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These were the most common jobs in Missouri 150 years ago

4 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to impact the global economy, the current job market is a hot topic in the news cycle. But while the pandemic itself is, historically, something of an economic aberration, the U.S. economy that we know today has a long and storied history of expansions, recessions, and evolution. [...]
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Wordi Gras Parade Showcases Floats and Local Spirit in Worden

4 months 1 week ago
(Photos and Video by 618 Drone Service). WORDEN - Wordi Gras, a festive celebration dubbed the "Redneck Mardi Gras," took place on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Worden, a small community along Route 66 in Madison County. The event, which began at noon, featured live music, food and drink vendors, and a parade that was reported to be the longest in the event's history. Rick and Nikki Landrem, local residents and organizers, noted that this year’s festivities were marked by a smooth operation and a family-friendly atmosphere. “All had fun and another year of no fights, everything went off smooth, no problems,” said Rick and Nikki. The elaborate parade commenced at 3 p.m. Saturday, showcasing a variety of floats, tractors, trucks, and cars as it wound through downtown, concluding at Civic Park. Participants included both local residents and visitors, with some traveling from out of state to enjoy the festivities. According to organizers, many attendees preferred

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St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival in Florissant

4 months 1 week ago

THE 4th ANNUAL FLORISSANT ST. PATRICK’S PARADE, FESTIVAL & 5K RUN SUNDAY March 16        THE Florissant Saint Patrick’s Parade Committee is hosting the 4th Annual Florissant St. Patrick’s Parade, Festival & 5K Run on Sunday, March 16.       The 5k run and walk will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Duchesne […]

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Musk Fires The People Actually Doing What DOGE Pretends To Do

4 months 1 week ago
Look, I’m no rocket-building super-genius*, but I have this weird idea that if you want to make an organization more efficient, you might start by talking to the people who are… already making it efficient? A crazy idea, I know. (*Neither are some other people who pretend to be). But Elon Musk had a different […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: The 2025 ChatGPT Skills & Creativity Bundle

4 months 1 week ago
The 2025 ChatGPT Skills and Creativity Bundle has 5 courses to help you learn how to use AI in your daily life. Courses cover creative writing, office and personal productivity, travel planning, content creation, and more. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of […]
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Vaccination rates are declining. They might get worse as states relax rules

4 months 1 week ago
More states are loosening vaccine mandates, scaling back vaccine promotion efforts and taking other steps likely to lower vaccination rates — even as a major measles outbreak spreads in Texas. Meanwhile, public health experts worry that the confirmation of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]
Shalina Chatlani

Health update

4 months 1 week ago
Holy cow: My inflammation is still going up despite massive doses of steroids. What the hell is going on?
Kevin Drum