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Judge To Zuckerman: Release Your App First, Then We’ll Talk Section 230

1 year ago
The first shot to use Section 230 to force adversarial interoperability on platforms has hit a setback. Earlier this year, we wrote about an absolutely fascinating lawsuit that was an attempt to activate a mostly-ignored part of Section 230 in a really interesting way. Most people know about Section 230 for its immunity protections for […]
Mike Masnick

Defamation lawsuit against MSU president alleges pattern of harassment at Utah Tech

1 year ago
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - OzarksFirst is following up on the federal lawsuit against Missouri State University President Richard "Biff" Williams. Williams is accused of having a history of allowing vulgar sexual comments. The misconduct lawsuit names Williams and over a dozen others as allegedly fostering an environment of discrimination and hostility against employees. The lawsuit lists [...]
Carissa Codel

Utility Crews Respond Quickly to Power Outage in Edwardsville, Restoration Nearly Completed

1 year ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Ameren Illinois spokesperson Brian Bretsch reported that the company is currently working to reroute power from other circuits to restore service to affected customers. As of the latest update, the outage count is decreasing, and crews are optimistic about restoring power by 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Bretsch said as of 11:15 a.m. today all but 14 customers involved in the outage had power restored. The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, prompting immediate action from utility crews. "The 14 customers who are closest to the accident scene are still without power," Bretsch said. "Ameren Illinois is in the process of re-routing power from other circuits in the area to restore power for customers impacted by the vehicle-utility pole accident this morning at 9:20 a.m. "The outage count is going down. We hope to have customers restored by 12:45 p.m. today. "Our crews will stay on the scene near our Wanda Substation to stabilize the utility

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Revity Credit Union Donates To American Cancer Society

1 year ago
EDWARDSVILLE - In October, employees of Revity Credit Union came together to raise $4,562.15 for the American Cancer Society through their Revel for a Cause Jeans Program. The Revel for a Cause Jeans Program is an employee funded program that gives Revity Credit Union employees the opportunity to support the credit union philosophy of people helping people. By making a monthly, monetary donation to a local organization, Revity Credit Union employees can wear jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays during that month. At Revity Credit Union, our commitment lies in supporting our community and prioritizing our members' well-being. Revity has proudly selected the American Cancer Society as the recipient of their Revel for a Cause donation. During the month of October, Revity Credit Union proudly contributed $4,562.15 to the American Cancer Society. This generous donation resulted from collaborative efforts: $1,191 was collected through the jeans program, while $3,371.15 came

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L&C's N.O. Nelson Campus to Hold Industrial Careers Open House

1 year ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Lewis and Clark Community College’s N.O. Nelson Campus in Edwardsville will hold an Industrial Careers Open House on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. This career fair/networking event is open to both potential students and L&C alumni who would like to learn more about the careers available to them with training from L&C’s Process Operations Technology and Industrial Electricity programs. According to Assistant Professor of Process Operations Technology Paul Kuebrich, those considering an industrial career will have the chance to speak directly to professionals who are actively engaged in the industrial sector. “This will be an opportunity to ask questions, gain insights and network with individuals who have experience and knowledge,” he said. “You will be able to take a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities and labs, and see the environment in which you will gain hands-on skills that are in high demand by employers.” Area employer

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88 Citations Issued in Recent Illinois Roadside Safety Initiative

1 year ago
COLLINSVILLE — The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 conducted Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) in Madison and St. Clair counties in October, resulting in a total of 88 citations and arrests aimed at enhancing road safety. Captain Casey Faro, the commander of ISP Troop 8, announced the results of the RSCs, which included three driving under the influence (DUI) citations and ten other alcohol or drug-related citations. In addition, law enforcement issued citations for various traffic violations, including 12 occupant restraint offenses, 32 registration offenses, 30 driver’s license offenses, and 14 insurance violations. Officers also provided 24 written warnings during the checks. According to ISP, alcohol and drug impairment contributes to over 47% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois, highlighting the importance of such safety initiatives. Nationally, there is an alcohol-related traffic fatality every 39 minutes. The RSCs are part of a broader effort to remove dangerou

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