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The Casual Cruelty Of The GOP’s Migrant Purge

2 days ago
Yeah, there’s the overt cruelty. There’s the murder of protesters. The chasing of day laborers across Home Depot parking lots. The snatching and separation of children from parents. The day-in, day-out portrayal of migrants as filthy leeches from “shithole” countries by [vomits] the Commander-in-Chief. Then there’s everything surrounding it. The camping out at immigration courts […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: Cable Blocks Magnetic And Weighted Cord Organizers

2 days ago
Keep your workspace neat and clutter-free with this premium magnetic cable management system. The latest version of Cable Blocks is almost twice as heavy as the original version with only a slight increase in size. Featuring three connectable silicone blocks, each double-weighted to hold cables in place securely, Cable Blocks prevent annoying cable drops and […]
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Partial federal government shutdown begins, amid hopes it won’t last long

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WASHINGTON — The federal government began a partial shutdown early Saturday, even though Senate Democrats and President Donald Trump reached a deal that allows lawmakers more time to negotiate new constraints on immigration enforcement.  The Senate voted 71-29 on Friday evening to pass the reworked government funding package before a midnight deadline. But the earliest the […]
Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa

Missouri appeals court rejects secretary of state’s ballot language on private school funding ban

2 days 1 hour ago
Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals unanimously tossed out part of Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’s ballot language on Thursday for an initiative petition that would bar state funding of private education. The decision, written by Judge Douglas Thomson, says that Hoskins’s summary statement was “misleading” because of a bullet point that says the petition […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Albert Cassens Elementary Students and Teachers Learn Perseverance Amid "Family" Atmosphere

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EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - Albert Cassens Elementary School fourth graders are pleased to announce they would thrive in an extreme survival situation. The students recently learned about survival in their “Wit and Wisdom” unit, where they read survival stories and wrote their own personal narrative about weathering a storm. But beyond that, the teachers emphasized the importance of hope and perseverance, noting that you can always count on yourself. “You’re your

Edwardsville's 'Scout' Competes in National Favorite Dog Contest

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EDWARDSVILLE — Scout, a local dog from Edwardsville, is competing in the nationwide America’s Favorite Dog competition, highlighting beloved pets and the communities that support them. The contest, which aims to celebrate the bond between pets and their owners, also benefits a charitable cause. As of Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2026, Scout had risen to fifth place in America's Favorite Dog ratings, his owner said. Danielle Schwab, Scout’s owner, said the competition has brought

Green Line BRT community engagement begins next week, Metro needs to rebuild trust first

2 days 2 hours ago

The proposal for the North-South Metrolink line has devolved over the decades. Since the heady days of the opening of the Cross County Blue Line in 2006, it has shrunk from a 28-station line from Florissant Valley Community College to Butler Hill & I-55 connecting with the existing lines at14th street to an 8-station line […]

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Richard Bose

Ovie Mughelli's Top Tips for Hosting the Best Big Game Party

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SPONSORED – Super Bowl 60 is almost here and viewers aren`t just watching the game, they`re getting ready to host Big Game parties with friends and family. This is where former All-Pro NFL fullback and podcast host Ovie Mughelli shines, bringing us high-energy Big Game party tips. From easy food upgrades to simple hosting moves, [...]
Varkita Quinn