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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — How much stuff is tucked away around your home and you have no idea where it is or even what is there?
Uncluttering our living space is no small challenge and Leslie McKee of McKee Organizing says start with a simple rule.
“I say if you haven’t touched it in a year you should really think about what you’re doing with it.”
Thinking “I might use that someday,” is the common downfall of the decluttering process. “We do hear that and then we try to do a reality check,” says McKee.
When they are asked to help someone McKee and her crew set up categories. “Everything is either active, reference, or archive. So we want your active things around you the things that you use all the time, and reference things put away, and then archive things put even in a less easy to access area.”
Anything outside those categories has to go. “If you can’t find it and it’s getting ruined and it’s not gaining value is not really a collection, and it’s time to start thinking about getting rid of it.”
McKee says there are an abundance of places that are ready and willing to take your stuff. “Goodwill, American Legion, Little Sisters of the Poor, St Vincent DePaul, and Construction Junction,” can take your things that could be used by someone else.
But first you have to commit to parting with something and McKee says often people hang onto things simply because they have for years and feel a commitment to keeping something they really don’t need or want.
Source: How To Organize, Declutter Your Home – CBS Pittsburgh
A father and two kids were taken to the hospital after dropping from a ski lift in Pennsylvania, according to multiple reports.
Source: Father, 2 kids injured after Pennsylvania ski chair lift plummets to ground
By Rob Owen:
Briana Smith started on the job last week at KDKA-TV, taking over weekend morning anchor duties. She’ll also report some weekdays and serve as a fill-in anchor as needed.
She takes the place of Lisa Washington, who left KDKA in November to become a weeknight evening anchor at WNEP-TV in Scranton.
Bryant Reed previously worked at WECT-TV in Wilmington, N.C. A Charlotte, N.C., native.
Jessica Guay joined KDKA in February from WJAC-TV in Johnstown where she was a morning anchor and reporter.
Source: TV Talk: KDKA-TV adds to its news team | TribLIVE.com
Tax agency says many payments will be sent in the mail. Some Social Security recipients say they’re still waiting.
The tax agency didn’t say how many payments it plans to issue on Wednesday. Last week, the IRS deposited about 90 million checks via direct deposit and mailed another 150,000 checks to people for whom it didn’t have banking information. Earlier this month, IRS and Treasury officials said they planned to send about 100 million payments within the first 10 days of distribution for the third round of stimulus payments, which were authorized under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
The latest round of checks will provide relief to millions of people who continue to struggle with income losses a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered the U.S. economy. Some people, including those on Social Security or disability, have expressed concern to CBS MoneyWatch that they haven’t yet received their stimulus payments, which amount to $1,400 for each eligible adult and dependent.
Source: IRS says more stimulus checks will land on March 24 – CBS News
2021 EQ3 passed closest above us at roughly 9:45 p.m. PT, at a distance of around 173,000 miles (278,000 kilometers) — that’s 72% of the distance from the Earth to the moon.
This makes 2021 EQ3 the second largest object to come closer than the moon in 2021.
It’s also different than 2001 FO32, which is an absolute monster with a diameter around a mile. That asteroid passed by on March 21, but at a distance five times farther away than the moon.
Follow CNET’s 2021 Space Calendar to stay up to date with all the latest space news this year. You can even add it to your own Google Calendar.
Source: Huge asteroid 2021 EQ3 zoomed safely past Earth – CNET
Ellen DeGeneres’ daytime talk show has dropped dramatically in viewership following the star’s toxic workplace scandal that dominated headlines last year.
Citing Nielsen ratings, the New York Times reports that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” has lost over 1 million viewers over the course of the show’s 18th season.The program’s latest season kicked off in September 2020 with an apology from the comedian about claims of a toxic workplace that marred the show over the summer.
“I learned that things happen here that never should have happened,” DeGeneres said on the show at the time. “I take that very seriously. And I want to say I am so sorry to the people who were affected.”
