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Missouri AG Thinks Supreme Court Ruling Lets Him Control Social Media Moderation (It Doesn’t)

7 months 2 weeks ago
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey apparently thinks he gets to be editor-in-chief of every social media platform. In his latest attack on free speech rights, Bailey has announced a “first-in-the-nation rule” that would force social media companies to let users choose third-party content moderators rather than using the platforms’ own moderation systems. There’s just one […]
Mike Masnick

Gateway Grizzlies ballpark undergoes name change

7 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - The Gateway Grizzlies Ballpark has announced a name change to Arsenal BG Ball Park following a new naming rights agreement. Arsenal Business Growth has signed an eight-year naming rights deal for the ballpark, with an option to extend the agreement to twelve years. This marks the third name change for the venue. [...]
Nick Gladney

Daily Deal: The JavaScript DOM Game Developer Bundle

7 months 2 weeks ago
The JavaScript DOM Game Developer Bundle has 8 courses to help you master coding fundamentals. Courses cover JavaScript DOM, Coding, HTML 5 Canvas, and more. You’ll learn how to create your own fun, interactive games. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from […]
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Poll: 65% of Contractors Supported China Tariffs

7 months 2 weeks ago
From Equipment: World: A recent website poll from Equipment World found that a majority of contractors support President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China, which reached as high at 145%. Just over 65% of contractors said they supported the more than 100% tariffs on China; 30% were opposed, and 4.6% were unsure. The poll received 263 responses. The majority […]
Tom Finan

Senate Unanimously Passes Grassley-Durbin Resolution Recognizing National Police Week

7 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 79 Senators welcomed the Senate’s unanimous passage of their resolution designating May 12-17, 2025 as “National Police Week” and reiterating the Senate’s unwavering support for law enforcement officers across the United States. “Every day, our country’s law enforcement officers put their lives at risk to keep us safe. Officers and their families make great sacrifices in the name of service, including the tragic cases of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We’re grateful for their heroism, and we must make sure that officers serving with dignity and integrity have the support and resources they need to do their jobs,” Durbin said. “Law enforcement officers in Iowa and across the nation work tirelessly to protect and

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Fairview Heights Police Arrest Murder Suspect During Traffic Stop

7 months 2 weeks ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights Police detained a murder suspect during a traffic stop for expired vehicle registration on May 14, 2025. At approximately 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 14, Fairview Heights Police Officer Jacob Marino was on patrol when he observed a silver 2012 Chevrolet Traverse with expired registration. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver, who initially did not have identification, provided a name and date of birth. A records check confirmed the driver held a valid driver’s license under that name. Officer Marino requested a photograph from MECOMM associated with the provided name, which did not match the driver. Upon further inspection, an unsealed bag of cannabis was found in the vehicle, which is illegal in Illinois. The driver was detained and subsequently gave a different name: Joshua W. Jones, age 21. Further investigation revealed that Jones had an outstanding felony warrant for murder (case #23CF1801) from 2023, issued by the City of Madison,

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