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This Day in History on April 16: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Begins During WWII

8 months 4 weeks ago
April 16th has been a day marked by a diverse range of significant historical events that have shaped the world in profound ways. One of the most pivotal events to occur on April 16th is linked to the turbulent period of the Russian Revolution. On April 16, 1917, the Russian Provisional Government, which had taken power after the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II earlier that year, faced a critical turning point. Amidst growing social unrest and the pressures of continuing World War I, the Provisional Government struggled to maintain authority and public support. This day is particularly notable because it underscores the mounting challenges that would soon lead to the Bolshevik October Revolution later that year, fundamentally altering the political landscape of Russia and the world. Backtracking a bit, April 16th has also been notable for events that span a wide range of categories. For example, in the realm of exploration and colonial history, on April 16, 1520, the Spanish explorer

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SLMPD Detectives Sherrill and Edwards Receive Major Case Squad Award

8 months 4 weeks ago

SLMPD Detectives Dorrell Sherrill and Richard Edwards were recognized for their hard work and dedication after receiving the Major Case Squad Certificate of Merit Award. Their exceptional investigation skills were major in the assistance of solving a 2024 Homicide Case in Bridgeton. Through their collective efforts, along with their excellent investigative skills, an adult man […]

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Suleima Rojas

John Roberts’s Dangerous Game

8 months 4 weeks ago
In ruling after ruling, the Supreme Court pretends to uphold lower-court constraints on Trump but provides a road map for Trump to defy the judges’ orders.
Robert Kuttner

FCC Boss Brendan Carr Shamelessly Plugs Elon Musk’s Starlink Like A Dodgy Used Car Salesman

8 months 4 weeks ago
The first Trump FCC tried to give Musk nearly a billion dollars to deliver expensive Starlink access to some traffic medians and airport parking lots. The Biden FCC clawed back those subsidies, (correctly) worrying that the service couldn’t deliver consistent speeds, and arguing (also correctly) that if we’re going to spend taxpayer money on broadband, affordable fiber […]
Karl Bode