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In today’s episode of ‘Won’t Someone Think of the Children?!’, celebrity attorney David Boies is leading a baseless charge against Meta, claiming Instagram is inherently harmful to kids. Spoiler alert: it’s not. This one was filed last month and covered in the Washington Post, though without a link to the complaint, because the Washington Post […]

MASCOUTAH - MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is pleased to announce the launch of the Hidden Disabilities (HD) Sunflower program at the airport. The global initiative is aimed at helping identify passengers who wish to discreetly alert staff that they may need some extra time or assistance due to a hidden disability. As part of the program, BLV passengers who would like to take advantage of the program offerings but don’t already have an HD Sunflower program identifier in their possession can request a complimentary green sunflower lanyard, wristband, tag or pin at the airline ticket counter to signal to BLV staff and TSA and boarding agents that they have a hidden disability and require additional support. Hidden disabilities can include physical, mental or neurological conditions that limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses or activities but are not immediately apparent to others. These can be temporary, situational or permanent and can include visual and

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Environmental Commission is branching out with a program to honor the trees that are among the oldest and most notable in the City and to simultaneously raise awareness about the importance of preserving them. The Heritage Tree program is an effort to encourage the conservation of established trees, recognize some distinctive examples and to educate about the essential role trees play in a community. Residents and others who know of a tree in Edwardsville that might qualify for heritage tree status are encouraged to submit nominations for the program. “With the help of the commission, I created a program that will help recognize and value the importance of our established tree canopy while honoring the heritage trees that add history and texture to the fabric of our community,” Ward 1 Alderman Chris Farrar said. “Edwardsville is the third oldest city in Illinois and a major goal of mine is to preserve as much as possible the character

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MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Sheriff's Office today asks the community for help identifying a person of interest in a case. The individual’s photographs have been released, and authorities are urging anyone with information about his identity or current whereabouts to come forward. The Sheriff's Office announced that the person in question is connected to an ongoing investigation. However, specific details about the investigation were not disclosed. The request for public assistance was made through an official statement issued on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. "We are asking for the public’s help in identifying the subject in the attached photographs," the Madison County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. "If you have any information regarding his identity or his current whereabouts, please contact the Investigations Division at (618) 692-6087." The photographs of the individual have been circulated widely as part of the effort to gather information. Authorities

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United States Steel Corp.'s CEO warned that the future of the company's plants and its Pittsburgh headquarters were threatened if the Nippon Steel didn't go through.

Neil Young and Stephen Stills are set to headline a new benefit concert in October.Harvest Moon is a daytime concert that will take place Oct. 5 at The Painted Turtle…

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Since the soccer stadium opened last year, City SC has claimed to have one of the most sustainable sporting venues in the country.

"He had so much fight in him," the angler said.

A judge has until Sept. 13 to review evidence and rule on whether a man who will be executed in about three weeks is innocent of the crime he's set to die for.

MARYVILLE - The American Cancer Society Farm to Table Metro East Presented by MESOLAW.COM (Sponsored by MRHFM), “The Culinary Event to Save Lives,” is set to happen on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Bella Vista Winery in Maryville, Ill. The American Cancer Society Farm to Table Metro East presented by MESOLAW.COM (sponsored by MRHFM) is in its ninth year and has raised over $600,000 to fund the mission of the American Cancer Society. The event is a social tasting experience that explores local, seasonal dishes from Metro East establishments and features live music from Corey Evitts and interactive opportunities such as a golf put challenge, wine toss, silent auction and more to fund the mission, bringing community members together for a common cause. Restaurant partners for the 2024 event include Bella Milano, 1933 House of Bourbon, Bella Vista Winery, Moussalli’s Prime, Doc’s Smokehouse, 1929 Pizza & Wine, Boarding House Bistro,

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The two-hour broadcast was broadcast on-air and online live from Grant’s Farm and hosted by Mike Bush, Anne Allred, Rene Knott, and Scott Connell.

A St. Louis-based provider of registered dietitian consulting services and one of the region's fastest-growing companies, has acquired a national dietetics consultancy based in Arizona.

Attorney David Wasinger had sought $25,000 in damages.

TROY — A fatal crash on Interstate 55 early Wednesday morning (Sept. 4, 2024) resulted in one death and one injury, according to Illinois State Police. Troopers responded to the three-car collision at approximately 4:15 a.m. at the I-55 northbound/I-70 eastbound split in Troy, Illinois. Authorities confirmed that one individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while another was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries. The identities of those involved have not been released, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. Further details about the incident are expected as the investigation continues.

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AUSTIN, Texas — Four days after residents of coastal Houston celebrated the Fourth of July with the traditional parades, backyard barbecues and fireworks, Beryl came calling. The Category 1 hurricane, weakened from an earlier Category 5, slammed into Texas’ largest city on July 8 — an unusual midsummer arrival. Delivering one of the worst direct […]

Pearl Jam brought their Dark Matter tour to New York’s Madison Square Garden Tuesday, and fans witnessed frontman Eddie Vedder getting very emotional while dedicating a song to a young…

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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