ENTERTAINMENT NEWS World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams

NEW YORK (AP) — It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

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Caregiver Connection offers help in dealing with substance abuse issues

By MICHAEL VINSICK mvinsick@yourmvi.com

July 23, 2026

It points Pa. residents toward resources that can provide hope for affected loved ones. Gov. Josh Shapiro is collaborating with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to release a ne...

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Pet emu killed by dogs in McKeesport

By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com

July 23, 2026

The owners have several birds that they use for a breeding program. A McKeesport family’s 3-year-old pet emu was killed Tuesday in an attack by pit bulls, according to police. The emu, named Queen Bar...

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Pa. lawmakers up transparency for data centers; $2B tax exemption left untouched

By By KATE HUANGPU Spotlight PA

July 23, 2026

Environmentalists say the one data center proposal that became law, an energy use reporting requirement, is not substantive. HARRISBURG — Despite a flurry of proposals to regulate data centers in the ...

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July 23, 2026

Don’t miss the latest from Monessen in Friday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.

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July 23, 2026

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Updates provided on road work, winter salt supplies

By By THOMAS LETURGEY For the MVI

July 23, 2026

Some of the 850 tons of road salt that the borough ordered was recently delivered. West Mifflin Public Works Director Anthony DiCenzo said at Tuesday’s meeting that weather has pushed back road millin...