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European Union AI regulation is both model and warning for U.S. lawmakers, experts say

7 months ago
The European Union’s landmark AI Act, which went into effect last year, stands as inspiration for some U.S. legislators looking to enact widespread consumer protections. Others use it as a cautionary tale warning against overregulation leading to a less competitive digital economy. The European Union enacted its law to prevent what is currently happening in […]
Paige Gross

Community to honor beloved sports broadcaster for 'Brian McKenna Day'

7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis community is coming together to celebrate the life of Brian McKenna, a beloved sports broadcaster and philanthropist, who passed away in March after being hit by a car in South St. Louis at the age of 61. The event, known as Brian McKenna Day, will take place Saturday, May [...]
Nick Gladney

Verizon Asks Trump Admin To Destroy All Popular Phone Unlocking Requirements

7 months ago
If you’ve been around a while you might recall that Verizon used to be utterly obnoxious when it came to absolutely everything about using your mobile phone. Once upon a time, the company banned you from even using third-party apps (including basics like GPS), forcing you to use extremely shitty Verizon apps. It also used […]
Karl Bode

Historic Lyle Mansion damaged after overnight fire in south St. Louis

7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - The Lyle Mansion, a historic building in south St. Louis, was left damaged Wednesday morning after an overnight fire. Firefighters responded to the fire at the mansion, located near Grand and Loughborough Drive on the southern edge of Carondelet Park, around 1 a.m. Firefighters encountered difficulties when they arrived at the scene, [...]
Nick Gladney

Missouri appeals court upholds $611M judgment in Roundup liability case

7 months ago
German chemical giant Bayer received no relief from runaway litigation costs associated with Roundup herbicide Tuesday when the Western District Missouri Court of Appeals upheld a $611 million judgment that its product causes cancer. The decision, in a case involving three plaintiffs who sued in Cole County, is one of the reasons the company, which […]
Rudi Keller