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Daily Deal: The Complete Machine Learning Bundle

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Dive into the world of self-driving cars, speech recognition technology, and more with the Complete Machine Learning Bundle. Over 10 courses, you will learn about pattern recognition and prediction, and how to harness the power of machine learning to take your programming to the next level. Discover quant trading, how to harness large data sets, […]
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Behind the Scenes at Carden Circus: Fifth-Generation Clown Perform in Riverbend Region

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JERSEYVILLE/HIGHLAND - Rulito Videla is a fifth-generation clown who can’t wait to perform for Riverbend audiences at Carden Circus next week . On May 27, 2025, in Jerseyville, and May 29, 2025, in Highland, community members can enjoy Carden Circus , an international act with motorcycle stunts, archery, aerialists, animals and more fun for people of all ages to enjoy. Videla looks forward to sharing his bits with the community, and he emphasized that the “magic” of the circus resonates with everyone. “No matter your race, color, size or where you’re from, everyone has a good time at the circus,” Videla said. “It’s just incredible because when I’m performing onstage and I look into the audience, I get to see their reactions, and I can see a whole family just laughing or creating this memory that they’ll never forget. That’s the beauty of the circus.” In Jerseyville, the show starts at 7 p.m. on

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Alton Main Detained On Theft, Meth, Attempted Fleeing Charges

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ALTON – An Alton man faces multiple felonies after recklessly fleeing from police at high speeds, stealing scrap materials and household items, and possessing methamphetamine. Eugene A. Covington, 54, of Alton, was charged on May 12, 2025 with one count of theft, two counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, and one count of unlawful possession of methamphetamine (a Class 3 felony). Covington allegedly stole various household items and scrap materials from the victim on May 10, 2025. He had previously been convicted of theft over $300 in a 2004 Madison County case. He also reportedly fled from police at speeds over 21 mph over the legal speed limit and possessed less than five grams of methamphetamine at the time of the incident. A petition was filed to deny Covington’s pretrial release, stating the incident unfolded after Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle Covington was driving near East Drive in

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Edwardsville Promotes Police, Fire Personnel, Approves Equipment Purchases

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PHOTOS: Newly promoted Edwardsville Police Lieutenant Matthew Senci, new Police Sergeant Marcus Wagner, new Assistant Fire Chief Mark Mayfield and his father, new Fire Captain Jake Sweetman and family, new Fire Captain Jeremy Paschall and family. EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville saw some Police and Fire Department personnel promoted and police equipment purchases approved at the latest City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Within the Edwardsville Police Department, Marcus Wagner was promoted to the rank of sergeant, while Matthew Senci was promoted to lieutenant. Fire Department promotions included new Fire Captains Jeremy Paschall and Jake Sweetman, as well as new Assistant Fire Chief Mark Mayfield. “Having such a high-quality Police Department and Fire Department is a great source of pride – not only for myself, but for the aldermen,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “We’re very grateful for the level of expertise and the sacrifice that you make.”

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DHS Strips Harvard’s Foreign Student Program Just As Judge Blocks Separate Mass Student Expulsion Scheme

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DHS announced yesterday that Harvard can no longer enroll foreign students, stripping the university of its Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification. The timing is particularly brazen: around the same time, a federal judge in California had blocked DHS from a separate scheme to mass-revoke thousands of student visas based on fifteen minutes of review. […]
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