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US House clears spending stopgap backed by Trump that averts government shutdown

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WASHINGTON โ€” The U.S. House approved a short-term government funding bill Tuesday that would avoid a shutdown this fall once President Donald Trump signs it.  The 370-48 vote showed neither Republicans nor Democrats want a repeat of the funding lapse that took place last year when disagreement over enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits led […]
Jennifer Shutt

St. Louis Police Investigating Numerous Property Crimes Impacting St. Louis Churches

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ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating more than 30 property crime incidents at churches across the city since July 1, 2026, including thefts and attempted thefts involving air-conditioning units, copper, water meters, pumps and other items that may have monetary or scrap value, the department said Aug. 31, 2026. The incidents have affected 30 different houses of worship in St. Louis Metropolitan Police Districts 4, 5 and 6, with several locations targeted

East St. Louis Woman Charged With Stealing Over $22,000 From Elderly Victim

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EAST ST. LOUIS – An East St. Louis woman accused of stealing over $22,000 by using an elderly victim’s debit card without consent faces felonies in Madison County. Tiffani D. Hobson, 41, of East St. Louis, was charged on Aug. 26, 2026 with one count each of theft of property over $5,000 by deception from an elderly person (a Class 2 felony), wire fraud and unlawful use of debit card (both Class 3 felonies). From June 17 to Aug. 28, 2026, Hobson allegedly used another person’s

Code Ninjas Opens in Shiloh to Teach Coding and Computer Skills to Young Learners

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SHILOH - Kids in Shiloh have a new way to learn coding and computer skills at Code Ninjas. Located at 3780 Green Mount Crossing Drive in Shiloh, Code Ninjas offers hands-on coding experience through games and robotics. Kids ages 5–14 can learn how to code and utilize technology in innovative ways. Owner Kay Cavataio looks forward to sharing her love for tech with the next generation. “Coding is an incredibly important skill for kids to have for the future,” she said. “It

Three Glen Carbon Residents Arrested In Animal Cruelty Case

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GLEN CARBON - Three Glen Carbon residents were arrested without incident Aug. 31, 2026, at a motel in West Sullivan, Mo., on animal cruelty warrants issued after authorities said 18 neglected dogs were rescued Aug. 21, 2026, from a home in the 200 block of Glen Carbon Road in Glen Carbon. The Glen Carbon Police Department said Sullivan, Mo., police officers located Hannah Perry, 25, Donna Perry, 77, and Melanie Norem, 31, on the evening of Aug. 31, 2026, and took them into custody. All three

X Kills Nitter And Xcancel, The Last Ways To Read Tweets Without Elon Watching

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When Twitter launched, it was originally designed to be just like an open protocol. In the early days, the company eagerly supported third party development, building on that protocol. But, because it was a new communications protocol totally controlled by a single company, eventually commercial pressure led the company to close off the openness. Jack […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The All-in-One Super-Sized Ethical Hacking Bundle

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To completely understand computer security, it’s vital to step outside the fence and to think outside the box. Computer security is not just about firewalls, Intrusion Prevention Systems, or anti-viruses. It’s also about tricking people into doing whatever a hacker wishes. A secure system, network, or infrastructure is also about informed people. The All-in-One Super-Sized […]
Daily Deal

Gateway Arch exterior lights will stay dark throughout September

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ST. LOUIS - The exterior lights of the Gateway Arch will be turned off throughout September to protect migrating birds this fall. Turning off the lights helps provide birds with safe passage during migration periods. According to the National Park Service, 40 percent of the nation's migratory waterfowl use the Mississippi River corridor during their [...]
Nick Gladney