The New York Times reports today on a new study that shows an increase in alcohol-related deaths between 1999 and 2020. But it's based on numbers from the CDC's WONDER database, which is public and has a category just for alcohol. Here it is: Sure enough, it's way up. Check the right boxes and you ...continue reading "Yep, alcohol deaths are way up"
Some venture capital investors, who have funded the tech boom in Silicon Valley and beyond, say they are excited by the prospect of a lighter regulatory environment under a new Trump Administration than they saw under President Joe Biden. But they warn that Trump policies that will benefit many technology companies may come at a […]
Are you on Twitter and would like to follow reliable economic commentary? Here are my top picks: Matt Darling Noah Smith Matt Yglesias Dean Baker There are lots of good people on Twitter who don't say much about economics. And there are lots of good economists who don't say much on Twitter. But these four ...continue reading "My econ picks on Twitter"
This is just what I needed to read after a post-election hell week or two. The city of Los Angeles has gone past exhaustion to vindictive irritation after being sued by the same cops it employs because it (legally) handed over photos and names of LAPD officers to journalist Ben Camacho. Ben Camacho then shared […]
Be the first to play Starfield and Forza Motorsport on day one so you never miss a thing and enjoy hundreds of high-quality games like Minecraft Legends and more with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. Game Pass Ultimate includes hundreds of high-quality console and PC games, plus online console multiplayer. New games are added all the […]
A piano once owned by Stevie Nicks is on the auction block.Gotta Have Rock and Roll is handling the sale of the Hamilton grand piano, which was used to write…
The Belleville-based Social Security Disability Insurance claim assistance company, which also provides other services for veterans and people with disabilities, has promoted a new president.
A reader has shamed me into updating yesterday's chart showing how often Fox News mentioned inflation after the election was over. Here's a comparison with all TV news: The drop at Fox News was more dramatic than most, but in fact everyone decided to stop talking about inflation once the election was over. (The mid-month ...continue reading "Another look at inflation and Fox News"
CITY OF FLORISSANT SEWER BACKUP SUPPORT AND RESOURCE FAIR NOV. 26 On Nov. 4-5th, the City of Florissant experienced record-breaking rainfall, with over 8 inches falling within 24 hours. The city will hold a Resource Fair to address sewer backup concern on Nov. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m at City Hall Council Chambers (955 rue St. […]
A 55-year-old Cadet man was killed after being struck by a train while walking on railroad tracks near Mineral Point, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Three conspirators allegedly used a stolen key to gain access to mail-collection boxes throughout Carbondale, court documents said. The estimated loss is $396,971.83