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Illinois journalists, podcasters sue tech companies over using their voice to train AI

6 days 13 hours ago
ILLINOIS (WCIA) — A group of journalists, podcasters and voice actors in Illinois are suing several major technology companies, alleging the corporations used their voices without consent to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The nine lawsuits accuse the companies of collecting and using voice data without permission, violating Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act, commonly known [...]
Joshua Hightower and Alex Whitney

Missouri lawmaker pushes for temporary gas tax suspension

6 days 13 hours ago
Missouri State Rep. Tricia Byrnes is proposing a temporary suspension of the state's gas tax, aiming to provide drivers relief at the pump. The proposal could potentially save consumers approximately 50 cents per gallon, as gas prices in Maryland Heights recently stood at $4.29 per gallon.
Taylor Harris

St. Louis libraries reopen after tornado repairs

6 days 17 hours ago
More than a year after a May 16 tornado, the Cabanne and Julia Davis library branches in St. Louis have reopened to the public. Both libraries underwent repairs from damage caused by the storm, which included "exploding" drop ceilings and are considered crucial community assets.
Patrick Clark

St. Louis police face subpoena after skipping budget meeting

6 days 18 hours ago
St. Louis City aldermen voted Monday to move forward with a subpoena for the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners. This action follows the police commissioners' absence from a budget meeting regarding their proposed spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
Kelley Hoskins

Vance swings through newly redrawn Missouri district in GOP’s favor

6 days 21 hours ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vice President Vance hit the campaign trail Monday in a newly drawn, GOP-friendly congressional district that has a high chance to hand Republicans an additional House seat in November.  The vice president initially referred to the seat as “open” during remarks at a manufacturing company, but Missouri’s 5th District has been [...]
Julia Manchester and The Hill

Missing man identified as victim pulled from Mississippi River

1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department confirmed Monday morning the identity of the victim that was pulled from the Mississippi River last week. Police say the victim was identified as Antonio Arellano-Banda. He was 20. Officials were called to the area of South Broadway along the Mississippi River on May 13. According [...]
Megan Mueller