What makes a bagel is the type of flour used, says Colin Whiddon, co-owner and head baker of Three Brothers Bagels in Shaler.

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Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Friday, July 3:

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ offense was good enough that the team could’ve won three of the four games in Philadelphia this week. The fact that the club only won twice to gain a split is more about what happened on the mound and in the field.

A home on Woodland Road in Shadyside designed by the same architect as the former Pittsburgh International Airport is on the market.

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On a hill in Murrysville near the Allegheny County border sits Sardis Cemetery, where some of the graves date back to the 1700s.

The ways that famous Pittsburghers such as Andrew Carnegie and H.J. Heinz shaped the world of industry and commerce are well known, but Southwestern Pennsylvania has also been a major force in the arts and culture world throughout its history.

The field at Riverside Park in Oakmont could have lights in time for the Riverview Raiders’ first home football game of the season.

When I wake in the morning, there are no signs of the new day. There are no windows in my cell, and a light has been on all night. Like one long nightmare, it can be difficult to keep track of when one day ends and the next begins. And so life goes inside the California City Detention Facility. It feels like the land of the living dead.

Blue Martin came home to her Frazer farm Wednesday to find a rescued pig had given birth to six babies.

Editor’s note: From now until reporting day to training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2026 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with two players each day between June 13 and July 28. Contract data courtesy ...

Inaugural officers of the Quaker Valley Fire District, the merged volunteer fire departments of Leetsdale, Leet and Bell Acres, have been announced.

The superstars have shined at the 2026 FIFA World Cup so far. Check out the latest Golden Boot odds.

The Padres went up big but the Dodgers responded, Australia came to Texas and the Rangers put on a show, the Rays win again, Guardians walk it off, Reds get to Miz and more from Thursday's MLB action.

Two popular kinds of fireworks sold at fireworks stores nationwide have been recalled, with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission saying the fireworks can tip over or malfunction and lead to serious injuries. Both sets of fireworks, from Winco, were recalled July 2. The recall comes days before dozens of fireworks shows are set to light ...

The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew.

Check out the odds for the Colombia vs. Ghana Round of 32 matchup at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

NASA awarded Rocket Lab deals for three dedicated launches using the company's Electron rocket.

Today for one of their daily deals, Best Buy has the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14" OLED 2K Touch Laptop with 16GB, 256GB for $579.00. Best Buy offers free shipping on all orders for My Best Buy members (free to sign up). Store pickup is also available for most items.

For one of their Deals of the Day, Lowe's has up to 35% off a selection of Bosch Power Tools. You will also get free delivery on these items, or free store pickup may be available.

As one of their deals of the day, Woot! has a selection of Home Environment Solutions Including Air Conditioners for $7.99 to $1,505.99. Prime members get free shipping at Woot! (get a free trial), otherwise shipping is a flat $6 for most orders.

Wayfair has up to 80% off on hundreds of styles and colors of sofas, sectionals, chairs, recliners, ottomans, and more in their big 4th of July Living Room Seating Clearance Deals Sale. We found deeper discounts than those advertised. You'll get free shipping included with these deals.

Chris "The Bear" Fallica delivers his daily best bets for the World Cup. Here's what he's backing on Match Day 24, the first day of the Round of 16.