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Musk’s ExTwitter Fumbles Copyright Law, Loses Data Scraping Lawsuit
Is there any law that Elon Musk actually understands? The latest is that he’s lost yet another lawsuit, this time (in part) for not understanding copyright law. There have been a variety of lawsuits regarding data scraping over the past decade, and we’ve long argued that such scraping should be allowed under the law (though […]
Slash books three nights on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Slash is coming to late night TV in a big way.The Guns N' Roses rocker will guest on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on May 20, May 21 and May 22.…
Two in custody after hours-long St. Charles standoff
A wanted fugitive is engaged in an apparent standoff with law enforcement officers Wednesday afternoon in St. Charles.
Missouri GOP candidate says 'Don't be weak and gay' in campaign video
Valentina Gomez, a Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State, told prospective voters, "Don't be weak and gay" in a provocative campaign video released on social media over the weekend.
Heavyweight law firm sues St. Louis over earnings tax, says it’s being singled out
The Bryan Cave lawyers said no other firm in the city has been subject to the treatment they’re enduring.
*** CANCELLED *** Sunday, May 26 – Lindenwood Live!
Sorry, this event has been cancelled do to inclement weather Join us at “Lindenwood Live!” The first of 4 concerts … More*** CANCELLED *** Sunday, May 26 – Lindenwood Live!
John Legend to perform at The Muny's first live concert in three decades
After a three-decade hiatus, live concerts are returning to The Muny with a announcement. The Muny will host its first live concert in over 30 years, featuring none other than John Legend, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards [EGOT]-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum musician.
Democratic filibuster of initiative petition bill exceeds 41 hours, sets new record
A filibuster in the Missouri Senate set a new record Wednesday morning, as Democrats continued to demand “ballot candy” about non-citizen voting and foreign fundraising be removed from an initiative petition bill before it goes to voters.
The previous modern record for longest filibuster was set earlier this year by the Senate Freedom Caucus, who held the floor for 41 hours. Democrats passed that mark at around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday.
With time ticking down as the legislature is set to adjourn…
Lunchtime Photo
Yesterday we toured Schönbrunn Palace, and when we got to the ballroom our guide asked if we knew how long imperial balls lasted in the age of Maria Theresa. The obvious answer is "a few hours," with the exact length variable. But here's how things went: Short silence, then someone pipes up. "24 hours." "Three ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Elton John thanks Apple Music for including ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ on its Best Albums list
Elton John is showing his gratitude after one of his records was named to Apple Music’s list of the 100 Best Albums. “THANK YOU @APPLEMUSIC FOR NAMING GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD ONE OF THE…
Men posing as officers break into north St. Louis home, steal victim's car
Three men who allegedly posed as police officers broke into a north St. Louis home Tuesday morning and took off with one victim's car.
Startup that's raised $100M adds execs ahead of commercial launch
Geneoscopy said Wednesday it has named Matt Sargent as chief commercial officer and Tyler Aldredge as vice president of operations.
SLU workers ratify new union contract with job protection provisions
The new pact, which includes a $3.15-per-hour raise, includes language to protect workers from being "blindsided by possible outsourcing."
Missouri attempts to subpoena Kim Gardner 10 times; audit still delayed
The Missouri Auditor's Office says it attempted to serve a subpoena 10 times to former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner leading up to last week's announcement of the delayed audit.
Car rental giant's fleet management affiliate expands
The fleet management affiliate of St. Louis-based car rental giant Enterprise Mobility has added five North American locations to support its growing client list.
Missouri lawmakers renew crucial $4B Medicaid tax program
Missouri lawmakers have approved a more than $4 billion hospital tax program essential to the state's Medicaid budget. The GOP-led House on Wednesday renewed the program, which for months has been used by a Republican faction as a bargaining tool.
Inflation, Misguided Economics, and the Fed
Today on TAP: Once again, mainstream analysts and Fed economists miss the real story in the latest inflation numbers—which is hidden in plain view if you bother to look.
3 admit $500K-plus health care fraud
The owner and two employees of a St. Louis County home health care firm pleaded guilty in a Missouri Medicaid fraud scheme of more than $552,000, the feds said.