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8 months 3 weeks ago
Today on TAP: A federal judge rules that Trump needs to show that a rebellion is really taking place in order to call in the army.
Harold Meyerson

Jefferson Davis Trump

8 months 3 weeks ago
Today on TAP: A federal judge rules that Trump needs to show that a rebellion is really taking place in order to call in the army.
Harold Meyerson

Why Has Contech Not Delivered on Its Promises?

8 months 3 weeks ago

Editor’s Note: KP Reddy is the founder and managing partner of Shadow Ventures, a seed-stage venture firm focused on transforming the built environment through innovation. He is the author of books on thriving through the AI-driven future, startups and entrepreneurship, and BIM for owners and developers. Reddy has been launching and advising startups since the […]

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Tom Finan

Madison High Grad Timeka Shaunail Blends Theatre Artistry With Gospel Heritage

8 months 3 weeks ago
MADISON - Timeka Shaunail, a professional gospel artist, accomplished drummer and aspiring actress, has built a diverse career spanning music, theater and film. Known for her dynamic performances, Shaunail has appeared in Broadway productions and local theater plays. Shaunail is a Madison High graduate. She also attended SWIC in Belleville with a focus on criminal justice. She has performed significantly in Las Vegas and all over the country. She is one of the most well-known Madison graduates after graduation for her enormous amount of inspirational work, which includes, recently, some work as a cartoonist. Some of the art work examples are above. She is also a producer and has written her own music. Her tour activities have included the "In My Life" tour in August 2016 in East St. Louis, in the region. Shaunail maintains a presence at events such as the BET Awards when in town. Notably, she is the cousin of media icon Oprah Winfrey and gospel singer Mavis Staples. R&B singer Brad

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Ritz-Carlton Reopens Ballroom After Multimillion-Dollar Project

8 months 3 weeks ago

From St. Louis Business Journal: The Ritz-Carlton in Clayton has reopened its grand ballroom after a multimillion-dollar renovation this summer. Construction inside the 12,200-square-foot space started in July. San Francisco-based design firm BAMO, which has a portfolio of luxury hotel projects, and St. Louis-based BSI Constructors worked on the project. An exact cost wasn’t provided. […]

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Dede Hance

Another Day, Another Age Verification Data Breach: Discord’s Third-Party Partner Leaked Government IDs

8 months 3 weeks ago
Once again, we’re reminded why age verification systems are fundamentally broken when it comes to privacy and security. Discord has disclosed that one of its third-party customer service providers was breached, exposing user data, including government-issued photo IDs, from users who had appealed age determinations. Data potentially accessed by the hack includes things like names, […]
Mike Masnick

IMPACT Strategies Completes Accessibility Upgrades at Community School

8 months 3 weeks ago

IMPACT Strategies, Inc. is proud to announce the completion of a major accessibility and renovation project at Community School, 900 Lay Road in Ladue, Missouri. The improvements were designed to enhance accessibility, modernize key facilities, and preserve the historic character of the school, which is more than 100 years old. The centerpiece of the project […]

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Dede Hance

Illinois Department of Revenue Warns of New Text Message Scam Soliciting Banking Information

8 months 3 weeks ago
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is warning taxpayers about a new nationwide text message scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages that appear to come from state revenue or treasury agencies. This latest phishing scheme involves unsolicited, urgent text messages claiming that a tax refund has been processed. Recipients are then asked to provide or verify their personal banking information under the threat of losing a state refund. "There has been a significant rise in fake text messages impersonating state revenue departments," said IDOR Director David Harris. "These scams are designed to deceive taxpayers and pressure them into revealing their most sensitive financial information. Let me be very clear that IDOR does not send unsolicited text messages asking for banking or personal information." IDOR primarily communicates through official correspondence sent through the U.S. Postal Service or through MyTax Illinois , the department’s

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Missouri WIC sees coverage changes

8 months 3 weeks ago
A program that provides food assistance to women, infants, and children in Missouri has made changes to its coverage, including substituting store brands for national brands and removing certain items, but the amount of food provided will remain the same.
Jeremiah Cook

Torch lured business in Missouri with illegal video games, federal jury finds

8 months 3 weeks ago
Slot machines in locations across Missouri violate state gambling laws, a federal jury found Monday in a verdict that Torch Electronics, the most visible operator of “gray market” games, unfairly forced a competitor out of 20 locations. The case laid bare some of the secrets surrounding Torch, which began placing its games in convenience stores, […]
Rudi Keller