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Pittsburgh content creators brace for impending ban of TikTok
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Pittsburgh content creators are preparing for the potential shutdown of TikTok, an app used by half of the country
Creator Ellen Kotzin shared her goodbye with her 65,000 followers earlier in the week.
She gained many of her followers by posting videos of hills in Pittsburgh, and the many daunting roads that traverse them. Her handle is @PittsburghHills.
“It’s really a lot of fun,” she said. “They are so steep and scary.”
She has already been posting on other apps in advance of an app shutdown.
“Change is inevitable, and I knew that something was gonna happen,” Kotzin said “I’ve been preparing for this for a long time. There are some parts of me that are sad that it’s going because I did meet a lot of good friends through Tiktok.”
She’s made her peace with losing access to the app.
“I’m okay,” she said. “I’m not crying”
Many others are far less ready to let go.
“Some people have their livelihoods based off of it. I know that, and I feel bad for them,” Kotzin said.
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that bans Tiktok on the grounds it could pose a national security risk because the app is based in China.
“But for those of us in cybersecurity, it deeply concerns me,” said Tom Dugas, Duquesne University’s Chief Information Security Officer. “Certainly, you know, for folks who are using it, I worry about their information, how the Chinese government may or may not be using it.”
He also worries about how they could use it to sway public opinion. He says the difference between TikTok and American-based apps like Facebook and X is that the Chinese government has the legal authority to see the data of tech companies which are based there.”
“They simply ask and they are given,” Dugas said.
Some TikTok users have already migrated to another China-based app, Rednote.
“There’s nothing that leads me to believe that Red Note is any better or any worse than Tiktok in terms of our national security and threats to our country,” Dugas said. “So I worry that we’re just trading one evil for another.”He could see a scenario where the U.S. ends up playing a sort of digital whack-a-mole where every few months the U.S. bans another China-based app that has grown in popularity with users who were originally on TikTok.
He believes federal authorities should look at banning other social media sites that are based in countries that are adversarial to the U.S., not just those in China.
“I do think we need to look at all of them,” Dugas said. “Our national security is of the utmost importance. We need to take it seriously.”
Already he’s heard of people working to circumnavigate the restrictions and continue using the app if it is banned by using a VPN, which in effect allows people to digitally pretend they are in another country.
Importantly, he says it would just create more risk for organizations and individuals.
Kotzin said she is not joining Rednote, but not because of any potential risks, she just does not want to spend the effort to build a new page from scratch.
“There’s so many people that share our data anyway, so I don’t know any different,” she said.
Sidney Crosby scored a power-play goal in overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Sunday.
Crosby has eight goals and 15 points during a 10-game point streak. Crosby also extended a 13-game home point streak. Ridly Greig was called for hooking with three seconds remaining in the third period, giving Pittsburgh the overtime power play.
Tristan Jarry stopped 31 shots for his 20th career shutout and his first of the season. The embattled Pittsburgh goaltender, who spent time in the American Hockey League with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season, allowed 11 goals in his last three appearances.
Anton Forsberg made 34 saves for Ottawa.
Evgeni Malkin missed his third straight game for Pittsburgh with an upper-body injury. Ville Koivunen made his NHL debut.
Rickard Rakell hit a post for Pittsburgh in the second period, and Shane Pinto hit a post for Ottawa on a breakaway in the final three minutes of the third.
Ottawa outshot Pittsburgh 27-19 through two periods. But the Penguins looked like the fresher team at the outset of the third with 14 of the first 17 shots of the period. The Senators were coming off a 3-2 home win against Columbus 24 hours earlier.
Senators: Ottawa still holds the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Senators saw a brief two-game win streak end, but they have still won 10 of their last 15 games overall.
Penguins: Pittsburgh snapped a three-game losing streak. The Penguins were outscored 13-4 during their two most recent games, blowout losses against Tampa Bay and Buffalo on Tuesday and Thursday.
Crosby took a pass from Erik Karlsson and ripped a one-timer over Forsberg’s glove for the game-winning goal.
Crosby, with 58 career points, passed Jaromir Jagr for the most points against Ottawa in franchise history.
