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Copyright Industry Continues Its Efforts To Ban VPNs

20 hours 3 minutes ago
Last month Walled Culture wrote about an important case at the Court of Justice of the European Union, (CJEU), the EU’s top court, that could determine how VPNs can be used in that region. Clarification in this area is particularly important because VPNs are currently under attack in various ways. For example, last year, the Danish government […]
Glyn Moody

Missouri Senate panel weighs plan that could swap income tax for broader sales tax

20 hours 5 minutes ago
As Missouri Republicans push a constitutional amendment to phase out the state income tax, the proposal’s House sponsor told a Senate committee Wednesday that sales taxes are a fairer, more transparent way to raise money — even as he insisted the measure itself would not directly raise them. Pressed on language allowing lawmakers to expand […]
Jason Hancock

Senator Harriss and Representative Elik to Host FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day in Wood River

20 hours 8 minutes ago
WOOD RIVER — In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th- Glen Carbon) and Representative Amy Elik (111th- Alton) are inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Wood River Police Department parking lot (550 Madison Ave., Wood River, IL — entrance on IL Route 143). The event will provide secure, on-site document shredding to help residents safely dispose of sensitive

Daily Deal: The Modern No-Code Development Bundle

20 hours 8 minutes ago
The Modern No-Code Creator Bundle is an extensive online curriculum specifically developed to enable individuals to construct professional websites, applications & automated workflows without the necessity of writing any code. It has five courses, covering leading no-code platforms and tools like ChatGPT, Mendix, and Tabnine. It is ideally suited for novices and non-technical professionals, empowering […]
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New solar energy project planned for East St. Louis

20 hours 19 minutes ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - Officials plan to build a new solar energy project in East St. Louis. According to the city of East St. Louis, the project is planned for the intersection of North 29th Street and Illinois Avenue, the former site of the Little League baseball fields. The project aims to promote long-term [...]

Fatal police violence may have declined for the first time in years

20 hours 23 minutes ago
For the first time in years, there are early signs that police killings in the United States may be declining — after deaths reached a record high in 2024 and amid intensified scrutiny of law enforcement tactics nationwide. The findings come as photos and videos of aggressive law enforcement — particularly involving federal immigration agents […]
Amanda Watford

Be Our Guest for $25 at Florissant City Diner

20 hours 26 minutes ago
SPONSORED – Get a $50 gift certificate just $25 at the Florissant City Diner! Florissant City Diner is a family-owned, community-focused diner in Old Town Florissant. It’s a warm, inviting place where guests feel at home. Patrons receive big portions, fair prices, and a welcoming atmosphere. Easter is about family, togetherness, and sharing a meal; [...]

Non-Invasive Spine Surgery Offers Hope After Years Of Pain

20 hours 26 minutes ago
Key Takeaways: A newer endoscopic technique available at OSF HealthCare allows surgeons to treat certain spinal conditions with smaller incisions and faster recovery times. Tyler Stratman of Clinton, Illinois experienced near-immediate pain relief following surgery for a bulging disc. Full recovery times vary depending on a person's age and severity of the condition. After years of chronic pain stripped away his active lifestyle, 36-year-old Tyler Stratman of Clinton, Illinois,

Mercy Hospital introduces incisionless tumor removal technology

20 hours 34 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - Mercy is among the first hospitals in the country to use a new technology capable of removing tumors without any incisions. Mercy will begin using the Edison Histotripsy System, a new image-guided sonic beam therapy that liquefies tumors without surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. The system serves as an alternate to traditional cancer [...]