The New York Times reports today that the world has officially warmed by more than 1.5°C. This is based on the Copernicus ERA5 estimate for 2024, which I'm unable to confirm because the Copernicus folks won't let me download their annual data unless I register with a 12-character password—which I did—and then respond to an ...continue reading "Climate change is very close to its 1.5°C flashing red light level"
ALTON - At 12:41 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, Alton Police Department officers responded to 1205 Florence St. in reference to what was described as "a male possibly waving a hunting rifle around in the front yard of this residence." Alton Police Jarrett Ford said: "Upon arrival, a male subject known to the officers from previous contacts was observed. The male had what is commonly known as a book and release warrant via the SAFE-T Act, meaning he would not be detained in custody after completing the booking process. "The male walked to the front door of the residence and threw what was determined to be a pellet gun onto the front yard of the residence. The male immediately returned inside the residence and shut the door. "Attempts were made to make contact with the male but no contact was made. Due to the totality of the circumstances known to the officers, and the pellet gun being secured, no new criminal charges, the warrant not being detainable, and the male refusing to contact
The St. Louis Board of Alderman Friday passed two bills that provide incentives for Washington University’s $95 million redevelopment of the former Goodwill Building in the Cortex Innovation District.
The Palisades Fire, currently devastating Los Angeles, covers an area that would engulf much of metropolitan St. Louis if superimposed on the region. At more than 20,400 acres and only 8% contained as of Friday afternoon, the wildfire's massive scale becomes clearer when compared to a familiar local landscape. The Associated Press reports: Firefighters are hoping [...]
The home of St. Louis native and 'Roseanne' alumni John Goodman turned to ash this week in the fires overtaking the Los Angeles and Pacific Palisades areas.
Everybody seems to agree that the Supreme Court is likely to uphold the TikTok ban: Chief Justice John Roberts said the court couldn’t ignore congressional concerns that Beijing could use TikTok to spread propaganda and stockpile sensitive user data on Americans. “It seems to me that you’re ignoring the major concern here of Congress, which ...continue reading "It looks like TikTok is doomed"
Rolling Stone has come out with its list of the 250 greatest albums of the 21st century so far, with albums from David Bowie and Bob Dylan making the list.Dylan lands at #19 with…
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville City Administrator Kevin Head announced Friday, January 10, 2025, that he will be leaving his position with the city. After serving Edwardsville the last six years, Mr. Head is excited to spend more time with his wife, children and grandkids. Mr. and Mrs. Head look forward to staying involved in the community and traveling the nation and the world. Mayor Art Risavy reluctantly accepted the resignation, noting that Mr. Head brought a wealth of experience and wisdom as he has led the city in striking growth and development and also provided direction amid critical challenges. “The City of Edwardsville is extremely grateful for the leadership he demonstrated daily. He had the answers we needed and solutions that worked,” Mayor Risavy said. “He had a way of unifying us so we could move the City in a direction that’s beneficial to those who live and work here.” Mr. Head, often referred to as Colonel, became the city administrator
I don’t know what kind of warrant system they’re running in Pennsylvania, but it doesn’t sound like a good one. Either the system is deliberately broken, or the testifying cops were playing fast and loose with the facts. Whatever the case is, the end result is the loss of the evidence obtained with Schrodinger’s Warrant, […]
Over her three-decade career, weight management physician Dr. Sarah Ro has seen hundreds of patients. Many of them are on Medicaid and have become yo-yo dieters who, despite their best efforts at changing their eating habits and lifestyles, cannot seem to shed the pounds hurting their health. “They have a tremendous amount of disease burden,” […]
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"There is a whole class of professionals who are trained to manage cities," Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez said. "It seemed like it could be a good solution for St. Louis."
ST. LOUIS -- Seasonal stress is especially profound during the holidays. Gatherings, gift giving, and grief are just some of the things that can weigh on the mind – and body. Tom Duff, Exec. Director of CHADS Coalition, spoke with Fox 2’s Jasmine Huda about coping with holiday stress and simple steps to take to [...]
ST. LOUIS -- The top-ranking official in St. Louis’ FBI Field Office is wrapping up her first 100 days, marked with big cases, and big meetings. Most recently, Special Agent In Charge Ashley Johnson announced charges in the case involving Colin Brown, the CBC student athlete who was killed after he was struck by a [...]
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