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St. Louis energy tycoon Tony Novelly has reigned for decades. But a disclosure Monday said he's stepping down as head of a manufacturer of biofuels he founded. It also said he no longer leads the much larger, multibillion-dollar Apex Oil.

We have done many, many posts explaining how, unfortunately, it seems the idea of a person owning the things they’ve bought has become rather passe. While in the age of antiquity, which existed entire tens of years ago, you used to be able to own things, these days you merely license them under Ts and […]

Today on TAP: The Democratic Senate leader was in Amazon and Microsoft country right as he’s deciding whether to advance a bill that would weaken their power.

Former Journey singer Steve Augeri has released a new single titled "Bated Breath," a track from his forthcoming solo album, Seven Ways 'Til Sunday. The heartfelt ballad is available now…

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Two people were stabbed late Monday morning at SSM Health DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton.

The bank plans to place a sign on top of the two-story building it is renting, making it a “billboard location” with high visibility that could attract more customers.

Two St. Louis-based lighting design firms, which separately have worked on many high-profile local projects, have merged.

The new editor of Poetry: A Magazine of Verse takes me on a short video-conferencing tour of his place after we talk. The thing to see, actually, is the world outside Adrian Matejka's space: majestic views of downtown Chicago. He points out the Sears Tower.

The superintendent of Granite City schools responded on Friday to an online memoir written by a former high school teacher detailing an affair he had with one of his students. Andrew Crider, who taught English and journalism, resigned from Granite City High School in 2018 after the administration became aware that he was having an affair with an 18-year-old student. Then-superintendent Jim Greenwald told KSDK at the time that the affair had been consensual and that it happened off school property.

CHICAGO - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Secretary of Transportation announced the first-ever Bill of Rights for airline passengers with disabilities : “Far too many Americans living with a disability—many of whom are Veterans like myself—face unnecessary and harmful challenges during air travel. As someone who has experienced these challenges firsthand, I understand how inaccessibility profoundly impacts travelers with disabilities, so I’m pleased to see the Biden Administration and Secretary Buttigieg announce this first-ever Bill of Rights for passengers with disabilities and I hope it helps us make meaningful progress in ensuring Americans with disabilities receive the protections they deserve.” The new Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights is an easy-to-use summary of the fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities under the Air Carrier Access Act. It aims to empower air travelers

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EDWARDSVILLE - As our nation’s shelters face unprecedented overcrowding, BISSELL Pet Foundation is doing its part to take homeless pets from kennels to couches by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less from July 11 – 31. The longest-ever Summer National “Empty the Shelters” event will be hosted in more than 250 shelters in 42 states, including Metro East Humane Society. Metro East Humane Society will participate July 11-31, 2022, at the Edwardsville (8495 State Route 143) and Highland (510 W Monroe) locations, offering $25 adoptions for all cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. All interested adopters can find details online at www.mehs.org or by visiting either location during business hours: Monday-Saturday 11:30-5 and Sunday 11:30-3. “Shelters are calling me daily and BISSELL Pet Foundation is feeling the burden of overcrowding. With the euthanasia of homeless dogs up 22% in just the first quarter of 2022 alone, we knew we had to act quickly

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GODFREY - Test your knowledge of history, pop culture, nature, and more all while helping The Nature Institute (TNI) in its mission of education, restoration, and preservation. This Trivia Night fundraiser at Godfrey KC Hall., located at 1713 Stamper Lane. in Godfrey, Ill, will be held on Friday, August 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. and questions begin at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15 per person or $120 for a team of eight to play. This event is sponsored by T&S Smokehouse. “We are excited to host this trivia night fundraiser this year. Working as teams to answer fun questions is a great way to spend time with family and friends all while supporting our community,” says Ramona Pollard, outreach director at The Nature Institute. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top two winning teams. Guests can also win from a 50/50 raffle and silent auction gifts. Teams are required to reserve a table up to the day of the event. Tables can be reserved at TheNatureInstitute.org or by calling (61

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The internet is about speech. That’s basically all the internet is. It’s a system for communicating, and that communication is speech. What’s becoming increasingly frustrating to me is how in all of these attempts to regulate the internet around the globe, policymakers (and many others) seem to ignore that, and act as if they can […]

(Recipe from St. Louis Dairy Council) Ice Cream Dessert Tacos Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with ice cream dessert tacos. This dairy treat is not only delicious, but also easy to make! Personalize them by adding your favorite flavors, toppings, and creativity. Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 ½ tsp. baking powder 1 ½ tsp. baking soda 1 ¼ tsp. kosher salt 2 cups milk 2 large eggs 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 6 scoops Neapolitan ice cream 1 Tbsp. salted butter Toppings: Chocolate syrup Crushed nuts Fresh strawberries Whipped cream Instructions: For taco shells : Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and kosher salt together in a bowl. Using the whisk, make a well in the center. Pour milk into the well and crack the eggs into milk. Pour melted butter into the mixture. Starting in the center, whisk all ingredients

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ST. LOUIS - Looking for a tasty way to beat the summer heat? Look no further, as July happens to be National Ice Cream Month. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan deemed ice cream to be “the perfect dessert” and declared a month-long celebration of the delicious dairy treat. Thirty-seven years later, ice cream is still celebrated as a perfect companion to tackle summer heat. Whether it is an ice cream sundae after a long day at the pool, an ice cream sandwich at a ball game, or a few scoops in a bowl after a day in the office, the options to celebrate Ice Cream Month are endless. Did you know the average American consumes 23 pounds of dairy dessert each year? Ice cream has evolved over the years and includes many different treats and flavors, making it hard to choose just one. The classic tried-and-true vanilla flavor still holds the top spot when it comes to consumers’ favorite flavor. Vanilla ice cream’s ability to be incorporated into a variety of sweet

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