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Quote of the day: We’re safe, for now
From the New York Times: Today’s A.I. technology cannot destroy humanity. Whew. Although how do they know? Anyway, this is all in the context of CEO Sam Altman's firing from OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company that makes ChatGPT among other things. It's still a mystery why he was suddenly let go on Friday, but the ...continue reading "Quote of the day: We’re safe, for now"
Gen Z is fine and productive and happy
Here's the latest trend story from the New York Times. It's about—God help us—"TikTok economics": "Look at economic data, and you’d think that young voters would be riding high right now..." "Look at TikTok, and you get a very different impression..." "Social media reflects — and is potentially fueling — a deep-seated angst about the ...continue reading "Gen Z is fine and productive and happy"
I was randomly physically assaulted while walking Between the Central West End and The Grove today. TW if you're sensitive to stories like this.
White Supremacist Graffiti in East St. Louis
Police investigate infant's death in north St. Louis
An investigation is underway into an infant's death Saturday in north St. Louis.
Remembering John F. Kennedy's visits to St. Louis
Many travels during and leading up to John F. Kennedy's presidency were centered around national and international affairs. He made several key trips to St. Louis in the 1960s, both as a presidential candidate and as president.
The Shaved Duck is Back!
Truck bed full of firewood
Santa’s Magical Kingdom
Santa’s Magical Kingdom is unlike any other place on earth, and this year, it’s bigger, brighter and merrier! More than four million shimmering lights, electrifying special effects and whimsical worlds […]
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Sam is gone, Sam is back?
From the Wall Street Journal: OpenAI is making efforts to bring back Sam Altman, the chief executive it ousted Friday, said a person familiar with the matter. (Updates to follow as news develops) Um, what?
Jay Ashcroft to appeal abortion ballot summary ruling to Missouri Supreme Court
Anyone have experience working at Jerry Kelly or HVAC in general?
Anyone looking for a courier job?
Is there any available company that does small yardwork projects?
St. Louis Board of Aldermen pass bill to ban open carry of guns
The St. Louis Board of Aldermen took a big step Friday in a push for new gun laws, formally passing a bill that would prohibit the open carrying of weapons within the City of St. Louis.
LIST: A weekend kickoff of Christmas Lights in St. Louis
The festive season kicked off this weekend with the glow of Christmas lights illuminating St. Louis. Here's a roundup of displays starting in November, special December events, and family-friendly activities for all to enjoy.
Study: Missouri among the Top 5 most foul-mouthed states
In the symphony of language, new research suggests the Show Me State is home to quite some colorful vernacular.
FYI Stellar Hog in south city is giving away free burnt ends rn
This Week In Techdirt History: November 12th – 18th
Five Years Ago This week in 2018, the RIAA made a court filing where it warned about overprotection from copyright, Nintendo secured a huge settlement against ROM site (probably just to scare other ROM sites), and the Girl Scouts sued the Boy Scouts over trademark. CNN filed a lawsuit seeking to show that Trump can’t […]