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Every Despot Needs A Chokepoint

4 months 3 weeks ago
In January 2011, a man in Tahrir Square held up a handwritten sign that read “Facebook: against every unjust.” Fourteen years later, almost to the day, Mark Zuckerberg sat in a place of honor at the inauguration of Donald Trump, ahead of the incoming cabinet. Same exact platform. Radically different relationship to power. That contrast […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: Luminar Neo Bundle

4 months 3 weeks ago
The Luminar Neo Bundle includes a one time purchase of the software, an introductory course on how to use it, and 6 add-ons. Luminar Neo is an easy-to-use photo editing software that empowers photography lovers to express the beauty they imagined using innovative tools. Luminar Neo was built from the ground up to be different […]
Daily Deal

President Trump picks acting AG Todd Blanche to stay on full time

4 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, his former personal lawyer, to fill the top role at the Department of Justice on a permanent basis, he said Wednesday night. Trump revealed Blanche as his choice at an outdoor event at the White House, saying “we are going to make him […]
Ashley Murray

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source

4 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said Thursday. The deal would resolve a criminal case filed [...]
ERIC TUCKER, Associated Press

Veteran Amputee Plans to Bicycle Route 66 in 22 Days

4 months 3 weeks ago
ILLINOIS - A UK man is traveling to the States to bicycle the entire length of Route 66 — with one leg. Aaron Moon is a Royal Marine Commando veteran who plans to break the world record for the fastest bicycle ride from Chicago to Los Angeles along Route 66. That’s 2,517 miles in 22 days, starting in late July. He explained that the goal is to prove that you can do anything you set your mind to, while raising money for Wounded Warrior Project, Blesma, and Team Forces to support

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Roxana Star Gianna Stassi Excels in Two Spring Sports

4 months 3 weeks ago
ROXANA - Roxana's Gianna Stassi is a powerful two-spring sports athlete for Roxana's Shells. In 24 hours recently, Gianna played a regional soccer final at night against Marquette Catholic at Public School Stadium in Alton, then made a trek to the IHSA Girls State Track and Field Championships and competed in the 3,200 meters the following morning. She performed at high levels for both teams. Stassi is one of the Shells' biggest offensive weapons in soccer, but is all over the field and also

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Mason Crump Closes Roxana Baseball Career With Record Legacy

4 months 3 weeks ago
ROXANA - Mason Crump finished his Roxana Shells baseball career with two hits and an RBI and now will move his career on to Indian Hills Community College next season, his head baseball coach, Jerry Wheaton, said after Wednesday's sectional semifinal game. Mason broke the Roxana High School career strikeout record this spring, previously held by Logan Reardon at 235. Mason is also at the top of the charts for career wins on the mound for the Shells. Crump is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male

Attorney General Raoul Announces Settlement With Alternative Retail Electric Supplier Rushmore Energy Over Deceptive And Unfair Business Practices

4 months 3 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a $500,000 settlement with Rushmore Energy that resolves allegations the alternative retail electric supplier (ARES) engaged in fraudulent, unfair and deceptive business practices to mislead Illinois consumers into paying more for electricity than consumers who stayed with their default public utility. Once approved by the court, the consent order will require Rushmore Energy to pay restitution to eligible Illinois customers who received