According to the Times, the season 18 premiere had the highest ratings of any season opener in the last four years for “Ellen.” However, over the last six months, the show has averaged 1.5 million viewers.
Source: Ellen DeGeneres has lost over 1M viewers since addressing toxic workplace claims | Fox News
Two spring breakers from North Carolina were arrested and accused of drugging, raping and stealing from a woman who died later at a hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, authorities said Monday.
The men, Evoire Collier, 21, and Dorian Taylor, 24, face charges of sexual battery, burglary and other crimes, court records show. They remain in custody; a bond amount was not listed Monday evening.
Officials in Miami Beach have struggled to handle waves of beachgoers who have flocked to the area since last month. There have been more than 1,000 arrests since February, and on Sunday, the city imposed a new curfew and other restrictions that could last until mid-April.
Source: Spring breakers accused of drugging, raping woman who later died in Miami Beach
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Multiple people were killed Monday when a gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado. One person has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, and officials said there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Many of the details surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Police Commander Kerry Yamaguchi did not say how many people were killed in the shooting, noting that officials are still processing the crime scene, but said one of the victims is a Boulder police officer.
Yamaguchi said the person of interest was injured and is being treated at the hospital. Helicopter footage from CBS Denver captured authorities escorting a shirtless man in handcuffs who appeared to have a bleeding leg from the scene, but Yamaguchi would not confirm if that man is the person of interest. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as several loud bangs went off in the grocery store. One man said that he first thought someone had dropped something inside the store — but by the third shot, he said, everyone started running.
Source: Multiple people killed in shooting at supermarket in Boulder, Colorado – CBS News
A forthcoming government report will detail a number of “difficult to explain” UFO sightings, former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said in a recent report.
Source: Upcoming Pentagon report will detail ‘difficult to explain’ UFO
It remains unknown when all students will return.
But teachers and staff are scheduled to return to classrooms on Monday.
Source: Pittsburgh Public Schools teachers and staff return to the classroom on Monday
Known as ELSA-d, the mission will exhibit technology that could help capture space junk.
According to a recent report by NASA, at least 26,000 of the millions of pieces of space junk are the size of a softball. Orbiting along at 17,500 mph, they could “destroy a satellite on impact.” More than 500,000 pieces are a “mission-ending threat” because of their ability to impact protective systems, fuel tanks and spacecraft cabins.
A demonstration mission to test an idea to clean up space debris launched Monday morning local time from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Known as ELSA-d, the mission will exhibit technology that could help capture space junk, the millions of pieces of orbital debris that float above Earth.
The more than 8,000 metric tons of debris threaten the loss of services we rely on for Earth-bound life, including weather forecasting, telecommunications and GPS systems.
Source: New Effort To Clean Up Space Junk Reaches Orbit : NPR
BULLSKIN TOWNSHIP, Pa. —
Pennsylvania’s unemployment office helped thwart an attempt to illegally obtain unemployment benefits.
A 75-year-old man from Acme said an unknown person somehow gained access to his Social Security number and attempted to file for unemployment benefits through the Pennsylvania Unemployment Office.
State police said the unemployment office notified the victim and stopped the attempt before unemployment benefits could be opened in the victim’s name.State police are investigating.
Source: Police investigate identity theft attempt in Fayette County
About 150 protesters, some hoisting U.S. and other flags, marched into Downtown Pittsburgh to a mid-morning rally in Point State Park, airing grievances on topics ranging from the mask mandate to the 2020 presidential election.
The crowd, escorted by police on motorcycles and bicycles, set off from the North Shore near PNC Park a little after 9:45 a.m. and walked several abreast in chilly temperatures but bright sunshine, occasionally chanting “USA USA,” “What do we want? Freedom!” and “Impeach Wolf!” a reference to Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf.
They raised topics as they marched from gender identity to individual rights. They proceeded without incident and encountered no counter demonstrators.
