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Meta’s Moderation Modifications Mean Anti-LGBTQ Speech Is Welcome, While Pro-LGBTQ Speech Is Not

1 year ago
On Monday, Taylor Lorenz posted a telling story about how Meta has been suppressing access to LGBTQ content across its platforms, labeling it as “sensitive content” or “sexually explicit.” Posts with LGBTQ+ hashtags including #lesbian, #bisexual, #gay, #trans, #queer, #nonbinary, #pansexial, #transwomen, #Tgirl, #Tboy, #Tgirlsarebeautiful, #bisexualpride, #lesbianpride, and dozens of others were hidden for any […]
Mike Masnick

Cleveland is Looking for Offsite Construction Companies to Open Factories

1 year ago
From Modular Home Coach:  The modular construction industry is poised for transformative growth, and Cleveland, Ohio, is emerging as an ideal location for new offsite construction factories. With its strategic urban initiatives, a wealth of vacant land, and a growing demand for affordable housing, Cleveland presents a unique opportunity for offsite construction manufacturers to expand […]
Tom Finan

Morning Commute Disruptions Likely Due to Friday Snowfall

1 year ago
ST. LOUIS — Residents of the St. Louis Metro area should prepare for a light snowfall early Friday morning, Jan. 10, 2025, with accumulation expected to reach between 2 to 3 inches. The snowfall is anticipated to begin around 3 to 4 a.m. from the west, impacting the western fringes of the Metro area and lasting until mid-afternoon on Friday. Matt Beitscher, lead meteorologist for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, noted that while the snowfall will not be particularly heavy, it could still pose some challenges for the morning commute. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Friday. “There probably will be some degree of minor impact,” Beitscher said. He advised commuters to take their time and ensure they have plenty of room to navigate safely, as some roads may be partly covered. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly above freezing during the day, with cooler conditions on the eastern side of the river, where temperatures may be a degree below

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Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview

1 year ago
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country. Trump has pledged to dismantle diversity programs that he says amount to discrimination, and conservatives around the country have pointed to diversity programs as evidence colleges are out of touch.
HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and JOCELYN GECKER

Eads at 150

1 year ago

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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Myranda Levins