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Judge: No Expectation Of Privacy In User Info Voluntarily Shared With Facebook, OKs FBI’s User Data Grab

3 years 1 month ago
While this ruling [PDF] is likely correct under current Fourth Amendment case law, it does raise questions about the propriety of mass data grabs that aren’t particularized to suspected criminals or investigation targets. (h/t Orin Kerr) Tennessee resident Matthew Bledsoe was recently convicted during a jury trial for his participation in the January 6, 2021 […]
Tim Cushing

Man paddles pumpkin 38 miles down Missouri River

3 years 1 month ago
BELLEVUE, Neb. - A Nebraska man paddled a hollow pumpkin Saturday 38 miles down the Missouri River. Duane Hansen of Syracuse, Nebraska spent his 60th birthday breaking this world record. Before Hansen started paddling Saturday, the record was right around 30 miles. A Facebook post from the City of Bellevue, Nebraska said two city employees [...]
Monica Ryan

Daily Deal: AppMySite Mobile App Builder Pro Plan

3 years 1 month ago
AppMySite offers an intuitive app development environment that makes building and managing apps effortless. Enjoy building personalized mobile app designs or upload your own artwork to create the perfect mobile app. AppMySite gives you access to an extensive image library and easy customization. With next-gen app preview, you can see how your app would look […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Techdirt At 25: The Crypto Wars Never End

3 years 1 month ago
Next Friday, September 9th, we’ll be hosting our 25th anniversary event. We’ll post the actual details later this week, but the best way to make sure you can attend is to be a regular paying subscriber to Techdirt. You can back us via the qualifying Techdirt Insider packages (Crystal Ball, Watercooler, or Behind the Curtain — or the equivalent […]
Mike Masnick

Chase Withrow Carries For 246 Yards In Big Win For Panthers - Is Quality Buick GMC Cadillac Male Athlete of Month

3 years 1 month ago
JERSEY - Senior Chase Withrow is set to have a massive season for the Panthers football team. After finishing last year with a combined 672 yards, a statistic that led his team, he's already on his way again this season. In Jersey's home-opener against the Granite City Warriors, Withrow had an excellent game. He ran for 246 yards on 29 carries. He also had a reception good for another 20 yards. Withrow is a Quality Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jerseyville Male Athlete of the Month. Where he's most dangerous is on kick returns. 490 yards were from kickoff and punt returns last season. He notched 40 yards from returns against the Warriors. The Panthers have had great success against Granite City in the season-opener. Last year the Panthers won 49-0, 16-0 the year before that, and 23-14 before that. "The scoreboard speaks for itself," Chase said postgame. "I think that's a pretty big surprise." Chase has been playing for Jersey all four years now and is extremely excited for his senior

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Soulard Special Business District giving steering wheel locks to Hyundai and Kia owners

3 years 1 month ago
Every car Luke Reynolds is aware of that’s been stolen this year in Soulard has been a Hyundai or a Kia. In all, more than 1,800 of them have been stolen citywide so far this year, a 1,000% increase compared with the same time frame last year. Mayor Tishaura Jones’ administration has sent a demand letter to the automakers insisting they do something to stop the epidemic of thefts involving some makes and models of their cars or face a lawsuit, but Reynolds says that’s not enough. “I’d…

Gov. Pritzker Announces Proactive Steps Taken To Increase Gas Supply After BP Oil Refinery Fire

3 years 1 month ago
SPRINGFIELD — Governor Pritzker announced today that his administration has taken steps to proactively address a shutdown at a BP facility in Whiting, Indiana caused by an electrical fire. Illinois, along with Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, requested and were granted an emergency waiver of federal fuel regulations from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “After learning of the electrical fire at the BP facility in Whiting, our administration has taken proactive steps to increase gas supply and reduce barriers so all Illinoisans have access to the fuel they need,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This coordinated effort with our neighboring states will reduce the chance of disruptions and keep the people and businesses of Illinois moving.” The temporary waiver, which was granted through September 15, 2022, allows for high volatility gasoline to be sold during the summer months, reducing fuel disruptions following the fire which broke

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GOP's Katherine Pinner says she's staying in St. Louis County executive race

3 years 1 month ago
In an apparent about-face, Katherine Pinner plans to remain in the race to challenge incumbent St. Louis County Executive Sam Page this November. Last week, St. Louis County Republican party officials claimed Pinner would be dropping out of the race. The political newcomer was unknown to party officials and had published conspiracy theories on her personal website. In an updated blog post published Tuesday morning, Pinner wrote, "I am affirming my candidacy for the office of Saint Louis County…
Mark Maxwell, KSDK