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What’s the matter with Project 2025?

1 year 1 month ago
I don't know whether to laugh at this piece from Politico or to be disgusted or something else: Whenever Vice President Kamala Harris mentions Project 2025 — the Heritage Foundation’s now-toxic blueprint for the next Republican administration — blood starts throbbing in the temples of certain conservative Heritage veterans.... “I cannot think of a study ...continue reading "What’s the matter with Project 2025?"
Kevin Drum

‘Patriot Reporter’ Latest Conspiracy Theorist To Discover It’s Not Libel If It’s The Truth

1 year 1 month ago
It’s hardly surprising that someone who makes a living trafficking in things other than facts would have trouble recognizing facts when they’re applied to him. That’s the case here with Philip Godlewski — a self-proclaimed “patriot reporter” and QAnon conspiracy theorist. (h/t Volokh Conspiracy) According to claims made in court, Godlewski is “one of the […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: 6-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand with Time Clock And Alarm

1 year 1 month ago
Charge your device or illuminate your desk with this innovative 6-in-1 Wireless Charger. It’s easy to use with its touch buttons and Qi wireless charging for Qi-enabled devices. Beautifully made with a modern look, it can quickly charge your device and is touch-sensitive allowing you to show the digital clock. This charger comes with an […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Man charged in road rage shooting in north St. Louis

1 year 1 month ago
ST. LOUIS - A Haney Hills man was charged after a road rage pursuit incident ended in a shooting in north St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department’s probable cause statement, the shooting happened on September 5 on the 4900 block of Natural Bridge Road in the Kingsway East neighborhood. The pursuit [...]
Nick Gladney

Edwardsville Fire: Flames Shoot Through Collapsing Roof

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EDWARDSVILLE - Near noontime on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, a massive fire engulfed a Devon Court Apartment Complex in Edwardsville leading to a partial roof collapse and the deployment of multiple firefighting units. Heavy flames were visible shooting through the roof of the building in the 100 block of Devon Court, which houses an estimated six apartments. The entire roof eventually collapsed, prompting firefighters to temporarily evacuate the interior of the building for their safety. A fire was reported at an apartment complex on Devon Court just after 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13. The fire appeared to have started on the second floor and spread to the attic, Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said. The City of Edwardsville reported there were some occupants inside the building when the fire broke out, many of whom helped to ensure the building was empty. The Edwardsville Fire and Police Departments also helped to ensure the building was empty, the city said. "Several occupants

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The price of imported goods continues to plummet

1 year 1 month ago
The BLS released its August report on import prices today. They were down 0.3%, or 3.7% on an annualized basis. But here's a more interesting long-term look at import prices adjusted for overall inflation: Why do we buy so many imported goods? Because they're cheap! The price of imported goods, after adjusting for overall inflation, ...continue reading "The price of imported goods continues to plummet"
Kevin Drum

HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Macee Smith, APRN, Pain Management  

1 year 1 month ago
O’FALLON — HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Macee Smith, APRN, to their medical team. Smith specializes in pain management and sees patients at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Interventional Pain Management Center, located at Three St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., Suite 3800 in O’Fallon, Illinois. Smith is a skilled family nurse practitioner offering patient-first care alongside pain management specialist Dr. Kristina Naseer. Smith earned her Master of Science in nursing from Maryville University, in St. Louis, Missouri, and her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. To schedule an appointment with Smith, ask your primary care physician about a referral to HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Interventional Pain Management Center. For more information about HSHS Medical Group, visit hshsmedicalgroup.org .

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