Ottawa opens a four-game homestand against Buffalo on Tuesday, and Pittsburgh travels to St. Louis on Thursday.
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Aaron Rodgers keeps Steelers waiting as Pittsburgh targets a top RB in 2025 NFL Draft | NFL News – The Times of India
The Pittsburgh Steelers are stuck.
They want Aaron Rodgers. They need a quarterback. They hosted him. He liked it. Apparently, he was the one who wanted the meeting.
But it’s been quiet since then. No yes. No no. Nothing. The team is in the dark, and it’s not the kind of suspense anyone enjoys. They’re trying to plan their future, and one guy has the keys to the offense. He’s 41. Recovering from injuries. And still hasn’t said a word.
Meanwhile, Najee Harris is gone. Jaylen Warren is alone. And Pittsburgh’s eyes are all over the 2025 NFL Draft—especially the running back pool. Not quarterback. Not right now.
Aaron Rodgers visited Pittsburgh, liked what he saw, and then ghosted
Aaron Rodgers met with the Pittsburgh Steelers last Friday. According to reports, he initiated the meeting. He “loved everything Pittsburgh had to offer.”
But that was it. No public statement. No decision. Not even a hint. Just radio silence. And now everyone’s circling back to the same question: is he playing, retiring, or waiting for something else to open up?
Adam Schefter gave the most accurate update possible—“Nobody knows for sure what Aaron Rodgers’ game plan is.” On Get Up, Schefter added, “There are people who believe that he may not play this year. There are people who believe he’s waiting to see if something might open down the line in Minnesota with the Vikings.”
He played last season, but hamstring and knee problems slowed him down. The year before, he tore his Achilles. That’s a two-year streak of physical setbacks, and the Steelers aren’t exactly built to protect a quarterback dealing with that. Their offensive line is still figuring itself out.
And still, no pressure. Pittsburgh hasn’t forced a decision or leaked anything. They’re waiting. Maybe patiently. Maybe stupidly. But waiting.
Pittsburgh Steelers may go all-in on a running back with the 21st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft
While Aaron Rodgers stalls, the Steelers are making moves elsewhere. Najee Harris signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. Jaylen Warren is left carrying the backfield. He’s solid, but Pittsburgh doesn’t want to leave him alone.
They’re already looking at who might be available at No. 21. Multiple reports say they’ve scouted several top-tier running backs—Ohio State’s TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson, and Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty.
Ashton Jeanty might not be there at 21. If he drops, though, things could get aggressive. Pittsburgh has made it clear: they’re not ignoring the running back position. If anything, it’s high on their board. Could even be higher than quarterback.
And honestly? It makes sense. Rookie RBs are cheap. Productive. Valuable. And with a quarterback like Rodgers—if he shows up—you want balance. You want someone who can take heat off the pass game. You want flexibility. The Steelers know that.
Jaylen Warren deserves more touches. But pairing him with a young, explosive RB could change this team’s offense fast. Add that to George Pickens, DK Metcalf, and Pat Freiermuth, and suddenly it doesn’t look too bad. Even with a fragile 41-year-old quarterback under center.
Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India, including match schedules, team squads, points table and IPL live score for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Don’t miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap.
The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their annual Girls Flag Football season this weekend.
Athletes from six local high schools and seven colleges met up at St. Vincent College in Westmoreland County to compete in two games each on Saturday. This week, Jeannette, McKeesport, Plum, Penn Hills, Woodland Hills, and Gateway participated.
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What started as a club sport in Southwestern Pennsylvania has now grown to include over 50 high schools.
“Girls have been playing football and flag football for years and years. It’s been in communities but it’s never been official; they’ve never been able to put on their school jersey, whether it’s a high school or college jersey. Now, they have that opportunity to compete,” said Senior Manager of Alumni Relations and Youth Football Mike Marchinsky.
The Steelers have contributed more than $250,000 to develop Girls Flag Football in Western Pennsylvania. The money helps pay for uniforms, travel, coaches and athletic trainers.
Giant Eagle, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Spread Group have also helped make games happen on Saturday.
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