WASHINGTON — Stark polarization was on display Tuesday as U.S. senators argued whether the U.S. Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision effectively crowns the president “a king” or aligns with the history of the office. In the first congressional hearing on the court’s July decision, lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary debated and […]
O'FALLON, Ill. – O'Fallon Township High School District 203 (OTHS) AP Physics 2 students recently took their learning to new heights by designing and launching rockets powered by air pressure and water. Under the guidance of innovative teacher Erik Malvik, the students are exploring the principles of fluids and thermodynamics. Their objective is to achieve maximum hangtime for their rockets while ensuring the safety of the rocket's captain – an egg.The project offers a hands-on experience that merges theoretical knowledge with practical application. Malvik expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, noting its potential to deepen students' understanding of complex physics concepts. The activity not only aims to educate the O'Fallon students but also to inspire a sense of accomplishment and pride.
CannonDesign is proud to be recognized by Fast Company as one of the Best Workplaces for Innovators. CannonDesign earned a spot on the overall list and secured the #1 ranking in the Best Workplaces for Innovators in the United States category. Each year, the Best Workplaces for Innovators list celebrates company cultures that empower employees […]
Janes and Pang Atelier offers weekly open figure sessions to people with all levels of experience. There will be a live model on every Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 8pm, […]
WASHINGTON — Months after the rollout of the streamlined form to apply for federal financial student aid faced a series of highly publicized hiccups that prompted processing delays and frustrated students and families, a government watchdog offered some additional explanation Tuesday of what went wrong and recommendations for the U.S. Education Department going forward. Members […]
WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats attempted to pass a resolution Tuesday addressing abortion access in emergency medical situations, but Republicans blocked it from moving forward. The floor action followed months of unsuccessful attempts by congressional Democrats to approve legislation on various reproductive rights, including access to birth control and in vitro fertilization. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., […]
WASHINGTON — Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said Tuesday during a radio interview that she supports changing a Senate procedure in order to codify the right to an abortion. Vice President Harris said she is in favor of ending the 60-vote threshold in the Senate, known as the filibuster, to advance abortion rights legislation. But […]
The Supreme Court rejected Marcellus Williams' final attempt to stave off execution at just before 5 p.m., clearing the last legal hurdle to his scheduled 6 p.m. lethal injection.
Design/build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company, has completed construction of the corporate headquarters for both Tubular USA and SourceOne Solutions. Keystone built the new 131,000-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility for Tubular USA, one of the largest suppliers of in-line galvanized pipe and tubing in the United States. The 37,500-square-foot headquarters for SourceOne Solutions, LLC, which […]
Journey drummer Deen Castronovo is sharing his support for the band’s frontman, Arnel Pineda, after Pineda received online criticism for his performance at the recent Rock in Rio festival.The backlash prompted Pineda…
EAST ST. LOUIS – Felicia D. Harris, a 44-year-old woman from Belleville, has been charged by a federal grand jury with four counts of interstate transportation of a security obtained by fraud. Harris, who is employed at the U.S. National Geospatial Agency in St. Louis, is accused of falsely applying for, accepting, and spending more than $20,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds for personal expenses. The charges stem from alleged activities between February and May 2021, during which Harris is said to have received $20,614 in PPP funds that she was not entitled to. According to court documents, she then used misinformation to apply for loan forgiveness, which was subsequently approved. In response to financial hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Small Business Administration implemented the PPP to offer relief and forgivable loans to struggling businesses. These loans were intended to offset operational costs such as payroll, employee benefits, and facility
The incentive offers a carrot to prospective developers and signals that St. Louis is anxious to help revitalize the vacant, former hotel just a few blocks from Ballpark Village.
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