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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Congress have until August or September to reach agreement and act on the debt limit, the Congressional Budget Office forecast Wednesday. Otherwise the United States would default for the first time in history, likely leading to a global financial crisis. The nonpartisan CBO projection is similar to an estimate published […]

No phone, no app, no encryption can protect you from yourself if you send the information you’re trying to hide directly to someone you don’t want to have it.

EDWARDSVILLE - The refreshments gave off the trappings of an afternoon chai, with an assortment of teas and specialty wafers and crackers. However, the presentations and conversations at the “Teaposium” dealt with less palatable subjects – field mice and pouched rats. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Danielle N. Lee, PhD , assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Biological Sciences, hosted her annual “Teaposium” on Friday, March 21 in the Science West Building. “The Teaposium highlights current and upcoming independent research activities of students, as well as invites students to consider joining the DN Lee Lab for hands-on science learning,” said Lee. “Student research assistants participate in ongoing field mice or pouched rat projects – scoring animal behavior videos and assistance with field or lab related research activities.” SIUE students of the latter

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses during the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution hearing entitled “The Censorship Industrial Complex.” Durbin began by asking Benjamin Weingarten, a Commentator and Senior Contributor to The Federalist, about the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Mr. Weingarten has written about the existence of a so-called Censorship Industrial Complex that he believes has been directed by the Biden Administration. As part of this, Weingarten has stated, “the Capitol riot fueled the war on wrongthink” and that “lemency for Capitol rioters, perhaps above all other opening actions , should represent the start of the end of that war.” “Do you think the January 6 riot at the Capitol was protected free speech?” Durbin asked. Mr. Weingarten responded, “I think to the extent there was peaceful

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs’ challenge to the Trump administration’s early terminations of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Haitians and Venezuelans. In the brief that was filed in Haitian-Americans United, et al., v. Trump, Raoul and the coalition urge the court to grant the plaintiffs’ request to postpone the terminations while litigation challenging the termination proceeds, arguing the terminations would irreparably harm Illinois and the coalition states' families and economies. “Haitians and Venezuelans who hold TPS designations have fled conflicts and environmental disasters in their home countries. Temporary Protected Status helps these immigrants work toward a better life for their families while also contributing to the nation’s workforce,” Raoul said. “I am the proud son of Haitian immigrants,

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois representatives from the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), including President of the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), Toby Hauck. During their meeting, Durbin and the NATCA members touched on the industry’s critical staffing shortage and spoke about steps to recruit, train, and retain air traffic controllers. The leaders also discussed replacing outdated equipment and improving mental health support for air traffic controllers who often work 10 hour days, six days a week. “When we board a flight, we expect to arrive safely at our destination. But that’s not possible without the critical work of our air traffic controllers, who are strained by the industry’s staffing shortage,” said Durbin. “Today, I met with Illinois-based air traffic controllers and Toby Hauck, President of the Chicago Air Route Traffic Control

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Anderson Healthcare Board Welcomes New Board Members: John McCracken Anderson Healthcare is pleased to welcome attorney John McCracken to our Board of Trustees. As a respected business and real estate attorney in southwestern Illinois, John brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to our organization. "John is the founder of McCracken Law Firm, which specializes in legal matters related to owning and operating businesses as well as buying, selling, and developing real estate. With extensive experience in litigating cases across the region, he is known for leveraging his background in both courtroom litigation and business transactions. "John’s trusted reputation, deep legal knowledge, and commitment to the community make him an invaluable addition to our Board. We look forward to his contributions as we continue to advance healthcare services for the communities we serve." Tim Schoenecker "We are honored to welcome Tim Schoenecker to the Anderson Healthcare

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The dumbest administration in history has the worst communications protocol in history.

Twin polar bears Kallik and Kallu made their public debut Tuesday at the St. Louis Zoo.

EDWARDSVILLE – 80 years to the day after the Edwardsville Garden Club placed a plaque in City Park in memory of those who died in World War II, its members will host a rededication event to again honor the veterans’ heroism and sacrifices. The ceremony will take place in City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025, the same time and day as the original 1945 event. The Edwardsville Parks & Recreation Department will plant a black tupelo tree, which is native to the region, ahead of the ceremony; the original plaque will be placed in proximity to the tree, just as it was in 1945. “We want to honor our 1945 club president who got this started, and honor the men and women who served or were killed in action,” Edwardsville Garden Club President Cheryl Green said of the rededication. “As a garden club, if we can help preserve history, we want to do that.” The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will faithfully

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in seeking a court order to force the Trump administration to unfreeze essential funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Despite multiple court orders, including a preliminary injunction issued on March 6 blocking the Trump administration from unlawfully freezing federal funds, the administration continues to withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in grants to states from FEMA. This funding freeze threatens lifesaving emergency preparedness and recovery programs addressing terrorist attacks, mass shootings, wildfires, floods, cybersecurity threats and more. Raoul and the coalition filed a motion to enforce the March 6 preliminary injunction, seeking a court order requiring the administration to immediately stop the freezing of FEMA funds. “Funding through FEMA is critical in Illinois and states around the country because it supports state efforts to help communities

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Encryption can’t protect you from adding the wrong person to a group chat. But there is also a setting to make sure you don’t.

ALTON - Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation helps support patients with cancer by removing barriers to treatment, including financial hardships. The Foundation’s upcoming fundraiser, Ribbons of Strength, brings together members of the community who have connections to cancer. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s You’ve Got a Friend and Extra Mile funds, which support patients undergoing cancer treatment at Alton Memorial. In 2024, the Foundation raised over $10,000 to support cancer patients in the River Bend community. “This event is special because it brings people together and lets those who are fighting this battle know that they are not fighting alone,"...said Shannon Fraley, a manager for the Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation." Guests can purchase a purple ribbon with a personal message to encourage someone fighting cancer, or a memorial ribbon in honor of someone who lost their battle with the disease. The ribbons will be displayed on the Wal

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Did you know that the average office worker spends nearly 28% of their workweek managing emails? This staggering statistic highlights a growing problem in our increasingly digital world: the overwhelming clutter of files, emails, and digital assets that can sap our productivity and cause unnecessary stress. As we accumulate more digital files, keeping them organized often falls to the wayside, leading to chaos on our devices and in our minds. So, how can we reclaim our digital spaces and foster a more efficient, streamlined workflow? In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to keep your digital files organized and clutter-free, enhancing your productivity and peace of mind. Understanding Digital Clutter Digital clutter isn’t just about having too many files on your desktop. It encompasses everything from unorganized emails to neglected cloud storage accounts. This clutter can lead to frustration, wasted time, and decreased efficiency. In fact, a study by the

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March 26 has witnessed a multitude of significant events throughout history, spanning various fields such as politics, technology, culture, and social movements. First and foremost, we look back to 1979, a pivotal year in the realm of international relations. On March 26, President Jimmy Carter and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat signed the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty. This landmark agreement marked the first peace treaty between Israel and an Arab nation, significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. The treaty was a result of the Camp David Accords, where both leaders, with the mediation of U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, negotiated terms that would eventually lead to diplomatic relations between the two countries. The agreement resulted in Israel agreeing to withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula, which they had occupied since the 1967 Six-Day War, in return for Egypt's recognition of Israel's right to exist as a sovereign state. This deal set a precedent

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On This Day, March 26, 1948…Steven Victor Tallarico, who went on to become Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, was born in New York City.Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and…

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