🎬 Gordon Ramsay in Pgh?

💰 Nippon Steel Raises Its Investment Pledge

In a last-ditch effort to win U.S. approval, Nippon Steel is offering a new bid to take over U.S. Steel: A $14 billion investment pledge, including up to $4 billion for a new steel mill. This is up from an initial $1.4 billion investment offer, which was later revised to $2.7 billion.

• ➡️ The deal has faced opposition from both Presidents Biden and Trump. Yesterday was the Committee on Foreign Investment’s deadline to complete a new national security review of the merger. [Reuters]

💉 County Announces Plan to Combat Opioid Crisis

Allegheny County plans to use $20 million in opioid lawsuit payouts for housing, substance use treatment in the county jail, and community harm reduction programs. The settlement funds come from national lawsuits with opioid manufacturers and distributors. [90.5 WESA]

• 💸 Who decides where opioid settlement funds go? Spotlight PA investigative reporter Ed Mahon tells us about the process. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]
• 📉 Federal funding for harm reduction intervention, such as overdose reversal drugs and clean supplies, could disappear under President Trump’s budget proposal. [90.5 WESA]

🦁 Pittsburgh Zoo Welcomes New Lion

Hondo, an 8-year-old male African lion, arrived as a companion for the zoo's two lionesses. Zoo officials worked closely with the AZA's African Lion Species Survival Plan to find a good match; so far, they say he's been a "perfect gentleman." [Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium]

• 🦒 Want to plan the perfect day at the Zoo? CEO Jeremy Goodman shares his favorite animal, the hidden gems and exhibits, the best snacks, and the souvenirs he recommends taking home. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

🎬 Famous, Angry Chef Sets Sights on Pgh Restaurants

Know a restaurant that needs help with its menu, management, or service? Gordon Ramsay of “Kitchen Nightmares” put out a casting call for “struggling restaurants” within 45 miles of Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Cleveland that are “ready to be rescued” in an upcoming, untitled show. [JS Casting]

• 🔥 Locals are sharing their hot takes on Reddit.