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Firefighters Contain July 4, 2026, Attic Fire On Ridge Heights Road

2 days 21 hours ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS/CASEYVILLE - At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Fairview Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the attic of a residence in the 9600 block of Ridge Heights Road, where firefighters found flames near the roofline and quickly contained the fire to the roof and attic, according to the Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District. The first emergency unit arrived within four minutes of dispatch and discovered active

Alton Fireworks Win Praise During America 250 Celebration

2 days 22 hours ago
ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins said feedback from the city’s Friday night, July 3, 2026, fireworks display in Alton has described it as “one of the best in many years.” The mayor said the city placed extra emphasis on the event because of America’s 250th anniversary. Mayor Goins said the display was “a spectacular display” and that he received “a lot of compliments” afterward. He said that when he went to the grocery store Saturday, July 4,

Censorship Lawsuit Against Disinformation Researchers Dismissed — After Succeeding At Actual Censorship

2 days 22 hours ago
Trump-appointed Louisiana federal judge Terry Doughty has spent years bending over backwards trying to help some MAGA faithful manufacture nonsense claims about “censorship” for some grifters getting moderated on social media. As you’ll recall, he issued a bizarrely problematic ruling on July 4th three years ago, in which he said of perfectly reasonable, non-coercive communication […]
Mike Masnick

Daily Deal: Soundfreaq Sound Spot II Bluetooth Speaker

2 days 22 hours ago
The Soundfreaq Sound Spot II combines wireless audio performance, ambient lighting, and relaxing sound features in a compact design built for modern lifestyles. Featuring a Bamboo and White finish with eco-friendly materials, this Bluetooth speaker complements bedrooms, offices, living rooms, and personal spaces while delivering both style and functionality. Engineered with a custom-designed audio driver, […]
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As Trump buyouts shake offshore wind industry, states hope developers stay in the game

2 days 22 hours ago
President Donald Trump has shown the immense power of the executive branch to stymie offshore wind development, as nearly all projects are in waters where federal agencies operate as the landlord. Now, as the feds block new permits and dangle billion-dollar buyout offers to convince developers to walk away from their projects, state leaders are […]
Alex Brown

U2 releasing new single on Tuesday

2 days 22 hours ago
There's more new music on the way from U2.The Irish rockers announced they’re dropping a new single, "Street of Dreams," on Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET. They also shared a snippet of…

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