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Daily Deal: The JavaScript DOM Game Developer Bundle

1 month 2 weeks ago
The JavaScript DOM Game Developer Bundle has 8 courses to help you master coding fundamentals. Courses cover JavaScript DOM, Coding, HTML 5 Canvas, and more. You’ll learn how to create your own fun, interactive games. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated by StackCommerce. A portion of all sales from […]
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States, cities are hard-pressed to fight violent ICE arrest tactics

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State leaders who want to curb the increasingly violent arrest tactics of immigration enforcement agents in Minneapolis and elsewhere are struggling to push back. They’ve promised civil rights legislation that could offer alleged victims another route to courts, ordered up official tribunals to gather video and other records, or asked cities to refuse requests to […]
Tim Henderson

Trump unveils his new ‘Board of Peace,’ but some countries wary

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump promised Thursday his newly established “Board of Peace” will not “be a waste of time,” just after the leaders of several countries signed its charter at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland.  Trump, who has been vocal about his hopes to one day win the Nobel Peace Prize, said he […]
Jennifer Shutt

Is AI Rewriting the Value of Architecture? Gensler Report Points to Metrics Realignment

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By any traditional measure, real estate value has long been tied to scale, efficiency, and location. But according to Gensler, those metrics are rapidly losing their grip. In its newly released 2026 Design Forecast, the global architecture and design firm argues that the future of cities—and the business models behind them—will be shaped instead by […]

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Tom Finan

Rep. Amy Elik's Office Collecting Valentines for Veterans  

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ALTON – Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is collecting “Valentines for Veterans” for the sixth year in a row at her district office in Alton. Representative Elik is encouraging students and residents to make valentine cards with a special thank you, including well-wishes to veterans who served our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces. “I always look forward to seeing the community join together to create valentine cards for our veterans,” said Elik. “It’

Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery Invests Over $1.3 Million in Local Communities in 2025  

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ROXANA — Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery continued its strong tradition of community support in 2025, investing $1,362,800 in the Metro East region through corporate contributions, employee giving, and volunteer programs. “Our community partnerships are a reflection of the people who work here,” said Melissa Erker, Manager of Public Affairs West Region for Phillips 66. “When you see this level of investment—more than $1.3 million—you’re really

Two St. Louis Women Detained for Second Burglary in Edwardsville

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Police Department responded for a second time in two weeks to a reported burglary in progress at a vacant former medical building at 1261 University Drive in Edwardsville, taking two suspects into custody Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2026. Officers arrived just after 7 a.m. Jan. 20, 2026, following a report of a burglary at the site. Upon arrival, police observed one female retreating into the building and another leaving on foot. After establishing a perimeter