Source: Conservative rally in Downtown Pittsburgh targets masks, election results | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
German researchers have uncovered marine life along the Antarctic seafloor for the first time in decades after a massive iceberg calved from the Antarctic Ice Sheet last month.
Source: Scientists discover Antarctic marine life trapped under ice for half a century | Fox News
(CNN)The largest asteroid that has been predicted to make a close approach of Earth this year will zip by from a safe distance on Sunday, according to NASA.
Scientists estimate the asteroid is between 1,300 and 2,230 feet wide.The near-Earth asteroid, known as 2001 FO32, will be 1.25 million miles, or more than five times the distance between Earth and the moon, during its closest approach.It will also be moving much faster than most asteroids that fly by our planet, rocketing along at 77,000 miles per hour.The asteroid’s closest approach will occur at 12:03 p.m. ET Sunday.
Source: Asteroid 2001 FO32: Fast mover expected to be largest to pass by Earth in 2021 – CNN
CBS News projects that Republican Julia Letlow will win the special election for Louisiana’s 5th district, taking over the would-be seat of her late husband, Luke Letlow, who died of COVID-19 complications days before he could be sworn in.
She will be the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in Congress, and will boost the number of Republican women currently serving in the house to a record 31.
“This is an incredible moment and it is truly hard to put into words,” Letlow said in a statement Saturday night. “What was born out of the terrible tragedy of losing my husband, Luke, has become my mission in his honor to carry the torch and serve the good people of Louisiana’s 5th District. I am humbled that you would entrust me with the honor of your vote and the privilege to serve you in Congress. A simple thank you doesn’t fully encapsulate the depth of my gratitude.”
(CNN)As the number of unaccompanied children in Border Patrol custody ballooned this month, President Joe Biden‘s team raced to find more places to house them, leaving thousands of children stuck in jail-like facilities for longer than the 72 hours allowed under the law.
But the process of scouring government sites for adequate shelters was taking too long for Biden, who is now staring down a problem threatening to spiral out of control.“He was disappointed that we hadn’t gotten answers from other agencies faster or that (the facilities) wouldn’t be ready for children faster,” said a senior administration official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to offer a candid assessment of the response. “He made it pretty clear that there were times when he didn’t think we were moving fast enough.”
Maxine Gillis, a 79-year-old woman who was reported missing early on Friday morning, was found dead in the 2200 block of William Penn Highway in Wilkinsburg just after noon on Friday.
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Police had reported Gillis missing Friday morning and said that she was supposed to be dropped off at a family member’s home in the 2100 block of Park Hill Drive. While she was dropped off by taxi around 1:00 a.m., she never arrived at the home.
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Allegheny County Police are investigating.
Source: Missing 79-Year-Old Maxine Gillis Found Dead In Wilkinsburg – CBS Pittsburgh
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PITTSBURGH — Police said a 12-year-old boy was critically stabbed at a McDonalds’ restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh just after 2 p.m.
Investigators said it happened at the store on Liberty Avenue. The boy was rushed to the hospital for treatment. Police said a family of four was standing in line when a man approached and stabbed the boy in the neck.
A man is in custody in connection with the incident, according to police. Investigators are reviewing video evidence and speaking with eyewitnesses.
Source: 12-year-old boy critically stabbed at Downtown Pittsburgh McDonald’s – WPXI
The city of Miami Beach on Saturday declared a state of emergency over spring break crowds that have descended on the popular South Florida destination.
During an afternoon news conference, Mayor Dan Gelber announced an 8 p.m. curfew for the South Beach entertainment district. He also said shore-bound traffic on the city’s causeways would be shuttered.
Both measures will be in effect for at least 72 hours, the mayor said, while extending the emergency is debated by officials.
The city will impose an 8 p.m. curfew in the South Beach entertainment district.
Source: Miami Beach declares state of emergency over spring break crowds
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
ELIZABETH, Pa. (KDKA) — Hundreds of people have shown up for a license to carry and medicine dropoff event at the Forward Township Municipal Building.
