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Historic polar vortex disruption could influence Midwest weather late this year

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ST. LOUIS -- Meteorologists are closely watching what could become one of the earliest major Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) events on record. Forecast models are indicating a dramatic weakening, and possibly a temporary reversal of winds high above the Arctic during the first half of November. If the event occurs as predicted, it could disrupt [...]
Chris Higgins

In a blizzard of lawsuits, Trump’s DOJ battles across the US over midterm elections

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The Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to combat noncitizen voting and assert authority over elections came under intense scrutiny in courtrooms across the country on Thursday, as Democrats and voting rights groups alleged federal election interference. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the U.S. Department of Justice to either reveal by midday Friday all states […]
Jonathan Shorman

Remarkable Women is celebrating Thistle Farms!

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SPONSORED – Fox 2 and St. Louis 11 are sharing the stories of extraordinary women who inspire us every day. Remarkable women from 125 cities will be recognized with the experience of a lifetime and the opportunity to receive cash and in-kind donations for a non-profit of their choice. Remarkable Women is celebrating Thistle Farm [...]
Sydney Gordon

First MOScholars performance report exposes gaps in state oversight

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Missouri’s first report on the academic performance of students in its MOScholars voucher program found encouraging test scores but also exposed gaps in how the state collected the data, including information required by law that remains unavailable. The report, released Wednesday by the Missouri Treasurer’s Office, found that students scored near the national average in […]
Annelise Hanshaw

Adam Schiff Spent Years Defending Section 702. Now He’s Accusing The Administration Of Hiding Its Abuses.

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We have talked about the Wyden Siren many times before. Senator Ron Wyden learns, through classified briefings, that the intelligence community is doing something most Americans would consider a clear violation of their civil liberties — often justified by interpreting plain English words to mean something no other English speaker would recognize. But because that […]
Mike Masnick

Former Saint Louis Zoo elephant Raja arrives at the Cincinnati Zoo

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ST. LOUIS – Raja, the beloved former elephant at the Saint Louis Zoo, arrived at his new home at the Cincinnati Zoo on Thursday. According to officials, the 33-year-old Asian elephant arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo on Thursday morning and has begun settling into his new home at Elephant Trek. The Saint Louis Zoo announced [...]
Nick Gladney

Daily Deal: Build Your Own GPS Tracking System with Raspberry Pi

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The best way to learn Raspberry Pi is by doing and in this course, you’ll get familiar with specific features by building your own GPS tracking system. From setup and configuration to location tracking through Google Maps, this course will help you go from beginner to advanced with Raspberry Pi. It’s on sale for $50. […]
Daily Deal

Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive

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Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study. Out-of-pocket expenses are nearly 60% higher than they were just five years ago for family caregivers, who now spend an average of $11,508 a year on caregiving, according to a report released this week by […]
Anna Claire Vollers