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Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram’s Use Of ‘PG-13,’ Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

19 hours 10 minutes ago
Back in October, Meta announced that its new Instagram Teen Accounts would feature content moderation “guided by the PG-13 rating.” On its face, this made a certain kind of sense as a communication strategy: parents know what PG-13 means (or at least think they do), and Meta was clearly trying to borrow that cultural familiarity […]
Mike Masnick

Gov. Pritzker Urges Congress to Provide Long-Term Market Certainty to Illinois Farmers

19 hours 14 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging for a swift passage of legislation to permanently allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline and bring long term certainty, as Trump’s tariffs and global instability are driving up costs and squeezing Illinois farmers. “Mounting pressure on the agriculture economy can be traced directly back to recent federal policy decisions,” wrote Governor JB Pritzker. “From the devastating effects

Daily Deal: Opusonix Pro Subscription

19 hours 15 minutes ago
Opusonix is the workflow-first platform built for music producers and engineers who are tired of endless email chains and scattered files. By centralizing feedback, versions, and tasks in one structured workspace, it helps you cut email traffic by up to 90% so you can focus more on creating and less on chasing approvals. From time-coded […]
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Multiple Statutory Sodomy, Rape Charges Issued Against Man

19 hours 24 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued 12 felony charges against James Mahoney, 66, of the 12400 block of Elaine Drive in St. Louis, alleging he repeatedly sexually assaulted a victim over a period spanning 2002 to 2011, authorities said. The charges were issued on Thursday, March 26, according to a statement dated April 2, 2026, from St. Louis County. Mahoney's charges are as follows: Five (5) counts - Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree –

CRG to Manage Alton Steel's Online Auction Event

19 hours 42 minutes ago
ALTON - Alton Steel Inc. at 5 Cut Street in Alton has announced that bidding for the remaining assets of the 2,000,000 square foot steel mill will take place in an online auction. The bidding closes on April 8, 9, and 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time each day. A preview will take place on April 6-7-8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The auction will be managed by CRG. CRG is an auction business located in St. Louis. The assets featured in the auction are as follows: Bar

Trump ousts Bondi as attorney general

19 hours 51 minutes ago
President Trump announced Thursday he has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year. Pam did a tremendous job overseeing a massive crackdown in Crime across our Country, with Murders plummeting to their lowest level since [...]
Rebecca Beitsch

The Wedge Marks One-Year Anniversary With Events and Deals

19 hours 54 minutes ago
ALTON - The Wedge will mark its first anniversary in Alton, and they have a few events and deals prepared to celebrate. Throughout the month of April, there are several deals available for those who wish to utilize the building’s coworking and office spaces. On April 24, 2026, community members can also join a rooftop celebration with live music, networking opportunities and more. CEO Scot Heathman and Community Manager Stephanie Schrage can’t wait to bring the community

Budzinski Condemns President Trump Executive Order Targeting Vote-By-Mail

20 hours 3 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order 14399, titled “ Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections .” The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Social Security Administration, to compile lists of U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state and requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to deliver ballots only to voters