This is probably it for awhile. The DOJ Civil Rights Division most likely will be sidelined for at least the next four years as Trump returns to office and his not-so-latent desires to impose a police state. Notwithstanding his supporters’ apparent willingness to assault officers who stand between them and a “stolen” election, Trump has […]
Arguably the biggest opponent of unregulated intoxicating hemp products said it’s willing to concede to allowing hemp-THC drinks to continue to be sold in grocery and liquor stores. “We are working through and very excited about the possibility of developing a carve out for low-THC hemp drinks,” said Tom Robbins, a lobbyist for the Missouri […]
Back in November, Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan suggested that it was possible he and comedian Bill Burr could be related, and now he’s met his possible sibling.Corgan’s original comments…
COLLINSVILLE – A Collinsville man faces criminal charges in the latest case of defacing firearm identification marks filed in Madison County this year. Rodney J. De Los Santos Jr., 30, of Collinsville, was charged with possession of a weapon by a felon (a Class 3 felony), defacing identification marks of firearm (a Class 3 felony) and unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 3 felony). On Jan. 8, 2025, De Los Santos unlawfully possessed a Smith & Wesson SDV firearm “upon which the importer’s or manufacturer’s serial number had been removed,” according to court documents. His possession of the weapon was unlawful as he had previously been convicted of a felony, possession of a controlled substance, in Brazoria County, Texas. In this case, he was also charged with possession of less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. The Collinsville Police Department presented the case against De Los Santos, who currently remains in custody. This marks the second
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats blocked legislation Wednesday that would have established penalties for health care professionals who don’t provide medical care for infants born following an attempted abortion, arguing the bill would have kept parents from making decisions about care for newborns delivered early following a fatal fetal diagnosis. Republicans said the issue should […]
EDWARDSVILLE - The Gogh Getters present, Old Bones, Inc., a collaborative effort of art and the minds of Mark Regester and Andy Dykeman, an exhibition at Sacred Grounds Cafe in Edwardsville from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. There will be give-aways and refreshments. Special musical guests will be providing entertainment. A spokesperson for Old Bones, Inc., says that this is “The Everything Must Go, Spectacular Savings, Priced To Move, Get It Before It's Gone, Buy Or Burn, Blow Out Sale." Old Bones, Inc. is a collaboration between self-taught artists Andy Dykeman and Mark Regester. Their work reflects the DIY values and aesthetics that come from spending formative years immersed in the punk rock scene. Skulls, UFOs, ghosts, spines, brains and fire are all common themes in their work with a healthy dose of writing and dark humor. https://www.instagram.com/oldbonesinc/ Mark was born in Scotland, raised in California and is a resident artist at 31art Gallery in St
Stephen Miller has been thinking for a while about how to bring back Title 42 expulsions along the border, which were imposed during the COVID epidemic and then lifted when the emergency was declared over. But no matter how hard Miller looked, there were no suitable diseases around. So apparently he just gave up: President ...continue reading "Trump shuts the border on the pretense of disease"
With billions of dollars at stake, a legislative battle in Missouri over payments for prescription drugs kicked off again Wednesday between pharmacies, health care providers and insurance companies. For those unfamiliar with the conflict, terms like white bagging, brown bagging, 340B and biosimilarity can make the debate impossible to fathom. But each of those phrases, […]
Another big cut is coming to Big Lots' store base as the retailer's new owner puts more than 500 site leases up for sale, including these in the St. Louis area.
Initiative Revived to Combat Violence in East St. Louis and Beyond EAST ST. LOUIS/EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of many partners working with the 40 Days of Nonviolence and Beyond initiative in its ongoing mission to deter and ultimately eliminate violence in the East St. Louis area. The committee kicked off its campaign with a press conference, that included State Sen. Christopher Belt (D- 57th District), on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center in the East St. Louis Township. The initiative will run from Jan. 25 through March 4 and will include activities for students, ages 8-18, with SIUE Project Success , SIUE East St. Louis Charter High School , Lincoln Middle School, Black Greek letter organizations (Divine Nine) youth groups and more, according to Kimberly McClellan, of the 40 Days of Nonviolence and Beyond executive committee, president of the SIUE Professional Staff Association, SIUE Head Start teacher
This is the famous blue tower in Durnstein, Austria, as seen from our Danube cruise ship. But why is it famous just for sporting some blue trim? That's a mystery.
GOP-led effort would let Missouri residents deduct capital gains income from their state taxes. But it could cut state revenues by $334 million, a nonpartisan analysis says.
WASHINGTON — New allegations of alcohol abuse and misconduct by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth drew fresh scrutiny Wednesday about the veteran, former Fox News host and author who President Donald Trump wants to install at the top of the U.S. military. New revelations in a sworn affidavit from Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law accuse Hegseth of causing […]
During the past year, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine has been quietly refining its latest innovation in medical education: a virtual patient simulation that uses artificial intelligence (AI). The virtual patient uses AI to help students hone their communication and interpersonal skills in a safe online environment. The program pairs sophisticated rendering technology with real human case studies. Dr. Richard Selinfreund, associate professor at SIU, spearheaded the project in response to student feedback about outdated virtual training software. He enlisted the help of the medical students, faculty and SIU’s Digital Humanities Lab in Carbondale, led by Professor Pinckney Benedict. Together, the team created Randy Rhodes, a computerized patient capable of realistic, ever-changing interactions. The patient can simulate various health conditions, personalities and challenging scenarios, which the students navigate through dialogue. As a learner progresses through
WASHINGTON — All federal employees in diversity, equity and inclusion positions are ordered to be placed on paid administrative leave by the close of business Wednesday, according to a memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The move came as President Donald Trump spent the early days of his second term issuing executive orders […]
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