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Federal authorities on Wednesday accused former board president George Pace of the nonprofit circus of stealing tens of thousands of dollars over the course of nearly a year.

A beloved actress from one of America’s most popular TV shows has shared the story of her breast cancer journey with the world. Jenna Fischer, widely known as Pam from “The Office,” announced on social media she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive breast cancer in December 2023. The 50-year-old’s cancer journey unknowingly began after her routine mammogram in October 2023. She tells The Today Show’s Hoda Kotb that her doctor called with the results, saying they were fine, but that there were a few spots that were difficult to see. The doctor added that Fischer has very dense breast tissue. Fischer went in for a follow-up breast ultrasound and received the news on her patient portal while on a hike by herself. “I checked the portal on the hike, and that’s when I saw words like ‘invasive,’ ‘ductal,’ ‘carcinoma,’ ‘malignant,’” Fisher told Kotb. “And I was like, ‘Those word

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For years, a vocal group of self-described “contrarian” Substackified pundits warned about a supposed “censorship industrial complex” involving collusion between the White House and social media companies to set content moderation policies. There was just one problem: it wasn’t even close to true. Now, with Elon Musk owning ExTwitter and Donald Trump heading back to […]

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) reintroduced their legislation to clarify that victims of discrimination can seek damages for emotional harm under federal law—after the Supreme Court curtailed their ability to do so in its devastating April 2022 ruling in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller . The Clarifying Civil Rights Remedies Act of 2024 ensures that people who suffer emotional harm because of discrimination they experienced are able to recover damages under federal anti-discrimination statutes—recognizing that while discrimination may not cause a financial loss, it can and often does cause lasting emotional distress. “Discrimination can leave a lasting mental impact on those who experience it. That’s why the Supreme Court’s decision in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller is so harmful. It prevents those who have suffered emotional distress

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ST. LOUIS – Today, the City of St. Louis released its plan for providing additional shelter to the unhoused during the coldest months of the year. “I am grateful to our Department of Human Services, which has collaborated with community partners to ensure that more shelter beds will be available for our unhoused neighbors this winter than a year ago,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “My administration is committed to finding sustainable long-term solutions, but we also have a responsibility to step up our efforts in the winter, and that’s what we’re doing.” The Jones administration’s recent efforts to support unhoused individuals include launching an employment program specifically for the unhoused, this week’s signing of legislation that makes it easier to open shelters and transitional housing, and the mayor’s leadership in creating a regional approach to address homelessness through the East-West Gateway Council of Governments.

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Office of Tourism today released its annual Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide , highlighting 16 small businesses statewide that are part of the Illinois Made program, just in time for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30th. The 2024 guide features a variety of handcrafted items and homemade goods, each reflecting the diversity of Illinois’ local businesses. From artisanal candles and essential oils to savory treats and seasonal coffee blends, this guide celebrates the unique craftsmanship of small businesses across the state. “Small businesses are the backbone of Illinois’ economy, and through this annual guide we’re helping both visitors and residents discover the incredible Makers in every corner of our state,” said Kristin Richards, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) . “By discovering the items featured in the Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide, holiday shoppers can support

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WASHINGTON —  The 2025-26 form to apply for federal student aid is now available to all students and families, the U.S. Department of Education said Thursday. The department used a staggered approach to launch the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid — better known as FAFSA — to address any issues before the form became available […]

The statement by House Majority Leader Jon Patterson came as he tries to defuse a challenge for speaker from his right flank.

A key land transfer and upcoming board resolution mark major steps forward in Counterpublic and Osage Nation efforts to rematriate the historic site.

The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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Elton John was one of the winners at the 2024 Hollywood Music in Media Awards, which took place Wednesday in Hollywood.The HMMAs recognize musical achievements in the movies in multiple…

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State officials’ hopes of rolling back Jackson County property assessment increases are floundering after a circuit court judge dismissed a lawsuit by the State Tax Commission on Wednesday.  The commission in August ordered Jackson County to reverse most of its 2023 property valuations, arguing they had been performed illegally and resulted in huge increases in […]

A St. Louis County business owner discovered that an accountant had misused $40,000 in company funds on personal purchases and rent payments while covering the books during her vacation.

Illinois State Police obtained an arrest warrant against the former city manager in October.

Keisha Scarlett was hired in July 2023 and placed on leave one year later for an investigation of her hiring and spending practices.