americans can’t afford to buy a home or rent a suitable apartment, making housing a central issue for voters in the upcoming presidential election. The biggest single reason homeownership is out of reach for many is there aren’t nearly enough homes for sale to balance out the market...
Trump targets hardcore partisans, Harris goes after moderates: Inside the campaign’s final sprint
WASHINGTON — In battleground Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris warned that democracy and reproductive rights were at stake as she campaigned alongside a former Republican congresswoman. Going to the same state the day before, Donald Trump served French fries at a closed McDonald’s. As the 2024 presidential contest speeds to its conclusion...
Gallery: Photos from Oct. 23, 2024
Embark on a visual journey around the Western Pennsylvania region — and the world — with TribLive’s latest collection of captivating images for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. From the rustic landscapes of Western Pa. to diverse corners of the globe, experience the shared moments of humanity....
In Pennsylvania, an influx of college graduates could push a key county toward Harris
BELLEFONTE, Pa. — It was love at first sight when Ellen Matis pulled up to this small Pennsylvania borough on a dreary winter day almost eight years ago. The road into town curved along the creek and then climbed uphill to a historic square where she chatted with regulars over...
Trump hurls a string of insults at Harris including ‘lazy,’ a racist trope against Black peopleVideo
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday hurled a series of personal attacks at Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her “lazy” — a word long used to demean Black people in racist terms — and repeatedly questioning her intelligence and stamina. At an event in Miami aimed...
Women in states with bans are getting abortions at similar rates as under Roe, report says
Women living in states with abortion bans obtained the procedure in the second half of 2023 at about the same rate as before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, according to a report released Tuesday. Women did so by traveling out of state or by having prescription abortion...
Walking pneumonia cases up sharply among children
ATLANTA — Cases of “walking pneumonia” have been rising sharply in the United States since the spring, especially among young children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC said it’s closely tracking the recent surge of these infections to better understand any changes in the illnesses...
North Carolina county surrounding Asheville overcounted Helene deaths by as many as 30, sheriff says
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina county that is home to Asheville overcounted deaths caused by Helene by as many as 30, according to a statement Tuesday from its sheriff’s office and data from the state, significantly reducing the death toll from the historic storm. Buncombe County officials, who previously...
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens dozens in 10 states
E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized, federal health officials said Tuesday. The death was reported in an older person in Colorado, and one child has been hospitalized...
Girl Scout membership dues to increase over next 2 years
The price to be an annual member of the Girl Scouts of the USA is going to increase over the next two years, according to news reports. For the next year, membership dues will stay at $25, but it will increase to $45 in 2026 and to $65 in 2027,...
Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workersVideo
Rudy Giuliani must turn over a variety of his assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, including his New York City apartment, more than two dozen watches, sports memorabilia and a 1980 Mercedes, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. But U.S. District Judge...
Florida health department lawyer resigned to avoid having to threaten more TV stations over abortion rights ads
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top deputies directed a Florida health department lawyer to threaten Florida television stations with criminal prosecution for running political advertisements that support enshrining abortion rights in the state’s Constitution, according to new court records. Florida Department of Health general counsel John Wilson said he was...
Motorists should be on the lookout for deer as rutting season peaks, Pa. Game Commission says
Steve Boeser has been a busy man since June. Boeser is contracted by the Municipality of Murrysville to collect and dispose of dead deer that have been struck by cars. His contract starts in June, and he’s usually well into January before he reaches 100 calls. As of Oct. 22,...
Bruce Springsteen will hold a concert with Barack Obama in Philly to support VP Kamala Harris
PHILADELPHIA — Bruce Springsteen will hold a concert and rally Monday with former President Barack Obama in Philadelphia as part of a series of get-out-the-vote events featuring “the Boss” in support of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign in battleground states. The campaign did not say where the evening concert in...
More Republicans are voting early, helping break records. Over 17 million ballots cast so far
With former President Donald Trump’s encouragement, Republicans are voting early again, flocking to the polls for in-person voting ahead of Election Day and helping push the national number above 17 million. The early turnout is breaking records in swing states such as Georgia and North Carolina. The GOP hopes this...
Russia is behind viral disinformation targeting Walz, intelligence official says
WASHINGTON — Groups in Russia created and helped spread viral disinformation targeting Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, a senior U.S. intelligence official said Tuesday. The content, which includes baseless accusations about the Minnesota governor’s time as a teacher, contains several indications that it was manipulated, said the official with...
Hospitals’ IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks
Surgery schedules around the country may be washed out for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluids factory remains shut down for hurricane-related damage. People often plan non-emergency surgeries in the fall and early-winter months when their insurance coverage will pick up more of the bill, but...
Tropical Storm Oscar swirls toward the Bahamas after killing 6 people in Cuba
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Oscar chugged toward the Bahamas on Tuesday after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least six people as it unleashed heavy rains on an island also hit by an unrelated massive power outage. Oscar was located 70 miles...
Poland alleges Russian sabotage and is closing one of Moscow’s consulates
WARSAW, Poland — Poland’s foreign minister said Tuesday that he is ordering the closure of one of three Russian consulates in the country in response to acts of sabotage that he said were sponsored by Moscow. Radek Sikorski demanded that Russia stop what he called hybrid war actions against Poland...
Lower-priced new cars are gaining popularity, and not just for cash-poor buyers
DETROIT — Had she wanted to, Michelle Chumley could have afforded a pricey new SUV loaded with options. But when it came time to replace her Chevrolet Blazer SUV, for which she’d paid about $40,000 three years ago, Chumley chose something smaller. And less costly. With her purchase of a...
