According to the CDC, the delta variant is twice as contagious as earlier versions of the virus. Source: Can new variants of the coronavirus keep emerging?

The Allegheny County Elections Division announced Thursday that some barcodes have been printed on some voter secrecy envelopes rather than on the declaration envelope. Source: Allegheny County Elections Division advising of envelope printing error for some ballots

Increasing clouds this morning with showers and isolated thunderstorms developing in the western Pennsylvania area in the afternoon and evening. Source: Pittsburgh Weather: Gusty winds, rain for Thursday afternoon

Some Port Authority riders say they’re being left behind, and it’s a problem that’s been going on for more than a year. Source: Port Authority Riders Frustrated With Delays And No-Shows

Law enforcement sources and a family attorney say items believed to belong to Brian Laundrie and potential human remains have been found in a Florida wilderness park during the search for clues in the slaying of Gabby Petito. Source: Watch Live: FBI providing updates after potential human remains found in search for Brian Laundrie

It’s the latest development in an exhaustive search for Laundrie’s whereabouts that has now stretched over a month. Source: Medical examiner, cadaver dog called to area where Brian Laundrie’s items were found

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who is vaccinated, tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday morning, according to a department spokesperson. Source: Homeland Security secretary tests positive for COVID-19

A 16-year-old girl was shot Sunday night in Pittsburgh’s Knoxville neighborhood, police said. Source: 16-year-old girl shot in Pittsburgh neighborhood

Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, the first Black American to serve in the post, died on Monday at the age of 84 due to complications from COVID-19, his family announced.  He was fully vaccinated. Source: Colin Powell dead at 84 from COVID-19 complications

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was incensed about a call in the final seconds of regulation, even after beating the Seahawks in overtime Sunday night. Source: Tomlin rips 4th-quarter review in Steelers’ OT win