News & Politics

Vermont Advances Climate Superfund Amid Federal Legal Challenges

New law targets leading fossil fuel companies for historic emissions to fund statewide climate resilience measures

Vermont continues to implement its Climate Superfund Act, a 2024 law charging major fossil fuel companies for carbon pollution dating back to 1995. Wh...

Federal Research Funding Cuts Challenge Academic Freedom in Pittsburgh Universities

Local Scholars Report Reduced Grants and Administrative Pressure Amid Shifting Funding Priorities

Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, federal interventions have significantly altered the research environment at Pittsburgh universities...

Allegheny County to Launch Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program for Mental Health Cases

Initiative aims to provide community-based involuntary care amid concerns over existing hospitalization laws

Starting January 1, Allegheny County will implement assisted outpatient treatment (AOT), a legal program designed to provide involuntary mental health...

NFC Playoff Clash: 49ers Set to Host Bears in Crucial Encounter

San Francisco aims to leverage home advantage against Chicago in tightly contested rivalry

The San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears, both holding 11-4 records, prepare to face off in a pivotal NFC matchup. The game stands out with notable p...

Sibling Defamation Suit Emerges Amid Harvey Weinstein Trial Fallout

Cardiologist in Poland Files Federal Lawsuit Against Sister Over Statements Made During Weinstein Proceedings

In the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein's criminal trial, a defamation lawsuit has been initiated by Ewa Sokola, a Polish cardiologist, against her siste...