KDKA crews observed 226 people showed up between the hours of 8 and 10 a.m.
People are also asked to bring a completed application, a valid PA driver’s license or ID and $20 cash.
The agencies are also hosting Project D.U.M.P. and people can drop off unused or expired medications. The agencies say that glass bottles, liquids, syringes, inhalers/insulin and creams will not be accepted.
Source: Hundreds Show Up For License To Carry Event In Allegheny County – CBS Pittsburgh
A 21-year-old woman was killed and seven people injured in a shooting sparked by a fight at a Dallas nightclub early Saturday.
The fight between two groups at the Pryme Night Club started around 1:30 a.m., Dallas police said. Someone in one of the groups pulled out a gun and opened fire, hitting six people, The Associated Press reported.
A local reporter on the scene said the cops ran into a “chaotic scene” and applied tourniquets to the victims before they were sent to the hospital.
The injured were taken from the nightclub to area hospital, where Daisy Navarrete, 21, was pronounced dead. The wounded ranged from stable to critical condition.
Police said the shooter, a man in his 20s, ran away from the scene. Social media posts showed blocked off streets around the club as cops searched for the shooter.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: One killed, five wounded in Dallas nightclub shooting
TOKYO — Japan on Saturday experienced a strong earthquake that shook buildings in the capital, Tokyo, and caused a tsunami advisory for the country’s northeast coast. There were no immediate reports of damage.
The U.S. Geological Survey put the strength at magnitude 7.0. The shaking started just before 6:10 p.m.
USGS said the quake was centered 6.7 miles east of Ishinomaki at a depth of 33.5 miles. That’s off the coast of Miyagi prefecture, in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011.
The tsunami advisory was issued for Miyagi prefecture. Officials there said there were no immediate reports of damage.
Source: 7.0 magnitude earthquake hits Japan
PITTSBURGH —
The Pittsburgh Steelers confirmed that wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will be staying with the team next season.
The Steelers are giving Smith-Schuster a one-year deal.
Smith-Schuster tweeted Friday afternoon, “This is my home, they’re gonna need a wrecking ball to take me outta here! PITTSBURGH I LOVE YOU, LET’S GO!!!!!”ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Friday afternoon that the Baltimore Ravens “made a hard push to sign him” but he took less money to return to the Steelers.
Source: JuJu Smith-Schuster returning to Pittsburgh Steelers
Multiple fire departments from central Westmoreland County responded to a fire that damaged four apartments Friday afternoon in Greensburg, according to 911 dispatchers.
“We had a lot of damage,” Greensburg Fire Chief Tom Bell said. “The homeowners are both alive and we got two cats out as well.”
The call initially came in as a tree on electric utility wires near a residence on Grant Street. West Penn Power crews were called, but it developed into a fire about 2:30 p.m., according to a dispatch supervisor.
Source: No injuries in Greensburg apartment fire on Grant Street | TribLIVE.com
Two people are in the hospital after a shooting in Stowe Township on Friday afternoon.
Allegheny County police responded to a notification of a shooting on the 800 block of 8th Street at about 3:15 p.m.
When they arrived at the scene, they found an adult male who was shot in the leg and a juvenile male with a minor injury to his arm.
Both were taken to a local hospital and are expected to recover from their injuries.
There was no other information immediately available.
Source: Stowe Twp. shooting sends 2 to hospital | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Facebook has resolved a major outage affecting Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and other Facebook services on Friday, according to a statement shared with The Telegraph’s Margi Murphy.
“Earlier today, a technical issue caused people to have trouble accessing some Facebook services,” Facebook said. “We resolved this issue for everyone, and we apologize for any inconvenience.” However, Murphy notes that she isn’t seeing the blue checkmarks that indicate someone has read your message, which could indicate there may be some small issues hanging around.
Source: Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger have recovered from a major outage – The Verge
